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Ep 254 – Influential Origins with Rory Lancman
In this episode of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with public servant and advocate Rory Lancman for a powerful conversation about service, leadership, and the urgent fight against rising antisemitism.
From his early years in the National Guard to a distinguished career in the New York State Assembly, City Council, and beyond, Rory reflects on how his experiences shaped his drive to serve. He shares candid insights into today’s challenges on college campuses, the dangers of the BDS movement, and why Jews are often the “canary in the coal mine” for threats to democracy and individual rights.
Despite the troubling rise in hate, Rory highlights the extraordinary wave of Jewish activism and solidarity since October 8th—lawyers, leaders, and ordinary people stepping up to confront antisemitism and defend democratic values.
This is an honest, timely, and inspiring conversation about resilience, responsibility, and the enduring importance of speaking out.