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Strategies to Tackle the CA Exam Stress: A Comprehensive Guide

Harnessing the Power of Pendrive Lectures For FM-ECO & EIS-SM

Embarking on the journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant is no small feat. It requires not just dedication and hard work, but also strategic planning and effective use of resources. One resource that has proven to be a game-changer for CA Inter students is the Pendrive Lectures for FM-ECO & EIS-SM.

These lectures are meticulously designed to provide comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of Financial Management & Economics for Finance (FM-ECO) and Enterprise Information Systems & Strategic Management (EIS-SM). The unique selling point of these lectures is the convenience and flexibility they offer. Having the entire course material in a pendrive means you can carry your classes with you wherever you go, studying at your own pace and convenience. This self-paced learning approach ensures that students have a thorough understanding of the subjects, which is crucial for cracking the CA Inter exams.

Moreover, the Pendrive Lectures for FM-ECO & EIS-SM are designed by experienced faculty who understand the nuances of the CA Inter exam. They focus on not just theoretical knowledge, but also practical application, which is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the subjects. Regularly revising the concepts taught in these lectures can boost your confidence and help keep exam stress at bay.

Maximizing the Benefits of CA Inter Online Lectures

As you progress in your preparation, the role of CA Inter Online Lectures becomes increasingly important. These lectures provide a structured approach to learning, ensuring that students grasp the nuances of each subject. The online format provides flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and convenience. The lectures cover all subjects in the CA Inter curriculum, making them a comprehensive resource for students.

The CA Inter Online Lectures are designed by experienced faculty who deeply understand the CA Inter curriculum and exam pattern. They focus on simplifying complex concepts and making them easy to understand. The lectures also include practice questions and mock tests, which help students assess their understanding of the subjects and prepare effectively for the exams. Regular engagement with these lectures can significantly reduce stress and anxiety related to the exams.

Embracing the Best Video Lectures for CA Intermediate

In the final phase of your preparation, the Best Video Lectures for CA Intermediate can be a game-changer. These lectures offer high-quality content delivered by experienced faculty. The video format allows for visual learning, which aids in better understanding and retention of concepts. These lectures also provide real-time interaction with faculty, instant doubt resolution, and a classroom-like environment from the comfort of your home.

The Best Video Lectures for CA Intermediate are designed keeping in mind the needs of the modern student. The lectures are recorded and can be accessed at any time, making them a great resource for revision. The interactive nature of these classes also encourages peer learning, which is an essential aspect of preparing for competitive exams like CA Inter.

Additional Strategies to Manage CA Exam Stress

Apart from utilizing these resources, here are some additional strategies to manage CA exam stress:

Plan Your Study Schedule: Having a well-planned study schedule can help you manage your time effectively and reduce stress. Ensure to include breaks in your schedule to avoid burnout.

Practice Mindfulness: Techniques such as meditation and deep breathing can help calm your mind and reduce stress. Regular practice of mindfulness can improve your focus and concentration, thereby enhancing your performance in exams.

Stay Physically Active: Regular physical activity can help reduce stress and improve your mood. It can be as simple as a short walk or a quick workout. Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters, helping you stay positive and motivated.

Eat Healthy: A balanced diet can help maintain your energy levels and keep stress at bay. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet. Avoid excessive caffeine and sugar, which can lead to energy crashes and increase stress levels.

Get Adequate Sleep: Ensure to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for your brain to function properly. Lack of sleep can affect your memory, concentration, and overall mental health, increasing stress levels.

Stay Hydrated: Dehydration can lead to fatigue and headaches, increasing stress. Ensure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Stay Positive: Maintain a positive attitude. Remember, exams are just a part of life and do not define your worth. Believe in your abilities and stay confident.

Remember, it’s normal to experience some level of stress during exams. However, with the right strategies and resources, you can effectively manage this stress and perform your best in the exams. Good luck!

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Mastering CA Final Direct Tax: Online Courses and Pendrive Classes

When it comes to preparing for the CA Final Direct Tax paper, it's crucial to choose the right resources and courses that cater to your learning style and needs. In today's digital age, there are various options available for CA aspirants, including online courses and pendrive classes. In this blog, we will explore how these resources can help you excel in your CA Final Direct Tax exam.

CA Course Online - Your Gateway to Success

CA Course Online have become increasingly popular due to their flexibility and accessibility. These courses are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and comprehensive coverage of the CA Final Direct Tax syllabus. They often include video lectures, study materials, and practice exams to help students grasp the concepts effectively.

