Decolonize Your Mind With Ysabella Hazan

Ysabella Hazan, a very long-standing activist, writer, and international speaker joins People Jew Wanna Know to reflect on her career, the current state of the Jewry, and where she thinks we're headed. Ysabella is one of the original Jewish activists on social media who has revolutionized student grassroots movements on campuses. Her inspiring, candid, and principled takes will leave you feeling energized and ready to show up as a proud Jew wherever you go. Follow Ysabella on Instagram @ysabellahazan and @decolonizedjudean . Check out www.decolonizedjudean.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:51 Ysabella's diaspora experience & founding Decolonized Judean07:47 Ysabella's legal work - how can we be proactive & empowered? 11:12 How can Jewish activists reach people outside of the echo chamber? 15:20 "If we want to reach broader audiences, we have to change our messaging. Immediately." 18:40 Antisemitism on college campuses 20:50 "Anti-Zionist Jews are Jews that have internalized antisemitism"24:50 "When we have a safe space, we are ghettoizing ourselves." 25:00 What does grassroots work on campus look like? 27:28 He who has his "why" can bear any "how" - How Ysabella processes the antisemitism she experiences 34:49 One-State or Two-State Solution? 40:33 Solutions for coexistence need to be local 46:58 What has given Ysabella hope? 48:52 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination