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Why Powerful Jews Stay Silent — And Why I Spoke Out After Oct 7 | Ari Ackerman
In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Ari Ackerman — entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and a minority owner of the Miami Marlins.After October 7th, Ackerman made a conscious decision to expand his public voice and speak out even more forcefully.Why are so many successful and influential Jews still staying silent — even as antisemitism rises across the United States?Drawing from his own experience and conversations with business leaders, Ackerman explains the pressure many face behind the scenes — and why speaking out publicly can come at a real personal and…
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