People Jew Wanna Know
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People Jew Wanna KnowMay 08, 2024
Jewish Fighting Spirit - Chanan Smith
In 2024, no one would have expected to see violence against Jews akin to what we saw when the Holocaust began. It's more important than ever that Jewish people feel strong, empowered, and know how to defend themselves.
Margarita interviews Chanan Smith - ex-IDF soldier and founder of Magen Protection Solutions, which specializes in employee and team development, as well as expert solutions for workplace violence prevention and conflict resolution. Chanan also offers extensive self-defense training at his school in Boca Raton. In this episode, Chanan breaks down the psychology of attacks and gives countless practical tips on how we can defend ourselves. Chanan also leaves us with a crucial message and a reminder to preserve our Jewish fighting spirit.
Learn more about Chanan's work at https://magenprotectionsolutions.com/ and follow him on Instagram @magenprotectionsolutions and @chanansmith
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
04:34 Who is Chanan Smith & how did he start Magen Protection Solutions?
07:42 What is Chanan's experience running Magen Protection Solutions? He sees people of all ages & backgrounds
09:46 Most impactful stories Chanan has heard from clients
14:34 Breaking down the psychology of active shooters & why fighting back is so important
19:59 Words of advice to Jewish people experiencing antisemitism & violence
26:39 Margarita's experience at Israel rally
32:19 On normalization of violence against Jewish people & what can Jews do to protect themselves
33:53 "All attacks occur in this way" - breaking down the 3 steps of an attack & how to respond
38:51 "Can I help you?" vs. Margarita's approach she taught to her little brother (lol)
40:31 4 reasons an attack occurs
43:48 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Jews in Japan - Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen
This episode features a fascinating interview with Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen who founded the only Jewish Studies program in Japan at Doshisha University in Kyoto. Margarita and Ada discuss being Jewish in Japan, her research, and her perspective on the Torah. The episode takes and interesting turn when Ada and Margarita discuss - Is what's written in the Torah unique to the Jews? Was Masada really heroic? What's the deal with the Messiah?
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:55 Who is Professor Ada Taggar-Cohen?
05:51 How did Ada decide to move to Japan?
07:45 Ada's research - "we have to look at the Torah as an edited text"
09:21 The connection of Zionism to the Hebrew Bible
10:01 The Torah is rooted in the heritage of the Near East - what does this mean?
11:48 Comparison of Hittite texts to the Torah
15:01 On the evolution of Judaism - the ability to choose
15:58 On living in "Temple Times" when the Messiah comes - it's a matter of personal belief
17:19 "The Messiah will come, but not in my times"
19:03 On Holocaust survivors
19:50 Margarita's takes - Messianic Judaism? Modern interpretation of the Torah? What's what?
23:48 Margarita's takes - Heroes of the Holocaust, Masada, & do we have an obligation to fight back?
28:04 On assimilating in Japan as an Israeli person
30:00 The Japanese treat everyone as foreigners - doesn't matter if you are Jewish, Muslim, Christian, etc.
30:38 On the Jewish community in Japan - "there is no antisemitism in Japan"
32:10 The Japanese are pacifists - they have a hard time wrapping their mind around the Hamas/Israel war
33:09 The Japanese are fascinated with the Jewish people
34:03 What is it like teaching Japanese students Jewish Studies?
36:41 Ada's class on Jewish women - who is an inspiring Jewish woman? Guest Nomination
40:18 Closing Remarks
Mic Drop Moments with Kosha Dillz
You asked, we answered! Margarita brings on Kosha Dillz! Kosha Dillz is an Israeli-American rapper. While Kosha has been rapping since he was 17, he has gained immense popularity after October 7th. Kosha and Margarita discuss his music, his videos, and his experience of everything post October 7th.
Follow Kosha Dillz on Instagram and TikTok @koshadillz and check out his website koshadillzworld.com . His music is available on all platforms, and you can catch him on seasons 18-20 on MTV's Wild 'N Out!
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:34 Who is Kosha Dillz aka Rami Even-Esh?
05:20 On Kosh's ability to grab the room no matter how big or small
07:54 What has Kosha learned from interviewing people on the streets about Israel?
