The Truth about Antisemitism: Rachel Shabi in conversation
What does antisemitism really look like today — and how is it misunderstood, politicised, or weaponised in modern society?
In this timely and thought-provoking event, journalist and author Rachel Shabi discusses her acclaimed new book, Off-White, which explores the shifting landscape of antisemitism and its place within broader struggles for justice, identity, and equality.
Drawing on her British-Iraqi Jewish background, Rachel Shabi examines how conversations about antisemitism often become distorted or divisive, obscuring the deeper questions about racism, belonging, and solidarity. She challenges simplistic narratives and calls for a more honest, intersectional understanding of prejudice in an increasingly polarised world.
Off-White invites readers and audiences alike to rethink what it means to belong — and how we can build genuine alliances across communities in the face of rising hatred and misunderstanding.
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About the Chair
Remona Aly
Remona Aly is a journalist and broadcaster. She writes for The Guardian, is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought and a presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Something Understood. She is also an editor and podcast host for various platforms.
About the Speaker
Rachel Shabi
Rachel Shabi is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, She reported extensively on Israel/Palestine and covered the Arab uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt. Now based in London, she writes about current affairs for the Guardian, The New York Times, The Nation, The New York Review of Books, The I and Prospect magazine. Her first book, Not the Enemy: Israel’s Jews from Arab Lands received a US National Jewish Book Award.
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