Can the European Union effectively combat antisemitism? Meet the woman leading the bloc’s efforts to do just that: European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism Katharina von Schnurbein. Last month, the EU unveiled its first Strategy on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life, a multi-faceted plan that incorporated many recommendations from AJC. Hear from von Schnurbein how that strategy is being implemented and what it means for European Jews and the entire Jewish diaspora.

Then, for our closing segment, Shabbat Table Talk, host Manya Brachear Pashman and Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC's Asia Pacific Institute (API), reflect on Jewish journalist Danny Fenster’s release from prison in Myanmar and the dire situation in the country.

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Episode Lineup:

(0:40) Katharina von Schnurbein

(19:39) Manya Brachear Pashman and Shira Loewenberg

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Show Notes:

Tune in on December 2 at 12PM ET for a special live People of the Pod recording, “Action Not Apathy: Shine a Light on Antisemitism.” You can register for the program at AJC.org/AdvocacyAnywhere 

Everything You Need to Know About Antisemitism in Europe: https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismInEurope

EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030): https://ec.europa.eu/info/files/eu-strategy-combating-antisemitism-and-fostering-jewish-life-2021-2030_en

Paul Salopek’s Out of Eden Walk: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/out-of-eden-walk/