43. Unpacking Antisemitism on College Campuses with Shai Goldman
- 43. Unpacking Antisemitism on College Campuses with Shai Goldman Estee Goldschmidt 35:53
In this episode, Estee and Shai delve into the unsettling rise of antisemitism on college campuses since the fall of last year, triggered by chants and protests calling for violence against Jews. They discuss a significant Congressional hearing involving leaders from top universities and their controversial stance on whether such chants violate school policies. The conversation includes an exploration of the ideological environment within universities, comparing it to the educational values in Orthodox yeshivas. The guest shares insights from his experience at Columbia University and reflects on the broader implications for Western values, student behavior, and institutional integrity. The discussion also tackles the role of administration, faculty, and the potential long-term consequences for American society, emphasizing the need for awareness and action against these growing issues.
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00:00Â Introduction and Topic Overview
00:31Â Protests and University Responses
02:35Â Comparing Educational Experiences
04:49Â Critique of University Attitudes
08:55Â Historical and Cultural Context
13:08Â Normalization of Anti-Semitism
24:18Â Future Implications and Solutions
31:22 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Shai’s article: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/arts-letters/articles/tale-of-two-academies
Bio: Shai Goldman is a software engineer based in New York City. He spent three years studying Talmud at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Alon Shvut before going on to receive his B.A. from Columbia University in 2024. His article, “Tale of Two Academies,” was recently published in Tablet Magazine and explores the difference between the yeshiva and university models of Education in order to explain why today’s top American universities are subsumed by backwards ideologies and pedagogical missteps.
