Deseret Voices Viral Hatred: The Rise of Antisemitism
Apr 2, 2026
Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic who covers religion, politics, and antisemitism, brings clear reporting on the resurgence of anti-Jewish sentiment. He discusses how youth attitudes and fading Holocaust memory shape prejudice. He explains social media’s role in viral conspiracies and draws surprising parallels between Jewish and Latter-day Saint minority experiences.
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Beat Shaped By Recurring Anti-Semitic Events
- Anti-Semitism coverage became central to Yair Rosenberg's beat because recurrent events force attention and demand continual reporting.
- Rosenberg says his goal is for this part of his job to “go out of business,” reflecting how persistent incidents shape media focus.
AntiSemitism Rising Among Young People
- Survey data shows roughly 25% of Americans under 25 held unfavorable views of Jewish people, cutting across political affiliation.
- Rosenberg warns this contradicts the belief that each generation becomes less prejudiced and signals a youth-driven resurgence.
Fading Holocaust Memory Lowers Historical Safeguards
- Rosenberg links generational decline in Holocaust memory to rising antisemitism, noting firsthand wartime experiences taught caution that newer generations lack.
- He argues culture, literature, and journalism must recreate those lessons without direct experience.