Antisemitism In Both Europe & The US - The Jay Shapiro Show

Jay Shapiro's episode of Israel News Talk Radio explores underreported developments in antisemitism across Europe and the United States, as well as the psychological toll of war on Israeli families. He highlights a growing rift within the American right, where younger conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are increasingly critical of Israel, framing it as a manipulative foreign policy tool, while evangelical Christians remain a steadfast pro-Israel base—though even their support is eroding among younger generations. In the UK, a poll reveals that 1 in 5 university students would not share housing with a Jewish peer, and campus anti-Semitism has surged, with Hamas glorified and anti-Jewish rhetoric normalized. In the U.S., a congressional report condemns universities for enabling anti-Semitic environments through faculty complicity and student group radicalization. Shapiro also details a violent attack in San Jose on two Jewish men speaking Hebrew, linking it to inflammatory rhetoric from politicians like Ro Khanna and Gavin Newsom. On a more hopeful note, he discusses a groundbreaking Israeli study showing that parental mental health is the key to child resilience during wartime, and celebrates the high happiness levels in Israel—especially among youth—despite ongoing conflict. He also reports on the alarming rise of child marriages in Gaza due to war-induced poverty and systemic collapse. Key takeaways include: 1) Evangelical support for Israel is waning among younger conservatives, threatening long-term U.S. backing; 2) Campus anti-Semitism in the U.S. and UK is escalating due to unchecked rhetoric and institutional failure; 3) Political language has real-world consequences—violence against Jews is rising in tandem with demonization; 4) Israeli families are enduring unprecedented stress, but parental mental health is the critical factor in protecting children; 5) Despite war, Israel ranks among the world’s happiest countries, especially among youth, due to a sense of purpose and national mission. The episode ends with a call for vigilance, empathy, and long-term strategic thinking in both foreign policy and domestic discourse.