Podcast Against Antisemitism
A podcast by Campaign Against Antisemitism that speaks to a variety of guests within the world of antisemitism.
Episodes
Antisemitism in English Literature: Contemporary Works
In our final episode, we shift our focus from 20th-century writers to contemporary playwrights and modern allegations of dramatic antisemitism. Since antisemitism has been on the rise in recent years, it is crucial to examine how modern works, including plays by Caryl Churchill, Joe Murphy, Joe Robertson, and Stefano Massini, engage with and, at times, perpetuate harmful stereotypes. This conclude
Antisemitism in English Literature: Modernism and 20th-Century Authors
In this episode, we turn our focus to the 20th century – a period marked by profound literary innovation and social upheaval. From the modernist verse of T.S. Eliot to the beloved children’s tales of Roald Dahl, the literature of this era is saturated in antisemitic motifs.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us your feedback to podcast@antisemitism.org.Follow us on all socials @antisemi
Antisemitism in English Literature: Victorian Era
In the 19th century, the Jewish community in England faced both progress and prejudice. While legal reforms began to improve their status, antisemitic stereotypes persisted.In this episode, we turn to Charles Dickens, a towering figure of Victorian literature, whose evolving portrayals of Jewish characters offer a compelling case study. From the malevolent Fagin in Oliver Twist to the empathetic M
Antisemitism in English Literature: Early Modern Plays
The early-modern period was a golden age for English theatre. Giants like Shakespeare, Marlowe, Dekker, Middleton and Jonson were all active in the 16th and 17th centuries. But where did the Jews fit into this Golden Age, and how were they represented on stage?In this episode, we explore what life was like for a Jew at this time, as well as taking a deep dive into key plays such as The Merchant of
Antisemitism in English Literature: Medieval Period
The Jews were expelled from England in 1290, but this did not mean the end of literary representation.In this episode, we delve into the antisemitic tropes in 14th-century literature, focusing on Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, John Gower’s Confessio Amantis and the musical legacy of anonymous ballads such as Sir Hugh, or The Jew’s Daughter.Subscribe at antisemitism.org/podcast and send us yo
Antisemitism in English Literature: The Edict of Expulsion
Whilst we prepare for the next season of Podcast Against Antisemitism, welcome to our brand new six-part series chronicling the history of antisemitism in English literature. In this podcast, we explore the anti-Jewish tropes perpetuated by centuries of literary misrepresentation. Beginning with medieval poetry and concluding with contemporary plays, the series offers a comprehensive chronological
S5 E19: “Episode 100” with Gideon Falter
Gideon Falter is the Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA), a charity dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero-tolerance law enforcement. Gideon was elected to lead CAA in the autumn of 2014, soon after its establishment, building it into the UK’s foremost campaigning organisation against antisemitism. His work for CAA has been publicly praised
S5 E18: “Four hours” with Natalie Sanandaji
Natalie Sanandaji is a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre, where a reported 364 people were murdered by Hamas terrorists. This atrocity was part of the wider 7th October attacks in Israel, the single worst massacre of the Jews since the Holocaust. Since that day, Natalie has devoted her time and efforts to raising awareness about the grave events that took place.In this episode, Natalie
S5 E17: “The silence of our friends” with Shabbos Kestenbaum
Shabbos Kestenbaum is a Religion and Public Policy graduate student from Harvard University. Since the 7th October Hamas atrocities, Shabbos has been embroiled in a long public battle with Harvard, which has resulted in him suing them for failing to combat antisemitism, describing the school as “a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment”.In this episode, Shabbos discusses his decision
S5 E16: “Kvetch” with Steven Berkoff
Steven Berkoff is an actor, author, playwright, theatre practitioner and director born in the Jewish East End of London. Over the course of his critically-acclaimed career, Steven has adapted Kafka, directed Shakespeare and produced his own original work.In this episode, Steven looks back at the Battle of Cable Street, in which his Uncle Sam fought, and recounts his experiences of writing plays ab
S5 E15: “Family” with Eylon Keshet
