Spike Lee's Message of Hate at the NBA All-Star Game

Spike Lee was recently spotted at the NBA All-Star Game wearing imagery associated with the Palestinian flag — including the now-infamous upside-down red triangle symbol that has circulated widely online since October 7th.In this episode of Proudly Jewish, Rabbi Bitton explores what that symbol represents, why its normalization in celebrity culture should concern everyone, and what it reveals about the post–October 7 wave of pro-Palestinian activism. Rabbi Bitton also address a common accusation Jews hear today — that we are “playing the victim” — and explain why Jewish identity has never been rooted in victimhood, but in resilience, pride, and peoplehood. This is a conversation about antisemitism, antizionism, public symbols of hate, and the moral clarity demanded by this moment.