Being in Israel while Rockets Fall and the Vital Partnership of Christians and Jews
In this episode of Deep Dive with the RI Coalition for Israel (RICI), hosted by RICI’s Executive Director Maria Friedman, we dive head first into what it is currently like in Israel during the current war with Iran based on Tricia Miller’s recent experience living there in Feb and March (and having to stay longer because of the war). Tricia Miller, Director of CAMERA’s Partnership of Christians and Jews, emphasizes that this war isn’t just between Iran and Israel, but it’s also between Iran and America. Iran has been chanting “Death to America” since 1979 and has killed many Americans since. They seek to destroy anyone who does not want to bow down to their version of sharia law or oppressive Islam. Tricia recounts being amazed by the resiliency and strengths of the Israeli people who are used to sirens going off daily and hourly in many places during this current war.
Tricia and Maria explore the vital partnership between Christans and Jews and why it is so important that Christians support Israel. Support for Israel should be biblical, not political. They discuss some common myths and lies about Israel, such as the blatant lie that Jesus was Palestinian, and how many of these lies seek to erase entire chapters or centuries of Jewish history and presence in the Middle East. Replacement theology and other lies perpetuated by certain Christian groups are part of the problem, and Tricia and her team at CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) are addressing this issue head on and share key resources on their website, cameraspartnership.org, which provide accurate information on the topic of Israel and the Middle East.
On Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI), Maria Friedman welcomes Andria Spindel to explore the creative and determined efforts of CAEF in combating Jew-hatred (antisemitism), anti-Zionism, and the dangers of radical Islam through education, advocacy, interfaith collaboration, and on-the-ground action in Canada. From developing webinars and weekly bulletins that reach thousands, to securing real victories — such as the termination of a teacher for antisemitic posts and advancing research on antisemitism’s impact in academia — the discussion highlights both challenges and measurable progress. Andria shares candid insights into canceled presentations, the need to distinguish legitimate criticism from masked Jew-hatred, and the importance of supporting moderate voices within Muslim communities while confronting threats to Jews, Christians, and democratic societies alike.
This episode matters in Rhode Island because patterns of antisemitism and anti-Zionism seen in Canada mirror those emerging in the United States, including on college campuses like Brown University and in public discourse. As Jew-hatred intensifies globally, understanding successful models from across the border equips local advocates, Jewish community members, Christian allies, and concerned citizens with practical strategies grounded in historical context and moral clarity. RICI, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to combating Jew-hatred (antisemitism), educating about Israel, and promoting shared Judeo-Christian and democratic values, continues to foster informed civic engagement and grassroots Jewish-Christian partnership right here in the Ocean State.
The worsening state of antisemitism makes this conversation urgent now. Viewers will gain clarity on the connections between anti-Zionism and deeper Jew-hatred, the role of inter-ethnic alliances, and why defending Israel and Western values strengthens freedom for everyone. Deep Dive expands the conversation beyond headlines, challenges false narratives with facts, and equips Rhode Islanders to engage confidently in these critical discussions.
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Deep Dive with the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel (RICI) on The Ocean State Current is a bold exploration of the issues shaping Israel, America, Rhode Island, and the future of Western civilization. Hosted by Maria Friedman, Executive Director of RICI, the podcast brings clarity to complex topics so that our viewers have the knowledge and confidence to engage in informed discussions. RICI is a non-profit 501(c)3 with the mission to combat Jew-hatred, educate about Israel, and promote our shared Judeo-Christian or democratic values.
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