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If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out

Larry Yudelson in JTA · 6 Nov

Larry Yudelson argues against a superficial call for Jewish unity if it means accepting bigotry and dehumanization within the American political context.

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Former ADL chief Abe Foxman slams group for muted response to Trump’s MSG rally

JTA · 30 Oct

Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), criticized the organization's current leadership, particularly CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, for not directly condemning Donald Trump's controversial Madison Square Garden rally, which was seen as a display of antisemitism and other bigotries.

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ADL takes flak for failing to tie bigotry at Madison Square Garden rally to Trump

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) faces criticism for its response to a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marked by bigotry and racist remarks against various minority groups.

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A maelstrom around Rashida Tlaib shows how broken discourse about the war has become

Lux Alptraum in Forward · 24 Sep

The discourse surrounding the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on public figures like Rep. Rashida Tlaib highlights the broader issues of dehumanization and misinformation.

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This GOP candidate has always been antisemitic — so why are Republicans only panicking about him now?

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 19 Sep

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing growing pressure from his own party to drop out of the race following revelations of past antisemitic and racist remarks.

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The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis

David Mikics in Tablet · 5 Aug

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through education.

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We must work across communities to fight antisemitism and defend democracy

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Jun

In a time when antisemitism is on the rise, the fight against this hatred is crucial to defending democracy and the safety of all communities.

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My friend is making antisemitic comments. What should I say? PS: I’m not Jewish

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 6 Jun

A non-Jewish individual seeks advice on how to address their best friend's increasing antisemitic behavior.

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Eurovision’s message to the Israel haters: the world does not share your bigotry

Jewish Chronicle · 12 May

Despite not being a regular viewer of Eurovision, the writer was drawn to the recent competition due to the controversy surrounding the treatment of Israel's contestant, Eden Golan, by anti-Israel activists.

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I used to be a Jew-hater. Then I learned to appreciate the truth.

Amir Pars in Future of Jewish · 4 May

A former Jew-hater reflects on his journey from harboring antisemitism to defending Israel, shedding light on the prevalence of Jew-hatred in certain communities and its transformation through education and self-reflection.

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How to Handle Antisemitic Incidents at School

Liza Wiemer in Kveller · 1 Apr

The article discusses the prevalence of antisemitic incidents in schools and provides strategies for handling such situations.

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An Old-New Bigotry? A Response

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

The essays by Jonathan Karp and Reviel Netz discuss the rise of anti-Israelism, a new form of bigotry that targets Israel and Israelis rather than Jews and Judaism.

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Opinion | Serious Leadership Means Standing Together

Eric K. Ward in Moment · 15 Jan

In this piece, Eric K. Ward, an activist and recipient of an Inspirational and Leadership Award, explains how the core of white nationalism is rooted in antisemitism and how different political movements tap into it.

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In antisemitism discourse around Jamie Foxx’s ‘Jesus’ post, evidence of a ‘culture clash’

BCohen in Forward · 9 Aug 2023

Jamie Foxx's recent Instagram post, in which he wrote "They killed this dude named Jesus. What do you think they'll do to you??!," sparked a discussion about antisemitism.

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Should Jews leave Twitter after Musk reinstated Kanye?

Nora Berman in Forward · 3 Aug 2023

In this article, Elad Nehorai discusses whether Jews should leave Twitter following the reinstatement of Kanye West (now known as Ye) on the platform.

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Three Falsehoods About Antisemitism—and One Truth

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

Antisemitism is often misunderstood as mindless hatred or scapegoating.

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Roald Dahl museum apologizes for the children's author's antisemitism, racism

LMarkoe in Forward · 19 Jul 2023

The Roald Dahl museum in Great Missenden, UK, has publicly acknowledged the author's racism and antisemitism and expressed support for the apology made by Dahl's family in 2020.

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Using the Language of Anti-Bigotry to Defend Bigotry

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 3 Jul 2023

The author discusses the use of claims of opposition to bigotry to defend bigotry, highlighting examples from the Supreme Court and an article about Hindu-American groups.

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Campaign contributions from disgraced LA attorney raise eyebrows

LMarkoe in Forward · 9 Jun 2023

A review of campaign finance records reveals that one of the lawyers responsible for the release of bigoted emails has a history of donating to Democratic candidates who champion diversity and inclusion.

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Johannes Eisenmenger: Deception, Faith, and Antisemitism

Jewish History Nerds · 18 May 2023

Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negatively.

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An academic is breaking down antisemitic dog whistles on TikTok

Adam Kovac in Forward · 17 Jan 2023

John Bradley-Lestrange, an adjunct professor specializing in Holocaust and genocide studies, is using his popular TikTok account to break down antisemitic dog whistles used by online hate groups.

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Is Kanye's antisemitic vitriol seeping into our schools and streets?

Matthew Litman in Forward · 28 Oct 2022

The article discusses Kanye West's recent antisemitic behavior and its impact on various aspects of society.

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Hitler, Nazis, and Swastikas: What It Was Like To Be a Jew At the UN’s 2001 Durban Conference

People of the Pod · 14 Sep 2021

In this article, Joelle Fiss, a Jewish student who attended the 2001 UN Durban Conference, shares her experience and highlights how the event, originally aimed at addressing racism, became a platform for antisemitic hate.

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Stop Being Shocked

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 15 Oct 2020

The author discusses the current state of American liberalism and the rise of a new ideology that threatens to replace it.

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The Man Who Opposed Hate

James Kirchick in Tablet · 22 Jul 2020

The article discusses the opposition of civil rights icon John Lewis to the Million Man March organized by Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in 1995.

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