Conversations

Gidon Ariel and Greg Temke – September 1, 2026 Gidon and Gregory Temke discussed Gregory’s new role as the Tennessee representative for Christians United for Israel (CUFI), beginning September 1, where he will focus on connecting pastors in Nashville and Memphis with the Jewish community and Israel. Gregory shared his experiences at a recent CUFI

Robert Wolf with Gidon Ariel – Not A Real Enemy Dr. Robert Wolf presented his book, “Not a Real Enemy,” which tells the story of his father’s survival during the Holocaust and subsequent challenges under communism in Hungary. Robert shared excerpts from the book, highlighting themes of loneliness, humiliation, integrity, and hope, and described his

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – September 14, 2026 The meeting focused on Gidon’s project to publish Holocaust survivors’ autobiographies and on Richard’s long history of supporting Holocaust remembrance. Richard shared his experiences organizing Kristallnacht memorials, his friendship with Holocaust survivors like Ruth Steinfeld and Leah Williams, and his efforts to foster Jewish-Christian relations. He

Gidon Ariel and Greg Temke – August 19, 2026 Gidon and Greg Temke discussed their recent activities, with Gregory sharing his new role as the Tennessee representative for CUFI and his excitement about building bridges between Christian leaders and the Jewish community. They talked about the significant number of pastors CUFI has sent to Israel

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – August 10 2026 Gidon and Richard discussed Richard’s 60th wedding anniversary with his wife Peggy, during which Richard shared memories of their humble honeymoon in 1963. Richard discussed his long-standing commitment to Holocaust education, including a tour of European Holocaust sites with his wife 20 years ago and leading

Gidon Ariel and Robert Wolf, MD discuss Robert’s father’s Holocaust survival story Gidon Ariel spoke with Robert Wolf, MD, where they discussed Robert’s book about his father’s Holocaust survival story. Robert shared details about his father’s remarkable escapes from forced labor camps and communist Hungary, including four separate escapes that spanned from World War II

Gidon Ariel with Dr. Richard Booker – July 13, 2026 Gidon Ariel and Dr. Richard Booker conducted a conversation covering biblical interpretation, eschatology, and the importance of a heart-centered approach to studying Scripture. Dr. Booker emphasized that the Bible, when read as a whole, contains no contradictions, and that apparent tensions are often the result

Gidon Ariel and Pastor Greg Temke – June 17, 2026 This discussion featured Gidon Ariel, founder of Root Source, and Pastor Greg Temke from Tennessee as they talked about their shared commitment to supporting Israel and strengthening Jewish-Christian relationships. Greg reflected on his 42 years in pastoral ministry, his church’s growing support for Israel through

Gidon Ariel with Rabbi Leo Dee – June 9, 2026 Gidon interviewed Rabbi Leo Dee, who shared his journey from a Reform Jewish upbringing in London to becoming an Orthodox rabbi. Born in 1971, Leo became more religious at age 17, studied engineering at University of Cambridge, worked in finance, and later dedicated his life

https://youtube.com/watch?v=kCcpR1Z8h84%3Fsi%3D72PWv5TSuih9SFTo Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta – May 25, 2026 Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta conducted a monthly conversation covering biblical interpretation and Jewish traditions. The discussion began with Alan asking about the prescriptive versus descriptive nature of the story of Jephthah in the Book of Judges, particularly regarding the controversial issue of child sacrifice.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=2zIgf9qgwxM%3Fsi%3Ds1TndX26yJD_Jw-B Gidon Ariel with Pastor Greg Temke – May 13, 2026 Pastor Greg Temke from Tennessee spoke with Gidon Ariel of Root Source about their shared support for Israel and Christian-Jewish relations. Pastor Greg discussed his church’s upcoming solidarity event for Israel, featuring Jason Kaplan and Bob Scott from Christians United for Israel, which aims

Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta – April 27, 2026 Alan and his conversation partner discussed the concept of lamenting in scripture, particularly focusing on the Psalms and Deuteronomy 28-30. Alan and Gidon raised concerns about the term “Palestinian Covenant” being used in pro-Israel Christian circles to refer to the land covenant made with the Israelites

https://youtube.com/watch?v=05uXtlbyJFg%3Fsi%3DtKHt3YdZ_gbwnNlq Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – April 13, 2026 This conversation was an informal catch-up call between Dr Booker and Gidon Ariel discussing personal updates and shared interests in Israel and Holocaust education. The Texas-based Dr Booker shared memories of visiting Israeli combat engineering units and the Good Fence in Lebanon, while also discussing

