Shai Davidai is not just a professor; he is a modern-day warrior for Jewish civil rights, boldly confronting antisemitism on the front lines of academia. In an era when Zionism is under siege and Jewish students in the diaspora feel increasingly isolated, Shai’s voice is a rallying cry for courage, truth, and unwavering Jewish pride. 

Noa Argamani (@noargamani), 27, from Be’er Sheva, a computer science student at Ben Gurion University, was kidnapped along with her partner, Avinatan, on October 7, 2023, during the Nova Festival by Hamas militants and taken into Gaza. Images of her abduction, in which she was seen crying for help, shocked the world and became a symbol of Hamas’s brutality. 

Noa was rescued in a daring operation by security forces in June 2024. Since her release, Noa has been advocating for the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas, including her partner, Avinatan. On February 26, 2025, she delivered an emotional and impactful speech before the UN Security Council, urging the international community to act for the release of the hostages.