Season 4 Ep. 5 | Eli Tsives: October 7, UCLA & Becoming a Student Activist

In Episode 5 of Show & Teller Season 4, Rabbi Mordechai Teller sits down with UCLA student activist Eli Tsives for a candid conversation about how one day changed the course of his life. Eli arrived at UCLA just weeks before the events of October 7, never imagining how dramatically his college experience would change. He shares what it was like navigating campus during a time of intense division, how he unexpectedly found himself becoming a public voice for Jewish students, and the lessons he's learned about courage, leadership, and standing up for what you believe in. Together, Eli and Rabbi Teller explore the challenges of finding your voice in difficult circumstances, maintaining conviction in the face of opposition, and how adversity can shape purpose.   This episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it means to lead when history unfolds around you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations exploring creativity, faith, resilience, and the stories that shape our lives. 📱 Follow Show & Teller: @show.and.teller 🎓 Follow Eli Tsives: @tsiveseli