Eylon Keshet is the cousin of Yarden Bibas who, along with baby Kfir, his five-year-old brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri, were kidnapped and taken as hostages to Gaza by Hamas terrorists on 7th October. The Bibas family lived on the Nir Oz kibbutz, close to Gaza, where a quarter of the community were killed, kidnapped or injured in the 7th October attacks.In this episode, Eylon explains where
S5 E14: “Let’s celebrate” with Benjamin Till
Benjamin Till is a Jewish composer, director and filmmaker. He is currently the Composer in Residence for Mosaic Voices, a vocal ensemble at London’s New West End Synagogue. Benjamin’s music has been performed at top venues across the country, including the Royal Albert Hall.In this episode, he discusses his new project, ‘The Jews of Britain’, which sees him looking at the history of Britain’s Jew
S5 E13: “Against all odds” with Dora Reisser
Dora Reisser is a Bulgarian Holocaust survivor whose life was profoundly impacted by the rise of the Nazi regime. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, she emerged as an accomplished ballet dancer, actress, fashion designer and writer. In this episode, Dora describes living under Nazi rule, making a new life for herself and her experiences acting in academy-award-winning Hollywood classics like
S5 E12: “Moral questions” with Nigel Biggar
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’ 7t
S5 E11: “Here we go again” with Marco Shalma
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 epis
S5 E10: “Let’s eat!” with Alissa Timoshkina
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 f
S5 E9: “Hiding in plain sight” with Janet Singer Applefield
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
S5 E8: “This is all a bit strange” with Joe Jacobson
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 Je
S5 E7: “A people and a nation” with Einat Wilf
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 un
S5 E6: “Learning and unlearning” with Zoe Buckman
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’ s
S5 E5: “Back to basics” with Reverend Hayley Ace
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, Ha
S5 E4: “The final straw” with Mike Freer
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
S5 E3: “Poking fun” with Brett Gelman
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 impres
S5 E2: “The last room in the house” with Elad Poterman
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
S5 E1: “Worse than I had imagined” with Mervyn Kersh
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
Special episode: “Quitting Private Eye” with Zoom Rockman
Zoom Rockman is a 23-year-old award-winning political cartoonist, illustrator, and puppet animator. At the age of twelve, Zoom became the youngest cartoonist in history to work for The Beano, with his monthly comic strip, ‘Skanky Pigeon’. This ran for four years until he left at age sixteen to become a regular contributor at Private Eye Magazine. For his cartoon on the subject of antisemitism, he
Special episode: “Blurring impartiality” with Noah Abrahams
Noah Abrahams is a BBC Sports reporter who has decided to quit because the BBC has refused to describe Hamas as terrorists. In the wake of the horrors inflicted by Hamas upon innocent people in Israel, he decided to put his morals first.In this special bonus episode of Podcast Against Antisemitism, Noah speaks to us about his difficult decision to leave the BBC and his thoughts on the response fro
S4 E18: “My two cents” with Blake Flayton
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’l
S4 E17: “Liberated” with Alma Hernandez
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 sen
S4 E16: “Punching up” with Judy Gold
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, Jud
S4 E15: “A hostile environment” with David Hirsh
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-laun
S4 E14: “Isolated” with Avraham Vofsi
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 exte
S4 E13: “The Frontline” with Dame Melinda Simmons
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 Melin
S4 E12: “Allies like myself” with Rep. Ritchie Torres
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
S4 E11: “Eating” with Eitan Bernath
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
S4 E10: “Vocal” with Kosha Dillz
Kosha Dillz is a rapper and reality television star whose songs have garnered millions of views and streams. He has toured the world with artists such as Matisyahu, Snoop Dogg, and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and has become a mainstay in the hip-hop world and beyond, appearing on line-ups at South By Southwest, Rock The Bells, and the Vans Warped Tour. A regular performer on MTV’s hit programme Wild ‘N Ou
S4 E9: “Feeling less alone” with Sarah Haskell
Sarah Haskell, also known online as ‘thatrelatablejew,’ is an Orthodox Jewish content creator and artist with over 200,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, whose educational online videos look at Jewish positivity, kosher food, Jewish holidays, and modest fashion. Sarah has used her platform and influence to not only teach her followers about the beauty in Judaism but she has also encouraged
