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