Dr. Charles Jacobs discusses the ongoing issue of modern slavery, particularly in Africa, and reflects on his experiences in activism since the 1990s. He emphasizes the importance of Jewish identity in his work and the need for a unified Jewish response to antisemitism and modern challenges. The discussion also touches on the impact of woke ideology on education, the necessity of forming alliances with other communities, and the importance of building a strong national Jewish movement to combat these issues effectively. Guest Bio Dr. Charles Jacobs is a journalist and veteran social activist named one of America’s top 50 Jewish leaders by The Forward. Over four decades, he has founded or co-founded several groundbreaking human rights and pro-Israel organizations, including CAMERA-Boston, the American Anti-Slavery Group, The David Project, Americans for Peace and Tolerance, The African-Jewish Alliance, and The Jewish Leadership Project. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Jerusalem Post, and on CNN, Fox News, NPR, and PBS. Best known for helping liberate black jihad slaves in Sudan—a mission that earned him the Boston Freedom Award from Coretta Scott King—Jacobs now leads The Jewish Leadership Project, advancing a bold response to rising antisemitism.
00:00 The Ongoing Slave Trade: A Historical Perspective 02:52 The Role of Jewish Identity in Activism 05:56 The Response to Modern Slavery and Human Rights 08:56 Building Alliances Against Oppression 11:52 The Fight Against Anti-Semitism and Its Political Implications 14:54 Understanding Current Enslavement Practices in Africa 18:11 The Importance of Merit and American Values 21:05 The Shift in Jewish Political Identity 24:00 The Future of Jewish Activism and Community Engagement 32:01 The Seriousness of the Movement 35:39 Building Jewish Infrastructure and Alliances 40:25 Mobilizing Jewish Communities 44:55 Legislative Challenges and Political Engagement 51:46 The Power of Alliances 56:05 The Role of Women in Jewish Advocacy