Mo News Interview: How Do You Explain Antisemitism To Kids?
Nov 21, 2025
Bianna Golodryga, CNN anchor and co-author of the children's book 'Don't Feed the Lion,' teams up with Yonit Levi, an Israeli journalist and co-host of the Unholy podcast. They discuss the recent surge in antisemitism and the impact it has had on their families. The duo share insights on the importance of addressing such hate with children through literature, differentiate between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism, and emphasize the need for open conversations about these issues. They also touch on the evolving global political landscape and the challenges of honest media representation.
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Middle Schoolers’ Resource Gap
- Middle-schoolers lack targeted resources to understand rising antisemitism despite heavy exposure to media.
- Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi wrote Don't Feed the Lion to fill that gap for ages ~8–15.
Three Emotions After The Attack
- Yonit Levi describes the post-October 7 emotional mix as fear, sadness, and rage that reshaped Israeli society.
- She says sadness had to be held to prevent emotional paralysis while reporting.
Personal Shock On October 7
- Bianna woke up at her son's soccer tournament on October 7, 2023, to horrific headlines and felt she needed to act.
- She reached out to Yonit and they turned distress into a project that became their book.
