Natan Slifkin

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, founder of the Biblical Museum of Natural History and expert in biblical zoology, joins the conversation to debunk myths surrounding Israel and its wildlife. Their discussion reveals how animals like lions and sunbirds illustrate a deep connection between the Jewish people and their homeland. Moreover, they address false narratives around settler colonialism and cultural appropriation, exploring the historical ties of both Jews and Palestinians to the land and the intersection of natural history and contemporary political issues.