Translations | Project Shema

ABOUT THE SHOW

What does listening, reflection, and shared humanity look like in practice?

Translations brings Project Shema’s mission to life through dialogue, curiosity, and empathy across differences, engaging academics, practitioners, educators, and community voices.

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Together, we create spaces where people can listen deeply, reflect honestly, and recognize one another’s humanity. We invite you to join us in translating big questions and lived experiences into deeper, shared understanding.

EPISODE TYPES

SCHEDULED GUESTS who share thought leadership and help us expand the conversation

SHEMA SESSIONS where we model transparency, active listening and authentic dialogue

RAPID RESPONSE where we can offer a calm, values-driven voice during moments of tension

MEET THE HOSTS

KARA WILSON

Kara is the Chief Strategy Officer at Project Shema

ELI COHN-POSTELL

Eli is the VP of Research & Innovation at Project Shema

MEET OUR GUESTS

ANDREW MBUVI

Andrew M. Mbuvi, PHD, is Visiting NEH Chair in Humanities and Associate Professor in the Religious Studies Department at Albright College, Pennsylvania, USA

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NETANYA CRANFORD

Netanya has spent her life learning from those around her, advocating for change, and finding ways to address antisemitism in the spaces she is in.

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WHITNEY WEATHERS

Whitney Weathers, M. Ed., is a consultant, educator, and thought leader specializing in Black theology, urban education, and organizational culture.

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ARASH AZIZI

Arash Azizi is a historian of modern Middle East and global history of the 20th century with a focus on social and political movements and a PhD from NYU.

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VLAD KHAYKIM

Over the course of nearly two decades in leadership roles with major Jewish advocacy organizations, Vlad has emerged as an internationally recognized authority on antisemitism, extremism, and disinformation.