With online CA courses, you can study at your own pace, making it easier to balance your CA Final preparation with other commitments. Additionally, you can revisit the lectures and materials as many times as needed, ensuring a clear understanding of complex topics.

CA Final Direct Tax Classes - the Traditional Approach

While online courses offer convenience, some students prefer the traditional classroom experience. CA Final Direct Tax classes provide a structured and disciplined environment for learning. These classes are led by experienced instructors who can answer your questions in real-time and provide personal guidance.

Attending physical classes can also be beneficial for those who thrive on interaction and peer support. However, it's essential to ensure that the classes you choose align with your schedule and learning style.

The Advantages of CA Final Direct Tax Pendrive Classes

Pendrive classes bridge the gap between online and traditional classroom learning. They offer the flexibility of online courses with the personal touch of classroom teaching. In pendrive classes, you receive video lectures on a portable pendrive or DVD, allowing you to study anywhere and anytime.

CA Final Direct Tax pendrive classes are an excellent choice for those who want the guidance of experienced instructors but also value the convenience of self-paced learning. These classes are especially useful for individuals with busy schedules or those who prefer to study from the comfort of their own space.

Choosing the Right Option

To succeed in your CA Final Direct Tax exam, it's essential to select the learning option that suits your learning style, schedule, and preferences. Consider your strengths and weaknesses, and weigh the advantages of online courses, traditional classes, and pendrive classes. The key is to find the resource that enables you to maximize your preparation and perform at your best on exam day.

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In conclusion, excelling in CA Final Direct Tax requires dedication, effective resources, and a tailored approach to learning. Whether you opt for online courses, traditional classes, or pendrive classes, the goal remains the same: to master the subject and pass the exam with flying colors. So, choose wisely, and embark on your journey towards becoming a successful CA professional.

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Habits 3

Warnings: non/dubcon, power dynamic, age gap, and other dark elements. My username actually says you never asked for any of this.

My warnings are not exhaustive but be aware this is a dark fic and may include potentially triggering topics. Please use your common sense when consuming content. I am not responsible for your decisions.

Characters: Andy Barber, Cole Turner (Professor AU)

Summary: your life is thrown into chaos after a night out goes awry.

Part of the Bad Professors AU

Note: Please leave some feedback and reblog <3 As always, I love to chat with you all.

Professor Barber wraps up the lecture. You sit near the front despite your urge to hide from everyone and everything. You slowly pack up as the rest of the class does the same. They’re faster than you. Your next class is an hour off and you don’t have much else to do. 

You check your phone. Even if Mercedes messaged, you wouldn’t answer and yet the fact that she hasn’t irks you even more. Is she still sleeping off the night or does she not even realise what happened to you? You can’t help but ask why she wasn’t there waiting for you to wake up. 

“Hey, you okay?” The deep voice draws you out of your trance. 

Your bag strap catches on the armrest before you can turn. You untangle it and peer down the few rows to the front of the hall. The professor stands looking expectantly up at you. You blink and glance around. Everyone else is gone. 

“Yeah, sorry,” you walk along the row to the centre aisle and descend the steps, “heading out.” 

“I’m not chasing you off,” he insists, “Coral, right? You were in my Intro class last year.” 

“Uh, yeah, I was,” you reply. 

“Well, happy to have you back.” 

“Yeah, good to be back,” you say. 

“You sure everything’s alright?” He asks. 

“Super,” you lie and fake a smile. “Thanks. Have a good day, Professor.” 

You leave before he can interrogate you. He's experienced enough that you’re sure he could make you crack just as if you were on the stand. You might not have anything you have to do, but you do need another coffee before you face your next lecture. 

Your second class is in a smaller room. Instead of the typical rows of crowded chairs and lap desks, there are full tables. You sit at one, notebook out, phone face down, ready to forget real life for that three-hour block. Your mother’s voice rings in your head; ‘fuck-up’. 

You’re going to prove her wrong. You’re going to prove everyone wrong, even yourself. You can do this. You’re not stupid, you’re just... careless. Last night was a lesson and you came to learn. You sniff and subtly swipe away the tears before they can fall. 

The professor gives you a ten-minute break. Your stomach is acid and your body is brittle. You’re starting to really feel it all. You go the bathroom and whimper as you sit. You didn’t feel the bruises before. You’re used to a bit of chafing between your thighs but ouch, those are tender. 

You wash your hands and head back to class. You take your phone out of your pocket. Still no message from Mercedes, but there is one waiting for you from an unknown number. You move out of the way of another student and unlock your phone. 

You tap the conversation. ‘Still think of last night’. The message floats above a video. You hit play and watch. Your knees buckle. 

You see your own drunken face reflected in a dirty mirror. You recognise the club counters as you bend over the sink, body jerking as a large hand holds your head up. You moan senselessly as your eyes droop and your tongue lolls out. The man behind you keeps his face out of frame as he grunts and thrusts into you. 

You spin so your back hits the wall and you cover your mouth with your hand. Your head spins and you turn to sprint back to the bathroom. You burst in, ignoring the other girls at the sink and race into a stall. You spit bile into the toilet. 

Holy shit. No. No. You woke up in a fucking hospital and you didn’t even realise what happened to you. You didn’t even think of it. How fucking stupid can you be? 

You brace the seat of the toilet and heave. You steady your breath. In, out. You flush and go back out to wash your hands and mouth. You block out the world around you. 

You go back to class and sit down. You stare at the whiteboard and wait for the lecture to continue. It’s all you can do to keep from falling apart. 

By the end, your notes are mindless scribbles. You can’t focus. You leave, the first one out unlike the last class. 

You can’t stop. You don’t know where you’re going, you just need to be alone. You can’t think. What are you supposed to do? Do you tell someone? Show someone the video? 

You stumble and slump onto a bench. You bend over and cradle your head as you try to contain the chaos. Why would you do that? You’re going into law, you know what happens to people like you. No one listens and if they do, the odds of something being done is low. Minuscule. That’s why you’re doing PR law, not the criminal brand. 

Your eyes tinge as you sit up and stare off into the distance. You went out, got drunk, took a pill, did everything they warn you not to do and you got exactly what you asked for. This is the consequence of your own behaviour. Even if that creep took advantage of you, you served yourself up on a platter. 

You pull out your phone. You’re deleting it. The conversation, the video, the everything. You can only be grateful that your mind already wiped the memory. It’s the only thing you have to be grateful for. 

You bring up the conversation, trying not to see the video, but another message is there. 

‘Did you have a good class?’ 

Fuck no. Delete. Gone. Whoever he is, he can rot. You don’t want to know, not ever. And no one else can know.  

It never happened. 

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The State and Soul of Jamaica (Exhibit and Lecture), Sylvia Wynter, (video, still), University of California, Berkeley, CA, 1993 (Internet Archive here) [California Revealed. © University of California, Berkeley, Department of African American Studies, Berkeley, CA]

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It was one of  those rare occasions where words speak far louder than a thousand pictures. On October 18, days after the slaughter of many of his countrymen, Israeli-raised Columbia Business School professor Shai Davidai took to the university’s quad. He asked the small group of Jewish students who’d turned up that evening holding signs calling for the release of the hostages to video him and share what he was about to say with the world.

Then came one of the most extraordinary, painful scenes of the post-October 7 era. The 41-year-old lecturer proceeded to emit a cry of grief almost primal in its pain. “My name is Shai Davidai!” he screamed, clearly struggling to hold back tears. “I’m a professor at Columbia Business School! I am Israeli! But before all of that, I am a dad!... And I want you to know: We cannot protect your children from pro-terrorist student organizations because the president of Columbia University will not speak out against pro-terrorist student organizations! Because the president of Harvard University, because the president of Stanford, because the president of Berkeley, will not speak out against pro-terrorist student organizations!”

Davidai’s passionate denunciation poured forth for ten minutes, as he spoke without a script, his words wrenched from a heart that had been shocked into action. The video, titled “An Open Letter to Every Parent in America,” went viral and became a cry heard across the Jewish world.

Davidai’s warning to Jewish parents was well ahead of his time. Months before the media caught on to the fact that the campuses of elite American universities had become hotbeds of anti-Semitism, while the vast majority of the public was unaware of what was happening in the hallowed halls of America’s most prestigious institutions, the Columbia professor was the first to sound the alarm about the Ivy League’s takeover by extremists.

Six months after the first viral video, came a second one. On April 22 of this year, Professor Davidai attempted to enter the Columbia University building where he teaches to conduct a “peaceful sit-in” in the area where pro-Hamas protests were being held, only to find that, surprisingly, his access card had been deactivated. Columbia’s administration had anticipated Davidai’s attempt, and the university’s chief operating officer, Cas Holloway, was waiting for him at the entrance. Holloway told him that he would not be allowed in “to maintain the safety of the Columbia community,” but suggested he take his protest elsewhere. “No!” Davidai responded, “I am a professor here! I have every right to be anywhere on campus! You cannot let people who support Hamas on campus and not let me, a professor, go on campus! Let me in now!” The crowd began to chant “Let Shai in!” as Holloway remained stone-faced.

Climbing onto a fence, Davidai shouted, “I have not just a civil right as a Jewish person to be on campus. I have a right as a professor, employed by the university, to be on campus! We just want to be Jewish in public!” The video ends with a police officer, acting on Columbia University’s orders, escorting Davidai and his supporters away from the premises.

The second viral video confirmed what Davidai had warned about six months earlier — that the powers-that-be were firmly aligned with the pro-Hamas movement  — but it also underlined something else: the Columbia professor’s transformation from academic to campaigning activist — the face of Jewish resistance on university campuses. The once-obscure liberal academic has become the most prominent and fearless truth teller about the moral rot at the heart of the Ivies. Along the way, he’s lost friends, received threats, become the target of attacks, and had to rethink his future in the United States. But he’s also gained colleagues, inspired hope, defended Jewish pride, and become a guardian for thousands of students.

Four months on from that second video, Columbia, in particular, and universities in general, are enveloped in tense calm ahead of another uncertain semester. Campus protests have ceded the headlines to the conflict with Iran and the presidential elections, but little has changed on the ground. The most significant development concerning Davidai is that his apparent nemesis, Columbia’s president Minouche Shafik, has recently resigned. But contrary to the narrative pushed by the media that this is a victory for pro-Israel voices, Davidai sees it as just another example of the impunity that still reigns in higher education. “Shafik moved on to a better job because it was financially advantageous for her, without apologizing or taking responsibility for what happened,” Davidai says.

Shai Davidai’s story is no tale of a liberal mugged by reality, and waking up a conservative. His epiphany doesn’t reach his politics. “I’m a lefty Israeli. I’m pro-Palestine. I’m pro-Israel. I’m anti-terror,” he says. But for this university professor who has decided that America’s elite institutions are too important to be abandoned — unlike the high-profile Jewish philanthropists who’ve washed their hands of America’s elite institutions — there’s a grim determination to hang on and punch back. “The best way to fight back is by being openly and publicly Jewish and showing them that we are not afraid.”

Limits of Liberalism

Savyon is a small, upper-middle-class enclave in central Israel. According to the latest census, just over 4,000 people live there, among them Shai Davidai’s parents, Eli and Zohara, well-known philanthropists who specialize in donations to Israel’s medical institutions. Eli’s father Binyamin Davidai was one of the founders of Israel’s national airline, El Al. That monied background has inevitably become a focus of the left-wing campaign in America against Davidai’s positions. Lurid headlines in campus newspapers about the Davidai dynasty’s supposed role inside the “Zionist” army are intended to delegitimize the Columbia professor’s activities. But all of that is a world away from Savyon: After months of public exposure during which both he and his family were targets of threats, nothing compares to the safety of one’s parents’ home.

“There were moments when we were afraid,” Davidai recalls. “There were moments when my wife and I had to go to the New York Police Department to show them some things from the Internet. When I was locked out of campus and saw the brainwashing that was happening inside, I was afraid. But it was always clear to me that what I’m really afraid for is the students. There are a lot of them, and they are the ones experiencing all the hate.”

Ensuring the safety of Jewish students goes beyond the typical duties of a university professor, but given what he has witnessed on campus since October 7, Davidai has taken on a responsibility he never anticipated. This role as a “guardian” has forced him to witness some truly abhorrent situations.

“First of all, we had instances of physical violence. Those were completely unacceptable, and yet, no one has faced consequences for them. There was the incident where, after a protest, a group of protesters cornered a Jewish student simply because he was wearing a yarmulke. And of course, there was the instance where protesters broke into a building like terrorists. They took a custodian hostage for a few hours before releasing him. There was actual violence. But for me, when we look at the bigger picture, the worst thing was when the students and professors started talking about Hamas not as ‘them’ but as ‘we.’ They would say ‘we are Hamas’ or ‘our rockets.’ And to me, that really showed that the lines between good and evil have blurred. Because at that moment, when you don’t see the difference between yourself and a terrorist organization, that’s the beginning of the end,” Davidai explained.

“When you actually call on Hamas to harm Jewish students on campus, that crosses the line from being pro-terror to actively engaging with terrorists,” says Davidai. “So, you are a terrorist. You’re pushing the terrorist ideology. You’re not doing it with a gun, you’re not doing it with a suicide-bomb belt, but you are doing it with pushing the ideology. Goebbels was a Nazi. He never held a gun.”

But while what he’s experiencing now is terrifying for any Jew, what deeply concerns Davidai is what these actions signal about the future of the United States.

“If you look at the processes that are happening, most of the leaders of the protesters are young, but in ten or fifteen years, they won’t be young anymore. They’ll be senators. They’ll be in Congress. And if we don’t stop this now, we know where we’re headed,” he warned.

For Davidai, who was educated at institutions like Cornell and Princeton, it’s no coincidence that we’ve seen the worst actions in institutions located in the so-called ‘blue states.’ “We see it more in the blue states because that’s where the bigger metropolitan cities are, and that’s where you generally have more riots, more discord, more crime, and less policing of it,” he explained. “So you have this idea of liberalism — and, by the way, I’m a very liberal person, but I also understand that to maintain a liberal point of view and a liberal life, you have to stop being liberal at some point. And I think American liberals don’t understand this. They don’t understand that if they are liberal about everything, liberalism will end.”

Firmly rooted on Israel’s left — Davidai made headlines last year when he was punched in the face by a policeman at an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv — he’s most worried by the rise of anti-Semitism on the American left. “A very problematic issue is that we are used to having a lot of anti-Semitism from the extreme right. And when they are anti-Semitic, they’re not ashamed of it. But from the extreme left, it’s a very intellectual anti-Semitism. It’s an anti-Semitism that makes the person feel like they’re doing something good, something moral, and you see that more in the intellectual hubs of the blue states.”

However, to find one of the root causes of the problem, Davidai suggests, we shouldn’t focus solely on the protesters, but rather on the content of what is being taught in the universities. In recent years, the curriculums at prestigious institutions have been altered with a clear intent to portray Jews and Israel as the villains of history.

“In some classes, it’s completely open lies, like when they teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But there are classes where it’s hard to find the logic. For example, there was a famous case in an architecture class. It had nothing to do with Israel, nothing to do with Palestine. But in a 12-week series of classes, one week, the discussion was about design, and they called it ‘the design of genocide,’ talking about Israel. They insert this into that kind of context. There was a case last week from the translation program, where they have a journal called Arab Literature, and they posted a map. So they put out, what do we call it? A new journal, and the cover was a map of Israel, and they called it Palestine. And they said, with the native languages, it is Arabic, right? So you can see that there are already lies, half-truths. Another example: a student told me they were in Rashid Khalidi’s class. He’s a very famous historian, and Rashid Khalidi, they said, doesn’t lie, he just tells you half the story. So I asked her, ‘What do you mean?’ She said, ‘He talks about 1936 and the land of Palestine, and the Grand Mufti was traveling in Europe. And then his students asked, ‘Where did he go in Europe?’ And he said, ‘It doesn’t matter.’ Well, he didn’t go to see the Olympics. He went to see Hitler in Germany! But when the professors teach you in a certain way, they don’t want to teach you how to think.”

Over the months, Professor Davidai has gained public exposure, and whenever possible, he has questioned not only Columbia’s behavior but also that of other elite universities. In this context, one might ask an obvious question: Given that Ivy League institutions seem to have embraced extreme radicalism, why doesn’t he go elsewhere? The answer is firm: “I feel responsible for the safety of Columbia’s 1,500 undergrad Jewish students. If you ask me personally, what’s best for me, of course, I want to leave. But if you ask me, what’s best for our community? I think we can’t leave. If all the Jews left Harvard and Columbia and Yale, where would we go? And then they tell us, ‘Why don’t you leave? Leave the United States! If it’s so bad, go to Israel.’ We deserve to be in these places. The anti-Semites want us to leave. Staying is our way of fighting.”

Newfound Unity

The decision to fight it out at Columbia — where others have preferred to move on from the elite schools — marks Shai Davidai’s often lonely path in activism. It’s not the only example of his heterodox nature. Many people assume that he’s right-wing and conservative, given his fierce stand for Israel. That couldn’t be further from the truth, as Davidai is a self-defined secular lefty.

“I grew up in what you’d call a ‘chiloni’ home. We didn’t keep Shabbat, but we did Kiddush every Friday. We observed all the holidays. Some of my family members fast on Yom Kippur; some don’t. But I also have religious people in my family, so we’re kind of a mix — we have very religious people, and very secular people. Growing up, and being here, taught me that you can treat religion as something to fight over, or you can treat it as a personal choice and something we can learn from each other. My goal in this fight right now in the United States is to unite all Jewish people. Because in New York City, where I’ve lived for seven years, anti-Jewish crime has been the number one hate crime for seven years — more than anti-African American crime, more than anti-Asian. And for me, it doesn’t matter if the victim is a secular Jew or a Satmar Chassid from Williamsburg, whether he is Orthodox or Conservative. For me, you are attacked as a Jew, and I am a Jew, so we’re all in this together.”

This realization — that many people hate us simply for being Jewish — spurred Davidai to use his newfound public recognition to start a podcast called “Here I Am”, (“Hineni”) with Shai Davidai.

According to Davidai, this quest for unity is the primary change he’s experienced in his personal life since October 7th. “I think I understand very deeply now that with hate and anger, you can’t solve anything. I really think that there’s a lot of hate in these protesters. And I think in Israel, in the pro-democracy rallies that I was part of, there was a lot of hate on both sides. And I think hate is very natural. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t fight. We need to fight, but you can’t fight out of hate.”

Lonely Path

Beyond the sense of idealism often associated with fighting for one’s beliefs, Davidai found that in the new, hostile environment of the American campus in the 21st century, becoming the face of a movement defending Israel can exact an extraordinarily high toll.

On February 7, 2024, a group of social psychology graduate students from the Society of Personality and Social Psychology, of which Davidai himself is a member, formally petitioned the academic society’s executive committee to sanction him. Their charge was severe: They claimed that Davidai “has intentionally targeted and put vulnerable students from multiple marginalized racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds at risk through his actions.” The letter, authored by a faction calling themselves “SPSP Graduate Students Against Racism,” was submitted through a “representative” as the group, composed of individuals “from racially minoritized backgrounds, pro-Palestinian, and/or themselves Palestinian,” did not feel “safe disclosing their identities given Davidai’s targeting of individuals — especially Palestinians and students of color — who have expressed similar views.”

Their grievances centered on a series of comments Davidai had made on his X (formerly Twitter) account, which allegedly violated the SPSP’s code of conduct. For instance, Davidai had called for the expulsion of “peaceful and non-violent student protestors” and urged his followers to pressure Columbia’s administration into suspending groups like Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace. These groups, it should be noted, have engaged in overtly anti-Semitic activities on campus — but that detail seemed to be of little consequence.

Davidai denied the allegations, insisting he had never targeted any Columbia student. Nevertheless, the university launched an investigation into “alleged misconduct,” an inquiry that remains unresolved. The “witch hunt” against him inevitably evoked comparisons to the Dreyfus Affair — the infamous case in which a Jewish French military officer, Alfred Dreyfus, was falsely accused of treason. “I wanted to make it public because I truly believe that sunlight is the best disinfectant,” Davidai remarked. “Columbia needs to understand that many people are invested in this investigation, and they can’t just orchestrate a Dreyfus trial to get rid of me.”

A conversation with Davidai reveals how profoundly his life has changed in the wake of his fight for Jewish students on university campuses. Once firmly on the path to becoming a conventional academic, he now finds himself  an activist — an evolution that comes with a steep price, especially given the fact that Israel advocates have failed to match the fervor of the pro-Hamas mob and turn their advocacy into a mass movement across American campuses. “I expected more ‘Shai Davidais’ to emerge at other universities,” he admits. “I hoped that at every university there would be one, two, or three professors speaking up and fighting. It honestly broke my heart that so many people remained silent.” Despite this, Davidai acknowledges those who have spoken out, especially the students who have displayed courage in the face of adversity.

Davidai’s activism has cost him friendships. Colleagues who once were close now keep their distance, and some peers shun him outright.

“Shai acts like a 12-year-old in need of attention, desperately staging viral videos and demanding retweets at the direct expense of the community he’s supposed to be caring for,” remarked Lee Kovarsky, a law professor at the University of Texas.

The irony, Davidai observes, is that many of these same academics who now ostracize him for defending Israel would be barred from teaching in Islamic countries due to their gender, ideology, or religion. “What’s happening in the United States — and I think it’s beginning to happen in Israel — is that people are prioritizing identity over values. They decide, ‘I am a progressive, I am a Democrat, I am a Republican,’ and it becomes like rooting for a sports team — you put on the jersey, and it doesn’t matter what the team does.”

Exit Strategy

The campaign against Davidai did not remain confined to the digital sphere; by mid-April 2024, it had gained national attention.

On April 17, 2024, Minouche Shafik, then president of Columbia University, was summoned to testify before Congress regarding her administration’s failure to address anti-Semitic incidents on campus. Unlike her counterparts at Penn and Harvard, who had faced similar inquiries, Shafik had the advantage of time to prepare, having been out of the country when her peers were grilled by Congress. But there was one issue she couldn’t sidestep. During the session, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar explicitly named Shai Davidai, accusing him of harassing students who were peacefully protesting in support of Palestine. Shafik, visibly perturbed by Davidai’s relentless criticism of her leadership, tersely responded, “As president, I’m used to being attacked, but attacking our students is unacceptable.”

This moment made official what had been an open secret: Davidai was now the face of Jewish resistance on campus, and the prime target of pro-Hamas groups. And as such, he was marked for retribution.

Davidai’s response was swift and unambiguous. “The President of Columbia knows for a FACT that I’ve never attacked any of our students,” he wrote. “She knows I have been only speaking out against pro-Islamic Jihad organizations, their radical leaders, and terrorist-loving professors. She lied under oath.”

One might have expected the Shafik-Davidai confrontation to escalate, but many were caught off guard by what happened next.

Last week, Minouche Shafik resigned as president of Columbia University, and most media outlets portrayed her departure as a triumph for the pro-Israel movement. Shafik was seen as a “casualty” of the Jewish resistance that has gained momentum in response to the wave of harassment on university campuses in recent months. Her resignation followed that of Harvard’s Claudine Gay in January 2024 and Penn’s Liz Magill, who was the first to step down in December 2023. Shafik, who had failed to label Hamas as a terrorist organization and couldn’t ensure the safety of Jewish faculty and students at Columbia following the events of October 7, stated in her resignation letter that “This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community.”

If this was indeed a victory for the Jewish resistance, its architect would undoubtedly be Columbia’s own Professor Shai Davidai, the first to sound the alarm about the rise of anti-Semitism on university campuses, with Columbia being a particular focus. Yet, Davidai offers a perspective that challenges the prevailing narrative. “The reality is that they didn’t dismiss her. We didn’t fire her. She resigned. She left her job to take another, better position within the British government,” Davidai told Mishpacha following the announcement, referring to Shafik’s advisory role at the Foreign Office, an appointment that’s come under heavy criticism because of her role in the Columbia debacle. “It might seem like a small difference, but it’s actually quite significant because it reflects what’s been happening at Columbia all year — you can act with impunity, and there are no consequences. She essentially decided she wanted to leave. But no one told her, ‘You did wrong. You need to go.’ And at no point did she admit to any mistakes.”

Staying the Course

While the resistance movement may not have achieved its goals at the highest levels of university leadership, it has certainly struck a blow where it hurts academia the most — in the wallet. The universities’ failure to condemn antisemitism has been a wake-up call for many Jewish donors, who have realized that, unwittingly, they have been funding the indoctrination of future generations. Heavyweights like billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and investor Mark Rowan, who have donated hundreds of millions of dollars to Ivy League schools, have frozen their contributions until the administrations firmly condemn the pro-Hamas demonstrators. Specifically, at Columbia, names like Robert Kraft, Leon Cooperman, and Leonard Blavatnik have made the same decision — a move that Davidai sees as very positive. In fact, last year, the university postponed its annual fundraising campaign, known as “Giving Day,” due to the backlash from donors over how the administration handled the aftermath of October 7th. In 2022, Columbia raised $30 million in just 24 hours. There was no campaign in 2023, and this year’s is theoretically scheduled for October 1st.

“That’s another way to fight,” Davidai asserted. “I think part of the battle is just being openly and proudly Jewish on campus, holding an Israeli flag, going to pro-Hamas protests and pushing back, showing them that we’re not afraid, we’re not going to leave. And it also means that people with money need to stop giving it to Columbia.”

But beyond the shifts in his social and more personal circle, the events that Davidai and his family have experienced since October 7th have made them uncertain about their future in the United States.

“I’m raising my two amazing kids in New York, and for the next two years, at least, I’m staying in the United States because I think I have a personal responsibility, but we also have a responsibility as a community to fight back here,” he explains. “In two years, we’ll have to see what’s happening in Israel, what’s happening in the world, and then make decisions based on the new facts.”

Like many in America’s vast Israeli diaspora, the October 7 attacks — and the depressing response of so many on the American left — have led Davidai to question what they’re doing in the land that offered so much to liberal high-achievers like him.

“You know, Israelis living in the United States never stop thinking about going back to Israel,” he says. “The question is, do you think about it every day, every week, or every month? In the beginning, I thought about it every day. I’ve been in the United States for 14 years, so my wife and I used to think about it every day, then every week, and after several years, once a month. But the truth is, after October 7th, that thought is back in my mind every day.”

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2 New HD Video Releases

Reefer Madness - 25th Anniversary LA Revival - August 30, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA

Cast: Thomas Dekker as Ralph Wiley, Bryan Daniel Porter as Lecturer/Jack, Rory O’Malley t/r Jesus, Anthony Norman as Jimmy Harper, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Mary Lane, Jane Papageorge u/s Mae Coleman, Patrick Ortiz, Claire Crause, Alex Tho, David Toshiro Crane, Natalie Holt McDonald

Notes: Decent HD Capture of this incredible immersive revival. One of J. Elaine Marcos’ last performances as Sally, the first video to capture Jane as Nicole, and the only video of Rory as Jesus. Shot from my iPhone at one of the tables in front so, a lot of scenes are very closeup, there are some obstructions here and there with some seats including a pole during some moments. Despite that, pretty much all the important action is captured in the show. Includes outdoor footage and a short post show speech done by original LA cast member Paul Nygro. A-

Screencaps: https://www.flickr.com/gp/141838001@N03/1929B2489D

Next to Normal - Ovation Theatre - February 9, 2024 - California

Cast: Lisa Ramos as Diana, Miles Barnum as Dan, Bri Deras as Natalie, Jesse Magdaleno as Gabe, Paddie Patterson as Henry, Chris Bradford as Dr. Fine

Notes: Great HD Capture of this emotional production of the show. The cast was very phenomenal. Some heads are in the way at some points but, it is mostly unobstructed. A

Screencaps: https://www.flickr.com/gp/141838001@N03/63i5H6VP7Q

Just like with my last release, I intend continuing the trade or buy options but, I changed it a little bit for this release. Below is how this release will work

$10 for each video, $20 for both

2:1 Trade for any of the videos

Once receiving any of the two videos or both, it is NFT until January 2, 2025 and it is NEVER TO BE SHARED ON ANY ONLINE STREAMING SITE

To inquire for any of the videos or for both, please contact me at thebootlegnerd@gmail.com, DM me on Discord, or DM on Tumblr (not sure if I’ll see message but, I’ll check)

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PICTURE THIS

It's believed that Frederick Douglass, the famed nineteenth-century American thinker, orator and abolitionist, was the most-photographed person in the world. An engaged subject, he seized the power of the medium to reshape the image of both free and enslaved black Americans. In an 1861 lecture delivered in Boston called Pictures and Progress he hectored all who could to sit for a daguerrotype. So that, he said, "Men of all conditions may see themselves as others see them."

More importantly, it could be said today, so that men of all conditions may present themselves in the way they want others to see them. In the daguerreotypes and photographs we have of Douglass, from youth through old age, he is smartly suited, formally posed, magnificently coiffed, and staring purposefully into the distance. Through these images he shaped an indelible image of himself, one that was circulated through newspapers, pamphlets, and folk art, and that compels even now. Looking into a daguerreotype of him today, Douglass emerges not just as a historical figure but as a regal, captivating man.

Issac Julien's video installation at MoMA, Lessons of the Hour, takes the notion a step further, employing English actor Ray Fearon to portray Douglass. In the film we see recreated scenes of the great man traveling and speaking in Great Britain in 1845, interior shots of his home in Washington DC (Cedar Hill), surveillance footage of the 2015 Baltimore protests after the killing of Freddie Grey, and glistening contemporary drone footage of the New York City skyline. Unlike most high art videos, the imagery and mis-en-scene here are fluid and spectacularly beautiful, particularly sequences showing Douglass walking in English fall foliage and along the Scottish coast. The shots inside his house are some of the loveliest depictions of interiors I've seen. The splendor of Douglass' physical world befits his own. There is the sense that, through obscene injustice, he moved freely in the world and found places of discovery and repose. He is comfortable addressing an audience of privileged white abolitionists in an auditorium and he is comfortable leading a horse, alone, through the Scottish hills.

Can one make artwork that's effective politically that is also highly beautiful formally? The imagery in Julien's video is lyrical but doesn't lull; it rouses one to think more deeply about the subject. Who, really, was Frederick Douglass? Skirting sentimentality and hagiography, it adds complexity to the iconic image we have of him. It shows us the worlds -- natural, social, domestic -- that he moved through and made his own.

Photograph of Frederick Douglass, ca. 1877. Image courtesy Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.