This week, Margarita interviews friend and activist - Gabi Schiller. Gabi works for StandWithUs and runs a popular Instagram account @yehudimomrim . In this episode, Gabi walks us through her amazing work with students at StandWithUs and Margarita and Gabi discuss antisemitism in academic settings and beyond.
Follow Gabi on Instagram @yehudimomrim
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:00 Who is Gabi Schiller? On StandWithUs & Yehudim Omrim
07:31 Gabi's journey of self-discovery in 2021 when she questioned Zionism given that the progressive movement didn't support it
08:58 "Have I been lied to?"
12:34 How did Gabi decide to work in Jewish advocacy & activism?
14:00 The antisemitism Gabi experienced in college & the failures of campus Hillels
20:48 Gabi's work with high schoolers - how are they thinking about Israel & Zionism?
26:40 On radicalization of students in schools & universities - how can students defend themselves?
30:42 Margarita's rant on useless conspiracy theories & whataboutisms re: Israel
32:32 On Gabi's Instagram page, Yehudim Omrim, & the stories that have come out of it
36:04 The difference between social media influencers & activists
39:05 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
