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Jews should retreat, before they force us out.

Summarizing Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · Published Saturday, September 27, 2025
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JL;DR SUMMARY Joshua Hoffman advocates for a strategic Jewish retreat from non-supportive structures and societies, arguing historical precedents show the vulnerability of Jews relying on external acceptance or protection. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish History  Cultural Influence  Jewish Sovereignty  Jewish Resilience  Sovereignty  Political Strategy  Cultural Isolation  Strategic Retreat  Voluntary Withdrawal 

Places mentioned

Spain
"Whether in Spain in 1492, Germany in the 1930s, or Russia in the late 19th century, Jews who believed that integration alone could guarantee permanence were eventually shown the limits of that hope."
Germany
"Whether in Spain in 1492, Germany in the 1930s, or Russia in the late 19th century, Jews who believed that integration alone could guarantee permanence were eventually shown the limits of that hope."
Russian Federation
"Whether in Spain in 1492, Germany in the 1930s, or Russia in the late 19th century, Jews who believed that integration alone could guarantee permanence were eventually shown the limits of that hope."
Egypt
"Again and again, the prophets warned against trusting in the shadow of Egypt or the power of foreign rulers."
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
"In the United States, Kamala Harris, when thinking strategically about her vice-presidential pick in 2024, reportedly sidestepped Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish and highly popular in his state (Pennsylvania) suggesting that even Jewish success can be sidelined when identity becomes inconvenient."
Canada
"In Canada, the federal tax authority revoked the charitable status of Jewish National Fund Canada and the Neeman Foundation after complaints from anti-Israel activists (meaning, antisemites)."
United Kingdom
"Across Europe, Jewish institutions and individuals increasingly face public pressure, boycott campaigns, defamation, and institutional exclusion. In the United Kingdom, Jewish Members of Parliament have faced harassment so severe that some left politics altogether, with the Labour Partys antisemitism scandal driving Jews from public life."
France
"In France, Jewish schools and synagogues require military protection, and many French Jews emigrate under pressure."
Australia
"In Australia, Jewish businesses and community centers have been targeted by hostile rallies and intimidation campaigns on campuses."
Israel
"The Torah predicts that Israel will be exiled, scattered, and persecuted when dependent on other nations, but that retreat to God and return to the land will restore dignity."

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