Judah Friedman, Ben Stein
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When The World Victim Shamed The Victims. Again!
When The World Victim Shamed The Victims. Again!
When The World Victim Shamed The Victims. Again!
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Join Ben Stein and Judah Friedman as they discuss anti-Semitism, victim shaming, and resilience in a heartfelt and thought-provoking episode.
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Episode Overview
- Ben shares a personal experience of his dog being attacked, drawing a parallel to the threats faced by Israelis in border towns
- Ben passionately addresses the victim shaming experienced by Jews, expressing frustration at the world's expectation for Jewish people to be weak and submissive
- The conversation reflects on historical events, from the influence of Richard Nixon to the actions of George Soros, shedding light on the challenges faced by the Jewish community and the moral strength needed to combat them
- The episode culminates in a powerful call for resilience and unity, urging listeners to seek out the truth and extend support to those in need
- Through conversations on history, culture, and societal challenges, Ben and Judah inspire compassion, critical thinking, and a renewed sense of hope
The world says to Jews, go get killed and we'll say a nice poem for you. And maybe it'll appear 90% of the way down the page in the New Yorker magazine. No, the Jews don't want to be pushed around anymore.
Imagine being in a world where hatred seems to be a constant shadow. In this gripping episode of 'The World According to Ben Stein', Ben Stein and Judah Friedman tackle the troubling resurgence of anti-Semitism and the unjust victim shaming that the Jewish community continues to endure. Ben opens up about a deeply personal incident involving his dog, using it as a metaphor for the larger threats faced by Jews, particularly in volatile regions like Israeli border towns.
The discussion dives into the frustrating double standards imposed on Jewish self-defense, questioning why Jews are often expected to be passive in the face of aggression. Ben and Judah's conversation doesn't shy away from historical contexts, touching on figures like Richard Nixon and George Soros, to highlight the long-standing challenges and moral fortitude required to combat such prejudice.
As the episode progresses, it becomes a powerful call for resilience and unity, urging listeners to seek truth and offer support to those who are marginalized. This episode isn't just a discussion; it's a heartfelt plea for compassion, critical thinking, and a renewed sense of hope in the face of adversity.