MICHELLE BLUMENFELD

Michelle is a writer and digital marketing strategist whose work focuses on antisemitism, online discourse, and contemporary Israeli and geopolitical issues. She founded the Instagram platform AntisemitismToday in 2020, providing news updates, analysis, and educational content on modern antisemitism and public dialogue. Her work also explores the psychological and behavioral drivers behind online hostility, seeking to translate complex patterns into clear, accessible insight.
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The Instagram bots of Indonesia and the antisemitism game making Jews feel unsafe online - opinion

The goal of these attacks is to make Jewish kids feel unsafe being openly Jewish online. The counter to that isn’t hiding. It’s understanding the game and refusing to play.

MAY 17, 2026
Medical staff at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center wave at an Israel Air Force flyover on Independence Day

Done running: How Independence Day reaffirms my Jewish identity in Israel - opinion

We are no longer running. We are home. And we will defend it with our lives. That is what Israel's Independence Day means.

APRIL 21, 2026
PROTESTERS FORM up behind a banner during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London, on March 15, 2026.

Understanding the psychology driving modern antisemitism - opinion

Facts often fail against antisemitism because beliefs are shaped by emotion and identity long before evidence enters the debate.

MARCH 16, 2026

How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human

Your nervous system is under siege, and the people creating that content are counting on exactly this reaction.

JANUARY 24, 2026
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