The Rabbi's Table with Rabbi Michael Barclay

Join Rabbi Barclay in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. In this illuminating special episode, The Rabbi explores how Judaism has shaped every stage of America’s development — from the earliest explorers to the thinkers, leaders, and prominent Jews of the 15th through 18th centuries who influenced the ideals that formed the nation, including several of the Founding Fathers. Discover the deep and often overlooked connections between America and Judaism, why Jewish patriotism is essential, and why patriotic Americans should honor the Judeo‑Christian foundations that helped build this great nation. The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to one another. In today’s world, discussions too often turn into arguments, with competing monologues rather than meaningful dialogue. Each week, Rabbi Michael Barclay brings together r...

In this powerful episode of The Rabbi’s Table, Rabbi Michael Barclay sits down with Jonathan S. Tobin, one of the most influential and authoritative journalists in America and a leading voice on Israel, U.S. foreign policy, and Jewish affairs. Jonathan Tobin is a longtime editor and columnist whose work has appeared in The Jerusalem Post, Israel Hayom, The Forward, The Christian Science Monitor, The Jewish Chronicle, and many other major outlets. Jonathan brings decades of experience covering the Middle East, American politics, and the global Jewish community. A former executive editor of Commentary and The Jewish Exponent, Tobin has been honored as Philadelphia’s Top Editorial Columnist and is also a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, BBC Radio, Newsmax, and i24News, and lectures widely across the world. The Rabbi’s Table is the kind of thoughtful, engaging conversation that once took place around the dinner table—where people could respectfully disagree while genuinely listening to ...