Great Minds Think Alike

Recorded during the Hanukkah season, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss are joined by two distinguished and inspiring guests: Rabbi Ammi Hirsch and Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, a dynamic brother-sister duo. Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, is a renowned thought leader, podcast host, author and one of the Jerusalem Post’s 50 most influential Jews of the year. Dr. Pescovitz, President of Oakland University, boasts a remarkable career of accolades and accomplishments including pediatric endocrinologist, investigator and author of over 190 papers and books.  The episode delves into a range of compelling topics, including reflections on the lessons of Hanukkah, the potential end of the Golden Age for the U.S. Jewish community, the balance between free speech and unlawful harassment on college campuses, and other evolving perspectives among college administrators.