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Ben Carasso, an 11-year-old Israeli boy, stands up against anti-Semitism. At a time when more and more children are being targeted because of their religion, he has turned to social media to give his peers a way to respond with facts and hope.
Carasso has lived through several conflicts and wars, experiences that have shaped both his perspective and his voice. In his effort to represent Israeli children, his advocacy began shortly after the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. What started as a response quickly became a mission.
He started posting on social media after a close friend’s father went missing following the Nova music festival attack and it was later confirmed he had been murdered.
“I speak about it so that the whole world understands what kind of youth we have,” Carasso said.
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After becoming the target of anti-Semitic abuse, Ben Carasso decided to speak out, sharing the realities Jewish children face and encouraging others to use their voices to fight anti-Semitism. (Ben Carasso)
Carasso speaks directly to audiences in both English and Hebrew, reaching hundreds of thousands of people through social media. His message is clear. He wants to give a voice to children who often do not feel heard, and show that speaking out matters from an early age.
Born in Israel and a third-generation descendant of a Holocaust survivor, Carasso’s case is shaped by both history and experience. He grew up during periods of constant conflict, when rocket attacks and air raid sirens are part of everyday life. His messages reflect this reality, from fleeing to shelters to supporting friends whose relatives are serving on the front lines.
His advocacy has also placed him directly in the line of hostility.
After being included in an article about Israeli children, Carasso became the target of a wave of anti-Semitic abuse online. Hundreds of comments appeared on social media, many aimed at him personally, including Holocaust images in which the 11-year-old was told to “go back to Auschwitz like his grandfather”, while others repeated anti-Semitic tropes and used dehumanizing images.
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Students participate in an anti-Israel protest on the campus of Columbia University. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Anti-Semitism is on the rise worldwide and is becoming increasingly visible to children. Carasso says he will not be silenced.
“It is my duty to continue spreading the truth everywhere,” he said.
In an environment where disinformation spreads rapidly, Carasso takes his responsibilities seriously.
“In today’s world there is so much misleading information online,” he said. “Just because you see a photo or a message doesn’t mean it’s true. We all have a responsibility, children and adults, to check the facts before sharing.”
In recent months, Carasso traveled to Australia, where he met Jewish children to better understand how anti-Semitism affects their lives. Among them was Summer Britvan, sister of 10-year-old Matilda Britvan, who was killed in the Hanukkah Massacre at Bondi Beach.
“I met Summer and she talked so much about her sister, how much she misses her and how strong she is,” Carasso said.
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An Israeli flag flies at the memorial to the victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack at the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im, Israel, on May 27, 2024. (Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
These conversations, he said, are part of a broader effort to give children a voice and a way to heal, something experts say is important.
For Carasso, one of the most important gaps in social media is the absence of children’s voices.
“There is no discussion about the children’s side,” he said. “There are children whose parents have been killed or injured. Their lives are no longer the same.”
He says his message remains focused on strength, courage and the responsibility to speak up.
“Be yourself. Be authentic,” Carasso said. “Believe in yourself when you do advocacy. I started at the age of eight. I believe others can do even better.”
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His efforts have not gone unnoticed. Carasso received the Resilience Award from the Jewish Agency for Israel and was selected as Israel’s youngest torchbearer during Israel’s Independence Day ceremony.
His advice to other kids his age: “If you believe in something, say it and don’t be afraid.”
