Offering Judy Isaacson Elias for a segment on the new, more open face of antisemitism in America—and what it means for Jewish families right now.

Judy is an observant Jew, a mother and grandmother, and a seasoned community leader who is watching antisemitism move from the fringe into everyday life—on campuses, in K–12 schools, in neighborhoods, and across social media. She can speak bluntly to the quiet changes Jewish families are making: taking down mezuzahs and other visible Jewish symbols, telling their kids not to talk about being Jewish or pro‑Israel, and rethinking where they live, study, and worship.

She puts a human face on the headlines, explaining how “soft” antisemitism—jokes, slurs, vandalism, social exclusion—conditions people to accept more aggressive harassment and even violence. Judy also calls out a growing leadership crisis: too many school boards, university presidents, and corporate executives are afraid to clearly name antisemitism and draw red lines when Jewish students or employees are targeted.

As founder of Heroes to Heroes, Judy’s current work centers on leadership training—especially with veterans and emerging leaders—teaching them how to recognize antisemitism, hold the line under pressure, and refuse to be bystanders when Jews are singled out. She offers both a clear, ground‑level picture of what’s happening and concrete ideas for what courageous leadership on this issue should look like.

Judy is a direct, emotionally grounded guest, comfortable with tough questions and fast‑paced, conflict‑heavy cable formats. She’s available live or pre‑taped, in‑studio or remote.