Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://tinyurl.com/HereIAmWithShaiDavidai --------- Guest: Ari Axelrod Youtube: @ari-axelrod IG: @ariaxelrod https://www.instagram.com/ariaxelrod/?hl=en Welcome to the 29th episode of "Here I Am with Shai Davidai," a podcast that delves into the rising tide of antisemitism through insightful discussions with top Jewish advocates. Introduction & Background: Shai Davidai introduces Ari Axelrod, a multi-award-winning actor and activist. Ari shares his journey of embracing his Jewish identity and activism. Jewish Identity & Activism: Ari discusses living his life to honor his ancestors and using his voice for those who couldn't speak freely. He reflects on his upbringing in a Zionist family and the challenges he faced in college regarding his Jewish identity. Transformative Experiences: Ari recounts his transformative Birthright trip to Israel, which deepened his connection to his Jewish roots. He emphasizes the importance of living proudly as a Jew and using his voice to advocate for his community. Broadway & Jewish Influence: Ari talks about the Jewish influence on Broadway and his show "A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway." He highlights the contributions of Jewish artists to the theater world and the importance of Jewish vitality over resilience. Challenges & Resilience: The conversation touches on the challenges faced by Jews in the theater community and the broader societal context. Ari shares his perspective on anti-Zionism and the importance of standing up for Jewish rights. Personal Reflections: Ari opens up about his life-saving brain surgery and how it shaped his outlook on life. He discusses the significance of Jewish vitality and living life to the fullest. C🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: hereiamwithshaidavidai https://www.instagram.com/hereiamwithshaidavidai?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Tik Tok: hereiamwithshaidavidai https://www.tiktok.com/@hereiamwithshaidavidai 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai Apple Podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai/ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shai-davidai Credits: Producers: Shai Davidai, Abbie Sophia, Adamit Productions Filmed @ The CAVE Soundstage in Hackensack and edited by Adamit Productions Graphic by Shira Auman For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]