Woke Antisemitism w/ David Bernstein

What happens when liberalism, identity politics, antisemitism, and Zionism collide in 21st-century America?In this episode of the Fifth Question with Daniel, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with author and public intellectual David Bernstein to discuss the rise of woke antisemitism, the transformation of American universities, the future of liberal democracy, and the growing challenges facing both American Jewry and Israel.Bernstein explains how intersectionality, critical social theories, and oppressed-oppressor frameworks reshaped campus culture long before October 7, 2023. Together, they explore the relationship between antisemitism on the left and right, the role of higher education, the crisis facing Jewish institutions, and why liberal values remain essential for the future of both America and Israel.Topics include:Woke antisemitism and anti-ZionismOctober 7 and its impact on American JewsIntersectionality and campus activismUniversities, DEI, and ideological captureLiberalism vs. progressivismZionism and Jewish political thoughtIsrael's democratic challengesJewish organizations and advocacyThe future of American democracyAntisemitism in higher educationIf you care about Jewish life, Israel, free speech, higher education, democracy, and the future of liberal values, this conversation is essential listening.#DavidBernstein #WokeAntisemitism #israel #zionisme #Antisemitism #jewishhistory #jewishthought #CampusAntisemitism #highereducation #freespeech #liberalism #october7th #jewishpodcast #middleeast #democracy #jewishcommunity #Intersectionality #dei #Politics