11:40 How did Kosha Dillz come about? On the evolving persona, music & work post October 7th
18:04 What does Kosha Dillz want young Jewish people to hear? Mental health, exhaustion, disunity
21:37 On Kosha Dillz's last trip to Israel, performing for soldiers
24:57 On Operation Iron Swords being one of the longest in Israel's history and Kosh's apolitical philosophy
29:17 The volume of things Kosha Dillz sees & hasn't released
31:22 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Shai Davidai - The Columbia Crisis
This episode has been released ahead of schedule in light of major news happening on Columbia University's campus that involve Shai Davidai. Shai is a professor at Columbia Business School who went viral after October 7th when he criticized Columbia's lack of action to protect Jewish students. Currently, Shai has become a popular activist condemning the massive antisemitism on Columbia's campus and extending support and encouragement to Jewish students. Just days after this episode was recorded, Shai's ID was deactivated by Columbia, prohibiting him from entering Columbia's main campus.
In this episode, Shai discusses his current feelings on what's going on at Columbia, where he thinks things are headed, and offers words of encouragement to Jewish people.
For latest news on Shai Davidai, follow him on Instagram and X - @shaidavidai
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:18 What's the latest for Shai Davidai?
08:11 On Jewish professors having different experiences at Columbia with antisemitism and protests
10:54 Is there any hope for antisemitic college campuses?
17:33 How is Shai's relationship with his students?
23:09 Shai's take as he studies human behavior - what is happening to people right now?
29:04 What's our obligation as Jewish people?
36:23 Words of encouragement for Jewish people
39:17 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
SOLO EPISODE: The First 90 Days
Host Margarita Lyadova is back with a solo episode to reflect on her first 90 days of running People Jew Wanna Know Podcast! This episode is short and sweet, but gives you the inside scoop on Margarita's unique podcasting process, her best and worst feedback from the pod, and her most surprising takeaways from meeting various guests.
If you liked this solo episode and want more, send us a message on Instagram @peoplejewwannaknow to let us know, and please rate us 5 stars. :)
VIDEO EPISODE: Margarita's Stand-Up Set!
Surprise! Margarita has released her Tight 5 stand-up comedy set! If you hate dealing with annoying customer service and bossy flight attendants, you will love this.
Follow @peoplejewwannaknow and @marge_simpson on Instagram to stay up to date on all the things.
Breaking TikTok with Talia Lichtstein
Viral TikToker, Talia Lichtstein, joins People Jew Wanna Know Podcast to discuss being a viral creator, antisemitism, Jewish camp, and much more. Talia has over 1.6 million TikTok followers. She gives us the good, the bad, and the ugly, sharing exactly what ensued when she condemned antisemitism and expressed support for Israel on October 7th. Expect the unexpected with this episode, but also expect to laugh; Talia has an AMAZING sense of humor.
Follow Talia on TikTok and Instagram @talialichtstein and check out her podcast, Basic Training, wherever you get your podcasts.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:56 What has Talia been up to post October 7th?
03:27 What is up w/TikTok? Talia discusses posting about antisemitism online
05:03 "I could not have chosen a worse place to build my career"
07:29 On feeling exhausted, hopeless, & disappointed in Talia's TikTok audience
09:47 How Talia's Jewish upbringing influenced her online persona
12:30 On Jewish camp
17:21 A message to young Jewish people
20:00 The responsibility to be a proud Jew
21:29 How has Talia's position on Israel influenced her relationships with other TikTokers?
28:02 On Jews losing the "PR crisis"
31:01 Margarita's experience discussing Israel in the corporate workplace
33:19 Discussing Talia's podcast - Basic Training
35:55 Any questions on Basic Training that have stumped Talia?
39:23 What would Talia tell her younger self?
41:23 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Dan Ariely - Irrationally Yours
In this episode, Margarita interviews behavioral economist and writer- Dan Ariely. Dan is an icon in the behavioral economics field, and has written well-known books such as Predictably Irrational, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and Misbelief.
