Children’s content creator Ms Rachel
Pro‑'Israel' group calls for Ms Rachel to be named ‘anti-semite of the year’
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A leading pro-'Israel' advocacy group has placed children’s content creator Ms Rachel among its “Antisemite of the Year” finalists, a move that has sparked widespread debate about free speech, activism, and the line between criticism of 'Israel' and antisemitism.
On December 1, 2025, StopAntisemitism announced its list of nominees for its annual “Antisemite of the Year” award. Alongside high-profile names such as media personalities and political commentators, Ms Rachel, known for her educational videos for young children, was included.
The group’s statement accused her of using her platform to “spread Hamas-aligned propaganda” by highlighting the plight of children in Gaza, sharing images of malnourished children, and citing casualty figures from Gaza’s health ministry.
It’s that time of year - 2025 Antisemite of the Year.
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On the same day the group released the list, Ms Rachel wrote on her Threads account: “I'm not who you say I am… I'm who God knows I am.”
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Ms Rachel’s work and advocacy
Ms Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, built a large following with her series of educational videos for toddlers.
In recent months, she expanded her content to include humanitarian advocacy, especially for children affected by the 'Israeli' genocide in Gaza.
She has shared images of children injured or orphaned, and launched fundraisers to support relief efforts.
In a statement reacting to the allegations, she said her advocacy stems from compassion: “All children should be protected from violence,” she told one media outlet, adding that her concern is for children irrespective of nationality or faith.
It’s not the first time the group has targeted her: earlier in 2025 it urged U.S. authorities to consider whether she should be investigated under laws requiring foreign agents to register, a claim rooted in her alleged dissemination of “propaganda.”
Responses and broader implications
Supporters of Ms Rachel describe the inclusion on the list as part of a broader trend to label pro‑Palestinian advocacy as antisemitism, arguing this undermines legitimate criticism of 'Israeli' policies and stifles humanitarian concern.
Critics caution that conflating activism for Gaza with antisemitism risks eroding the meaning of antisemitism and diluting efforts to combat genuine hate speech.
Meanwhile, Ms Rachel continues to stand by her work and mission. To her followers, she remains an educator committed to raising awareness about children’s suffering and humanitarian needs.
