Welcome to the second episode of "Here I Am with Shai Davidai," a podcast that delves into the rising tide of antisemitism through insightful discussions with top Jewish advocates. In this episode, host Shai Davidai, a Professor at Columbia University known for his viral speech against antisemitism, engages in an important conversation with Michelle, a director of a Jewish civil rights movement called End Jew Hatred. They discuss how they met and Michelle's impactful speech at the JCC. Michelle shares her background as an Iranian Jew and her strong Zionist and traditional Jewish identity. They delve into the founding and mission of the Jewish civil rights movement, emphasizing unity and fighting against Jew hatred. Michelle highlights the importance of social pressure and digital activism in creating systemic change. They also touch on the challenges faced by Jews on college campuses and the need for policy and legal actions to uphold civil rights. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of Jewish civil rights and the role of women and Iranian Jews in the movement. Join us as we shed light on these critical conversations and work towards a future free from hate. 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: hereiamwithshaidavidai https://www.instagram.com/hereiamwithshaidavidai?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai Apple Podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shai-davidai Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@HereIAmWithShaiDavidai #HereIAmPodcast #ShaiDavidai #Antisemitism #JewishVoices #Zionism #Hollywood #SpeakUp #Podcast #debramessingactivism #Iranian #iranianjew #endjewhatred #jewhatred #iranianrevolution Credits: Producers: Shai Davidai, Abbie Sophia, Adamit Productions Filmed @ The CAVE Soundstage in Hackensack and edited by Adamit Productions Graphic by Shira Auman For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]