Sons of Abraham # 2 Who are the Druze? An Inside Look with Mendi Safadi at The Sunset Series

Who are the Druze?  An Inside Look with Mendi Safadi at The Sunset Series on Jewish Matters Podcast.

The Druze are a secretive people whose origins and beliefs are surrounded by mystery. They trace their origins back to Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, and self-identify as the People of Monotheism.  The tenets of their religious are kept secret to non-believers.  They live mostly in the Golan Heights in Israel, as well as in Lebanon and Syria, with a population one million total, 150,000 in Israel.  They are loyal to the State of Israel and serve in the IDF and also maintain ties with the neighboring Druze