
Taking Back the Narrative
Laureen Lipsky
Taking Back the Narrative is a Zionism education initiative (www.tbtnisrael.com), which aims to fill in the historical 2,000 'gap' proving Jews have had a continuous presence in Israel. This podcast delves deeper into topics relating to Israel, Jews as a people, and current events relating to Taking Back the Narrative.
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Has the West Fallen? Can It be Saved? Featuring Kenneth Abramowitz | Season III: Episode 8
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09/19/24 • 128 min
The terrorist attack on 9/11 was a pivotal point for Kenneth Abramowitz, the Founder of Save the West (savethewest.com). Though it too, was for many, Kenneth branched out from his long-term career in health care consulting to alert the public about the dangers of nefarious elements targeting Western civilization - from China to Islam to the Democrats in America.
Kenneth is one of the few worldwide who have been such a strong voice on the need to save the West - from the initiative's very informative website to astute webinars, and the numerous speeches to groups - all have been effective tools to sound the alarm.
Tune in to this exciting episode as Kenneth and I delve into the difference between political Islam and Islam, the religion - is there a major difference? What happened to Western Europe and why and how is Eastern Europe holding on to its values, despite all the pressure to submit to globalization. The Abraham Accords are also discussed at length - why did the Arab nations decide to finally normalize relations with Israel, and what will push Saudi Arabia, if anything, to fully embrace Israel.
Currently, America is at a tipping point - one more anti-American President, and the U.S. will be fully Socialist, and through the indoctrination at public schools, we are well on our way to erasing the freedoms and ideals on which this nation was founded. Kenneth and I fully discuss the implications of this upcoming election.
Additionally, Kenneth is also Chairman of Citizens For National Security.
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American Jewry: How Did 'We' Get Here on Israel? Featuring Ariel Grunberg
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08/15/22 • 82 min
This episode explores our respective journeys to being pro-Israel. And, thanks to Ariel's geo-strategic expertise, we delve into the historical and current issues driving the changing landscape of both domestic and international relationships regarding the Jewish homeland.

Is the Trump Gaza Deal Kosher for Israel?
Taking Back the Narrative
02/25/25 • 127 min
TBTN (Taking Back the Narrative) is thrilled to welcome back Mark Kennedy, who appeared as a guest last season. Together, we discuss in-depth the Trump Gaza deal, as it now stands, and all the accompanying issues at play.
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Lone Soldiers, Politics, & Understanding the Hasidic Mindset; Featuring Lilly Schwartz
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05/02/24 • 139 min
Lilly Schwartz, a Program & Resource Coordinator at Nevut (https://nevut.org/), was instrumental on the podcast to share the importance of lone soldiers and their role in the IDF.
What motivates someone to join the army that does not have to? What are the challenges?
As a former lone soldier herself, Lilly answers all these questions and much more! We also touched upon politics (of course), and our visions for a safer Israel. Lilly is also proudly married to a former Satmar, and lone soldier. She is close to her in-laws and extended family; thus, we were able to get outside the headlines and delve into a passionate community that many misunderstand, and who are beginning to pivot on Israel and its reality. We left no topic unturned.

Tough Jews: The True Nature of the Jewish Tribe; Featuring Aaron Hadida
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08/15/22 • 86 min
For too long, the false narrative surrounding the Jewish people is that Jews are 'weak.' That misconception does a massive disservice to the true nature of the Jewish people - from being a force to deal with against the Romans, to holding back Crusaders at the Battle of Haifa in 1100 AD, to forming powerful resistance groups during WWII who were instrumental in rescuing numerous fellow Jews during the Holocaust, and of course the strength of the IDF -- Jews are a tough people.
This episode features Aaron Hadida, the 'Bear Jew' and the epitome of Jewish toughness - physically, mentally, and spiritually. Aaron is the Founder & Executive Director of the Jewish Resistance Worldwide initiative, is the Director of Security for Herut Canada, and a recently published book author. His book, "Hate 2.0: One Man's Journey to Becoming a Tough Jew" is now available: https://www.thebearjew18.com/product-...
We discuss the importance of being proud Zionists, taking proper precautions as Jews in society - knowing how to handle firearms, training in Krav Maga, and not relying on others for protection. Taking Back the Narrative website: https://www.tbtnisrael.com

The Root Causes of the October 7th Genocide: Discussing in Depth the History of Muslim Terrorism & Weak Israeli Policies with Kobi Koren, International Relations Expert
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03/31/24 • 164 min
It was an honor to speak with Kobi Koren, who is not only an expert on International Relations, but also has extensive knowledge on the history of the Middle East, and the Jewish people. Together, Kobi and I discussed the history of Muslim terrorism going back centuries, and addressed what many others seem to miss: just 'freeing Gaza from Hamas' will not do much long-term for Israel's security.
To understand what is happening today towards Israel is to also understand the second half of the Ottoman Empire and of course the British Occupation. And for 75 years, Israel has been a sovereign country, in recent years, building up to having a powerful military; yet, why do the policies of Israel's leadership not add up to the actual strength of the Israeli people --- all is touched upon in detail in this in-depth podcast episode.

