An American rabbi says Charlie Kirk’s influence will last long beyond his work in politics and his commitment to the Christian faith. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor of the American Faith Coalition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, told Fox News Digital, “Charlie Kirk was far more than a political commentator. He was a man of deep and unapologetic faith who lived every day guided by conviction and compassion — and in doing so, he made America a better country.”
Rabbi Taylor added that Kirk “loved his family fiercely, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Jewish people, and defended Israel with clarity and courage.”
At a time when antisemitism “too often rears its head,” Pinchas said, “Charlie’s loyalty and friendship reminded Jews everywhere that they were not alone.”
His remarks come as more than 100,000 people are expected to attend Kirk’s memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday to honor his legacy.
The rabbi noted that even in Kirk’s own political circles, “where extremes and conspiracies threatened to hijack the conversation, he was a voice of sanity, reason and principle.”
“He did not run from disagreement. He welcomed it — knowing that real growth comes when we learn to listen, debate and engage with dignity,” Pinchas added.
Taylor also said that Kirk, who died at just 31, “understood something at the very heart of this nation. He knew that America’s greatness rests on the values of the Hebrew Bible, the shared Judeo-Christian tradition that teaches us about justice, freedom, and the divine image within every human being.”
The rabbi emphasized, “His life was a testimony to the power of living by faith and building bridges across communities.”
He concluded, “While we mourn his loss, we also carry forward his message. If America can return to living by those God-centered values, our nation will not only endure — it will rise higher, shine brighter, and become stronger together.”
Among the speakers at Sunday’s memorial service are President Donald J. Trump and Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow.
