Category Archives: Jews

The real meaning of Tikkun Olam

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Luke Ford

The real meaning of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) is like almost everything in liberal Judaism — a flexible instrument capable of almost infinite twisting. Curt Biren writes: The current connotation can be traced back to the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Would Trump’s Defeat Be Blamed On Jews?

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Luke Ford

Comments at Unz.com: * There’s quite a lot of dumb stuff in MacDonald’s writing as usual. His prediction that the old GOP establishment will fall from power if Trump loses makes no sense. Paul Ryan will continue to be Speaker … Continue reading →

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The Jew in the West

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Luke Ford

If you grow up Jewish in the diaspora, you are likely to identify with Jews and develop contempt for the goyim, or you will identify with the goyim and develop contempt for Jews. I understand equally well both of these … Continue reading →

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What Will It Take for the U.S. Jewish Establishment to Break Its Silence on Trump?

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Luke Ford

Benjy Cannon writes: American Jews overwhelmingly oppose Donald Trump. From the 72% overall who view him unfavorably to the prominent Republicans Jews who have loudly criticized him, there’s a broad American Jewish consensus that he should not be president. So … Continue reading →

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Fox News Keeps It In The Tribe

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Luke Ford

New Fox News COO Sharri Berg. pic.twitter.com/hiPVzvnImG — Radix Journal (@RadixJournal) August 16, 2016 Shouldn’t we be more subtle about these things? From The Jewish Week April 9, 2014: Fox News Honcho In Jest At JCRC Roger Ailes, the eminence … Continue reading →

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