From Forced Conversions to Tikkun Olam: An Honest Conversation Between a Priest and a Rabbi

In this fascinating episode of Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe, I sit down with Father Piotr Zelazko — head of the Hebrew-speaking Catholic Church in Israel — for a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation about one of the most complex relationships in religious history: Catholics and Jews. We explore the Hebrew-speaking Catholic community in Israel, the theological shift sparked by the Second Vatican Council's Nostra Aetate, and what the Church actually teaches today about Jewish salvation, the Torah, and the covenant. Father Piotr opens up about why he redirects Jewish Israelis seeking conversion back to their own rabbis, how he navigates living as a Catholic Zionist, and what he makes of the wave of online Catholic voices pushing antisemitic narratives. Whether you're Jewish, Catholic, or simply curious about interfaith dialogue, this conversation will challenge assumptions and open new doors. 0:00 — “There Is No Christianity Without Judaism” 2:45 — Who are the Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel? 6:15 — Jewish roots of Christianity and the historical split 12:00 — Are Jews Meant to Convert? 16:45 — Receiving calls from people wanting to convert 26:10 — The Catholic Church’s shift on Jews and antisemitism 41:03 — Why Jews Are Treated Differently 1:04:16 — Social Media, Theology, and Radicalization 1:23:42 — A Message to Jews and Christians Rabbi Daniel Rowe is a popular Rabbi, philosopher, and education visionary at Aish, who uses his deep knowledge of Judaism, science, and philosophy to captivate and educate audiences across the globe. Be sure to subscribe to the channel for weekly videos on Jewish philosophy, wisdom and world-changing ideas. To listen to Rabbi Rowe Reacts on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbirowereacts To listen to Real Talk with Rabbi Rowe on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/realtalkwithrabbirowe Follow Rabbi Rowe on social media for regular new uploads and updates: YouTube: @rabbidanielrowe Instagram:   / rabbidanielrowe   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qPQn7T... Instagram:   / rabbidanielrowe   Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd5... TikTok:   / rabbi.daniel.rowe   #jewish #rabbi #jewishwisdom #torah #judaism #aish #askmeanything