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The Role of Education in Combating Anti-Semitism w/ Dr. Naya Lekht

Episode Summary

Dr. Naya Lekht discusses her background, the rise of anti-Zionism on college campuses, and the impact of the BDS movement. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Jewish identity as it relates to anti-Zionism and the need for education to combat antisemitism. The discussion also covers the dangers of DEI initiatives, the role of the incoming administration in addressing these issues, and the empowerment of parents in advocating for their children's education. Dr. Lekht calls for a renewed focus on Jewish history and identity as a means to combat rising anti-Semitism. Guest Bio Naya Lekht was born in the former Soviet Union and came to the United States with her family in 1989. She received her PhD in Russian Literature and wrote her dissertation on Holocaust literature in the Soviet Union. Dr Naya has taught at both the collegiate and high school level courses on Russian literature, the Holocaust, Zionism, and history of Russian Jewry. She is the host of the podcast -Don't know much about.