DR. SHAI DAVIDAI
AMERICAN INTELLECTUAL ANTISEMITISM

In this thought-provoking episode, Morielle Lotan speaks with Shai Davidai, who opens up about his transformation from a professor at Columbia Business School to a vocal advocate against antisemitism. Shai candidly shares his experiences, from dealing with profound grief and panic attacks to becoming a prominent voice in the fight against hatred on campus. This conversation dives deep into the emotional and psychological toll of standing up for truth and justice, exploring the complexities of activism and the cost of choosing to speak out when it would be easier to stay silent. Shai’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience required to confront the pervasive forces of hate and the importance of moral clarity in today’s world.

Shai Davidai is a former Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School, where he specialized in social psychology. His recent rise to prominence comes from his courageous stand against rising antisemitism on college campuses, particularly in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Despite facing personal and professional risks, including an investigation by Columbia University and being blocked from campus, Shai’s unwavering commitment to truth and justice has made him a significant figure in the fight for Jewish civil rights and against intellectual antisemitism in academia.