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The Karol Markowicz Show: Alyssa Rosenheck Exposes Antisemitism in Publishing and the Fight for Jewish Voices

 

Are Jewish authors being pushed out of mainstream publishing? Karol Markowicz sits down with bestselling author, photographer, and advocate Alyssa Rosenheck to discuss her powerful new book, White Blonde Jew: A Call to End Extremism, Speak Up, and Reclaim Center, and her personal experiences with antisemitism, literary boycotts, and censorship in the publishing industry.

Rosenheck reveals how her advocacy for Israel following the October 7 attacks coincided with the collapse of a publishing opportunity, and describes what she sees as a growing campaign to silence Jewish and Zionist authors. She and Karol examine the BDS movement, identity politics, political extremism, free speech, and why Rosenheck believes reclaiming the political center is essential to rebuilding a healthier society.

Plus, Rosenheck shares her journey from celebrated architectural photographer to outspoken author, the lessons of Jewish women in the resistance, and why being underestimated can become a powerful advantage. The conversation closes with practical wisdom on gratitude, personal responsibility, courage, and finding purpose through service to others.