Shai Davidai talks to Elon about his unwavering commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus at the risk of his own job. Shai shares the realities of Jewish life in today’s academic environment post-October 7th, and he reflects on his upbringing in Israel.

Please note, this episode was recorded before Shai was temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus.

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