In this episode, we wrestle with a painful and ugly reality that has been reverberating through Jewish communities in recent days and weeks. Antisemitism is not going away. In fact, it is on the rise. Violence against Jews is being encouraged and carried out in ways both new and all-too-familiar. Tragically, we’ve seen the latest evidence of this in the murders of at least 15 people at a public Hanukkah celebration in Australia.
“What happened in Australia is part of a pattern,” Eugene states flatly. “Christians and Jews need to be aware of it.”
The Australian Jewish community has been shaken to its core by the attack, and Jewish people around the world have felt its tremors as well. It was a stark reminder that Jewish individuals, not just the Jewish state of Israel, are under attack simply for their ethnicity. It was a warning that public celebrations of Jewish faith are once again being met with hostility, and often, violence.
Societies that no longer have the courage to name the truth of hatred, lose ground in the fight to protect the rights of conscience, and the safety of the public square for everyone. To hear more about the background of the attacks in Australia and why this moment is so important for Jews, for Christians, and for all people of good will, we encourage you to listen to the full podcast below and hear the truth for yourself:
