# Being Israeli at Harvard after October 7th | Educator & Researcher Barak Sella

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Published: 2026-01-26T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, host Shai Davidai sits down with Barak Sella—Israeli-American educator, Harvard Kennedy School researcher, and expert on US-Israel relations. Barak shares his personal journey from growing up in Texas to becoming a leader in Israeli youth movements, and discusses his work on impactful projects like Operation Human Warmth and the fight against child poverty in Israel. The conversation explores the challenges of Jewish identity, the importance of youth leadership, and Barak’s experiences navigating academia and activism after October 7th. Barak also reflects on the evolving relationship between Israel and the Jewish diaspora, the significance of Rabin’s assassination, and the need for nuanced dialogue in today’s polarized world. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on leadership, resilience, and hope for the future. Guest: Barak Sella Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://gofund.me/30c00151c COMING SOON BUY MERCH! SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/shaidavidai/about?utm_source=campaign-search-results 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode 📢 Follow us on social media: Instagram: hereiamwithshaidavidai Tik Tok: hereiamwithshaidavidai / hereiamwithshaidavidai 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform: RSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/hereiamwithshaidavidai/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/here-i-am-with-shai-davidai/id1757483524 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pI03BMwAuQDbYIy4Zp6ah?si=2bd1c3f8a11c46cd #HereIAmPodcast #ShaiDavidai #BarakSella #Israel #JewishIdentity #USIsraelRelations #HarvardKennedySchool #JewishDiaspora #YouthLeaders…

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