S4 E8: “Flourishing” with Tyler Samuels
Tyler Samuels is a Canadian-based Sephardic Jamaican Jew whose educational Jewish history content focuses on the Jews of the Caribbean and Canada. His content, posted to the Instagram account Blunt Black Jew, also debunks common myths and conspiracies and offers positive videos centred around Jewish and Black pride. Tyler has also previously served as Program Coordinator for the Tel Aviv Institute
S4 E7: “Decoding” with Dr Bàrbara Molas
Dr Bàrbara Molas is an expert on far-right ideology, online radicalisation, and prevention who works as a Research Fellow at the Current and Emerging Threats Programme at The International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, also known as the ICCT, a think-and-do tank based in The Hague, Netherlands. Earlier this year, she appeared as an expert witness at the failed appeal of the notorious antisemite Al
S4 E6: “Boom towns” with Amanda Kinsey
Amanda Kinsey is a five-time Emmy Award-winning producer and the Director and Producer of the new documentary ‘Jews of the Wild West’. Through on-camera interviews, compelling footage, and historical photographs, the film tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States.In this episode, Amanda explains how antise
S4 E5: “Making matches” with Aleeza Ben Shalom
Aleeza Ben Shalom is the host of the new hit Netflix series, ‘Jewish Matchmaking’, the programme where Jewish singles in the United States and Israel employ the help of Aleeza to help them find a partner. She is also an author and the founder of the company Marriage Minded Mentor, and has appeared everywhere from Netflix and Aish.com, to BBC World News and NPR. In this episode, Aleeza opens up abo
S4 E4: “Grace and space” with Asher M. Seruya and Laur Plawker
Asher M. Seruya and Laur Plawker are the hosts of the Kvetching on the Couch podcast, a podcast that looks at Jewish mental health. Asher is a social worker and psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed care, weight stigma, and eating disorder recovery, while Laur is a Suicide Prevention Specialist who works at the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit organisation that protects emotional health and p
S4 E3: “Walking on eggshells” with Dr Sheila Nazarian
Doctor Sheila Nazarian is an award-winning Jewish Iranian-American plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and the star of the Emmy-nominated Netflix Series, ‘Skin Decision: Before and After’. She has also guest starred on numerous other television series, including ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’, ‘Basketball Wives’, and ‘Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian’. Dr Nazarian is also the host of ‘The C
S4 E2: “Matters of life and death” with Susanna Fogel
Susanna Fogel is an award-winning director and screenwriter and the Executive Producer and multi-episode Director of the biographical drama A Small Light, a National Geographic miniseries streaming now on Disney+, that takes a look at the remarkable real-life heroism of Miep Gies, the woman responsible for hiding Anne Frank’s family, the van Pels family, and Fritz Pfeffer, during the Holocaust. I
S4 E1: “Wrestling” with Simon Miller
Simon Miller is a Jewish professional wrestler and presenter known to millions as one of the hosts of the WhatCulture Wrestling YouTube channel, which regularly posts wrestling-related content to over 2 million subscribers. Simon performs on wrestling cards up and down the United Kingdom, as well as internationally, and has used his considerable online presence to draw attention to antisemitism.In
S3 E22: “History never changes” with Jonathan Brent
Jonathan Brent is an academic and historian who serves as the Executive Director and CEO of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, a cultural organisation and place of higher learning with a world-renowned library and archive of 24 million documents whose mission is to preserve, study, share, and perpetuate knowledge of the history and culture of East European Jewry worldwide.In this episode, Jon
S3 E21: “Following the map” with Allison Josephs
Allison Josephs is the Founder and Executive Director of Jew In The City, a non-profit organisation that seeks to change negative perceptions of religious Jews and make engaging and meaningful Orthodox Judaism known and accessible. Allison was named by Variety as an advocate for inclusivity in the entertainment industry in its 2022 Inclusion Impact Report, has been quoted or written about in numer
S3 E20: “No shame or fear” with Tova the Poet
Tova Ricardo, better known as Tova the Poet, is a poet whose poems speak from her perspective as a Black Jewish woman. In her poetry, she ruminates on how she perceives the world and how the world perceives her, which includes celebrating her culture and identity, but also having to confront the antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and sexism that comes with it. In this episode, Tova performs a poetry
