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May 29, 2025 • 39 mins

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


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