Congressman Ritchie Torres & Shabbos Kestenbaum

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In this week’s episode, hosts Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Josh Broide, and Philip Moskowitz are joined by Congressman Richie Torres and Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Jewish student activist at Harvard.

Shabbos shares his experience on the ground at Harvard and his lawsuit against the university, discusses how he is inspired by the Kotzker Rebbe, and inspires with his fierce Jewish pride and leadership.

Congressman Torres gives an inside view into his support of Israel and how he has felt isolated. Plus - the rabbis reflect on the world has changed post-October 7th, bringing humility and honesty to us all.

00:00 - Introduction
13:29 - Interview with Congressman Ritchie Torres
27:48 - Interview with Shabbos Kestenbaum

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