The Truth about Antisemitism with Ben Lorber
About this episode
Ben Lorber discusses the complexities of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, providing insights for activists.
In this episode, researcher and author Ben Lorber unpacks the complex, deeply polarized conversations surrounding anti-Jewish bigotry today. We break down why politicians conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism, how to distinguish principled criticism of Israel from genuine hate speech, and whether ADL data gives us an accurate picture of the crisis. Finally, Ben shares a roadmap for building safety through intersectional solidarity, offering crucial advice for activists fighting for Palestinian liberation. Ben Lorber is a Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates and the co-author of * Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide for Fighting Antisemitism *. Veteran movement organizer and writer, he specializes in monitoring far-right movements, antisemitism, and white Christian nationalism. See Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism here: https://jerusalemdeclaration.org/ Support our work at Across the Divide: Patreon Follow Across the Divide for more on Instagram: Instagram
People in this episode
Host: Across the Divide
Guest: Ben Lorber
Topics covered
- antisemitism
- anti-Zionism
- Israel
- activism
- intersectional solidarity
- Palestinian liberation
Keywords
- antisemitism
- anti-Zionism
- Israel
- hate speech
- intersectional solidarity
- activism
- Palestinian liberation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Political Research Associates, ADL
Books & works: Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide for Fighting Antisemitism
More episodes of Across the Divide Podcast
- Being Jewish after Gaza
- Genocide against Christians in the Middle East?
- The Holocaust and Zionism with Shira Klein
- Mike Huckabee Strikes Again and Taybeh is Burning - ATD News Roundup
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Across the Divide Podcast podcast page.