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RN with a LOVE for Israel 🇮🇱 Dodgers Fan ⚾ Proud Husband Dad of 2 AMAZING Kids

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Boaz Hepner

8 days

1/2 Do you care if the information you're seeing is accurate? Does it bother you that social media algorithms, and media bias, have gotten more extreme than ever before?

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 7: Fact Checkers: Guardians of Truth

(EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 8/21/24)Truthiness. A word made famous by Stephen Colbert. But the TRUTH is, that what I see as fact, someone else ...

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11 days

@BriannaWu So who's more disappointing, Trevor Noah or Jon Stewart? To me, the "as a Jew" anti Israel people are still more offensive to me than the outsiders who simply hate us

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Yesssssssss!!!! I can breathe a HUGE sigh of relief, because I just visited the man I performed CPR on this week, and he was extubated, talked to me, and shook my hand. And remembers none of it thankfully. Bonus points, I didn't break any ribs. Many asked me "if he survived",

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I've been following and sharing the work of @YasMohammedxx @HowidyHamza @afalkhatib @aziz0nomics @mo_husseini for months, and I'm excited to announce my Round Table discussion with them is next Thursday. We will discuss things they like and dislike about Israel and the war, as

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@BriannaWu Amen sister, though some of them will always be bots, and unfortunately there's no hell or heaven for bots, they will roam the earth when we are all gone, and continue trolling each other

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1/ There’s no great option. Not for me. Not for my family. If I turn to my left, I see gray-headed flaws. If I turn to my right I see orange ones. And wherever I look, my friends, family and followers seem to assume I’m OBVIOUSLY making the correct decision, and going their way.

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I'm sad to say this is probably the last reel I have involving @YasMohammedxx , and as you can see, every word out of her mouth deserves to be framed and chiseled in stone. It's a dark but crucial issue, as she and @moghaoui answer my question about rape being justified by

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1/ Out of respect to this weekend's 6 hostage families in mourning, I delayed the release of this fantastic episode. Out of respect to these 5 brave Palestinians who chose to speak to me publicly, it's time to release it.

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 6: Palestinians For Peace With Israel

(EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 7/25/24, which should be taken into account when viewing the conversation, given the ever-changing nature of the wo...

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What a privilege it was to talk to these 5 Palestinians who are actual peace activists. They take risks every day they speak against the tide, but they do it because they know these conversations need to be had, even if it makes them hated by many, including countless who claim

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2 months

I came home from a long, challenging day as a nurse, and Adi asked me if I was going to post about the tragedy in Israel. I said, "what can I offer that hasn't been said by thousands of others today?" Is my sadness any deeper than the countless who have personally lost friends

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8 months

1/ So much to say this week, but I promised myself (and my wife Adi) that I wouldn't pull any more all-nighters on these. Especially as I finish these on Saturday nights after Shabbat ends, and I wake up at 5am for my hospital shift on Sunday mornings. So, let's see my time

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Yasmine Mohammed and these 4 Palestinian men I had a GREAT conversation with ( @moghaoui , @aziz0nomics @HowidyHamza @afalkhatib ) were in agreement about how disgusting the pro-Hamas movement is. And @YasMohammedxx made this plea to people around the world to stop supporting the

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1/ This week, in honor of Pesach (Passover), and given the biggest stories in the zeitgeist seem to be about the hellscape that are college campuses, I’m going to do something different. The bulk of the digest will be about 2 topics: universities and the holiday. Nothing about

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6 months

@HowidyHamza @Newsweek @bungarsargon Definitely sharing, thank you for being...you. And riDIculous that they've been blocking all of you REAL Pro-Palestinian peace activists. I appreciate you, bud.

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Mo Ghaoui makes an interesting point. He sees no way to ever solve the Palestinian/Israel situation, unless we actually determine how many refugees there are. The count by UNRWA is ridiculous, and even includes people like him and his family. He calls for a proper census, which

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@SenWarren Remind me the next time I visit a Shiva house to give my condolences, and then spend the rest of my visit on a soap box, lecturing the family about why their loss may be bad but isn't nearly as bad as... Tone deaf idiocy.

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@BriannaWu Same way proud gay Jews feel. GLAAD used to represent them. Now between the Pride parades and the organizational shift in focus, these gatherings are hostile towards them, the opposite of representation.

