Black solidarity with Israel: Pastor Washington on Zionism, disinformation, and courage

In this must listen episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Pastor Dumisani Washington—founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel—for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, history, and moral clarity in turbulent times. Drawing on his personal journey, scholarship, and leadership, Pastor Washington explores the enduring bonds between the Black and Jewish communities, rooted in shared biblical narratives, lived struggle, and a profound connection to the land and people of Israel.

Pastor Washington reflected with Shalowitz on the topics of truth vs. propaganda, the dangers of rising antisemitism, and the power of faith to cut through distortion. Pastor Washington speaks candidly about the misuse of “oppressor versus oppressed” frameworks, the global spread of disinformation, and why standing with Israel remains a defining issue for Christians of conscience—particularly across Africa and the African diaspora, where support for Israel continues to grow.

The episode also pays heartfelt tribute to the late Olga Meshoe Washington, who was Pastor Washington’s daughter-in-law, honoring her vision for a future built on courage, partnership, and light. Timely, principled, and ultimately hopeful, this conversation challenges listeners to lead with knowledge, integrity, and unwavering moral resolve.

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel. A former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for Christians United for Israel, Dumisani is a pastor, musician, and author who wrote Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century.

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