Geo-Politics: The Reality Behind the Headlines Featuring Mark Kennedy | Season III: Episode 9
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09/28/24 • 132 min
What drew me to establish a friendship with Mark Kennedy, a Jewish political guru, through Facebook, was his well-informed, almost insider-esque, take on all things foreign policy and politics. For years, Mark and I would talk about U.S. politics, the Middle East, and all other hotspots world-wide, to the point where I knew I had to have Mark on as a featured guest on the Taking Back the Narrative podcast.
Join us as we weave from where things stand in Israel today - from the North, Gaza, Eilat, hostage rescue progress, to Iran. We also broach the uncomfortable discussion of how much did Israel know before the Jewish genocide - the military, government, and the absolute brainwashing within the Arab occupier populations in both Gaza and in Judea & Samaria for nearly 80 years.
Is there a Fifth Column in Israel?
Can Israel sustain being a democracy?
Why Tikkun Olam has long been bastardized.
And of course, Mark expertly shares his insight on the upcoming American election, and how Jews are part of the political shift back towards President Trump in America.

Why Zionism Education Needs an Overhaul: Featuring Naya Lekht - Part I
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10/26/22 • 99 min
As pro-Israel organizations are multiplying, antisemitism is skyrocketing. Something is off.
Tune in to a dynamic discussion between Naya Lekht, a passionate and informative Zionist, who is the Director of Education at Club Z, and myself. We delve deep into why the Zionism education space has largely been ineffective, what information is actually needed to be shared with both those who are Zionists and those who are not informed properly of the truth.
When Zionists do not know history, proper historical-based terminology, and what the propagandists spew scarily effectively, it actually does more damage.
Luckily, we are also seeing very positive trends in the space, which we address in this episode.

Israel & Africa: Both a Complex and Promising Relationship: Featuring Olga Meshoe Washington
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10/20/22 • 81 min
What is the status of modern Christian Zionism? Does it come from an earnest place?
Olga Meshoe Washington digs deep into this topic that is widely discussed among the Jewish community.
Olga also lends her impressive background - both through work efforts (Club Z, IBSI), and through strong family ties - to educate both myself and the audience on the very complex relationship which exists between many African nations and Israel. Olga provides an eye-opening description of history, politics, and how propaganda was able to seep into legislative and diplomatic decisions.
Additionally, Olga and I delve critically into the tools needed for effective Zionism education - both for Jews and Christians.

Jews Need New Leadership with Brandon Weaver; Passionate Zionist & Political Observer | Season III: Episode 5
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05/30/24 • 136 min
Brandon and I get into the weeds of why both American Jewish leadership has failed Jews in America and in Israel, and why Israeli leadership needs a complete overhaul. The sorry excuse for leadership has jerked Israel down a path of capitulation to the needs of the antisemitic West, has fueled the ease of terrorism against Jews in the Jewish homeland, and even during this war, this across the board Jewish leadership is not truly understanding the broad scope of enemies; no, it is not just Hamas that needs to be eliminated.
This episode is not for the sensitive, not for those who need everything sugar-coated, but for those who truly want to understand what went wrong and how to actually fix the grave mistakes so that another Jewish genocide will never occur.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Taking Back the Narrative have?
Taking Back the Narrative currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does Taking Back the Narrative cover?
The podcast is about History, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Current Events, Education, Judaism and Israel.
What is the most popular episode on Taking Back the Narrative?
The episode title 'Israel & Africa: Both a Complex and Promising Relationship: Featuring Olga Meshoe Washington' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Taking Back the Narrative?
The average episode length on Taking Back the Narrative is 97 minutes.
How often are episodes of Taking Back the Narrative released?
Episodes of Taking Back the Narrative are typically released every 17 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Taking Back the Narrative?
The first episode of Taking Back the Narrative was released on Aug 10, 2022.
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