36 Minutes on Antisemitism

In the final episode of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism , the podcast concludes with a critical conversation that reflects on one of the most contested and unresolved issues in higher education today: the intersection of antisemitism and campus-based intersectional politics. Dr. Bruce Hoffman —Senior Fellow for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security at the Council on Foreign Relations and Professor at...

Featuring Dr. David Hirsh , Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Founding Director of the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. What does it really mean to educate against antisemitism in a polarized, ideologically charged academic environment? In this episode, Dr. David Hirsh joins Omar Mohammed to explore how antisemitism manifests in intellec...

Featuring Michael J. Feuer , Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at The George Washington University. What happens when campus protest slogans cross into hate speech? Where is the boundary between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism? And what role should educators play when misinformation and historical distortion fuel dangerous rhetoric? In this episode, Mic...

Episode 2: The Role of Administrations and Policies in Combating Campus Antisemitism Season 5 Finale – Episode 2 In this second installment of our Season 5 finale series, we speak with Elizabeth Neumann — Former DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism — about the growing challenge of antisemitism on university campuses and the role of administrations and public policy in addressing it. Drawin...

Season Finale | 36 Minutes on Antisemitism Season 5, Episode 1: Campus Climate Report: Assessing Antisemitism in Higher Education Join us for the highly anticipated season finale of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism , featuring Professor John Strawson, a leading expert on Middle East policy, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamism, and security. Professor Strawson, associated with the Cen...

In this episode of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism , I speak with Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor about the evolving nature of online antisemitism. We explore how digital platforms have become fragile environments for the spread of hate speech and attacks on Jewish heritage. Our conversation explores the role and responsibility of online platforms in addressing this issue and what measures should be taken to c...

Featuring Guilherme Canela Godoi, Chief of the Section of Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at UNESCO, and Canela De Souza Godoi Join a nuanced discussion on navigating free speech while addressing hate speech online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring Dave Rich, Head of Policy at the Community Security Trust Delve into the complexities of balancing anonymity and accountability in the fight against antisemitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond the visible platforms, antisemitic activity festers in the dark corners of the internet—on encrypted apps, forums, and the deep web. Eran Benedek discusses the tools and techniques used to monitor these hidden spaces, the challenges of tracking hate in an ever-evolving digital landscape, and the role of collaboration in combating online extremism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Featuring Oren Segal, Vice President of the Center on Extremism. Release Date: Monday, January 6th Social media platforms have become powerful tools for communication but also breeding grounds for harmful ideologies, including antisemitism. In this episode, Oren Segal delves into how antisemitic content proliferates online, the algorithms that amplify it, and what strategies are being implemented...

In Episode 4 of Season 3 of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism , I spoke with El Mehdi Boudra, founder of the Mimouna Association, a Moroccan organization established in 2007 to preserve and promote the history of Morocco's ancient Jewish community. Mimouna works to educate Moroccans about Jewish culture and foster harmony between Jews and Muslims. In this episode, we discuss the meaningful efforts led by...

In Episode 3 of Season 3 of 36 Minutes on Antisemitism , I sat down with Karel Fracapane, Senior Program Specialist at UNESCO's Division for Peace and Sustainable Development, to explore the critical role of education in shaping perceptions of antisemitism. Together, we delved into strategies for combating antisemitism in the Arab world, highlighting the transformative power of education in foster...

In this episode, we’re joined by German historian Matthias Küntzel to explore the historical dynamics of antisemitism in Islamic societies. Matthias sheds light on the complex history of Jewish-Muslim relations, examining how past events and narratives have shaped present-day attitudes. This discussion delves into the origins and evolution of antisemitic sentiments, offering insights into how hist...

In the first episode of Season Three: Antisemitism in the Islamic World , we sit down with Mina Abdelmalak, Arabic Audience Outreach Program Manager at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Mina shares her unique insights on the impact of Holocaust education in Arabic-speaking communities and the power of interfaith dialogue in addressing antisemitism. This conversation explores how learnin...

Following my discussion with Mathias Dreyfuss, Deputy Head of DILCRAH (the Interministerial Delegation for the Fight Against Racism, Antisemitism, and Anti-LGBT Hate), who provided the official French government perspective on the rise of antisemitism in France, I returned to Paris for a more in-depth conversation. I sat down with Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Managing Director of the American Jewish Co...

In this episode, I spoke with Jon Lewis, a Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. Jon specializes in domestic terrorism, mainly focusing on the evolution of white supremacist and anti-government movements in the United States and the federal responses to these threats. Our discussion centered on the alarming rise of antisemitism within right-wing movements in...

In this episode, I sat down with Michael Whine, MBE, a UK member of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) at the Council of Europe. We discussed the political strategies and challenges in combating antisemitism in Europe and the United Kingdom. Our conversation provides valuable insights into the efforts and policies to address this persistent issue. Hosted by Dr. Omar Moha...

In this episode, I sat down with Mitchell D. Silber, the Executive Director of the Community Security Initiative based in New York. We discussed the pressing security concerns faced by Jewish communities across the United States in the wake of escalating antisemitism following recent attacks by Hamas. Our conversation sheds light on the measures to safeguard these communities and the broader impli...

In this episode, I sit down with Gadi Luzzatto Voghera, director of the CDEC Foundation since 2016 and an esteemed historian specializing in contemporary Judaism and the modern age. We discuss the pressing issue of antisemitism in Italy, exploring its historical roots, current manifestations, and efforts to combat it. For this episode, I traveled to Milan to the Memoriale della Shoah, a Holocaust...

I sat with Anna Zawadzka, an assistant professor at the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences and a member of The Center for Cultural and Literary Studies of Communism, to discuss the rise of antisemitism in Poland. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across th...

I sat with Tamara Berens from The Tikvah Fund to discuss the rise of Antisemitism in Academia. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. This series engages with practitioners, policymakers, and scholars dedicated to studying and combat...

I sat with Linda Maizels, a Senior Research Fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University and author of "What is Antisemitism? A Contemporary Introduction", to discuss the rise of Antisemitism of the Left. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United Stat...

I sat with Mathias DREYFUSS, the Deputy Director of the French Interministerial delegation for the fight against anti-Semitism, to discuss the recent surge of Antisemitism in France post-October 7th. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United States, Europe, and the Middle...

I sat with Dr. Felix Klein, the German Federal Government Commissioner for Jewish Life in Germany and the Fight against Antisemitism, to discuss the situation of Antisemitism in Germany and the role of his office in combating it. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United S...

I sat with Ludovic Hood, Senior Advisor to Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, to discuss the rise of antisemitism following the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7th. Hosted by Dr. Omar Mohammed, "36 Minutes on Antisemitism" is an interactive bi-monthly podcast that explores the contemporary dynamics of antisemitism across the United States, Eur...