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James Demmin-De Lise

Author — Defending Destiny: Israel, Antisemitism, & the Fight for Legitimacy

Dec 2, 2024, 8:57 PM

I feel like I’ve written these words before: the alarming rise in antisemitism around the globe is impossible to ignore. From murders, attempted kidnappings, violent assaults to disturbing acts of vandalism, Jewish communities are facing threats that hearken back...

Nov 13, 2024, 12:26 AM

Jewish strength and unity: vital and urgent

Stand Together Rally—Call for the release of hostages. Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federations of North America.

From across the United States, thousands stood together. Amidst swirling division, fear, and a surge in antisemitism, the Stand Together rally brought Jewish Americans and their allies to Washington, D.C., to voice a unified message. They declared unwavering support...

Aug 16, 2024, 12:33 AM

Stand up—Defending Destiny matters more than ever

“Defending Destiny: Israel, Antisemitism, & the Fight for Legitimacy” by James Demmin-De Lise. Image courtesy of the publisher.

I never imagined that writing “Defending Destiny: Israel, Antisemitism, & the Fight for Legitimacy” would feel so urgent. But the world is changing quickly. Antisemitism, which many thought was fading, has come roaring back. It’s not just overt acts...

Aug 9, 2024, 8:37 PM

Remembrance begets action—neutrality isn’t viable

The Tower of Faces at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Photographed with permission. Photo courtesy of Malachi Demmin-De Lise.

When you enter the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, in Washington, DC, you’ll be struck first by two things. The first, a need for security—since its establishment in 1993, it’s seen a murder of one of its security officers by...

Jul 31, 2024, 10:43 PM

Art + Torah = The place of all possibility

The Place of All Possibility cover and author Rabbi Adina Allen. Image courtesy of the publisher and author.

In her groundbreaking work, The Place of All Possibility, Rabbi Adina Allen deftly weaves ancient Jewish wisdom with contemporary creativity, offering readers a transformative journey into the heart of spiritual and artistic expression. Allen, co-founder of the Jewish Studio...

Jul 2, 2024, 12:06 AM

Silenced and ignored: today’s antisemitic reality

Antisemitic censorship. Graphic courtesy James Demmin-De Lise.

Though I’m not yet a Jew, I’ve already faced antisemitism both professionally and personally. My husband has experienced it throughout his life. Such is life as a Jew. He has encountered it so many times, unless it is a...

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James Demmin-De Lise is the author of “Defending Destiny: Israel, Antisemitism, & the Fight for Legitimacy” and has works featured in major outlets in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, Israel, and more. Learn more at DefendingDestiny.com.

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