We get front row seats to learn about Dan's work helping rehabilitate the Israeli and Jewish communities post-October 7th. Dan discusses his concerns over behavioral phenomena we're seeing in society today, and leaves us with powerful advice on how to navigate times of high stress and ambiguity.
Follow Dan Ariely and purchase his books at danariely.com
Listen to his podcast, The Upside of Down, wherever you get your podcasts.
Watch "The Irrational" based on Dan Ariely's life & books on NBC and Hulu.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
04:35 Dan's take on the current state of the world & the current state of Jewish people
07:13 Dan's work post-October 7th: PTSD, vulnerable youth, helping Israeli society recover
13:40 The evolution of Dan's work & being an applied scientist
15:00 Misbelief - Dan's research, book, & a discussion on resilience
19:57 Dan's concern with the rise of antisemitism
22:32 The Jewish value of critical thinking & challenging existing beliefs
24:53 What can be done to debias people?
33:17 On the value of the behavioral science curriculum
34:28 TV show based on Dan - The Irrational
39:12 What is Dan optimistic about?
43:41 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Unbreakable Ukraine with Tamara Eidelman
Margarita interviews Tamara Eidelman, a viral Russian historian and Youtuber known for deep support of Ukraine. Tamara has left Russia and is currently in Europe. In this episode, Margarita and Tamara discuss the war in Ukraine, Tamara's work and her Jewish identity. In this deep conversation, Tamara delves into the themes of humanity, guilt, responsibility, and even souls.
See Tamara speak live by attending one of her lectures in Russian while she is on her North American tour. More details here: https://eidelman.ru/
Subscribe to Tamara on Youtube @TamaraEidelmanHistory and on Instagram @tamaraeidelman
What We Discuss:
00:00
02:17 Who is Tamara Eidelman? From teacher to Youtuber
05:41 Tamara's North American tour & her iconic lecture on guilt & responsibility
09:25 On audience members & their commentary during Tamara's lectures
13:39 20 Days in Mariupol & on Margarita being from Donetsk
15:14 What's going to happen to Ukraine? The consequences of prolonged war on people's minds
18:35 Are there any historical principles we can follow?
20:27 On Tamara's Jewish identity
21:55 Tamara's Youtube channel - on strong viewpoints from her audience & sentiment of political alertness
24:38 Tough Jews - Jewish gangsters
25:53 Why does Tamara say her Jewish upbringing wasn't strong?
27:33 Tamara's thoughts on Israel
29:17 On Russian-speaking Jews & more on Donetsk
32:42 What's keeping Tamara up at night & why?
33:00 Tamara's experience leaving Russia
36:52 What is Tamara optimistic about & why?
37:43 Closing Remarks
Unboxing Success with Danielleoosh (aka Danielle Eisenberg)
Margarita interviews entrepreneur and friend - Danielle Eisenberg. Danielle is the founder of Oosh, a company selling curated boxes of items from Israel. Danielle also founded BachPlace - a bachelorette planning tool and marketplace. In this episode, they discuss Danielle's career journey and her experience running 2 companies. Additionally, they talk at length about Danielle currently living in Israel, and her itrek mission back in December 2023. They end on a lighthearted note laughing about alternate podcast names that were considered before Margarita landed on "People Jew Wanna Know."
Purchase your Oosh box at ooshbox.com . Follow @oosh.box and @danielle.oosh to keep up with Danielle and her work.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:65 Danielle's story of entrepreneurship & love for Israel
04:46 What's in the Oosh Boxes?
06:09 December 2023 itrek mission to Israel - speaking to Nova survivors & seeing Kibbutz Re'im
11:12 On living in Israel post October 7th
13:23 BachPlace - the bachelorette planning tool & marketplace
15:21 What's the wildest party BachPlace has planned? And how many has BachPlace planned?
16:28 The out of control wedding industry in the US
21:20 How long has Danielle been running BachPlace?
22:23 Pat On The Back List
23:35 On resilience
24:43 A priceless piece of advice from Danielle
31:23 How to learn about Oosh and where did the name for the company come from?
