Rabbi Wolpe Explains His Departure From Harvard’s Anti Semitism Committee

On a recent Price of Business, Kevin Price interviewed Rabbi David Wolpe about his dramatic resignation from an important Antisemitism committee at Harvard University.

In a move that resonated across the academic and Jewish communities, Rabbi David Wolpe resigned from Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Committee this week. He recently discussed that situation and even bigger issues around antisemitism in this important interview with Kevin Price. Citing both recent events on campus and Harvard President Claudine Gay’s “painfully inadequate” testimony on antisemitism before Congress, Wolpe expressed frustration in his X post that he couldn’t make the significant impact he’d hoped for. This decision, following The New York Times‘ coverage of ongoing allegations at Harvard and other Ivy League schools, adds fuel to the critical discourse surrounding campus Antisemitism and the institutions’ response. While Wolpe acknowledges President Gay’s kindness and intellect, his resignation underscores the deep concerns many hold about Harvard’s commitment to effectively combating antisemitism within its walls. This is a great interview that goes beyond the headlines.

Rabbi David Wolpe, born 1958, weaves wisdom, wit, and scholarship into a tapestry of spiritual leadership. From his pulpit at Los Angeles’ Sinai Temple to prestigious academia (including Harvard University), his influence resonates. Ordained in 1987, Wolpe has held esteemed positions, penned eight books (including bestseller “Making Loss Matter”), and ignited interfaith dialogue. Newsweek hailed him “America’s Most Influential Rabbi,” a testament to his impact. Dive deeper into his world at: https://www.sinaitemple.org/about/contact/directories/