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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 50 MIN

Inside Mothers Against College Antisemitism: Mobilizing to Protect Jewish Students

from The Fifth Question · host Daniel Levine

Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism: Fighting Hate on College Campuses | Grassroots Jewish ActivismDescription:In the wake of October 7th, Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism (MACA) has become one of the largest Jewish activist movements in the United States—mobilizing tens of thousands of parents to protect Jewish students and faculty from antisemitism on college campuses.In this episode, we speak with Miriam and Jerry, two of the founders of MACA, about:The rapid growth of the organizationThe disturbing rise in antisemitism in higher educationThe tension between grassroots activism and legacy Jewish organizations like Hillel, ADL, and FederationOngoing lawsuits against major universities (including UCLA’s $6M settlement)The dismantling and politicization of Jewish Studies and Holocaust programsThe broader cultural and political fight to safeguard Jewish life on campusThis conversation dives deep into Title VI legal protections, faculty pushback, indoctrination in academia, and how grassroots Jewish activism is changing the landscape.If you care about Jewish student safety, campus free speech, and the future of Jewish life in America, this is a must-watch.📌 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on our ongoing conversations about Jewish life, antisemitism, Israel, and the challenges facing our communities.#antisemitism #jewishstudents #campussafety #jewishhistory #MothersAgainstCampusAntisemitism #israel #jewishlife #CampusAntisemitism #titlevii #JewishStudies #holocausteducation Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mothers Against Campus Antisemitism02:00 The rise of antisemitism after October 7th04:27 How MACA mobilizes thousands of parents nationwide06:00 Tensions between grassroots activists and legacy Jewish organizations10:50 UCLA’s $6 million settlement over campus antisemitism13:00 Working inside vs. outside the university system16:40 Congressional hearings & university president testimonies19:04 Legal tools: Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX in antisemitism cases24:20 Faculty fear, silence, and pushback30:00 The collapse and politicization of Jewish Studies programs37:15 Indoctrination vs. civil discourse in academia45:00 The role of federal funding in accountability47:02 How to get involved & support MACA’s missionJewish History, Politics, Israel, Antisemitism, and Zionism - I cover it all.Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6QupJZ1HLY&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCqqL-GSNw6NhSZWOvzaDdIKJewish History: https://youtu.be/1u4jHoZ8stM?si=0jZP4uhXlVEg2NOTAntisemitism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCgnEZ1d24Q&list=PLQ3aQmFcYiCqkU_aPIJGbE1xTKEbkh8euFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.levine.31/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbidaniellevine/#Israel #Rabbi #Jewish #WhatisZionism #DoJews?

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