It’s one of the oldest and most uncomfortable questions in history: why does antisemitism exist—even toward people who are completely unknown to those who feel it?

In this first episode, we explore that question in a personal, honest way.

Not through politics. Not through blame. But through reflection.

We start with something simple: the strange reality that people can form strong opinions about Jews without ever meeting them. From there, we explore what antisemitism might reveal about identity, perception, and why Jewish existence has been seen differently throughout history.

Along the way, we introduce a deeper idea from Jewish thought: that being “chosen” is not about superiority but responsibility—and that this idea may help frame the conversation in a completely different way.

This is not a history lesson. It’s a conversation starter about identity, meaning, and a question most people have never really been asked before.