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Category Archives: Anti-Semitism
The Holocaust in American Life
Why does the Holocaust play such a large role in American life? And is that a good thing? American Jewish historian Peter Novick writes in his book The Holocaust in American Life: …Serb’s central memory, the lost Battle of Kosovo … Continue reading
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Dennis Prager: No, Ann Coulter Is Not an Anti-Semite
Dennis Prager writes: (JTA) — During the course of the second Republican presidential debate, Ann Coulter, the well-known commentator, writer, speaker and provocateur, tweeted: “How many f—ing Jews do these people think there are in the United States?” Her explanation … Continue reading
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I’m Concerned About The Low Quality Of Many Anti-Jewish Websites
When you clearly understand the competing agendas of different groups, you are better situated to reduce needless suffering. Also, the accurate application of criticism and stigma improves behavior. Jews, like all groups, benefit from accurate criticism, so I want that … Continue reading
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You Belong In Israel
“No one belongs in Israel more than you.” Why haven’t the jew-hating goyim seized upon this Zionist marketing slogan?
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Jewish France At The Time Of The Dreyfuss Trial
Albert S. Lindemann writes in his book Anti-Semitism before the Holocaust: One observer commented that in the French lycees (the elite high schools): “the Jewish boys topped the list. They understood all the problems, handed in the best compositions, and … Continue reading
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Wiesenthal Center Urges New UC Committee for Hate Related Issues on Campus to Include State Department’s Definition of Anti-Semitism
In other words, they want to make opposition to Israel on UC Campuses to be illegal. Have these guys ever heard of the idea of over-reach? The State Department already has a department devoted to the Holocaust. I was watching … Continue reading
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Jews Against Themselves
Gabriel Schoenfeld writes: J Street is an organization that describes itself as “pro-Israel” and proclaims itself “devoted and committed to Israel’s future.” Yet, as Edward Alexander observes in an important new book, J Street “misses no opportunities to blacken Israel’s … Continue reading
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Is The Tide Turning Against Jews?
J.J. Goldberg publishes much of the smartest commentary out there on Jews. He writes Sept. 24: You don’t have to be paranoid to sense a new strain of anti-Semitism surfacing in American politics of late. Paranoia helps, but it’s not … Continue reading
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On Eve of Yom Kippur, Ann Coulter Still Unrepentant for ‘F—ing Jews’ Tweet
Ann Coulter is going to be just fine. I love it that she hasn’t backed down. Maybe other political commentators will grow some balls and give criticism to other protected groups? From Algemeiner: On the eve of Yom Kippur, the … Continue reading
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The Power Of The Christian Right!
If we can openly discuss the power and influence of the Christian Right in America (in public education, public space, politics), why can’t we openly discuss the power and influence of the Saudi Lobby and of Jews, Chinese, etc? Chaim … Continue reading
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