Jewish Israelis Get Honest About Faith, Loss, And Finding Purpose

What does faith look like when it's deeply connected to your identity, but not necessarily to your own religious certainty? And how is that impacted when you experience real and tragic loss? In this conversation, we sit down with two professional Israeli wakeboarders who are proud to be Jewish. While both believe in a higher power and value the beauty and heritage of Judaism, they also describe themselves as people who are still asking questions and working through what they believe. Our conversation explores faith, purpose, God, Jewish identity, and the claims surrounding Yeshua (Jesus) as the Jewish Messiah. Rather than trying to "win" an argument, we simply create space for honest dialogue, thoughtful questions, and genuine listening. Whether you're Jewish, Christian, skeptical, or simply curious, we hope this conversation reminds you that meaningful discussions don't require complete agreement. Sometimes the most valuable conversations are the ones where people are willing to listen, wrestle with big questions, and leave with greater respect for one another. If this conversation challenged or encouraged you, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Please keep the discussion respectful so this can remain a place where people from every background feel welcome to engage. And if you enjoy these conversations from the streets of Israel, consider subscribing for more honest discussions about faith, identity, history, and the Jewish roots of Jesus. To keep up with these guys, give them a follow on Instagram: @tal.Ben.Shimon @guyfirer *LEARN HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH* https://jewsforjesus.org/classroom *SUPPORT THE MISSION* https://jewsforjesus.org/so-be-it?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_term=video&utm_campaign=STNETSOBEIT&x_frequency=m *LEARN ABOUT JESUS* https://jewsforjesus.org/aboutjesus *CONNECT WITH US* Online chat: https://jewsforjesus.org/live-chat Email us at: [email protected] *FOLLOW US* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsforjesus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobeitproject Elisha Lazarus, Arielle Randle, and Aaron Abramson are the hosts of SO BE IT! Their lives were radically transformed by Jesus (Yeshua) and love sharing their faith with their fellow Jewish people.