One can’t help but notice that anti-Semitic attacks and sentiments are on the rise throughout the United States and around the world. A new survey from the Anti-Defamation League shows the number of people who espouse anti-Jewish stereotypes and conspiracy theories has DOUBLED since 2019. On this episode of Messiah Podcast, we interview Joshua Turnil, the Director of Jews for Jesus in Paris. He has seen firsthand what anti-Semitism can do in a country like France and has worked with Jewish and Christian leaders to combat this insidious form of hatred. Together, we will explore the roots and manifestations of anti-Semitism and how we can respond as Jewish and Gentile followers of the Jewish Messiah.

– Highlights –

• Listener feedback on how Jesus is Jewish and that has changed everything.
• Stats from the Anti-Defamation League on the rise of anti-Semitism.
• Joshua Turnil’s work in France for Jews for Jesus.
• Experiencing anti-Semitism in France.
• The long, varying history of Jewish presence in France.
• Experiencing anti-Semitism in the United States.
• The Arab-Israeli conflict in light of anti-Semitism.
• A Social Media experiment: Is it possible to reason with the opposition through loving, respectful dialog?
• How can we love antisemites and fight against anti-Semitism?
• Transformation stories: What happens when the gospel changes someone’s perspective?
• The battle against Jew hatred is a spiritual one.
• Pray for the repentance of the enemies of God’s people.
• What are ways for non-Jews to practically combat anti-Semitism?

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