Ep 624: Disrupting Hate with Kenneth Schachter and guest Alan Scheiner on hmTv

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Kenneth Schachter speaks with Alan Scheiner, Senior Litigation Counsel at the National Jewish Advocacy Center, about the legal fight against antisemitism, anti-Zionist discrimination, and organized efforts to target Jewish communities and institutions.Scheiner discusses the mission of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, his transition from the New York City Law Department into Jewish advocacy work, and the growing need for legal action in response to antisemitism after October 7. The conversation explores buffer zone legislation protecting religious institutions, the controversy surrounding protests outside synagogues, and the legal and social implications of the Park Slope Food Co-op’s boycott of Israeli products.The episode also examines the broader BDS movement, attempts by municipalities and organizations to divest from Israel, and major legal questions involving free speech, discrimination, and hostile environments on college campuses. Through a legal lens, Scheiner explains why combating antisemitism today requires clarity, courage, and a willingness to challenge hate wherever it appears.Support the show