Why Activism Became Personal for Michelle Ahdoot After October 7 | Jamie In The Rova Ep. 7
Jamie Geller
Michelle Ahdoot, an Iranian-Jewish activist, shares her deeply personal journey of activism following the October 7 events in a candid conversation with Jamie Geller. Set against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s Old City, Ahdoot reflects on the historical parallels she draws from her family's escape from Iran, contemporary antisemitism on college campuses, and the birth of her commitment to activism as a necessary response rather than a choice. Through the dialogue, themes of Jewish unity, identity, and the power of community as a lifeline are explored. Ahdoot emphasizes activism as a means to counter despair, turning grief into purpose, and envisions a hopeful unity for the Jewish people that is both personal and collective. The discussion provides a resonant exploration of courage and the role of action in maintaining Jewish continuity.