Shai Davidai - The Columbia Crisis

This episode has been released ahead of schedule in light of major news happening on Columbia University's campus that involve Shai Davidai. Shai is a professor at Columbia Business School who went viral after October 7th when he criticized Columbia's lack of action to protect Jewish students. Currently, Shai has become a popular activist condemning the massive antisemitism on Columbia's campus and extending support and encouragement to Jewish students. Just days after this episode was recorded, Shai's ID was deactivated by Columbia, prohibiting him from entering Columbia's main campus. In this episode, Shai discusses his current feelings on what's going on at Columbia, where he thinks things are headed, and offers words of encouragement to Jewish people. For latest news on Shai Davidai, follow him on Instagram and X - @shaidavidaiSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:18 What's the latest for Shai Davidai? 08:11 On Jewish professors having different experiences at Columbia with antisemitism and protests10:54 Is there any hope for antisemitic college campuses?17:33 How is Shai's relationship with his students? 23:09 Shai's take as he studies human behavior - what is happening to people right now?29:04 What's our obligation as Jewish people? 36:23 Words of encouragement for Jewish people 39:17 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination