Local Jews flock to Clubhouse, the invite-only, audio-only social network

This year for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Adam Swig wanted to do something different. The S.F.-based philanthropist, known in large part for organizing giant Jewish-themed parties and fundraisers, had recently joined Clubhouse, a new invitation-only app that allows users to talk (or just listen) in group conversations. Topics range from entrepreneurship to electronic music to coping with ADHD, and in December, Swig had a positive experience with the app, organizing an event called “Matzo Ball” in which attendees were asked which type of matzah ball they prefer: sinkers or floaters. Adam Swig So when the Holocaust commemoration day came around on Jan. 27, Swig decided to use Clubhouse to highlight the voice of Sami Steigmann, a survivor who lives in New York City. Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz was included in the program, and Swig advertised it as “The First Holocaust Survivor on Clubhouse.” The conversation turned out to be a major hit, as roughly 15,000 people joined the room over the course of more than a dozen hours, Swig said. Steigmann shared his story and took questions for five hours, and after he left,  » Read More