EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 39 MIN
Sam Fried - Sometimes Peace Has To Be Fought For
from People Jew Wanna Know · host People Jew Wanna Know
Margarita interviews Sam Fried - 27-year-old finance professional, activist, motivational speaker, and IDF reservist who fought in Gaza after October 7th. Sam shares vivid details of his time fighting in Gaza as well as his take on the current Jewish landscape and antisemitism. Sam walks us through his 3 tenets which now guide his activism and leaves us with a powerful message of Jewish pride. Follow Sam on Instagram @SamFried26 Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda04:52 Who is Sam & how has life changed post Oct 7? His 3 tenets06:35 "You don't do your army service for your army service. You do it for when things are needed & for the reserves." 09:25 "I was targeted by all these groups who were calling me a baby killer." 11:30 Humanizing the IDF - sometimes peace has to be fought for 13:31 What did Sam see in Gaza? 19:25 A surprising thing about Gaza - the mansions & wealth! 23:10 What does Sam think is going on on college campuses? 29:19 Is there anything Jews can do to try to change minds? 35:53 Green Golem Magazine 36:05 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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Margarita interviews Sam Fried - 27-year-old finance professional, activist, motivational speaker, and IDF reservist who fought in Gaza after October 7th. Sam shares vivid details of his time fighting in Gaza as well as his take on the current Jewish landscape and antisemitism. Sam walks us through his 3 tenets which now guide his activism and leaves us with a powerful message of Jewish pride. Follow Sam on Instagram @SamFried26 Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda04:52 Who is Sam & how has life changed post Oct 7? His 3 tenets06:35 "You don't do your army service for your army service. You do it for when things are needed & for the reserves." 09:25 "I was targeted by all these groups who were calling me a baby killer." 11:30 Humanizing the IDF - sometimes peace has to be fought for 13:31 What did Sam see in Gaza? 19:25 A surprising thing about Gaza - the mansions & wealth! 23:10 What does Sam think is going on on college campuses? 29:19 Is there anything Jews can do to try to change minds? 35:53 Green Golem Magazine 36:05 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
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