S3 E19: “Tragedy and celebration” with Rabbi Aubrey Hersh
Rabbi Aubrey Hersh is the author of the popular podcast “History for the Curious”. He is also the Projects Director & Senior Lecturer at the JLE (Jewish Learning Exchange) in London. Over the past two decades, he has taken over 250 Heritage tours to Europe including destinations such as Auschwitz, and has specialised in Holocaust education, with several of his podcast series focusing on elemen
S3 E18: “CAA Presents...An evening” with Ben M. Freeman
Ben M. Freeman is a Scottish, gay, Jewish author, activist, and educator whose latest book, Reclaiming Our Story: The Pursuit of Jewish Pride, is the second instalment of his seminal manifesto of the modern Jewish Pride movement that has taken the Jewish world by storm.In this live podcast recording, filmed at the inaugural “CAA presents…” event, Ben discusses how external antisemitism can result
S3 E17: “A big eye-opener” with Shloime Zionce
Shloime Zionce is a YouTuber and podcaster from Brooklyn’s Hasidic community. In addition to being the Foreign Affairs correspondent for Ami Magazine, a publication geared towards Orthodox Jews, which has taken him to over 40 countries on 5 continents, he is also known for starring in Peter Santenello’s popular YouTube series about Brooklyn’s Hasidic community which has racked up million views.In
S3 E16: “Just like us” with Non-Jewish Nanny
Adriana Rosie, better known online as the Non-Jewish Nanny, has amassed millions of views and likes for her entertaining and educational TikTok and Instagram content in which she provides her perspective as a non-Jewish person looking after children from Jewish families.In this episode, Adriana describes what it was like learning about antisemitism through working for Jewish families, her journey
S3 E15: “Bad men doing great things” with Michael Benson
Michael Benson is the true-crime author of the book Gangsters vs. Nazis: How Jewish Mobsters Battled Nazis in WW2 Era America, where he tells the incredible, real-life story of how Jewish gangsters disrupted Nazi gatherings in the United States during the late 1930s.In this episode, Michael explains how Nazi ideology made its way to America, the role Jewish boxers played in working with gangsters,
S3 E14: “Crossing the road” with Ruth Posner
Ruth Posner BEM is a Polish-born British Holocaust survivor who, along with the rest of her family, was forced into the Radom Ghetto. While the rest of her family was murdered in the Treblinka extermination camp, Ruth and her aunt managed to escape the Ghetto and survived the War in hiding. She has since led a remarkable life, with a successful career as a dancer and actress. Additionally, Ruth is
S3 E13: “Shouting into the void” with Josh Howie
Josh Howie is a comedian who is the writer and star of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom Josh Howie’s Losing It. Additionally, he plays Simon in the Netflix show Hapless and regularly appears on GB News’ Headliners, a programme that takes a comedic look at the news and current affairs. He also writes for the Jewish Chronicle and uses his social media platforms to highlight antisemitism.In this episode, Josh
S3 E12: “Asking questions” with Amanda Sthers
Amanda Sthers is an award-winning French author, playwright, and filmmaker whose critically acclaimed work has earned her the title Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the Government of France. Much of her work looks at Jewish life and culture, with her hit play, Le Vieux Juif Blonde, even being studied at Harvard University.In this episode, Amanda opens up about leaving France due to antisemit
S3 E11: “Speaking from the soul” with Eli Goldsmith
Eli Goldsmith, also known as the Midnight Rabbi, is a podcaster, musician, rabbi, and the brain behind Unity Bookings, a global entertainment promotion. In this episode, Eli opens up about some of the antisemitic experiences he has faced, why he believes tackling anti-Jewish racism through art can be effective, and his life growing up among professional wrestlers and rock stars.Subscribe at antise
S3 E10: “Starting to notice” with Amy Albertson
Amy Albertson is a Chinese-American Jewish activist from Sacramento, California whose work focuses on tackling antisemitism through education, awareness, and encouragement of Jewish pride. In addition to being an associate at the Tel Aviv Institute, an organisation that aims to tackle and depoliticise antisemitism online, she is also a public speaker and writer, and has been featured in the Jerusa
S3 E9: “Having a field day” with Westside Gravy
