Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
00:20 Teaching History and Jewish Studies at Harvard
02:37 The Role of Military History in Understanding Israel
07:37 Challenges Faced by Jewish Students in Progressive Spaces
10:34 Exploring Jewish History and Identity
13:25 Personal Experiences during Times of Conflict
24:00 The Need for Open and Respectful Dialogue
29:07 Challenges Faced by Jewish Students
37:37 The Impact of Social Media and Antisemitism
50:23 Motivations Behind Pro-Palestinian Activism
56:09 The Role of Universities in Addressing Challenges
01:00 :2 Resilience and Understanding Complexity