Episode 13: Schmooze with Adam Louis-Klein, Founder of Movement Against Antizionism

In this episode of The Schmooze, we sit down with Adam Louis-Klein—writer, anthropologist, musician, and PhD candidate at McGill—to unpack a framework that’s reshaping how many Jews are responding to what’s happened since October 7.Adam argues that anti-Zionism isn’t merely “criticism of Israel” that sometimes crosses a line. He describes it as a distinct hate movement with its own ideology, its own “libels,” and its own trail of harm—especially in academia, media, and public life. We talk about how the discourse shifted over time, why the “genocide” accusation functions as a modern libel, and what it looks like to stop defending and start naming, describing, and holding the ideology itself to account.We also discuss Adam’s work through the Movement Against Anti-Zionism, why legacy organizations need a clearer vocabulary for the moment, and how communities can build “discursive infrastructure” now—before the next flare-up.Guest: Adam Louis-Klein (McGill; London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism; founder, Movement Against Anti-Zionism) Mentioned in this episodeVirtual event: “Never Forget: Montana Tucker on the Holocaust, Antisemitism, and Hope” (Calgary Public Library + Calgary Jewish Federation, Feb 22, 7:00–8:30pm MST, online) Friends of JNF Canada “Negev” event featuring Lt.-Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus (announced for June 7, 2026) Follow AdamMovement Against AntizionismAdam Louis-Klein