Inspiring Jew Today: Shabbos Kestenbaum

Oct 3, 2025
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College finals or civil rights battle? Shabbos Kestenbaum skipped the curve and took on Harvard itself. This Orthodox Jew, Harvard Divinity graduate, and proud Zionist refused to stand by while antisemitism thrived on campus. He led a landmark civil rights lawsuit and even testified before Congress to demand real change. Ultimately, he secured a settlement, forcing the university to strengthen its antisemitism policies.

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