It Could Happen Here Antisemitism in America feat. Dana El Kurd
Dec 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dana El Kurd chats with Ben Lorber, a Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates and co-author of Safety Through Solidarity. They delve into current antisemitism trends and the troubling embrace of pro-Palestine rhetoric by prominent far-right figures. Ben critiques the ADL's alignment with power and calls for stronger, intersectional Jewish institutions. Their exploration highlights how antisemitic conspiracy theories are weaponized in political discourse and the perils of conflating activism with extremism.
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Path Into Antisemitism Work
- Ben Lorber describes coming to antisemitism work through Palestine solidarity and campus organizing.
- He recounts firsthand experiences of charges of antisemitism shutting down Palestinian advocacy.
Antisemitism As Conspiracy Logic
- Antisemitism functions as a conspiracy theory blaming a hidden Jewish cabal for societal problems.
- MAGA and other authoritarians use those tropes to channel grievance and recruit supporters.
Christian Nationalism's Dual Relationship
- Christian nationalism includes both philo-Semitic support for Israel and older anti-Jewish theological tropes.
- As Christian triumphalism rises, historic Christian anti-Jewish narratives can re-emerge against Jews.