Tamar Caspi and Nicole Bernstein discuss the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and the surge of antisemitism in K-12 schools. They share their experiences mobilizing parents and educators to combat hate, the challenges of school responses, and the role of social media in spreading antisemitic sentiments. The conversation highlights the need for strategic political and legal actions to protect Jewish civil rights in educational settings. About Peer K12 Co‑founders of PeerK12: Partnering with Nicole Bernstein, Tamar co‑founded the organization in 2021. PeerK12 works to counteract institutionalized Jew-hatred in K‑12 education by mobilizing communities for legal protections, policy reform, and curriculum transparency. Website -https://www.peerk12.org/
00:00 Introduction to PeerK12 and Recent Events
01:11 The Impact of October 7th on Jewish Students
05:04 Mobilizing Against Antisemitism in Schools
10:09 The Challenge of School Responses to Hate
12:04 The Role of Social Media in Antisemitism
16:26 Confronting Hate Speech and Accountability
23:21 Strategic Responses to Antisemitism
29:49 The Broader Implications of Indoctrination
35:45 Political and Legal Strategies for Change
41:22 Building a Cohesive Strategy Against Antisemitism