Rabbi David Wolpe, Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple and a noted scholar, shares his experiences following his resignation from Harvard’s antisemitism task force. He reveals alarming accounts of harassment faced by Jewish students and discusses how foreign funding and DEI policies exacerbate a toxic campus culture, normalizing antisemitism. Wolpe emphasizes the urgent need for action amidst rising anti-Western sentiments and the implications for free speech and Jewish identity on elite college campuses.
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Anti-Semitism as Anti-Western Bias
Harvard's anti-Semitism problem reflects a broader anti-Western ideological attack.
This anti-Western movement intertwines hatred of Jews, America, and Israel as a unified sentiment.
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Hillel's Atmosphere After October 7
The atmosphere at Harvard Hillel post-October 7 was crisis-like, reminiscent of a shiva house.
Israeli students were anxious, waiting for news about their families, showing the immediate emotional impact.
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University Enforcement Disparity for Jews
Jewish students experience unique social pressures and harassment distinct from other minorities on campus.
Universities often fail to enforce existing rules against harassment targeting Jewish students.
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In 'Orientalism,' Edward Said critiques the Western construction of the Orient as a place of mystery and exoticism. He argues that Orientalism, as a discipline and worldview, is inherently tied to European imperialism and serves as a powerful instrument of domination. Said examines how Western literature, academia, and politics have perpetuated colonialism and imperialism by creating and reinforcing stereotypes and myths about the East. He traces the development of Orientalism from its roots in the 18th century to its contemporary implications, emphasizing the intimate relationship between knowledge and power and the need to challenge these dominant discourses[1][3][5].
When one of America’s most respected rabbis—Rabbi David Wolpe—resigns from Harvard’s antisemitism advisory committee in protest, it sparks national outrage. In this explosive exposé, Rabbi Wolpe (Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple in LA, Scholar in Residence for the Maimonides Fund, and Rabbinic Fellow of the ADL) shares the inside story behind the Harvard antisemitism protests, exposing what’s really happening on elite college campuses.
From his firsthand experience on Harvard's antisemitism task force, Wolpe reveals shocking accounts of Jewish students being harassed, the disturbing impact of foreign funding promoting anti-Western ideology, and how DEI policies are contributing to a toxic campus culture where antisemitism is normalized.
This is not just about Harvard—it's about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, threats to free speech, and the future of American education.
NOTE: This episode was filmed a month ago, prior to the tragic attack in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday. It is being posted according to our schedule, but our hearts and prayers are with the Jewish community in Boulder.
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