For Heaven's Sake Power Meets Prejudice: The End of Jewish Innocence
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Aug 13, 2025 Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield, CEO of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, dives into profound discussions about the shifting landscape of Jewish identity following recent trauma. The episode examines the implications of October 7 on Jewish security and acceptance, highlighting the rise of antisemitism and the complex narratives facing young Jews today. Rosenfield addresses challenges for Jewish students, the evolving relationship with progressive institutions, and the urgent need to reclaim and redefine Jewish stories in a polarized world.
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Post-Holocaust Era Is Over
- Yossi Klein Halevi argues October 7 ended the post-Holocaust era of growing Jewish security and acceptance.
- He says both Israeli and American Jewish senses of safety were profoundly shattered and now carry deep question marks.
Power Removes Jewish Innocence
- Yossi distinguishes symbolization and denialism as modern antisemitic tactics targeting Jews and Israel.
- He says Jewish power removes innocence, making anti-Zionism dangerous regardless of motive.
Campus Tour: Students Left Exposed
- Yossi recounts touring campuses and seeing Jewish students traumatized and re-ghettoized after October 7th.
- He compares liberal abandonment to medieval Jews seeking protection from a baron, leaving students exposed to the mob.
