White. Blonde. Jew.: A Call to End Extremism, Speak Up, and Reclaim Center

They used these words to shame her: White. Blonde. Jew. She turned them into the title of her book--and a movement.

In an age of curated silence, false virtue, and weaponized identity, Alyssa Rosenheck refused to shrink. White. Blonde. Jew. is a brave cultural and political narrative for anyone ready to speak truth, reclaim moral clarity, and lead with values that won't bend.

After being targeted with antisemitic threats, sidelined by literary gatekeepers, and erased by movements claiming to fight for justice, Rosenheck--a purpose-driven creative--refused to bow. She traveled to the Gaza envelope, met with foreign ambassadors and local legislators, and interviewed combat heroes, hostages, and families who didn't allow grief to turn into silence. Through war zones and culture wars, she's remained steady, encouraging readers to turn pain into purpose, judgment into dialogue, and silence into a clear, unwavering voice.

This is more than a book--it's armor for the soul and a roadmap for those who stand their ground.

Readers will uncover:

How antisemitism is being rebranded across media, academia, and activism--and how to push back with truth, historical context, and moral clarity The uncomfortable realities about race, identity, and power, and why many DEI initiatives erase Jewish identity while deepening division How to decode emotional manipulation and spot propaganda, equipping you to think critically, resist performative outrage, and reclaim your voice in the digital age Alyssa's signature P.A.C.E. method: Pause, Analyze, Contemplate, Engage--a practical and powerful framework to replace reactivity with grounded integrity Inspiration for getting involved at a local level and creating positive change in one's immediate community Access to a built-in community of truth-tellers and change-makers through curated book clubs and online spaces designed for mutual support and conversation Chapter-by-chapter discussion prompts and reflection guides to help foster honest dialogue, deepen clarity, and spark connection in your community or book group

White. Blonde. Jew. is not just something you read, it's something you carry. A mirror. A megaphone. A call to remember who you are, even when the world forgets.

Author: Alyssa Rosenheck
Publisher: Benbella Books
Published: 08/18/2026
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.11w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781637748329

About the Author
Alyssa Rosenheck is a bestselling author, advocate, and one of Architectural Digest's Top 50 Interior and Architectural Photographers in the United States. Her debut book, The New Southern Style, reframed creativity as a vehicle for resilience, courage, and connection--revealing how art has the power to humanize our differences and remind us of our shared humanity. In her forthcoming title, White. Blonde. Jew., she took the words used against her and made them her newest title. White. Blonde. Jew. is currently nominated for the Sophie Brody Medal by the American Library Association for outstanding achievement in Jewish literature.

Beyond her creative career, Alyssa is a leading voice in the fight against antisemitism and a fearless advocate for Israel. She was honored with the 2025 Hero Against Hate award by the ADL and is a founding member of Artists Against Antisemitism. Since October 7th, she has traveled to Israel multiple times as a post-war delegate, participated in the UN Global Summit with the AJC, and collaborates closely with organizations including the AJC, ADL, StandWithUs, Consulate General of Israel to the South Eastern United States, and CUFI. Her grassroots impact is wide-ranging: she has mobilized communities alongside state legislators, played a key role in stopping two BDS resolutions at the city council level, and is actively engaged with the Tennessee-Israel Caucus. She regularly publishes op-eds challenging BDS, anti-American, and antisemitic ideologies, and speaks on college campuses to educate and equip the next generation to stand for truth and defend democratic values. Alyssa's work is a testament to the belief that creativity is not just a personal pursuit--it is a collective responsibility for truth-tellers, a tool for moral courage, and a force for building stronger bridges.