Seth Rudetsky Urges Speak Up Against Antisemitism

Broadway Star’s Instagram Call To Action

This week, Broadway pianist, actor and talk-show host Seth Rudetsky took to Instagram with a stark message about antisemitism. In a post featuring a candid shot of Rudetsky addressing the camera directly, he wrote, “The Jewish People have ALWAYS stood for social justice. So many Jews who were murdered on October 7th were specifically peace activists. Yet the world continues to turn their back or victim blame. SPEAK UP! SPEAK UP!! SPEAK UP!!!!! Stop spreading lies.”

Heed The History Of Jewish Social Justice

Rudetsky’s reference to October 7th points to the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians last year, which claimed the lives of over 1,400 people, many of whom were community organizers and activists. In reminding followers that Jewish identity has long been aligned with equality and human rights, he invoked a lineage of figures from Emma Lazarus to Abraham Joshua Heschel. His post underscores a broader conversation about how peace-building efforts are often overshadowed by partisan narratives.

Media Complicity And Allyship Demands

This isn’t Rudetsky’s first online protest. In a related Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9QhvuxVNE/), he called out major outlets for “minimizing Anti-Semitism,” urging fans to screenshot and share, and in another (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9PxF8xaUl/), he challenged headlines perpetuating false claims about the U.N. and chants like “From The River To The Sea.” Across his social feeds, he has tagged organizations such as @StandWithUs and voices like journalist Jonah Platt, providing followers with resources to learn more and take action.

Voice Of A Broadway Advocate

According to his Wikipedia profile, Rudetsky has enjoyed a two-decade career in Broadway circles—hosting SiriusXM’s On Broadway channel, leading national tours of Stars in the House, and co-creating Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Wedding. His profile notes frequent collaborations with top performers and deep roots in music education. That background gives his activism added weight in theatre and media communities, where many peers have rallied behind his call for solidarity.

Public Response And Wider Impact

Comments on the post flooded in with support. Fans praised Rudetsky for “using your platform to speak truth” and shared personal stories of confronting bias online. Several theatre professionals reposted his message on their stories, and a handful of Jewish community centers publicly thanked him for amplifying the voices of peace activists who lost their lives.

As global debates over Middle East policy persist, Rudetsky’s message provides a reminder that solidarity can begin with facts—and with refusing to let victims be blamed. His repeated calls to “SPEAK UP” have turned into a rallying cry across social media, encouraging audiences beyond Broadway to join the conversation.

Rudetsky’s post demonstrates how a single platform—whether a camera-ready Broadway stage or a smartphone screen—can reignite a centuries-old commitment to justice and challenge audiences to move from passive observers to active allies.

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