There’s a narrative floating around right now that if you’re progressive, you have to fall in line with every voice that claims to speak for justice. I’ve never bought that. And as a Jewish person who holds broadly progressive views, I feel that tension more than most.

Because here’s the truth. My Jewish identity is not a political accessory. It’s not something I put on or take off depending on who I’m trying to agree with. It’s older than any modern ideology. It carries history, trauma, resilience, and a deep sense of peoplehood that doesn’t neatly fit into left or right.

And that’s exactly why I can’t ignore figures like Hassan Piker.

Let me be clear from the start. This is not about silencing criticism of Israel. That’s fair game. Jews debate Israel all the time. It’s practically a communal sport. But what we’re seeing from Piker goes beyond policy critique. It crosses into something more dangerous, whether intentional or not.

The problem isn’t just what is said. It’s how it’s framed, repeated, and absorbed by a massive audience that often lacks context. When you consistently portray Jewish concerns about antisemitism as overblown,........

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