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Don't Know Much About with Naya Lekht

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Anti-Semitism
Anti-Zionism
Israel
Ethnic Studies
Zionism
Jewish Identity
K-12 Education
BDS Movement
Woke Right
Jewish Advocacy
Conservatism
Jewish Leadership
Iranian Culture
Canada
October 7th
Social Media Influence
Second Amendment
Jewish Culture
Gun Ownership
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Don't Know Much About is a show devoted to unpacking contentious topics--to clarify the complex and empower people to understand historical and political events.

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On this episode of Don’t Know Much About, Naya Lekht sits down with Professor of Jewish Literature Marat Grinberg to discuss his book The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf: Jewish Culture and Identity Between the Lines. The conversation explores Grinberg’s ori... more

On this episode of Don’t Know Much About, Dr. Naya Lekht sits down with Michael. His story is gripping, urgent, and, quite frankly, one that must be told. Michael was born in the United States to a Coptic Christian family, but he struggled deeply wit... more

On this episode of Don’t Know Much About, Dr. Naya Lekht leads a critical conversation on how public condemnation of antisemitism often functions as cover for antizionism, the latest mutation of Jew-hatred.

Drawing on her framework of the three eras... more

At the crossroads of expanding teachers’ unions, the infiltration of anti-American curricula, and the silencing of dissenting scientists and doctors lies a story that now feels distant but urgent: the closure of schools during COVID. On this episode ... more

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Professor Marat Grinberg
Professor of Russian and humanities at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, and author focusing on Soviet Jewry.
Reed College
Episode: My Family Read That Too! The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf
Michael Gamal
Former anti-Zionist activist and host of the Coptic Cave Podcast
Coptic Cave Podcast
Episode: Inside the Anti-Israel Cult: Michael's Story
Natalya Murakhver
Filmmaker and co-founder of Restore Childhood, a nonprofit aimed at empowering parents in guiding their children's education and health.
Restore Childhood
Episode: When the State Took the Classroom: The Story Behind 15 Days
Sarah Ettedgui
Senior corporate and mergers and acquisition lawyer, advocate on issues at the intersection of law, anti-Semitism and contemporary Jewish affairs.
Director of Erasing Hate
Episode: Illegal on Paper, Ignored in Practice: Jews and the Enforcement Gap
Eylon Levy
Former spokesman for the State of Israel.
Spokes Office
Episode: Heroes, Villains, and Speaking for a Nation with Eylon Levy
Sam J. Hyde
A young thought leader from South Africa and columnist for The Jerusalem Post.
Jewish People Policy Institute and The Jerusalem Post
Episode: Born in the West: The Hidden Origins of Today’s Anti-Western Movements
Leyb Ejdelman
Survivor of anti-Zionist purges in Poland, currently living in Montreal, Canada.
Episode: Antisemitism Was Illegal and Poland Purged Its Jews: The 1967 Story
Benjamin Kerstein
Israeli American writer and editor, fellow at the Z3 Institute, author of "Self Defense, A Jewish Manifesto"
Z3 Institute
Episode: This Far, No Further: On the Need for Jewish Rebels
Andrew Pessin
Professor of Philosophy at Connecticut College and author focusing on anti-Zionism.
Connecticut College
Episode: The Courage to Name It: Andrew Pessin's Journey Confronting Antizionism

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Naya Lekht
Host of insightful discussions on Jewish identity and contemporary social issues, often inviting guests to enrich the dialogue.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    Just discovered this podcast and am delighted to report that it is one of the more thoughtful podcasts that I’ve listened to. This is right up there with the podcasts of Haviv Rettig Gur and Dan Senor and is now on my “must listen to” podcasts.

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    United States2 months ago

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My Family Read That Too! The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf
Q: What is the main discovery or argument would you say in your book?
The book argues for a richer understanding of Soviet Jewish identity, emphasizing the imaginative ways Soviet Jews maintained their identity through literature despite repression.
Inside the Anti-Israel Cult: Michael's Story
Q: How did October 7th affect your perspective on the Palestinian cause?
Initially, I dug my heels in and began to defend my people, but I later realized the extremism and violence inherent in the ideology I was supporting.
Inside the Anti-Israel Cult: Michael's Story
Q: What would you tell students who believe in calls for resistance and justice for Palestine?
I would explain that their movement is essentially aimed at the complete eradication of a recognized state and remind them that historical violence related to this cause should not be overlooked.
Illegal on Paper, Ignored in Practice: Jews and the Enforcement Gap
Q: What is Bill C9, and why is it important?
Bill C9, or the Combating Hate Bill, is significant for attempting to introduce new prohibitions on hate speech in Canada, addressing deficiencies in current laws regarding hate promotion.
Illegal on Paper, Ignored in Practice: Jews and the Enforcement Gap
Q: How does Canada handle hate speech compared to the United States?
Canada has specific laws against hate speech which are uniformly applied, but the reality shows a gap in enforcement and understanding of these laws.

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