My guest in this episode, Rudy Rochman, is an Israeli soldier currently on the frontlines in Israel and witnessing the atrocities of Hamas firsthand. 

In this episode, we not only get a direct account of what’s happening, but we also dive into the complexities of anti-Semitism, why the world has always hated jewish people, its historical patterns, and its impacts on the Jewish community.

We also discuss all the media bias and misinformation being spread in hopes to educate and inform from a factual perspective, and we dive into the rise in popularity of being pro-Palestine + what’s contributing to it. 

Rudy is a Jewish activist dedicated to combating anti-Semitism, empowering younger generations to put Judaism into practice, and fostering dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians for a more peaceful world. He is a noted speaker and writer on jewish rights. He frequently speaks at college campuses and to organizations that are pro-Israel and is known for his work as a Jewish and Israel rights activist on social media.. 

What we discuss:

00:02:30 - The complexities of anti-Semitism, its historical patterns, and its impacts on the Jewish community

00:06:45 - The rising trend of anti-Semitism, especially among younger generations

00:12:00 - Discussion on the silence of influential figures and the need for Jewish people to assert themselves

00:20:15 - The role of Jewish people and their collective responsibility, challenging narratives that blame Jewish people for things beyond their control

00:28:50 - Comparing Jewish people to the world's immune system, offering a fresh take on the world's blame game

00:38:40 - Candid discussion on media bias, the trauma of war, and the potency of overcoming fear

00:45:00 - First-hand accounts from Israeli soldiers

00:53:30 - Rudy's personal journey of triumph over fear.

Find more from Jen: 

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books

Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement

Find more from Rudy: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudy_israel/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RudyRochman