Non-Jewish Woman Relocates to Israel Amid Rising Antisemitism in Europe
Why one non-Jewish woman moved to Israel amid rising antisemitism - interview
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Sarah Hildering van Lith, a non-Jewish music executive from Amsterdam, moved to Israel after experiencing escalating antisemitism and feeling unsafe in the Netherlands. Despite her efforts to foster dialogue about antisemitism, she faced hostility and violence, prompting her decision to seek safety and community in Israel.
- 01Sarah Hildering van Lith, a music executive, experienced multiple antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam, including threats and violence.
- 02After the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre, she noted a silence in the music industry regarding antisemitism, contrasting with previous support for other social justice movements.
- 03Hildering initiated a code of conduct against gender discrimination in the music industry, yet found no support for addressing antisemitism.
- 04Feeling increasingly unsafe, she moved to a Jewish neighborhood but continued to face threats, leading her to relocate to Israel in November 2025.
- 05In Israel, Hildering has begun the process of converting to Judaism and feels a sense of safety and community.
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Sarah Hildering van Lith, an Amsterdam-born non-Jewish music industry executive, relocated to Israel after facing escalating antisemitism and threats in the Netherlands. Hildering, who has a background in supporting gender equality in the music industry, became alarmed by the silence of her peers following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, where antisemitism surged. Despite her efforts to raise awareness and foster dialogue, she encountered hostility, including a violent attack in March 2024, where she was threatened by multiple assailants. After a series of personal safety incidents, including a burglary that targeted her Jewish identity, Hildering decided to leave Amsterdam. She arrived in Israel in November 2025, where she has begun to heal and is pursuing a formal conversion to Judaism. Reflecting on her experiences, she expressed disappointment in the lack of support from local authorities in Amsterdam and a desire to build a future in Israel, where she feels safe and connected.
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Hildering's experiences highlight the rising antisemitism in Europe and the need for better support systems for affected individuals.
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