
(WWJ) Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins this Sunday... coming at a time when antisemitism is on the rise.
According to the non-profit StopAntisemitism, the number of hate crimes against Jewish people has been climbing for the last five years.
"We honestly feel it's only going to get worse," Rez said. "A lot of the hate that's targeted toward the Jewish people is based on centuries-old antisemite tropes and stereotypes that are spewed by various bad actors."
So, what can be done to bring an end to the bigotry?
On a new Daily J podcast, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's fueling the rise of antisemitism, and what can be done to stop it.
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