# Why Hindus Respect Jews — And Why It Confuses the West | Yeshaya Rosenman

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Podcast: [The Western Spirit - With Ariel Whitman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-western-spirit-with-ariel-whitman-5561415)
Published: 2026-04-13T06:00:00+00:00
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In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Yeshaya Rosenman, an Israeli researcher of India, the subcontinent and its diasporas, and of political religions.Why do Hindus respect Jews in a way that often surprises the West?Yeshaya explains the deep civilizational parallels between Jewish and Hindu societies — from shared historical narratives of survival and resilience, to similar cultural values around education, family, and identity.While Jews have faced persecution across much of the world, India stands out as one of the only places in history where Jews lived without systemic antisemitism. That unique history still shapes how many Indians view Jews and Israel today.The conversation also explores why this dynamic is so often misunderstood in the West — and how modern political movements, media narratives, and ideological frameworks distort the relationship between these two ancient civilizations.Topics include:*Why Hindus admire Jews and Jewish successZThe historical experience of Jews in India*Shared values between Hindu and Jewish cultures*Why both communities are often misunderstood in the West*The rise of anti-Hindu and antisemitic narratives*India–Israel relations in a changing global orderThis is a fascinating look at one of the most unexpected and important civilizational relationships in today’s world.📌 Watch, share, subscribe and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.com🔗 FOLLOW YESHAYA ROSENMANSubstack (Bharat: Inside India): https://substack.com/@insidehodu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=6389lk…

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