Antisemitism is a driving force in American political discourse. We can all agree that our struggle against divisive, hateful discourse must address antisemitism. But can we do this without acknowledging the elephant in the room?

Episode 1: The Antisemitic Elephant

The relation between anti-zionism, anti-Israel, and antisemitism perplexes American progressives. On the one hand, the three intertwine. On the other, they can be regarded as entirely different things. In this episode, we will unpack these three terms, where they’re related, and where they don’t have to be.

Episode 2: Are all ANTIS the Same?

Israel is made up of Jews from Africa, North Africa, Iran as well as Europe and North America. Across their history, Israelis have been concerned with the internal power tensions within Jewish society, specifically Mizrahi-Ashkenazi. Americans tend to look at Israel-Palestine through American racial and ethnic perspectives, and we'll question whether that’s good or not.

Episode 3: Are all Israelis White?

Antisemitism is used, and has been used as a tool for mobilising people by different - even opposing - leaders and movements. This episode revolves around the topics from Episode 2, but with an emphasis on the usage of the power of hate.

Episode 4: How is Antisemitism Used as a Tool?

The question of peace is much more central for people in the US, than it is for most Israelis and Palestinians living in the region. In this episode, we will explore key terms such as “One State” and “Two States”,  why Israelis and Palestinians don’t discuss peace, and the gaps between the notion of this term.

Western States Center