Rosian Zerner and Gidon Ariel – March 16, 2026 This was an introductory interview between Gidon Ariel from Root Source and Holocaust survivor Rosian Zerner, who was born in Kaunas, Lithuania in 1935 and currently lives in Dallas, Texas. The conversation covered Rosian’s early life in Lithuania before World War II, her family’s background as

Gidon Ariel – Root Source’s Personal Meeting Room Faith, Prophecy, and Holocaust Forum Gidon and Richard discussed their shared faith in God’s fulfillment of Bible prophecy, with Richard expressing 100% confidence in divine prophecy while Gidon expressed caution about the concept of absolute certainty. They also discussed an upcoming President’s Day forum where Richard will

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – March 9 2026 Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker discussed faith, calling, and the role of God in personal success, with Richard sharing how he left a successful career at Occidental Petroleum to pursue ministry, trusting God’s provision over career security. They explored the difference between genuine faith—following God’s plan—and

Gidon and Bob discuss Commandments Gidon and Bob reflected on a promotional email from Israel365 about Rabbi Eliezer Melamed’s book Inside Judaism, which claimed Jews have kept all the Torah’s commandments for 3,000 years. Gidon clarified that this was likely an exaggeration, noting that many commandments—especially those tied to the Temple, Jubilee, and Shemitah—cannot currently

Which Israeli Leaders to Pray For In this conversation, Gidon Ariel responds to Abigail’s request for guidance on praying for Israel’s leaders by explaining Israel’s democratic and parliamentary system. He outlines the major political parties, key government ministries, and leading figures in Israel’s government, military, and security services, emphasizing the importance of prayer for both

Gidon and Abigail talk Israeli politics;-) Gidon and Abigail explored the history and role of the World Zionist Congress, the elected body guiding the World Zionist Organization since its founding by Theodor Herzl in response to rising anti-Semitism. They highlighted its major achievements—including the creation of Bank Leumi and the Jewish National Fund—and its continued

Gidon Ariel and Ann Stacy and Friends – November 18 2025 Our good friend from Dallas Texas and founding board member Ann Stacy has weekly luncheons with friends at her beautiful home (it even has a name – the Blessing!) to fellowship and study Torah. She often has guest speakers and this time it was

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – November 10, 2025 Gidon and Richard’s conversation centered on living simply and faithfully according to God’s plan, the historical and spiritual significance of Hebron and the Cave of Machpelah, and the importance of perseverance and divine guidance amid life’s challenges. They also reflected on interfaith unity, the lessons of

Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta – October 27, 2025 In the October 27, 2025 discussion between Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta, Gidon provided an insightful overview of the Jewish High Holy Days, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the Fast of Gedalia, highlighting their spiritual and historical significance. He emphasized the Fast of Gedalia as

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – Sep 8 2025 Gidon and Richard discuss the Verse from Hebrews 11:6, “God rewards those who diligently seek him,” and especially the first part of that verse, “Without faith it is impossible to please God,” and how that compares and contrasts to the passage in Mishna Pirkei Avot (Chapters

Gidon Ariel and Jason Caplan July 23 2025 Gidon and Jason discussed recent political developments in Israel regarding sovereignty applications and the challenges of anti-Semitism in Western societies. Jason shared updates about his music project, The Bridge Institute, which operates internationally and focuses on teaching a universal language system, while also discussing his studies with

Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta June 23 2025 Gidon Ariel and Alan Latta discussed a wide range of topics, beginning with Israel’s bomb shelter protocols and missile alert systems. Gidon described how safety measures have evolved, including personal anecdotes about safe rooms and past chemical attack threats. He also shared that several of his children

Gidon Ariel and Richard Booker – May 12 2025 Gidon and Richard talked about the tradition of Counting the Omer, sharing how they and their spouses mark each day—whether through apps, wooden calendars, or daily Scripture readings from Psalm 119 and the Book of Acts. Their conversation moved into the Jewish roots of the New

Gidon Ariel and Pastor Alan Latta May 5 2025 Gidon and Pastor Samuel Alan Latta shared a meaningful and wide-ranging conversation, reconnecting after some time apart. Their discussion covered everything from contemporary marketing strategies to deep explorations of Jewish traditions and foundational beliefs. They reflected on the 13 Principles of Faith in Judaism, the significance