Posting Through It 026: How to Fight Antisemitism in 2025 feat. Ben Lorber
Jul 21, 2025
Ben Lorber, a senior research analyst at Political Research Associates and co-author of 'Safety Through Solidarity', dives into the complexities of modern antisemitism. He critiques the absurdity of pro-Israel groups targeting children's entertainers like Elmo, discussing how this cheapens real antisemitism. The conversation navigates online harassment tactics like those from Canary Mission, and the dangers of conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Lorber advocates for solidarity and nuanced dialogue in the ongoing fight against extremism.
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Canary Mission's Attacks Revealed
- Canary Mission is a doxing operation targeting pro-Palestinian activists by exposing their information online.
- It aims to harass individuals, especially students, chilling the Palestine solidarity movement.
Left-Wing Antisemitism Nuances
- Left-wing antisemitism often stems from conspiracy theory thinking around power and elites.
- Criticism of Israel can sometimes slip into conspiratorial themes that echo antisemitic tropes.
Criticism vs. Antisemitism Confusion
- Accusing all critics of Israel of antisemitism harms free speech and empowers right-wing antisemitism.
- The main violent threat to Jewish people comes from white nationalist movements, not campus critiques.
