TrailBLAZER: Maya Cukierman on Standing Up and Speaking Out

In this episode, Maya, a 19-year-old freshman at Columbia University, shares her courageous journey of standing up against antisemitism on campus. She discusses her background, the impact of her family's history as Holocaust survivors, and her initiative to create a platform for Jewish history. Maya reflects on the protests that erupted after October 7th, the challenges of balancing activism with her studies, and the role of Jewish organizations in fostering community. She emphasizes the importance of speaking out against hate and the need for accountability from university administration.   Quotes: "I came hoping for the best, preparing for the worst." "I had to learn to say no to some stuff." "The administration still has a long way to go." "I think making students unmask is really important." "I think speaking up even when it's scary is important."  ____________________________________________________________ Don't forget to follow the TrailBLAZER Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazerpod/   #Jewishwomen #jewishpodcasts #stopantisemitism #endjewhatred #antisemitismoncampus