Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt
noted historian of antisemitism and Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism at the State Department
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Nov 17, 2023 • 17min
A Rise in Antisemitism, at Home and Abroad
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, a noted historian of antisemitism, discusses the surge in violence and threats against Jews, coming from all ends of the political spectrum. She expresses concern about sentiments that deny Israel's right to exist, particularly on college campuses. Lipstadt highlights the connection between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, and challenges the notion that a living Jewish state should disappear. The podcast explores the rise of antisemitism, its presence in academia, the left and the right, and the challenges of addressing and policing it without stifling free speech.
