The Truth about Antisemitism with Ben Lorber

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Ben Lorber is a Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates and the co-author of *<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Safety+Through+Solidarity%3A+A+Radical+Guide+for+Fighting+Antisemitism" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Safety Through Solidarity: A Radical Guide for Fighting Antisemitism</a>*. Veteran movement organizer and writer, he specializes in monitoring far-right movements, antisemitism, and white Christian nationalism.</p><p><br></p><p>See Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism here: <a href="https://jerusalemdeclaration.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jerusalemdeclaration.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support our work at Across the Divide: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram: ⁠ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acrossthedividepodcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p>