Shabbos Kestenbaum, a former student at the Harvard Divinity School, sued Harvard for allegedly tolerating antisemitism. He has been an outspoken defender of Israel and a critic of Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists. As you might imagine, we differed strongly throughout, and at times I found the conversation frustrating. (He may have as well.) But I believe in talking with those with whom I disagree. It helps me to avoid dehumanizing people whose views I profoundly oppose, and to learn how to more effectively present my arguments. I want to speak to the Jews that Shabbos represents. I’m glad he gave me that opportunity.
Topics include…
How and why Shabbos shifted from left to right
the history of Israel-Palestine
Whether Palestinians left by choice in 1948 or were driven out
Who wants peace and who doesn’t
