'Terrorism Season'

The recent terrorist attack on a crowd of Jews in Sydney, Australia has put Jewish people around the world on edge. There has been a string of attacks on Jews in various locations, and they appear to be occurring with increasing frequency. At the same time, there has been a rise in negative rhetoric about Jews on social media and at demonstrations supporting Gaza and the Palestinians. Many are concerned that antisemitism is on the rise, leaving Jewish communities fearful that something all too familiar is happening once again. Jews have endured persecution, expulsion, and unprovoked violence for thousands of years in Europe, Africa, and many other parts of the world. Why are Jews justified in their fear amid the current rise in anti-Jewish sentiment, and how does their history contribute to these concerns? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #368. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com