You Decide with Errol Louis A Jewish perspective on the surge of antisemitism
Dec 4, 2025
Yair Rosenberg, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the Deep Shtetl newsletter, dives into the troubling rise of antisemitism in America. He argues that this form of hate is often homegrown, amplified by social media algorithms that reward outrage. Rosenberg traces historical roots, highlights generational gaps in awareness, and criticizes influencers who spread misinformation. He also discusses the challenges faced by New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in navigating complex Jewish political dynamics.
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Social Media Exploits Demand
- Social media amplifies and monetizes existing demand for extreme content rather than creating it.
- Outrage and novelty get attention because platforms reward what stands out, not what’s true.
Holocaust Memory Shaped American Attitudes
- WWII and liberation of the camps created a national moral shift that stigmatized antisemitism in America.
- That living memory made antisemitism feel un-American for a generation but is now fading.
Generational Shift In Antisemitic Attitudes
- Polls show younger Americans are more open to negative views of Jews while older generations are less so.
- This generational gap suggests historic protections against antisemitism are eroding.