Between Truth and Propaganda

In our age of super-intelligence and unlimited access to information, America faces a shocking paradox: We are losing the basic ability to tell right from wrong, fact from fiction. Alarming numbers of Americans are falling prey to propaganda, conspiracy theories, and “alternative facts.”

On the issue of Israel, Harvard-Harris polls point to troubling moral attitudes:

• 60% of Americans aged 18–24 support Hamas over Israel.
• Two-thirds of Democrats say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
• A majority of young voters believe Israel should “be ended and given to Hamas.”

How did this happen? How did the Jews – who gave the world “love your neighbor as yourself” and the principle that “all people are created equal” – become cast as barbaric villains? How did modern, democratic Israel become demonized as a pariah, while corrupt, misogynistic, genocidal Hamas managed to hijack the social justice movement – where micro-aggression is banned yet slaughtering Jews is legitimized?

See No Evil

Today’s socio-political landscape – filled with deepfakes, echo chambers, and mass disinformation – has produced a society unable to recognize evil. With this weakened moral compass, it is essential for, society to be armed with the tools to separate truth from propaganda.

There is hope on the horizon. Figures like Senator John Fetterman, Bill Maher and Montana Tucker have bucked the trend and speak out boldly for Israel, demonstrating moral clarity amidst a climate of political expediency and fear.

• John Fetterman has been full-throated in standing with Israel and condemning the rise of antisemitism. “What’s right is right. I never poll test how it’s going to land,” he said. “When I get backlash... that to me shows it’s time to lean in even harder."
• In broadcast appearances, Maher declared: “Israel is the Jews’ homeland, and Jews have always lived there... Calling Jews colonizers is like calling Native Americans colonizers here. It’s ridiculous.” And: “There is a very simple solution to all these problems in the Middle East. Stop attacking Israel.”
• Montana Tucker produced a documentary, The Children of October 7, featuring her interviewing seven Israeli children who survived the Hamas attack. “Never forget and never again aren’t just slogans," she said. "They are calls to action.” This caused her to lose hundreds of thousands of social media followers and receive multiple death threats – yet the backlash strengthened her resolve to continue speaking out.

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, these leaders will appear at the Jewish American Summit (JAS 2025) in Los Angeles, a powerful one-day gathering to shape the future of Jewish life in America and strengthen the redemptive vision of unity, resilience, and moral clarity.

The summit, hosted by Aish LA, features opinion makers like former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, plus a wide range of executives, innovators, and influencers from tech, law, finance, entertainment and media – coming together to discuss U.S.-Israel relations, campus antisemitism, and healing after October 7. The summit includes gourmet lunch, networking, and music by Matisyahu.

Antisemitism Is Not a Partisan Issue

This issue is urgent. History proves that antisemitism is never only about the Jews, but rather the opening act of broader hatred and violence. Jews are the early warning signal, the proverbial canary in the coal mine.

Antisemitism is not a partisan issue.

What type of world are we creating? Will America summon the resolve to stand against antisemitism and blood libels against Israel – and in favor of human dignity, compassion, and peace?

The Jewish American Summit shows that truth-telling is still possible.

For tickets and info, visit: JewishAmericanSummit.com