Caught Between Extremes
Shabbos Kestenbaum Returns to the Sheraton
The Woke Left, the Woke Right – and The Jews
In an age of political tribalism, viral outrage, and social-media extremism, antisemitism no longer belongs to one side of the political divide. Harvard graduate and nationally recognized Jewish advocate Shabbos Kestenbaum has confronted it on college campuses, before Congress, across television networks, and online. Drawing upon his encounters and debates with voices from the woke left and woke right, he explores how opposing ideologies can arrive at the same ancient hatred—and what Jews must do to respond with clarity, courage, unity, and an unwavering commitment to who we are.
“When the extremes grow louder, Jewish courage must stand taller.”
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Shabbos KestenbaumAmerican Jewish activistShabbos Kestenbaum is a Harvard Divinity School graduate and nationally recognized advocate against antisemitism. He became the public face of a landmark Title VI lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the school failed to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. Since filing the suit, Kestenbaum has emerged as a powerful voice in the national conversation on campus antisemitism, appearing across major media platforms and addressing audiences around the country. His work combines moral clarity, intellectual honesty, and personal courage, inspiring communities to stand up proudly and unapologetically for Jewish dignity.






