My Appearance on the 'Proudly Jewish' Podcast; Plus, a Book Update
In my recent podcast interview with Eyal Bitton on “Proudly Jewish: Conversations on Israel and Jewish Identity,” we explored rising antisemitism and strategies to combat it, a theme central to my upcoming book, From Outrage to Action: A Practical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism. This book was successfully funded by Kickstarter backers. I really need to work on the way I do interviews. I’ll be doing more of them in the next few months as I have two books to promote. Note to self: Get a haircut, stop tilting your head, and stop squinting. Anyway, here are the key points we covered in the interview:
October 7th Massacre: We discussed the significance of this day, which marked a tragic massacre of Jews, the worst since the Holocaust, and my personal reflections on it.
Global Reaction to Antisemitism: The shocking worldwide response to the massacre, revealing a disturbing trend of support for the perpetrators.
Personal Connection to the Holocaust: My family history with the Holocaust and how it has influenced my perspective and work.
Rise of Antisemitism: Examination of the increase in antisemitic sentiments over the past decade, particularly around 2016, and its presence across the political spectrum.
Antisemitism as a “Disease of Opportunity:” Discussion on how antisemitism thrives on conspiracy theories and is not confined to any single political ideology.
Antisemitism and Israel: The complex relationship between criticism of Israel and antisemitism, including the misuse of criticisms as a veil for antisemitism.
Antisemitism in Education: The concerning rise of antisemitic rhetoric and actions in educational institutions, from high schools to universities.
Combating Antisemitism: Insights into effective strategies to fight antisemitism, which is the focus of my upcoming book, From Outrage to Action: A Practical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism.
You can watch the video podcast here
Book Update
I'm currently deep in the process of interviewing a diverse range of sources for the book From Outrage to Action: A Practical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism. These conversations have been incredibly enlightening and inspiring. It's heartening to see so many brave people successfully taking on antisemitism in various spheres of life.
It may seem like evil is winning, with antisemitism considered a virtue everywhere, from college campuses to online spaces. But as I interview people for my book, I see brave individuals successfully taking on Jew-hate, and I am optimistic again. As I gather stories, I feel more confident that we can beat back this surging tide of Jew-hatred. These brave people are not making headlines, but I'm going to shine a light on these heroes.
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