The Jewish Battle in The Boardroom: Jonathan Greenblatt from the ADL Gets Real on Antisemitism

Antisemitism isn't just showing up online or on college campuses anymore. It's showing up at work.

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, for an unfiltered conversation about what's actually happening beneath the surface — in corporate America, hiring decisions, boardrooms, shareholder meetings, and public institutions.

Jonathan brings a rare perspective: a career spanning Silicon Valley startups, Starbucks, Google, the White House, and now more than a decade leading one of the world's most influential civil rights organizations. Together, we explore why antisemitism has accelerated so sharply in recent years, why many traditional approaches are no longer enough, and what it means to respond with clarity instead of fear.

We discuss:

Why antisemitic attitudes in the U.S. have more than doubled in recent years

How antisemitism is manifesting inside workplaces, hiring pipelines, and promotions

What BDS looks like in the boardroom — and how it's being challenged through shareholder action

Why "being Jewish quietly" is no longer a viable strategy

How Jewish values can be a source of strength, leadership, and long-term success

What it means to be "long on America" while staying honest about the challenges ahead

This conversation isn't about politics or headlines. It's about identity, courage, and what it takes to show up fully — at work, in public life, and in community — at a moment when neutrality comes with a cost.

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