Episode 387: Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby: Tackling Antisemitism Through Uncomfortable Conversations

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen

Entrepreneurship, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Business

4.5 • 818 Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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What happens when a Black NFL analyst and an Israeli activist sit down to have uncomfortable conversations about Judaism and antisemitism? Check out this episode of Habits and Hustle to find out. I am joined by Emmanuel Acho and Noah Tishby to discuss their New York Times bestselling book "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew." We delve into challenging topics like the perception of Jewish people in America, the rise of antisemitism, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We also discuss that having open, honest dialogue - even when uncomfortable - is crucial for building understanding between different communities. Emmanuel Acho is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy and the New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. He is the host/producer of the Emmy Award–winning YouTube series of the same name, and whose mission is to promote dialogue around racial insensitivity and ignorance. Noa Tishby is the New York Times bestselling author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and Delegitimization. An award-winning producer, Tishby made history with the sale of In Treatment to HBO, the first Israeli television show to become an American series. Tishby is the founder of several nonprofit organizations, including Act for Israel and Eighteen, which combats antisemitism and inspires Jewish pride. What We Discuss: (00:00) Uncomfortable Conversations With a Jew (06:02) Challenging the Negative Association of "Jew" (18:48) Misunderstanding Jewish Identity and Beliefs (26:39) Addressing Jewish Stereotypes and Misconceptions (38:21) Navigating Disagreements With Understanding (43:27) Promoting Unity Through Uncomfortable Conversations …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohenand use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohen Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby: Website: https://uncomfortableconvos.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmanuelacho https://www.instagram.com/noatishby/

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1:47.6	We do have today on the podcast, Emmanuel Ucho and Noah Tishby, who I know, and I've spoken to many a times. We've actually done a podcast before, an IG live before, but now she is on with
1:54.4	her partner in crime or co-author. They wrote a book a while ago. How long ago did you write the book?
2:00.1	It came out in April.
2:08.3	In April. Right, end of April. And it's called Uncomfortable Conversations with the Jew. And I, first of all, I think that's a great title.
2:17.8	We only had one or two of thousand conversations about that. Oh, did you? Yes. It was not supposed to be called uncomfortable conversations with a Jew.
2:23.0	What was it supposed to be called? Uncomfortable conversations with a Jewish person. Really? Or,
2:27.3	that's not true. That wasn't even an option. Uncomfortable conversations with a Jewish woman.
2:35.3	Yes. That was the first title. So to play off Emmanuel's first bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black man, he wanted to write a book for the Jewish community because he felt the rise in anti-Semitism in the Jewish community.
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