Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Bret Stephens’ State of World Jewry Address
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Feb 5, 2026 
Bret Stephens, New York Times columnist and editor-in-chief of Sapir Journal, delivers a bold State of World Jewry address. He reframes enduring hostility as a challenge to Jewish confidence. He critiques current approaches to antisemitism. He urges cultural seriousness, communal strengthening, and building institutions rather than chasing external approval.
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Anti‑Semitism Is A Psychological Problem
- Bret Stephens argues anti-Semitism is a psychological neurosis, not a lack of information.
- Educational fixes and PR will not eliminate deep-rooted resentment and envy.
Recent Violent Attacks As Evidence
- Stephens lists violent and recent anti‑Jewish attacks like Bondi Beach and Pittsburgh's Tree of Life.
- He uses these events to underline that hatred has lethal consequences and is enduring.
Jewish Values Trigger Resentment
- Jewish values and habits are countercultural and provoke resentment.
- Resentment combines with envy to fuel centuries of persistent Jew hatred.