34:10 Alternate names Margarita had considered for the podcast before landing on People Jew Wanna Know
36:07 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Invisible No More - Harper Spero
In this episode, Margarita interviews Harper Spero - business coach, community builder, and storyteller. Harper created Made Visible, a podcast and Storytellers Workshop that helps individuals with invisible illnesses find their voice. Margarita and Harper discuss invisible illness and how it affects people in the workplace. In this eye-opening conversation, Harper talks about her experience and how to empower others to advocate for themselves at work. She also talks about how she single-handedly raised $40,000 for Israel. Harper's inspiring story is the embodiment of "if there's a will, there's a way."
Learn more about Harper on harperspero.com , and follow her on Instagram @harper_spero. Check out her podcast, Made Visible, wherever you listen to podcasts.
DONATE HERE: https://secured.israelgives.org/en/pay/MerhavMarpe
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:31 Harper's journey with invisible illness & how it shaped her career
07:23 On becoming an entrepreneur
09:45 Working from home vs. Return To Office
10:36 What is invisible illness & how does it impact people in the workplace?
14:18 Changing expectations on work-life balance & Family and Medical Leave Act consequences
19:46 On living in Israel during October 7th & returning to NYC, seeing the antisemitism
29:50 How Harper raised $40,000 for Israel
38:15 One piece of advice on finding purpose in the workplace
42:33 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
For the Foodies - Morgan Raum
In this episode, Margarita interviews Morgan Raum - the NYC born & raised content creator behind the @tooomuchfoood account. Morgan shares her story and discusses her experience being an openly Jewish content creator post-October 7th. Morgan also talks about her experience as the former Head of Membership at Lox Club, the members-only Jewish dating app, and shares her new project - Shabbat Club in NYC.
Follow Morgan on Instagram @tooomuchfoood and @shabbatclub. On TikTok, you can find her @morgan.raum
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:32 On Morgan's background & @tooomuchfoood
02:38 Being a viral content creator post October 7th
06:07 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people & content creators
06:55 Most rewarding part of being a food content creator
07:31 On Lox Club & Shabbat Club
12:02 On the changing Jewish events scene in NYC
15:52 How does Morgan choose her restaurants to visit?
17:56 Top 5 Penne Alla Vodka in NYC
18:54 On Morgan's online persona vs. who she is outside of social media
21:05 10 years of @tooomuchfoood - what would Morgan tell her younger self?
22:43 On dating in NYC & Morgan's blind date on a speed dating show
25:26 Morgan's future career goals & aspirations
27:31 A highly underrated Jewish food
28:06 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Tech, TikTok, Tusk - Bradley Tusk
Meet Bradley Tusk - venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist, and writer! From Bradley's policy work to his personal journey, Margarita interviews Bradley on a very broad range of topics in this episode. Bradley offers us a refreshing, no-bullshit guide to think through today's most pressing issues.
Check out Bradley's podcast, Firewall, wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more about his work at firewall.media and tuskstrategies.com.
Bradley's bookstore and free podcasting studio is P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:49 Bradley's background & current work
04:40 On mobile voting, fighting hunger, & the political landscape
07:27 The story of P&T Knitwear
10:19 A lesson on risk
11:51 Teaching at Columbia University - the most antisemitic campus in the US
14:20 On Gen Z & TikTok
18:13 How Bradley decided to teach at Columbia & his unique class
21:03 FTC vs. Amazon lawsuit re: monopolies
25:03 What should average voters understand?
30:58 Bradley's biggest piece of advice
38:13 On the danger of social media & Section 230
45:12 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Ariel Tidhar - Unapologetically Jewish
Margarita interviews Ariel Tidhar, an iconic American-Israeli Judaica designer based out of Brooklyn. The highly recognizable Ariel Tidhar brand is known for it's bright colors and fun Jewish motifs. In this episode, Margarita and Ariel discuss the brand, its evolution and being unapologetically Zionist.
Shop Ariel Tidhar at arieltidhar.com and follow on Instagram @ArielTidhar
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:01 On Starting Ariel Tidhar
07:43 Ariel's Israeli-American upbringing and how it plays out post Oct 7
10:24 On cutting people for micro-aggressions toward Jewish people
11:11 Jews should stop apologizing & Ariel's work to raise money for Israel
14:38 Do Jewish businesses have an obligation to openly support Israel?
