American actress Patricia Heaton is using her influence to raise awareness about antisemitism in the U.S., particularly on college campuses, and is calling on Christians to support Jews worldwide. She founded the October 7th Coalition (O7C) to mobilize Christians in advocating for Jewish people and the existence of Israel while combating antisemitism.
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Heaton emphasized the importance of standing up for the Jewish community and working towards unity between Jews and Christians. She highlighted the need for support from Christians to combat the rising antisemitism and promote a message of solidarity.
Heaton’s nonprofit organization, the O7C, has collaborated with MyZuzah to distribute mezuzahs to Jewish individuals as part of the #Myzuzah/Yourzuzah campaign. The positive response from Jews worldwide has encouraged Heaton to continue her efforts to combat antisemitism and foster a sense of safety and unity among different communities.
One of the key issues Heaton addressed is the lack of support for Jewish students on college campuses, where antisemitic incidents often go unchecked. She called out college administrations for failing to protect the rights of Jewish students and suggested that institutions that allow such behavior should lose federal funding.
To further promote solidarity, Heaton encourages university students to display a Solidarity Mezuzah on their door frames, symbolizing support for Israeli hostages still held captive in Gaza. By sharing videos of themselves hanging the mezuzahs and using specific hashtags, Christians can demonstrate their backing for the cause.
Heaton expressed disappointment in the lack of response from Hollywood and other influential figures to the atrocities committed against Israeli civilians. She emphasized the need for a collective effort to denounce antisemitism and stand up for justice.
Despite the challenges, Heaton remains committed to her mission of fostering unity and support between Jews and Christians. Her dedication to combating antisemitism and promoting a message of solidarity serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up against hate and discrimination in all its forms.