Podcast Against Antisemitism
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A podcast by Campaign Against Antisemitism that speaks to a variety of guests within the world of antisemitism.
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Reverend Canon Nigel Biggar is a historian, theologian and ethicist currently serving as Regius Professor Emeritus of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford. Nigel has been described as “one of the leading living Western ethicists” by the New Statesman, and is named as one of Prospect Magazine’s Top Thinkers of 2024. He has published eight books and has written several articles since Hamas’ 7th October terrorist atrocities.In this episode, Nigel offers his thoughts on why university staff...
Marco Shalma is the creator and executive producer of the upcoming documentary ‘Here We Go Again’ which delves into the cyclical and cynical nature of antisemitism through the lens of a diverse group of activists. The film invites viewers to reflect on the past and present, urging a future where the lessons of resilience and solidarity pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive world.In this episode, Marco discusses how he came to create his upcoming film and what he hopes the audience will ...
Alissa Timoshkina is a celebrated Jewish food writer, historian, chef, and author. Her recipes have been featured in numerous publications, including The Guardian, Red Magazine, Olive Magazine, The Independent and House & Garden. In this episode, Alissa dives into how the history of antisemitism has influenced Ashkenazi Jewish food today.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@antisemitism.org.Follow us on all socials @antisemitism
Janet Singer Applefield is a Polish Holocaust survivor whose parents made the harrowing decision to leave her in the care of others when she was seven years old in order that she may live. Janet was a ‘Hidden Child’ until the war ended and was miraculously reunited with her father. She has chronicled her story in her memoir, ‘Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust‘.In this episode, Janet opens up about her experiences in the Holocaust and how she reunited with her father.Subscribe at...
Joe Jacobson is one of only a few current British Jewish professional footballers. Until very recently, Joe served as the captain for the Wycombe Wanderers where he played for ten years and made 400 appearances. He was also the former under-21 captain for Wales and the first Jewish player to score a goal in a professional game at Wembley in 53 years.In this episode, Joe discusses racism against Jews in football and recounts his own experience of antisemitism and the effect it has had on his l...
Dr Einat Wilf is a leading thinker on Israel, Zionism, foreign policy and education. She was a Member of Knesset with the Labor Party and then the Independence Party from 2010 to 2013 and is the author of seven books. Following the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on 7th October, Einat has become one of the leading voices on the issue. In this episode, Einat looks at the anti-Israel protests on universities around the world and the word “Zionism”.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and...
Zoe Buckman is a multi-disciplinary artist working in sculpture, installation, and photography. Known for her artwork that explores themes of feminism, mortality, and equality, Zoe's work has reached audiences around the world. Zoe has repeatedly spoken out about her Jewish identity, using her platform to be a voice against antisemitism.In this episode, Zoe speaks about the denial of Hamas’ sexual violence on 7th October and how antisemitism can be explored in art.Subscribe at antisemitism.or...
Reverend Hayley Ace is the co-founder of the grassroots movement, Christian Action Against Antisemitism, along with her husband Timothy Gutmann. Both Hayley and Timothy are reverends from Lea Valley Church in Waltham Abbey and stand firmly alongside the British Jewish community against antisemitism, using their perspective as Christians to educate people on racism against Jews.In this episode, Hayley discusses the aims of CAAA, the history of Christian antisemitism, and her Māori herita...
Since 2010, Mike Freer has been the Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green. On 1st February of this year, Mike announced his decision to not stand for re-election to Parliament at the next general election, citing the “intolerable stress” that he and his family have been enduring from the several serious threats he has received to his personal safety, including a recent arson attack on his constituency office. In this episode, Mike discusses the various threats made against...
Brett Gelman is a multi-talented actor, writer, and comedian whose work spans television, film, and stage. Brett has had several memorable roles in a variety of shows such as BBC’s “Fleabag,” FX’s “Married” and Netflix’s “Stranger Things”, and has made guest appearances in some of the most loved comedy shows, including “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Office”. Brett is not only known for his impressive performances but also for his outspoken stance against antisemitism. In this episode, B...
