The Commentary Magazine Podcast Terrorism on Yom Kippur
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Oct 3, 2025 Hosts discuss a shocking attack at a Manchester synagogue, framing it as an assault on Judaism. They explore the rising antisemitism post-October 7, analyzing how public celebrations of violence inspire further attacks. UK authorities’ reluctance to confront Islamic extremism is criticized, alongside the impact of pro-terror demonstrations across Europe. The need for Jewish self-defense emerges as a crucial topic, as well as the role of political leaders in addressing antisemitism openly.
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Holy-Day Attacks Target Judaism
- Attacks timed to Jewish holy days signal hostility to Judaism itself, not merely Israeli policy.
- John Podhoretz argues the timing (e.g., Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah) shows an assault on Jewish identity and ritual.
October 7 As An Accelerant
- October 7 accelerated global Jew-hatred and made antisemitic violence worse, not better.
- Podhoretz and Christine Rosen say the October 7 massacre acted as an accelerant for more attacks on Jews worldwide.
Reluctance To Name The Threat
- UK officials often refuse to name Islamic extremism as the primary domestic threat.
- Christine Rosen highlights pattern of attacks by radicalized British Muslims and political reluctance to identify the source.