Westside Gravy is a rapper and producer from San Diego, California, now based in Israel, whose music has amassed millions of streams online. Through hip-hop, he examines his identity as a Black Jewish man, his pride in his culture, and the antisemitism and racism that exists in our society.In this episode, Westside Gravy breaks down the meaning behind some of his lyrics, explains his concerns abou
S3 E8: “Chosen” with Modi Rosenfeld
Modi Rosenfeld is a New York-based comedian, writer and actor who can be seen on Netflix and HBO. So significant are his artistic contributions that 26th June was named “Mordechai Modi Rosenfeld Day” in the City of New York. A headliner at clubs around the world, Modi has used his comedy to poke fun at Jewish culture and to speak out against antisemitism.In this episode, Modi explains his approach
S3 E7: “Something happened” with Roots Metals
Roots Metals is an Israeli-Costa Rican jeweller, artist, and writer. In addition to creating and selling her jewellery, which often draws upon images and themes found within Judaism, she uses her considerable online platform to educate her followers on antisemitism and Jewish history. In this episode, Roots Metals tells us about the ongoing harassment against her online, Jew-hatred in Latin Americ
S3 E6: “Gratitude” with Karen Cinnamon
Karen Cinnamon has been dubbed “the world’s number one Jewish wedding expert” and the “queen of Jewish positivity”, and is the founder of both Smashing The Glass, the world’s biggest Jewish wedding media platform, and Smashing Life, a private club for Jewish women. Karen is also the creator of her own popular website ‘yourjewishlife’, where she educates her followers on matters such as safely tack
S3 E5: “Armed with facts” with Nicole Lampert
Nicole Lampert is a freelance journalist and best-selling ghostwriter. Nicole’s work has appeared in The Spectator, The Independent, The Jewish Chronicle and Glamour to name but a few outlets. She was also the former Showbusiness Editor of the Daily Mail, and while she may have cut her teeth writing on entertainment, in recent years she has also been writing about other topics, including antisemit
S3 E4: “Not holding back” with Ben Rebuck
Ben Rebuck is a Jewish vegan chef and activist who runs the popular Instagram page Ben’s Vegan Kitchen. In addition to his passionate work in promoting healthy and appealing vegan food, he also uses his large platform to speak out against antisemitism.In this episode, Ben explains why he hates comparisons between industrialised farming and the Holocaust, how antisemitism plays a role in Jewish foo
S3 E3: “Ripping off the band-aid” with Rudy Rochman
Rudy Rochman is a Jewish-rights activist who rose to prominence after videos of his on-the-street debates around issues of antisemitism and Jewish identity went viral. In addition to creating engaging and educational video content, Rudy’s work also sees him delivering speeches to students on campuses across America and, most recently, starring in and producing We Were Never Lost, a forthcoming doc
S3 E2: “Physically, mentally, spiritually” with Ysabella Hazan
Ysabella Hazan is a Canadian activist and the founder of Decolonized Judean, a movement based on Jewish pride and empowerment which seeks to educate people about Judaism through the perspective of a Jewish lens.In this episode, Ysabella explains how she tackles antisemitism through a framework of ‘decolonisation’, how Jewish pride saved her life and how her family escaped persecution. Subscribe at
S3 E1: “Die, Jewboy, die” with John Daly
John Daly is the subject of the documentary Escape from Room 18 which tells his fascinating life story of how he, a Jewish man, was forced into joining a neo-Nazi gang in Florida, and the devastating repercussions of what happened once his fellow gang members discovered his Jewish identity. In this episode, John recounts the terrifying ordeal of his time in the gang, visiting Auschwitz concentrat
S2 E14: “Walking tall” with Rabbi Joseph Dweck
Rabbi Joseph Dweck is the Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community of the United Kingdom and one of the country’s most prominent Jewish figures. In this episode, Rabbi Dweck discusses why he has always stood by CAA’s side and the challenges that his community is facing, as well as regaling the podcast with highlights from his career.Plus, with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, just around
S2 E13: “So good they can’t ignore you” with Moshe Reuven
Moshe Reuven is a Hasidic hip-hop musician, rabbi, and the CEO of a successful tech company. Having had his debut single top the charts internationally, and with over two million followers across Instagram and TikTok, Moshe has gone from strength to strength and, most recently, he released a single with Julian Marley, son of the reggae legend, Bob Marley.In this episode, Moshe discusses antisemiti
S2 E12: “Fulfilling missions” with Rabbi Menachem Margolin
Rabbi Menachem Margolin is the Chairman and founder of the European Jewish Association (EJA), an organisation that promotes and defends Jewish interests in Europe, a large part of which involves raising awareness of, and tackling, antisemitism.In this episode, Rabbi Margolin discusses the EJA’s first-of-its-kind report which polled the best European countries for Jews to live in.Plus, the podcast
S2 E11: “Where the cool Jews are” with Isaac de Castro
Isaac de Castro is an activist and journalist. A Panamanian Jew of both Ashkenazi and Sephardi descent who now lives in the United States, Isaac has used his unique perspective and platform to highlight the stories of Latino Jews.In this episode, Isaac describes what it was like moving from Panama to the United States and the differences he noticed between the Jewish communities. He also sheds lig
S2 E10: “Not backing down” with Natan Levy
Natan Levy is currently the world’s only Israeli fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, commonly known as UFC, a mixed martial arts promotion. In this episode, Natan explains how he uses his platform as a martial artist to address antisemitism and his plans to auction off his ring gear and donate the proceeds to Holocaust survivors. Plus, the podcast considers the impact of Mahmoud Abbas’
S2 E9: “Lighting lamps” with Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone
Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone is at the cutting edge of the intersection of Jewish thought and technology, having launched projects such as Tech Tribe and NFTorah. The Brooklyn-based rabbi is also one of the key figures spearheading the social media of Chabad.org, the official website of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement.In this episode, Rabbi Lightstone assesses the pluses and minuses of tech
S2 E8: “Horrible but also a bit funny” with Shoshana Gottlieb
Shoshana Gottlieb is a writer, content creator and podcaster whose work has been featured in The Times of Israel, The Jerusalem Post and Hey Alma, but she is best known for running jewishmemesonly, a popular Instagram account that playfully exposes how ludicrous and nonsensical antisemitic beliefs can be, as well as highlighting some of the weird and wonderful aspects of Jewish culture.In this epi
S2 E7: “A myriad of stories” with Dan Wolff and Sam Thorpe-Spinks
Dan Wolff and Sam Thorpe-Spinks are two actor-producers whose newest production, titled Emanate Presents: A Night of New Jewish Writing, features six, stand-alone short plays created as a response to their experiences of antisemitism.In this episode, the creative duo describe what it’s like for young, Jewish actors just starting out and the challenges posed by the acting industry, the difficulties
S2 E6: “Knowing the risks” with Khaled Hassan
Khaled Hassan is an Egyptian political risk and intelligence analyst whose research looks at antisemitism, Islamism and conspiracy theories. In this episode, Khaled recounts the fascinating story of how he went from living in Egypt and harbouring antisemitic views himself, to living in the United Kingdom and not only disavowing those views but actually converting to Judaism.Plus, the podcast exami
S2 E5: “The old, new Poland” with Rabbi Michael Schudrich
Rabbi Michael Schudrich is a native New Yorker and graduate of both the Jewish Theological Seminary and Yeshiva University who served as the Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Japan before undertaking his current position as the longest-serving Chief Rabbi of Poland.In this episode, Rabbi Schudrich talks about his fascinating life and career, his role in the revival of Poland’s Jewish community foll
S2 E4: “Killing with kindness” with Rachel Myers and BournRich
Rachel Myers is an award-winning director, designer and actor with hundreds of TV, film and stage credits under her belt. Her work is critically-acclaimed with her short film, Wendy’s Shabbat, screening at film festivals and being broadcast on PBS.BournRich is an artist and activist who aims to confront division through his art. In addition, he travels the world teaching kids and at-risk youth how
S2 E3: “A knock on the door” with Lyn Julius
Lyn Julius is a journalist and author of the book Uprooted: How 3000 Years of Jewish Civilization in the Arab World Vanished Overnight. She is also the co-founder of the charity Harif, which aims to educate people about Jews from the Middle East and North Africa.In this episode, Lyn explains how the persecution of Jews in the Arab world resulted in a destroyed civilisation almost overnight a
S2 E2: “The big question” with Izabella Tabarovsky
Izabella Tabarovsky is an expert in Soviet and contemporary left antisemitism and the Senior Program Associate at the Wilson Centre’s Kennan Institute, an organisation widely considered the home of America’s leading experts on Russian studies. In this episode, Izabella discusses the parallels between antisemitism in the Soviet Union and contemporary left-wing antisemitism, the recent remarks made
