Michael Rapaport Shares Video Of Man Harassing Rabbi At Yale University
Actor highlights alleged terror organization supporter captured on footage at prestigious campus
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Actor and outspoken activist Michael Rapaport has shared footage on Instagram showing a man identified as Mohammad Shaham allegedly harassing Rabbi Poupko at Yale University. The video appears to show Shaham promoting what Rapaport describes as a “designated terror organization.”
In the Instagram post, Rapaport states that Shaham was previously exposed by the account @jewhatedb on January 7, 2025, during what he describes as the “Within Our Lifetime Hate and Intimidation Rally” outside of Tisch Hospital in New York City.
Protest Participant’s Background Revealed
According to the post, research and verification by Jew Hate Database led to Shaham being profiled by @canarymission and other organizations. The caption provides additional details about Shaham, noting that he resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, frequently participates in Within Our Lifetime rallies, is a member of the group, and was previously involved with CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations). The post also mentions that Shaham has prior arrests, though specific details about these arrests are not provided.
This post is part of Rapaport’s ongoing social media activism regarding antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has become a significant focus of his platform in recent months.
Rapaport’s Recent Advocacy Efforts
Michael Rapaport, known for roles in films like “Higher Learning” and “True Romance” as well as television shows including “Prison Break” and “Justified,” has become increasingly vocal about his support for Israel and concerns about antisemitism, particularly since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
In recent Instagram posts, Rapaport has addressed various aspects of the ongoing conflict. Just days before sharing the Yale University footage, he posted a video criticizing Steve Kerr for “standing up for Harvard or any of these super privileged universities,” suggesting disagreement with how some academic institutions have handled campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
He also recently shared content about his personal connection to the conflict, stating in one post: “In October 2023, I went into Gaza and came face-to-face with the kind of hatred my ancestors fled from. One that didn’t disappear after the Holocaust but instead found a new name: Hamas.” In this post, he described fighting against “an ideology – one that teaches children to hate Jews, glorifies death, and proudly calls for our extermination.”
Commitment To Highlighting Antisemitism
Rapaport has been consistent in keeping attention on the hostage situation, recently posting: “Agenda 1-59 had to be the HOSTAGES… 59 HOSTAGES remain in Gaza. 59 Hostages haven’t been given medicine, aid or seen in 565 Days.”
In another recent post, he created what he called “ZIONIST PERFORMANCE ART!!!” which he described as something he “wrote, directed, produced & POSTED on all my accounts & it’s still winning exactly one year later.”
The actor has also been critical of Harvard University, stating in a recent podcast clip shared on Instagram that “Harvard is a brand of Higher Learning” and “a PRIVATE UNIVERSITY that also takes OUR 2.2 BILLION in Federal Tax money.” He argued, “You don’t follow the rules you don’t deserve my TAX money,” noting that “Harvard also gets 53 BILLION in endowments.”
Background On Michael Rapaport
Born on March 20, 1970, in New York City, Michael Rapaport has established himself as an actor, comedian, director, and podcast host over a career spanning more than three decades. He has appeared in over 60 films and numerous television series, earning recognition for his distinctive New York accent and energetic performances.
Beyond acting, Rapaport directed the 2011 documentary “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest,” which was well-received by critics. He currently hosts the “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast,” where he often discusses sports, current events, and politics.
In recent years, Rapaport has become known for his outspoken nature on social media, where he frequently shares his unfiltered opinions on various topics, particularly those related to his Jewish identity and the ongoing situation in Israel and Gaza.
The Yale University incident highlighted by Rapaport comes amid ongoing tensions at university campuses across the United States regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, with protests, counter-protests, and allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia creating challenging environments at many institutions of higher learning.
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