The Bible is thoroughly Jewish!
Join hosts Chris Katulka (the gentile dude) and Steve Herzig (the Jewish sage) as they unpack the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, look at current events surrounding Israel and the Jewish people, and explain some fun Jewish culture and customs. Oy! You‘ll even learn some Yiddish words.
The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a ministry of FOI Equip, an outreach of North American Ministries and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.
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The Bible is thoroughly Jewish!
Join hosts Chris Katulka (the gentile dude) and Steve Herzig (the Jewish sage) as they unpack the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, look at current events surrounding Israel and the Jewish people, and explain some fun Jewish culture and customs. Oy! You‘ll even learn some Yiddish words.
The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a ministry of FOI Equip, an outreach of North American Ministries and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people. (www.foi.org)
The Shlemiel Strikes Again, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Israel's Laser Iron Dome, and Gemilut Hasadim (Episode #226)
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The Shlemiel Strikes Again, Ohio State vs. Michigan, Israel's Laser Iron Dome, and Gemilut Hasadim (Episode #226)
🎙️ Jew & Gentile Podcast – Show Notes
👋 Intro
Steve opens with The Shlemiel—because of course he sees himself as the Jewish guy in Our Father Abraham. 🤷♂️📘 Book link: https://a.co/d/aTbGcVS
🏈 Theology on a Football Field
Ohio State beats Michigan 27–9 in the biggest rivalry in college football. 🔥
Coach Ryan Day: “We win with humility.”
Team wasn’t allowed to plant the flag mid-field. 🚩❌
“Not hatred for your opponent… but love for your team.” ❤️
A rare moment where a football coach preaches a better sermon than most pulpits.
🍫 Krembos Are Back!
Israel’s seasonal sweet treat makes its annual return! 😍
50 million Krembos sold yearly — about 5 per Israeli.
Only available Oct–Feb (like God’s appointed times, but for chocolate). 😂
Article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-876452?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share
🎓 FOI Equip – $10,000 Goal Update
“How we doing?” 👀💵
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Every gift strengthens our ability to:
Train believers to share the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective 📖
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Provide high-quality teaching that points people to the God of Israel 🕊️
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📖 Psalm 119 Study – RESH
🔵 RESH (vv. 153–160)
Who God Is:
🛡️ Deliverer (v.153)
🔄 Redeemer (v.154)
❤️🔥 Reviver (vv.154, 156, 159)
🤲 Source of Lovingkindness / Chesed (v.159)
⚖️ Righteous Judge (v.160)
📜 Truthful in every word (v.160)
Who We Are:
😣 Afflicted (v.153)
🙏 Pleading for help (v.154)
🎯 Persecuted (v.157)
❓ Do we LOVE His precepts? (v.159)
❌ Do we IGNORE His Word? (v.158)
😡 Are we outraged at our sin-sick world? (v.158)
🌍 Cultural & Current Events
🎄 Portland Can’t Say Christmas
Outrage sparks when the city avoids the word “Christmas” at a tree-lighting ceremony. 🤦♂️🎄
Link: https://nypost.com/2025/12/01/us-news/portland-sparks-outrage-for-citys-tree-lighting-ceremony-they-cant-even-say-christmas-tree/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app
🕯️ NYC Jews Are Not Backing Down
Massive Shabbat dinner in New York — thousands participating. ✡️🍞
Video: https://x.com/jewsfightback/status/1994585186349322674?s=42
🔫 Michael Oren on Iron Beam
Oren says laser weaponry will eventually mean no more bullets in 50 years. ⚡🔭
Link: https://youtu.be/YcgeX7CX6aA
✍️ Oklahoma Student Flunked for Christian Beliefs
Student received a failing grade for expressing Christian convictions in a gender essay. 😬📝
Report: https://www.foxnews.com/us/oklahoma-student-flunked-by-ta-after-touting-christian-beliefs-gender-essay-directs-others-push-back
🇮🇱 Ben-Gvir Responds to the Pope
“I believe in the Torah of Israel.”
Rejects the Vatican’s call for a Palestinian state. ✡️📜
Link: https://share.google/bxlpT8pqLrrMuBtZL
🕎 Yiddish Word of the Day
💙 gemilut hasadim
Meaning: acts of loving-kindness
From the Hebrew chesed (lovingkindness, mercy).
Perfect fit with Psalm 119’s theme of God’s faithful love toward His people.
📚 FOI Equip Update (Sponsored Segment)
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The Jew and Gentile Podcast
The Bible is thoroughly Jewish!
Join hosts Chris Katulka (the gentile dude) and Steve Herzig (the Jewish sage) as they unpack the Scriptures from a Jewish perspective, look at current events surrounding Israel and the Jewish people, and explain some fun Jewish culture and customs. Oy! You‘ll even learn some Yiddish words.
The Jew and Gentile Podcast is a ministry of FOI Equip, an outreach of North American Ministries and The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry is a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people. (www.foi.org)
