Ashley Waxman Bakshi: Israel, Antisemitism & the Digital War After October 7
May 19, 2026
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as posted by the channelAshley Waxman Bakshi joins the Soothing Semantics Podcast for a powerful conversation on Israel, antisemitism, October 7, Jewish identity, hostage advocacy, Zionism, and why the fight for truth online matters more than ever.
Ashley is widely known as a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle creator, but after October 7th, her platform shifted dramatically. In this episode, she opens up about the cost of speaking out for Israel, the antisemitism she experienced growing up in Canada, the pressure Jewish creators face online, and why Israel cannot afford to lose the digital war.
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We also discuss Ashley’s connection to former hostage Agam Berger, the impossible balance of advocating for hostages without raising their value to Hamas, the disconnect between Israel and the diaspora, why many Israelis underestimate the importance of online advocacy, and how Jewish identity is being challenged in the post-October 7 world.
This episode covers:
Ashley’s background as a beauty creator and Israel advocate
growing up Jewish in Canada
antisemitism on university campuses
October 7 and the shift in her audience
Israel’s digital war and online propaganda
hostage advocacy and Agam Berger
the role of diaspora Jews after October 7
why Zionism is misunderstood
Jewish indigeneity and historical connection to Israel
how to speak to people who are genuinely uninformed, not hateful
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