“The Engine of Blame is a powerful and deeply insightful examination of one of history’s oldest and most persistent hatreds. By identifying the recurring social and psychological mechanisms that drive antisemitism across time, it offers a compelling framework for understanding not only the past but also the alarming resurgence we have witnessed in the aftermath of October 7. It is the kind of book that challenges assumptions, sharpens perspective, and leaves the reader seeing the world differently.”
— The Honorable Roy K. Altman, United States federal judge, Southern District of Florida; New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Israel on Trial
“Sparkling with insightful analyses, elegant turns of phrase, and trenchant anecdotes, Oz Laniado has given us an instructive framing of the phenomenon of antisemitism and its indefatigable persistence across history. Of particular relevance to current events, we are also given effective tools for recognizing Jew-hatred in its many modern manifestations and combating its rapid spread. The novice will find this to be an eye-opening and indispensable guide, while the expert will appreciate Mr. Laniado’s creative and refreshing contribution to the field.”
— Elan S. Carr, former United States special envoy for monitoring and combating antisemitism
“A powerful and important book. Oz Laniado has done something rare – he has given us not just a diagnosis of antisemitism but a framework for fighting it. This book should be in the hands of every educator, community leader, and ally who wants to understand why this hatred persists and what we can actually do about it.”
— Michael Dickson, executive director, StandWithUs Israel; author, ISResilience
“Oz has invested the time and energy to uncover historical truths and connect them to a modern-day reality. Global Jew-hatred, among the oldest hatreds known to man, is increasing, and there are key factors we must understand to combat it. Oz lists those key factors with precision. Especially for non-Jewish allies, The Engine of Blame is essential reading.”
— Dumisani Washington, founder and CEO, IBSI – Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel
“The Engine of Blame is a must-read for all people who care about truth, justice, and the shared future of humanity.”
— Chief Joseph and Dr. Laralyn RiverWind, First Nations ambassadors to Israel
“This book is an early warning system, allowing the reader to see if they have been infected by the current plague and potentially deadly virus of antisemitism.”
— Pastor Victor Styrsky, former national educational director, Christians United for Israel
“The Engine of Blame is a clarion call for every person of faith and goodwill to understand the machinery of hatred – and to refuse to be part of it.”
— Pastor John Sorrentino, New Covenant Tabernacle, Chula Vista, California
“Timely, powerful, and profoundly important. A must-read for educators, Holocaust scholars, Jewish professionals, and anyone seeking to understand antisemitism.”
— Deborah Peretz, national associate director of Israel educational strategy, IsraelLINK
“A rigorous and accessible work that should be required reading in university courses on prejudice, history, and social justice.”
— Doron Malka, PhD, professor, San Diego State University
“Oz Laniado has written a book that is both deeply personal and universally important. The Engine of Blame gives every reader the language and the tools to recognize and resist one of the world’s oldest hatreds.”
— Carine Chitayat, cofounder and CEO, Adopt a Family Foundation
