Welcome to 'The High Road' with Max Alperstein! In today's gripping episode, Max sits down with Shoshana Aufzien, a Columbia University student and vocal advocate for Jewish rights, to discuss the rising tide of antisemitism on university campuses.
🌍 Topics Covered:
- Shoshana’s personal experiences with antisemitism and activism
- The complexities of being a vocal Zionist in a polarized campus environment
- The impacts of social media and online harassment
- Navigating bureaucratic challenges within educational institutions
- Building alliances and fostering understanding among diverse groups
Shoshana shares her inspiring journey, filled with both struggles and triumphs, offering a raw and unfiltered look at what it means to stand up for one’s beliefs in today's world. From facing Twitter trolls to engaging in meaningful conversations with unlikely allies, her story is a testament to resilience and the power of dialogue.
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:21 Current Climate at Columbia University
01:10 Facing Antisemitism and Advocacy
02:29 Diverse Perspectives within the Jewish Community
03:14 Challenges of Pro-Palestinian Sentiments
05:17 International Students and Campus Climate
07:15 Protests and Campus Activism
08:43 Critique of Jewish Community's Response
16:35 Faculty Senate and Administrative Challenges
20:22 Real Enactment and Campus Advocacy
20:41 Introducing a New Segment: Guest Nominations
20:58 Shoshana's Personal Story with Ezra Nasim
21:48 Empowering Women in Emergency Situations
23:14 Proud Zionism and Changing Perceptions
24:27 Addressing Fearmongering and Campus Antisemitism
27:46 Debating Columbia's Reputation and Boycotts
30:53 Facing Online Harassment and Institutional Challenges
33:14 Reflections on Jewish Community and Activism
36:43 Taking the High Road: Principles and Diplomacy