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Michael Fertik: The time has come for Jews to speak out

WATCH: Steve Linde with guest Michael Fertik

Steve Linde
(Nov. 2, 2025 / JNS)

Steve Linde is the JNS features editor and former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, he made Aliyah in 1988 and served in the IDF. A Jerusalem resident, he regularly interviews leading voices in the pro-Israel and Jewish spheres at the JNS Media Hub.

On this episode, Steve Linde sits down with entrepreneur and founder of Heroic Ventures, Michael Fertik. The two discuss the rising antisemitism in America and why we must fight for the truth.

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Steve Linde
Steve Linde Steve Linde
Steve Linde, the JNS features editor, is a former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post and The Jerusalem Report and a former head of Kol Yisrael English News. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he grew up in Durban, South Africa, and has degrees in sociology and journalism. He made aliyah in 1988, served in IDF Artillery and lives in Jerusalem.
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