19:10 On Zionism
20:09 How has the Ariel Tidhar brand evolved?
23:15 Words of encouragement for Jewish business owners
25:09 Margarita does not own a Magen David
26:24 Paranoia over being openly Jewish & more on Zionism
31:53 What would you tell your younger self?
35:15 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Finding The Funny with Val Bodurtha
Margarita interviews comedian, writer, and friend - Val Bodurtha. Val's writing has been featured by Forbes, Vulture, Buzzfeed, and more. She currently produces and performs at Bomb Shelter Comedy in NYC. This episode covers Val's observant Jewish upbringing, her rebellion against it, and her journey to become an exceptionally funny and talented writer and comedian. Expect plot twists and laughs!
Connect with Val and learn about her shows on Instagram @valbodurthanyc. Check out Val's work on her site - valbodurtha.com
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
01:55 What Does Val do and how did she get there?
02:58 On Val's observant Jewish upbringing & its influence
06:08 On Ari Shaffir & Orthodox Jewish comics
07:15 Jews, satire & Val's writing
09:54 Women in comedy
13:38 Val's show at Bomb Shelter Comedy
14:57 Is a Jewish audience more tough to crack?
19:35 On dating as a comic
22:31 Margarita's comedy & Bringers show
24:27 How to find balance between work & comedy
29:09 On validation and "good comedy"
32:45 What would Val tell her younger self?
33:57 What should women doing comedy know?
35:32 On Val being a comic since she was a teenager
39:28 Val's upcoming projects & trends in comedy
43:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
The Man, The Myth, The Manis Friedman
Margarita accidentally meets Rabbi Manis Friedman on the plane only to interview him on her podcast 2 weeks later! Coincidence? We think not.
In this episode, they discuss Manis Friedman's work, and how he became Youtube's most popular Rabbi. Friedman delves into a philosophical and ethical discussion on the war in Israel and gives us a sneak peak of his new book - To Win a War (The Jewish Way). At the end, he leaves us with an incredibly powerful message.
Purchase Rabbi Manis Friedman's books and engage with his work at itsgoodtoknow.org . Follow him on social platforms @RabbiManisFriedman and on Youtube @manisfriedman
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
06:08 Becoming Manis Friedman
09:35 On Jewish people today
12:20 To Win a War The Jewish Way - Friedman's new book & on being the chosen people
16:08 Killing civilians, proportionality, and the war in Israel
26:17 It depends on the context & moral clarity
27: 29 On being Youtube's most popular Rabbi
30: 29 On being holistic and healing
33:47 Who is Manis' Rabbi?
34:31 What would you tell your younger self?
36:31 Message to young Jewish people
37:15 Why am I here? On finding purpose
40:43 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Tiffany Harris - No Place Like Moishe House
Margarita interviews Tiffany Harris - Chief Program Officer of Moishe House. Moishe House is a global nonprofit serving over 70,000 Jewish young adults with events and programming. They know what being Jewish in your 20s is all about.
Tiffany discusses Moishe House's current operations, in light of wars in Israel and Ukraine, as well as what's next for the organization. She also covers her impressive career path to becoming an executive, and what she hopes for the future of young Jewish people.
Find a Moishe House near you at moishehouse.org and @moishehouse on Instagram. Follow Tiffany Harris @tattyfoes on Instagram.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
04:12 What is Moishe House?
08:17 Moishe House post-Oct 7 & its operations in Israel
14:07 On Moishe House leaving Russia
21:25 Jewish lives can look very diverse
22:26 Multi-faith couples programming at Moishe House
25:27 On keeping Moishe House weird
26:56 Tiffany's journey: On working in different industries & the influence of her upbringing as a black Jewish woman
33:11 What's next for Tiffany & Moishe House?
38:49 Words of encouragement for young Jewish people
40:01 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Tel Aviv's Carrie Bradshaw: Margot Touitou
This episode brings on our first Israel-based guest - Margot Touitou, a content creator and host of Kiss & Tel Aviv podcast. Margarita and Margot (aka Marg Squared) get together to discuss Margot's work, moving to Israel, and her life after October 7th.
