Chosen Links by Boaz - The Podcast!

(EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 10/10/24)Some say that the Jewish and Black communities share such a deep history that their bond is unbreakable. We marched together during the Civil Rights Movement, but where are we today?For the first time, I had the pleasure of filming with a co-moderator—Nate Looney, who kept me on track and guided the conversation brilliantly.Enjoy the discussion with these 12 powerful Black voices, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

(EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 8/21/24)Truthiness. A word made famous by Stephen Colbert. But the TRUTH is, that what I see as fact, someone else sees as fiction. And vice versa. How do we navigate our news, especially in this digital world, with any confidence?I had the pleasure of speaking to these 6 people, who continue to contribute their expertise to the world of fact versus fiction.

No doubt, I will be criticized by left-wing, anti-Israel people for having Palestinian guests who don't walk the usual anti-Israel and frequently pro-Hamas line. I will also be criticized by right wing, pro-Israel people for giving a voice to Palestinians who also have criticisms and complaints about Israel. But this is how we move forward, this is how we make progress, and these brave Palestinians have my respect and gratitude for their time, empathy, thoughtfulness, and self-sacrifice in this wonderful episode. As much hate as I will receive for doing this, they receive it tenfold.They just want peace, a true peace, a 2-state solution, not a river to the sea intifada, and I hope you'll take the time for this wonderful conversation.

Boaz speaks to 12 former "Survivor" players about topics that cover Israel, the war, antisemitism around the world, and more.And for fans of the show, don't you worry, there's certainly some discussion of the show included!

In the 3rd episode, 14 players from the popular show "Survivor" take turns reading parchments explaining Israel, Zionism, Antisemitism, Hamas and more. A wonderful mixture of Jewish players and their many allies. The only thing these players "vote off" is the multitude of misinformation and misconceptions made about the only Jewish country on earth.

Boaz Hepner's "Chosen Links" section (as published in the Jewish Journal) has its 2nd episode, and it's a big one. About 35 students from different universities speak about their experiences as Jews and Zionists over the past few years - especially since October 7th.This is divided into 3 very different chapters:Part 1 - Game Show - Tune in and watch as Boaz reads off statements submitted by the students, and see which school wins the game show as...the most antisemitic! Plus, what's that - a Zoom Bomb?!Part 2 - Q&A with Carly Gammill, legal rep from StandWithUs - Carly explains what Title VI is about, and answers questions directly from the students. And she does it in a way you can actually understand!Part 3 - Round Table - Boaz talks to the remaining students, in this helpful and meaningful conversation.Tune in for this weird, dark, and at times humorous insight into the experiences of Jewish and pro-Israel students from across the country. With collaborations by StandWithUs, Israel on Campus Coalition, Camera on Campus, End Jew Hatred & We Are Tov.Thank you to the following students for their invaluable and brave participation:Ada Hepner, Adam Saar, Adam Thaw, Aden Kosoi, Alana Goldman, Alex Rosenblum, Alexandra Ahdoot, Allison Stone, Angelina Palumbo, Ari Haim, Aron Goodman, Abi Nosrati, Avram Plager, Brandon Meyer, Cara Lopatin, Charlie Leeds, Darius Gross, Edan Levy, Ethan Hamid, Ethan Winterstein, Ezra Landman-Feigelson, Fanya Fenton, Gabriel Gaysinsky, Gideon Askowitz, Nani Chung, Jake Rendler, Jake Kaplan, Joe Gindi, Joslyn Reile, Max Bray, Maya Ungar, Noa Fay, Noah Rinsler, Noah Rubin, Sam Rappoport, Sami Ilan, Sammy Shiff, Sari Eisen, Sophie Bulkin, Topaz Gal-Zur, Yasi Ohebsion, Yuval Jacobi, Shabbos KestenbaumAnd thank you to Cantor Rachel Goldman Ruiz and L.E. Staiman for their appearances, David Kopp for last minute camerawork, and Chad Rubel for his editing expertise.

On this first official Chosen Links Round Table, Boaz starts by gathering some influential people who are using comedy to promote education about Israel and antisemitism.Tiffany Haddish, Judy Gold, Avi Liberman, Shawn Eni, Ryan from The Daily Brine, LE Staiman (plus an appearance by Lyle), discuss, and moderated by Boaz Hepner.As seen in video form here:https://youtu.be/d9cEt9oHdI4

The first video recorded interview in Chosen Links by Boaz was with the fantastic John Ondrasik, of the hit band Five For Fighting. They have a great conversation about Israel and antisemitism, and John being a staunch ally through and through.