NEW YORK CITY (VINnews) – Virag Gulyas, raised in Hungary and once steeped in the stereotypical European antisemitism of her upbringing, has emerged as a prominent leader in the Zionist movement and global efforts to combat antisemitism, she told podcaster Alan Skorski in a recent interview.

Gulyas described how her early life in Hungary exposed her to common antisemitic tropes prevalent in parts of European culture. But personal relationships changed her perspective entirely.

After forming friendships with Jews and Israelis, and making multiple visits to Israel, Gulyas said she underwent a profound transformation. She ultimately dedicated herself to advocating for Zionism and fighting antisemitism, becoming an active voice in both causes.

In the podcast conversation, Gulyas recounted the key moments that shifted her worldview, crediting direct interactions and travel to the Jewish state for breaking through the indoctrination she experienced as a child.

Skorski’s interview highlights Gulyas’ story as one of personal redemption and cross-cultural understanding, offering listeners insight into how individual connections can challenge deeply ingrained prejudices.