This episode is full of emotion. We hear everything from Margot's dating experiences in Tel Aviv to her visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz. Margot's dynamic personality and story-telling makes this episode a particularly special one. You might need to grab some Kleenex!
Follow Margo on Instagram @margotexplainsitall and listen to Kiss & Tel Aviv wherever you get your podcasts!
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:35 Life in Israel After October 7th
05:17 Who is Margot Touitou?
05:56 Israel's first dating, sex, & relationships podcast
07:05 Crazy dating stories & the invention of "Tomer"
11:37 On sharing dating life via social media
14:52 Transitioning from corporate to full-time content creation
16:55 On visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz
19:59 The importance of Israeli content creators post Oct 7
23:05 On Israelis living through war & being a Jewish majority
26:11 Margot's Aliyah journey
31:25 Navigating Israel's unique culture & mentality
35:10 What does Margot wish more people knew about her?
39:31 On Jewish Matchmaking
42:45 Most rewarding part of being a content creator
44:10 What would Margot tell her younger self?
46:00 What's next in Margot's work?
48:28 Hopes for the future of Israel
50:58 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
From Camp to Curb with Eli Leonard
In this episode, Margarita welcomes Eli Leonard to the podcast. Eli walks us through his journey into comedy and his work on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Eli discusses the world of show business, being a Jewish comic, and where the comedy industry is headed. Get ready to laugh, cry, and have a really good time!
Follow Eli Leonard on Instagram @self_eli and check out his show, Good Showbiz happening on February 15th in Los Angeles! Tickets here: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goodshowbiz
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:18 How Eli started his comedy career
05:28 The Infamous Herzl Camp where Eli & Margarita met
06:22 On 12 Gates Comedy Show
10:35 Eli's transition to LA & show business
15:30 Eli's work on Curb Your Enthusiasm
17:17 On being a Jewish comic
19:45 Why Jews & comedy are intertwined
22:04 Can Jew jokes be funny?
25:15 Is a Jewish audience more tough to crack?
29:05 On Margarita's stand up class & Jewish self-deprecation
31:38 Where is comedy headed?
37:42 Eli's comedy besties
38:38 On Eli's 1-man show: Good Showbiz
40:45 What is misunderstood about show business?
48:17 Once you start stand up, everything becomes a bit
48:30 Margarita reads Eli a bit and her intro joke - does he laugh?
51:25 Eli's upcoming shows, Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Jewish State of Affairs with Dr. Dana Steiner
In our first episode, Margarita brings on Dr. Dana Steiner, Director of ACCESS Global at American Jewish Committee (AJC), to discuss Israel, antisemitism today and Dana's work in supporting women who work in Jewish advocacy spaces. Dana and Margarita go beyond the headlines to discuss the current reality of Jewish people worldwide.
Learn more about AJC at ajc.org and @ajc.global on Instagram.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:15 On Chutzpanit Consulting
14:45 On Women in the workplace, the wage gap, & women's self-advocacy
20:30 Equity & Effectiveness framework in the workplace
23:23 Dana's feelings post Oct 7th & Intro to AJC's work
28:20 On the need for Jews to speak up for themselves
30:00 AJC's instrumental work in reducing antisemitism & promoting Israel and the 2-state solution
31:10 Israel's short window of positive support & the role of social media in fueling the public opinion on Israel
39:50 AJC's State of Antisemitism Survey - is antisemitism as bad as we think it is?
42:20 On Gen Z's viewpoint on Israel & antisemitism
47:30 On the erasure of history re: founding of the state of Israel
51:00 Importance of Antisemitism curriculum & Holocaust education
56:47 Where is the glass half full in light of current events?
59:30 Importance of young Jews taking on local government positions & promoting bipartisan support of Israel
1:03:46 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
Introducing People Jew Wanna Know!
Join Margarita Lyadova as she tells you about her inspiration for People Jew Wanna Know. Expect the unexpected - Margarita shares her unconventional childhood and her story of coming to America as a Jewish refugee from Ukraine.