Casey Babb, director of The Promised Land at the McDonnell-Laurier Institute, discusses the challenges facing Western democracies, anti-Semitism, and the importance of Jewish activism. He shares strategies for raising awareness, combating extremism, and strengthening Jewish identity in a complex global landscape.

key topics

The role of The Promised Land program in combating anti-Semitism

Strategies for raising awareness about extremism

The impact of October 7th on Jewish activism

The importance of Jewish identity and pride

Challenges faced by large Jewish organizations in modern advocacy

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Casey Babb and The Promised Land

02:55 The Promise of Canada and Combating Anti-Semitism

05:56 Strategies for Addressing Anti-Semitism

08:53 The Role of Organizations in Jewish Advocacy

12:13 Grassroots Movements and New Era of Jewish Activism

15:08 The Muslim Brotherhood and Ideological Challenges

18:00 The Importance of Jewish Identity and Tradition

24:06 The Need for Honest Conversations and Action

30:00 Understanding Anti-Zionism and Its Implications