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Episode 35: Disrupting Hate with Arnie Herz
Podcast Series: Disrupting Hate | Host: Kenneth Schachter | Guest: Arnie Herz
In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate, host Kenneth Schachter welcomes Arnie Herz, attorney, mediator, and leader on the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Together, they explore the critical role AJC has played for over a century in combating antisemitism, advocating for Israel, and promoting democratic values around the world.
Arnie offers a deep dive into AJC’s foundational work—from its beginnings in response to pogroms in early 20th-century Russia to its involvement in the civil rights movement and modern global diplomacy. The conversation also covers the Abraham Accords and AJC's pivotal behind-the-scenes efforts to foster Jewish-Muslim relations in the Gulf region.
The episode takes a hard look at rising antisemitism on college campuses, dissecting the forces behind recent hate-fueled demonstrations and AJC’s strategic response through education, advocacy, and leadership development programs like the Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) and ACCESS.
Insightful, sobering, and ultimately hopeful, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the current challenges facing Jewish communities and the power of grassroots activism to disrupt hate.
🎧 Topics Covered:
– The origins and mission of AJC
– The Abraham Accords and Middle East diplomacy
– Antisemitism on college campuses
– AJC’s youth and leadership programs
– The importance of early education and civic engagement
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