Speak Your Opponent's Language - with Z.E. Silver

Margarita’s friend and fellow “Jinsta” activist Z.E. Silver joins People Jew Wanna Know to debate Hillel’s role on campus, unpack the dynamics of Jewish life, and share tips on winning debates.

Z.E. is a content creator focused on Jewish peoplehood, antisemitism, and Israel, with experience at organizations including Chabad, AIPAC, ADL, Jewish Federation, Hillel, and JNF-USA.

Follow Zach on Instagram and TikTok @z.e.silver and @gam_v.gam, subscribe to his newsletter at beacons.ai/gamvgam, and check out his podcast On The Road To Zion.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

05:05 How Zach went from aspiring author to online Jewish activist

14:05 What does Zach make of the Jewish activism space and what's happening to our community?

24:20 A debate about Hillel

43:42 How do we fix the myriad of issues facing the Jewish community?

52:45 How to debate people who disagree with you

57:04 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination