Rob Tepper

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In collaboration with the @AmericanSephard and the Jazz Leadership Project by (@gregthomas22), we have initiated the @Omni_American_ , driven by our conviction that the rhythms of jazz and the wisdom of the blues possess the transformative power to address all forms of hatred. The beauty of a jazz quartet lies in the harmonious interplay of instruments, emitting distinct sounds and playing different notes, embodying a profound message of unity. The essence of our endeavor is not the colors or sounds we produce individually, but the collective harmony we achieve. Remarkably, during the early 1930s, as the Nazis ascended to power, jazz musicians in Berlin stood among the first to resist the regime. Jazz, celebrated as the music of freedom and excellence, symbolized unity between Jewish and African American musicians, challenging the Nazi narrative and declaring its impure status in their eyes. To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, we organized a special concert to underscore the resilience, hope, and excellence that jazz and music at large represent. The event featured heartfelt contributions from Holocaust Survivor Sami Steigmann, alongside my friends and collaborators @gregthomas22, Aryeh Tepper, and Jason Guberman, who are equally committed to crafting a better future for everyone. @ItamarBorochov one of the most outstanding jazz trumpeters of our era, led a remarkable quartet that captivated the audience with their heartfelt performances, infused with deep wisdom. We firmly believe in the healing power of music and its capacity to change the world for the better—and we are committed to making this vision a reality. For a more immersive experience and to witness the magic of this event, I encourage you to watch the full recording. It's an encounter you won't regret: youtu.be/ViJZI5Xosuk?si=dR1u…

Allow me to introduce you to Prof. Anne Norton (@annenortonnow), a Distinguished Antisemitic Professor of Political Science at @Penn. Prof. Norton liked a post stating, 'Playing the victim is what Jews are best at,' referred to the brutal rape of a Jewish woman as 'alleged,' and commented on the supposedly good treatment of hostages by terrorists in Gaza. Repost if you believe students deserve better professors. It's time for a change.

In case you missed it, @nytimes recently commented that “Hebrew symbolizes the far-right Israeli Militarism” I decided to #TeachNYTimesHebrew Their first word: lie - שקר - shekker

This week, I was proud to moderate the ceremony that celebrated the winners of the 2022 Innovation Lab. This remarkable initiative empowers entrepreneurs to spearhead new innovative projects to fight antisemitism. Thank you @Natan_Sharansky, Chair of the @CombatAsemitism Advisory Board, and board member @itsuwe for joining us. Watch the event and learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=7CAMRjbI…