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Congressman Ritchie Torres Talks Antisemitism and Rising Above with Touro Students

The Bronx Representative Addresses Antisemitism on Campus, His Personal Struggles in Interview with Touro President

Congressman Ritchie Torres, a rising star in the Democratic Party and a stalwart supporter of Israel, spoke to students and alumni of Touro University in an interview with Touro President, Dr. Alan Kadish. The Bronx native spoke candidly about growing up in public housing, his struggles with mental health, his journey into politics, his support of Israel, and confronting his colleagues who seem to take every opportunity to speak out against the Jewish state.

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