Shabbat Schmooze: Shimon Raskin
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Shabbat Schmooze: Shimon Raskin
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About this listen
Bonus episode featuring Shimon Raskin, an entrepreneur in the college sponsorship and fraternity scene, and a Russian-speaking Jewish content creator with over 100,000 followers on TikTok.
This is a real schmooze of an episode. Lighthearted, fun, and inspiring, Shimon and Margarita bond over their shared heritage.
Follow Shimon on Instagram & TikTok @shimon_raskin
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
02:06 How Shimon went viral overnight
05:32 Greeky - Is Greek life having a comeback?
10:04 How has Shimon's audience received his Jewish identity?
11:57 "I wish people would believe in themselves a little more"
13:20 On the Russian-English TikTok world
17:09 The key to people embracing their culture & roots
18:58 Does Shimon feel too Russian for the Americans and too American for the Russians?
23:11 How have Shimon's parents received his content career?
24:45 Lightning Round!
27:43 Shimon's message to the Jewish people
28:57 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination