Rabbi Rowe has described antisemitism as a recurring social pathology that can resurface unexpectedly, often scapegoating Jewish people for broader societal issues. He suggests that many movements fueling antisemitism are driven by anger and a reluctance to address internal problems, leading to the creation of a mythical enemy. According to Rowe, this tendency reflects a deeper crisis within Western societies, where complex challenges are oversimplified by blaming a single group.