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7 months

@Ahmad4ISRL It was so great having you there with me, previously at my childhood shul and now BDJ! Everyone was excited to meet you, and hopefully you'll return and be able to give a talk next time.

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7 months

1/25 And the Oscar goes to...a Holocaust movie that doesn't actually show the Jews, with an award speech given by a Jew who never actually discusses the Holocaust victims. Full disclosure: I haven't managed to watch "The Zone of Interest" yet, and no doubt I will be haunted by it

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5 months

@Ahmad4ISRL Sorry I couldn't talk tonight on my way home from work, but I was very pleased to read this wonderfully inspiring post my friend.

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2 months

@YasMohammedxx and these four Palestinian men @afalkhatib @aziz0nomics @HowidyHamza @moghaoui give me hope. They stand up and speak their minds. They do not toe any party line, and don't say things for popularity, as it gets them more hate than you can imagine. BUT. They do it.

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9 months

1/ Thousands of people gathered that fateful autumn day, for a peaceful music festival. They came from all around the world, representing every religion. And as you already know, the Nova festival was ambushed, slaughtered, raped, and more on October 7th. But what happens to the

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The terrorist regime that runs Iran makes it that anyone who actually wants peace with Israel, cannot speak up safely. @moghaoui and @aziz0nomics speak up about the suppression. And want a change. I thank them for their tireless and often thankless roles as peacemakers. My

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1/25 It's just...different. Normally you say your goodbyes, and all you have to think about is the next time you'll visit one another. You recount the good times you just had during the visit, and you're sad about how long it will be before the next one. And that's the end of it.

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@Ahmad4ISRL Been begging you to let us all help since the minute we met in person, since you don't let people pay you for your advocacy. Thank you for finally relenting, you stubborn mule! 😂 Nothing but well wishes to your family. A complete healing, which in Hebrew is Refuah Shleima.

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Boaz Hepner

9 months

This week I had an EPIC phone call, and I'm still honored by it. I have a story to tell, and believe it or not, it ties into my own family, and has never been written until now. First some crucial backstory... Reach back to the recesses of your memory, to the aftermath of 9/11.

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Boaz Hepner

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This is the video that the LA Times shared in their cover story about me in the Sunday paper. It is a comprehensive overview of the most frequently asked questions about COVID and the vaccines. Please take the time to share if you find it useful! 1/

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Q&A About Vaccines with Boaz Hepner @ Saint John's – Dec. 23, 2021

[Table of Contents with links and major updates/corrections below.] Boaz Hepner (RN, BSN, Vaccine Educator) leads a webinar for healthcare providers and the ...

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@YasMohammedxx is one of, if not the most outspoken Palestinian women in the world, against Hamas and against ALL Islamic fundamentalism. She sees sexual violence against women (and men) being perpetrated in the name of Allah she is outraged, whether it's done to Jews, Muslim

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3 years

@ChadRubel It's not every day one of the editors of Star Trek Discovery drops by your house, reads books to your daughter, & watches his show with you Mystery Science Theater 3000 style; dissecting every choice he made, error he caught & describing the process. What a fun visit!

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5 months

Very excited to announce this epic lineup, for the first "Chosen Links by Boaz" panel discussion! Please send any questions you hope to have asked, to any/all comedians listed on the panel. It will be conducted Wednesday, so everything must be sent to me by Tuesday night. This

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9 months

8/ 9a. @BriannaWu has been a great voice on the liberal side. I've seen her and several others I share, accused of being awful by the pro-Israel and the pro-Palestinian side. Each claims she is being too one-sided. Usually that's a sign of trying to see and discuss things fairly,

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@Ahmad4ISRL What a fun twist that the trip started as Eat Pray Love, and ended as Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo! LOL Happy to be an important part of it, dude :)

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8 months

1/ Well that was fun! I've managed to interview a few people over the years; everyone from infectious disease specialists, to most recently poker champion @RealKidPoker . All of them have been a joy to write. People have encouraged me to ALSO use modern technology, and utilize

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@BriannaWu Brianna for the win. Again. Against the tide. I need to interview you, and highlight you as the intellectually honest person you are. I wish you weren't a unicorn, but there aren't many of you left...

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1/2 AMAZING life update. One of the best writers/journalists I know, @TabbyRefael , just published an entire article about me and my "Chosen Links" creation! It's in this week's print version of the @JewishJournal ! I feel such validation & joy from this:

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How a Set of 'Chosen Links' May Offer More Positive Content about Israel

In “Chosen Links by Boaz,” readers can expect a combination of articles and videos, relevant social media posts, a humor section, a worthy Jewish or Israel-related cause to learn more about and...

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The Boaz Movie Tally of 2015

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2 months

I've gained so much wisdom, plus personal friendships with each of these brilliant minds over the past number of months. I look forward to discussing this crucial topic of Fact Checking (I could have called it "Truthiness!") Please send me any questions you'd like asked of the

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Thank you to @HowidyHamza and @aziz0nomics for this portion of our wonderful talk! #freepalestinefromhamas #bringthemhomenow

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@naftalibennett Incredibly and powerfully well expressed

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6 months

@JFrgatUCLA Absolutely disgraceful double standard indeed. Keep fighting the good fight.

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8 months

@Ahmad4ISRL You know my take. I wish you would be practical and pragmatic and less of a martyr, and accept payment or at least a covering of your actual costs. But I respect your in my mind bizarre decision. And I'm glad you are at least trying to get work and accept payments in other areas.

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Boaz Hepner

5 months

Here it is!!! I proudly give you the premiere of my "Chosen Links" Round Table discussion with @TiffanyHaddish @JewdyGold @AviLiberman Shawn Eni aka @TheMossadIL & @GazaHealth @LE_Staiman aka @ShutupLyle and Ryan Turk aka @The_DailyBrine

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 1: Comedy Round Table

Boaz Hepner's "Chosen Links" section (as published in the Jewish Journal) has its first (virtual) Round Table discussion, this one about people using humor/c...

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4 months

1/2 I proudly present "Chosen Links: Episode 2 - University Student Extravaganza!" Over 35 students from 35 schools were gathered from across the country, to discuss antisemitism and Israel hatred on campus. I did things, let's just say...differently!

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 2: University Student Extravaganza

Boaz Hepner's "Chosen Links" section (as published in the Jewish Journal) has its 2nd episode, and it's a big one. About 35 students from different universit...

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Boaz Hepner

3 months

PREVIOUSLY ON, CHOSEN LINKS! "Survivor" superfan Boaz Hepner gathered 13 former players, and asked them to "cast their votes" against misinformation and lies against Israel. Watch what happened, on Episode 3!

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 3: Parchment of Resilience: Survivor...

In the 3rd episode, 14 players from the popular show "Survivor" take turns reading parchments explaining Israel, Zionism, Antisemitism, Hamas and more. A won...

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3 months

1/ Apparently I CAN put an entire episode together in 24 hours. With a little help from my friends. (SEE THREAD BELOW FOR STORY)

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 4: Countering Antisemitism in U.S....

Before getting to the Round Table with the "Survivor" players, Boaz had an "emergency" episode with Don Samuels, challenger to "Squad" member Ilhan Omar a we...

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2 months

2/ This is the messaging we can all use right now. If more people thought and spoke like them, this world would be a far safer place. @afalkhatib @YasMohammedxx , @aziz0nomics , @HowidyHamza and @moghaoui spent time talking to me, and answering the deepest of questions.

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2/ ARTICLES/THREADS 1a. From @persianjewess . A horrible but inspiring story about her grandfather in Iran, who had to literally avoid the rain touching his Jewish skin. "As a child, he was prohibited from being outside when it rained. By law, if rainwater hit his “Yahud” skin

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5/ Please watch this. Or HEAR it (soon) in any podcast store, as the latest episode of Chosen Links by Boaz. And if you aren't already, follow on Instagram where the snappy reels from it will be released every other day. Ep 6 - Palestinians for Peace:

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 6: Palestinians For Peace With Israel

(EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 7/25/24, which should be taken into account when viewing the conversation, given the ever-changing nature of the wo...

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4 months

@afalkhatib You know I've been and continue to be a huge proponent of magnifying your work and words, irrespective of any parts I may not agree with, as I find your POV incredible, in the face of the countless tragedies you've experienced. But I have to fully agree with @AGHamilton29 and his

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1 month

Israeli hostage families. The @ADL . A horde of anti-Israel protesters. A Palestinian man who's lost dozens of family members in Gaza. Listen to @afalkhatib tell us how it all came together for him. #bringthemhomenow #freepalestinefromhamas

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Boaz Hepner

3 years

Another awesome surprise visit from @ChadRubel , talked more @StarTrek , told me great work stories, joined me for my daily rehab walk (even though it's super hot today), and Natalia remembered him and demanded he read her books before her daily nap, just like last time.

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A Rabbi who donated his kidney. An NBA player who received a new heart. My family's pediatrician who donated her liver. The only winner in Survivor history to donate his million dollar winnings. No, this isn't Stefon from @nbcsnl giving you a list of the hottest clubs in town,

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5 months

Very excited to announce this epic lineup, for the first "Chosen Links by Boaz" panel discussion! Please send any questions you hope to have asked, to any/all comedians listed on the panel. It will be conducted Wednesday, so everything must be sent to me by Tuesday night. This

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9 months

As always, my weekly Chosen Links section begins on my Facebook, and a few days later it is published on the Jewish Journal. So this past week's one is live if interested: Thank you to those I shared articles/threads/videos of within: @AsraNomani

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Chosen Links - January 28, 2024

Articles, Threads, Videos and More about Israel and Antisemitism

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1/2 If you'd told me 20 years ago that I'd become friends with dozens of players from the show "Survivor," I'd be confused. If you told me 8 years ago I'd have my OWN show, talking to them about Israel, I'd be REALLY excited, but even MORE confused.

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"Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 5: Survivor Player Round Table For Israel

Boaz speaks to 12 former "Survivor" players about topics that cover Israel, the war, antisemitism around the world, and more.And for fans of the show, don't ...

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1/2 My extensive Chosen Links column from this past Sunday is now officially live at the @JewishJournal , right here: Credit to all of those whom I shared within, giving me great info to share along with my usual commentary: @BodensteinAdam @mgpell

Chosen Links - February 4, 2024

Articles, Threads, Videos and More about Israel and Antisemitism

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4/ @afalkhatib was in the middle of meeting with hostage families and the ADL in DC. @HowidyHamza was literally on a train with unfortunate audio; and due to a family emergency. @mo_husseini couldn't make it, so both will appear in a follow-up episode.

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9 months

9/ 10. @LahavHarkov writes a top notch article about how the world knows but doesn't know, and admits but is also in denial, about how Qatar plays both sides. They are both culpable to the actions of, and largely a solution to Hamas. Regarding a call to force them into forcing

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@yudapearl Are you kidding? It's I who thank you, for calling me last week, and letting me tell you my family's story that bizarrely connects mine to yours. Sending love my friend, to all of you he prematurely left behind.

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3/ We discussed Hamas, sexual abuse, Islamic extremism, online hatred from both sides, Israel (both the good and bad), the harmful pro-Palestinian protests, and ways to move forward.

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1/2 My latest, and LARGEST Chosen Links piece is now online at the @JewishJournal . I will almost certainly never do one THIS large again, as it took away too much time from my family, and my sleep. But I'm very proud of the end result, and you should check it out:

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1/25 This weekend my family had the pleasure of going to my nephew Adin's Bar Mitzvah. If you think this can't possibly tie into my "Chosen Links" topic of Israel or antisemitism, wait until you hear about his incredible mother and aunt. My sister-in-law Karin was planning her

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I'm ready to announce the (upcoming) SECOND episode of my "Chosen Links", and it's quite ambitious in scale. I've gathered over FORTY students from over FORTY universities, and we will be diving into the similarities and differences between the schools. And this is me and my

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14/ 2a. I can vouch for @joelleyden as legitimate, and a hero who has spent decades donating his time to Israel advocacy. He is currently in DIRE need of financial assistance, because all of his clientele for his day job have been drafted into the army. While this happens, he’s

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@Ahmad4ISRL You deserve every bit of tzedakah that people can spare. You and your family need a break.

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@MichaelGreenspa It's exhausting every day, but meaningful for sure - thank you

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The incredible @YasMohammedxx invites you to visit her at: Free Hearts Free Minds: Her PHENOMENAL podcast: Her brilliant book Unveiled: Clarity Coalition: And on Instagram, X and

Clarity Coalition - Champions for Liberty Against the Reality of Islamist Tyranny

Meet Our Founders Statement of Purpose WHO WE ARE We are a global coalition founded by Muslims, ex-Muslims, academics, scholars, authors, and activists who stand for peace, democracy, liberty, and...

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9/ 9. @KassyDillon shares a screenshot of a friend’s rejection letter to @Columbia University’s School of Social Work. Doesn’t feel safe there as a Jew, doesn’t want to feel unwelcome to be herself, nor unsupported by peers and professors. Good for her. Glad she found another

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1/2 Instead of writing these every weekend like clockwork, you may have noticed the last few took me 2 weeks to create/release. That extra time has allowed me to actually spend some time, gasp, with my wife. A tad extra sleep. And as you can see, the quality AND quantity is

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@ShaiDavidai @Columbia Proud of you but please be safe my friend. And be in touch.

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I've been an RN for 11 years, and today was the first time I've ever performed CPR on a patient.

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4/ 3. @bandlersbanter reports on an important update, where the JFrg at @UCLA gathered to speak at a UC Regents Health Committee meeting, about the multitude of antisemitic problems on campus. @DrKDStein is helping do great work with the group, and is hopefully only gaining

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@cardplayerlife @JustinBonomo Good job Robbie, proud of you. He's gross.

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6/ COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: 1. @bandlersbanter writes a fantastically, comprehensive report on @Columbia President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik being questioned by Congress about antisemitism on campus. There’s no single line I can give that would do it justice - just read the entire

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1/25 I’ve never considered myself to be a political activist. In fact I pride myself on mostly trying to “stay out of it”. When friends bring up politics, I enjoy the jokes, and it’s great when it’s an interesting discussion, but if it becomes an argument, I try to tune out or

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11/ YALE: 1. Now let's continue our college tour at another prestigious Ivy League institution, @Yale University. @sahar_tartak , like @bariweiss , is all for freedom of speech, but that isn't the problem in these schools. "The issue isn’t students who glorify Hamas—as morally

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3/ 4. @HenMazzig got into a news debate with an extremely anti-Israel journalist, Owen Jones. Among the allegations of genocide, and deliberate starvation, there was the aforementioned trope of Holocaust Guilt. “Setting aside the unethical weaponization of one of the worst

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2/ UCLA + UC BERKELEY: 1a. @DavidNMyersUCLA has been a professor at UCLA for over 30 years, and is witnessing the eradication of political discourse, and mourns its downfall. He explains that many at the university have always shared common goals with the Palestinians, to ensure

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@RealKidPoker Thank you as always for being an excellent voice for the rational, my friend.

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@fnotarius @HashemAllMighty @Esti7799 @ThalionSES @NYSportsFan72 @ScoobyLiveInLA @LiquidCognition @HarlowJourney @jg4lt2a @jhirsch84 @NYJewishRN @R4nd0mH4ndl3 @NOVAHopeSo @patr70193 @tw1tt372023 @hahussain @iMatthewB @geoenveng @HerUnpopular @JewishWarrior13 @Ruth303303 @SchNathe @baytifirasek @JohnJGaltrules @vanrobbin11 @jewishstarlight @michellesings @TorpRobin @USAZionist @GabbyKlein1 @thewebbie @ChaskelBennett @MMcClure619857 @Tamarama100 @PatrickGeisle17 @bigvorch @dude_pearl @IsraelandStufff @CockneyKosher @GaltBack1 @EdwardRose5 @CaptainElla1 @esp8687 Great idea and system, we all need allies

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8 months

1/ How exciting it is if you can meet an athelete you've followed for decades, and how refreshing it is when that person lives up to all expectations. In the early 2000s, I started watching poker tournaments on the Travel Channel's World Poker Tour (WPT). There were fun

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Boaz Hepner

6 months

5/ UC BERKELEY: 1a. A totally out of line, and inappropriate thing happened, after something even more grotesque, but possibly more legally defensible happened. An antisemitic cartoon was drawn and put on display of the Dean of @UCBerkeley 's Law School, Erwin Chemerinsky,

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Boaz Hepner

5 years

I got to interview @RonnieBardah yesterday and write a great piece on him covering his poker success, and upcoming season of @survivorcbs . He happens to be a close friend! Enjoy the read, maybe someone can get @DaltonRoss to read it. :)

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8 months

@BriannaWu This is so freaking great Brianna. Not even a question I'm gonna be sharing this on my column this upcoming time.