Elad Poterman, along with his baby daughter and wife Maria, are survivors of the Kibbutz Nahal Oz massacre. Nahal Oz sits just 800 metres from the Gaza border and was one of the first targets in the early hours of the Hamas terrorist attacks that took place on 7th October. Terrorists tore through the kibbutz and murdered, took hostage, burned and destroyed one of Israel’s most peaceful communities. In this episode, Elad walks us through how he and his family spent 17 hours in the safe ro...
Mervyn Kersh is a distinguished Second World War veteran. Now 99 years old, he joined the army in 1943 at the age of 18.In this episode, we speak about his experiences of antisemitism growing up as a Jew in south London, witnessing the atrocities of the Nazi regime firsthand as he fought across Europe, and his conversations with survivors of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp just days after its liberation.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@antisemiti...
Blake Flayton is a columnist for the Jewish Journal and a social media commentator on American-Jewish and Israeli political issues. In this episode, Blake speaks to us about the demonisation of Zionism on university campuses and reveals to what extent his decision to move to Israel was motivated by antisemitism.This episode is the final installment of Season 4 of Podcast Against Antisemitism. We’ll be taking a short break and returning in a few weeks for Season 5 with a really exciting l...
Alma Hernandez is a Jewish Mexican-American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives for the 20th district. In this episode, Representative Hernandez explains why she is tireless in her commitment to fighting antisemitism and how she played a vital role in bringing Holocaust education to Arizona’s public schools.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@antisemitism.org.Follow us on all socials @antisemitism
Judy Gold is a Jewish comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster. Judy has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO. She was a part of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration and has made appearances on television shows on FX, Apple+, and Hulu. Judy’s comedy pokes fun at real-life issues, including antisemitism, which she has no qualms about addressing in her act. In this episode, Judy explains how comedy can be an effective tool in combating antisemitism. Subscribe at ...
David Hirsh is an expert in antisemitism, the Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and the founder of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. He has written extensively about modern antisemitism and anti-Zionism and is responsible for coining the term, the “Livingstone Formulation”.In this episode, David talks to us about Goldsmiths’ recently-launched antisemitism investigation, how he was smeared as a “far-right white supremacist” by its for...
Avraham Vofsi is a Jewish interdisciplinary artist based in Melbourne, Australia. His second and most recent solo exhibition, titled ‘B’Aretz: Portrait of a Land’, focuses on Avraham’s Jewish identity and building a connection to Israel as a result of the antisemitism that he has faced.In this episode, Avraham chronicles how his art has been influenced by his experiences of antisemitism, both external and internal.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@anti...
Dame Melinda Simmons has served as the British Ambassador to Ukraine since 2019. Prior to her current post, Dame Melinda worked in the UK civil service for over 20 years, having held posts at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as well as the Department for International Development, where she worked on projects that included land restitution in the former Soviet Union. In this episode, Dame Melinda candidly speaks on the toll that living in Ukraine during the war has taken on her, and b...
Rep. Ritchie Torres is the United States representative for New York's 15th congressional district, covering the Bronx. At 25, he became the youngest elected official in New York City, and the first openly LGBTQ+ elected official from the Bronx. Rep. Torres has repeatedly spoken out against antisemitism, both in his home of New York City and also globally. In this episode, Rep. Torres speaks about being an ally to Jewish people and the rising rates of antisemitism in the United States.Su...
Eitan Bernath is an award-winning chef, entertainer, author, television personality, and activist who has amassed 3 billion annual video views from a global audience of over 10 million fans across social media. Eitan is the Principal Culinary Contributor on the Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS programme, The Drew Barrymore Show, which made him the first TikTok star to expand into a recurring role on daytime television, and a contributor to The Washington Post, Food & Wine, and Saveur. He is...
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