In this episode of Mazel Talk, we hear from University of Pittsburgh's Harrison Romero. Discovering a robust Jewish community on campus was something Harrison wasn’t expecting, but something he embraced. Finding community, building relationships, and taking on leadership roles is what kept him and his friends empowered and supported during dark times on campus.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In this special Chai-er Ed bonus episode recorded live at the ADL’s Never Is Now summit, WashU Chancellor Andrew Martin discusses the critical balance between free speech and student safety on campus. From addressing antisemitism to enforcing campus policy during protests, Chancellor Martin shares how principled leadership can foster inclusive and resilient academic communities.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In this episode of Mazel Talk, you will hear from University of Maryland’s, Sara Weinstein. Whether it is her passion for student government, leading the fight against BDS, or testifying before government committees, Sara’s story of being the change she wants to see, is one we all can learn from.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In this episode of Mazel Talk from Chai-er Ed, you will hear from University of Texas, Austin’s, Levi Fox. At an early age, Levi befriended a group of Holocaust survivors. One of them in particular, Uncle Zoly, became like family. The two built a special relationship, and Uncle Zoly’s passion for life and the way he faced challenges left Levi with a powerful playbook.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In this episode of Chai-er Ed, we sit down with Noah Lederman, a student at Columbia University, who was physically assaulted near campus. Noah shares his story as a cautionary tale, but also as a beacon of inspiration on how a leader can be born out of darkness.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In our very first episode of Mazel Talk, part of Chai-er Ed, we hear from Susan and Nacho, both at Northwestern University. Post-10/7 and witnessing antisemitism on campus, they decided to be the change they wanted to see. They share how they built community, leaned on each other during difficult times, and are setting a standard for standing up for what you believe in,

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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In our very first episode of Chai-er Ed, we sit down with Ben Marcus, a student at Brown University, who has faced antisemitism on campus—but refused to back down. Ben shares his powerful journey of resilience, how he overcame challenges, and what it took to transform adversity into leadership.

From confronting hate to building a stronger Jewish community, Ben’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and pride. Tune in as we explore what it means to not just settle, but to stand up, speak out, and shape the future.

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This episode was produced by Jasmine Rach with assistance from Shea Shackelford. Senior Producer is Russell Gragg. Executive Producer is Dovi Chein.

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