Tag: Deception

In "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" by Annalee Newitz, the book explores how stories have been weaponized throughout history, particularly in the current era of social media and propaganda manipulation.
Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negatively.
A recent poll conducted in New York's 3rd Congressional District revealed that 94% of Jewish voters believe Representative George Santos, a freshman Republican, should resign from Congress due to lies about his background.
This article discusses the story of Eliyah Hawila, also known as Ali Hassan Hawila, who was recently exposed for lying about his Jewish heritage.
The discussion revolves around whether the actions depicted in the Exodus story were deceptive tricks by God or necessary measures.
The story of Tamar and Yehudah in Genesis is analyzed through parallels with Rivkah's story, emphasizing similarities in their actions and circumstances.