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Boaz Hepner

8 months

@Ahmad4ISRL Absolutely. I'm glad you got to meet @sethisen and @RYosefKanefsky , and experience the end of Shabbat, which is called "Havdallah" btw.

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Boaz Hepner

3 months

2/ @MichaelSinensky from @IsraelFriendsUS contacted me Wednesday morning, "WE NEED TO HELP DEFEAT THE ANTISEMITIC SQUAD!" I fully agreed, but it takes me weeks to months to create my episodes. I told him there's no story if we don't have a candidate to talk to. And it won't be a

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6 months

3/ 2a. Let's continue the deep dive into my alma mater, @UCLA . A recent mandatory lecture for their medical students involved possibly the most egregious misuse of campus resources, to promote an extreme agenda. I have tried to avoid using the term "woke", as it's a rather lazy

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Boaz Hepner

16 days

I have the honor of getting this incredibly important conversation off the ground, and for the first time, I'm planning it with a co-moderator. @NatasaurisRex will be doing 3 planned episodes with me for Chosen Links, this being the first. We have an incredible array of

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7 months

1/2 This week's special "Oscars" version of my "Chosen Links" section, is now published on the @JewishJournal as always: And here are those who I shared the words or work of within, thank you to each and every one: @franklinavenue @Eve_Barlow

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Chosen Links - March 17, 2024

Articles, Threads, Videos and More about Israel and Antisemitism

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Boaz Hepner

6 months

13/ USC: 1a. @bandlersbanter excellently reports on the drama at @USC . Their choice of valedictorian was a student who has social media posts reflecting and supporting anti-Israel views that crossed the very thin line into antisemitic territory. And now her speech has been

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Boaz Hepner

8 months

1/1 This week's post that I shared on Sunday, is now live on the @JewishJournal website. Thank you as always to those I shared the words and work of within: @BodensteinAdam @Ahmad4ISRL @bethjacobcong @kalmantopp @arieljalali @persianjewess @BriannaWu

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Chosen Links - February 25, 2024

Articles, Threads, Videos and More about Israel and Antisemitism

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Boaz Hepner

7 months

1/2 My latest lengthy essay of "Chosen Links" is now published online at the @JewishJournal . Before I thank everyone within, let me clarify from my main story, that anyone who wants to donate to the amazing Orot retreat created by my sisters-in-law, please EARMARK it for "Orot".

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Boaz Hepner

6 months

@Ahmad4ISRL Guess we identified your spirit animal

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Boaz Hepner

8 months

1/ This has been a very special week, brought to you by the following letters: M-I-C-K-E-Y...M-O-U-S-E. While it does takes some time to fully recover from pneumonia, and I'm still frequently tired, my family does not take for granted the visit from Adi's brother

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6 months

14/ MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE: @aaronsibarium writes this insane story about @middcampus . I referred to it in a recent article, but had not delved into the details of the story. He explains that the Jewish students were creating a vigil for the victims of October 7th. 3 days after the

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Boaz Hepner

5 months

@BriannaWu Fully agree, it's why my next essay is going to be about my wife and I feeling "politically homeless" now. When are you and I talking for real my friend? You're becoming Snuffleupagus to my Big Bird.

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Boaz Hepner

3 months

In just under 2 minutes, watch 14 players from @survivorcbs share some powerful messages about Israel, the war & antisemitism. My volunteer @imaniemuna found the common thread between the statements, and connected them WONDERFULLY in this clip montage.

Boaz Hepner (@hepner.boaz) • Instagram reel

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Boaz Hepner

5 months

15/ SPOTLIGHT: I adore @IJasonAlexander , and have a personal reason in this case. Not only did I love watching him basically play Larry David in “Seinfeld”, plus so many other roles over the years, but he's been openly supportive of Israel for ages. How can I know this? Because

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Boaz Hepner

7 months

5/25 7a. @persianjewess has really impressed me with her ability to walk the line of both emotions and facts. I have learned fascinating history about Iran, and see how she feels about her safety as a Jew. With her worrying about her husband, a Jewish doctor, so soon after a

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Boaz Hepner

2 months

Thank you @moghaoui for encouraging me to try putting this reel here directly. Let's see if it makes a difference from the usual :)

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