Three weeks have passed since Hamas unleashed a savage attack on Israeli civilians, which sparked virulent antisemitism throughout western Europe and North America. Millions of people the world over, it seems, are expressing a loathing of Jews unseen, publicly, since the rise of Nazi Germany. And, yes, it is terrifying.
Germany happened because ordinary Germans were not concerned enough to speak up for their neighbors.
Anti-semitism is rampant at some universities because staff and faculty encourage it.
Jews have historically been liberal and the worst anti-semitism comes from the left (there aren't many Nazis in the US once we drop FBI informants from their roles).
Jews need to look at who is speaking up for them.
Hint - Conservatives have been the staunchest defenders of Jews.
And American Jews better learn to defend themselves.
I agree. We have a voice and sense of empowerment that pre-Israel Jews did not. But we must use it. And understand the seriousness of the moment. Cuz it’s damn serious.
It is happening. Our politicians and institutions are either mute or supporting whatever notion of a suppressed Gaza they have developed. Average Canadians do not have guns or means to protect ourselves. Jewish people have had to avoid known places they meet or congregate. The rhetoric and show of numbers supporting Hamas is choking. The blood lust is there and waiting for something to trigger it. It is terrifying. This hate has to be eliminated and driven from Canada.
During the Holocaust the Nazis initiated a "Judenjagd," (Jewhunt) in the fall and winter of 1942-43. It was the German search for Jewish refugees who ran away from the liquidated ghettos [during Aktion Reinhard] and sought shelter among non-Jews in occupied Poland. The Judenjagd continued literally until the final days of German rule in Poland. Fugitive Jews were caught and executed by the Germans often with the active assistance of Poles, especially in the countryside.
It seems now the global jihad launched by Hamas and its benefactor Iran has picked up this baton and is now running with it.
Yes. It might happen.
But only if we allow it to happen.
Germany happened because ordinary Germans were not concerned enough to speak up for their neighbors.
Anti-semitism is rampant at some universities because staff and faculty encourage it.
Jews have historically been liberal and the worst anti-semitism comes from the left (there aren't many Nazis in the US once we drop FBI informants from their roles).
Jews need to look at who is speaking up for them.
Hint - Conservatives have been the staunchest defenders of Jews.
And American Jews better learn to defend themselves.
That is why we have a Second Amendment.
I agree. We have a voice and sense of empowerment that pre-Israel Jews did not. But we must use it. And understand the seriousness of the moment. Cuz it’s damn serious.
It is happening. Our politicians and institutions are either mute or supporting whatever notion of a suppressed Gaza they have developed. Average Canadians do not have guns or means to protect ourselves. Jewish people have had to avoid known places they meet or congregate. The rhetoric and show of numbers supporting Hamas is choking. The blood lust is there and waiting for something to trigger it. It is terrifying. This hate has to be eliminated and driven from Canada.
We’re on our own, I’m afraid. Each day gets worse and we hear nothing from our “leaders.”
Vivian - I am Adam Munz’s daughter! I loved the article you wrote. I have been trying to get in touch with you. Please email me. rfastman3@gmail.com
OMG!!!! Been wondering what took u so long!!!!!
During the Holocaust the Nazis initiated a "Judenjagd," (Jewhunt) in the fall and winter of 1942-43. It was the German search for Jewish refugees who ran away from the liquidated ghettos [during Aktion Reinhard] and sought shelter among non-Jews in occupied Poland. The Judenjagd continued literally until the final days of German rule in Poland. Fugitive Jews were caught and executed by the Germans often with the active assistance of Poles, especially in the countryside.
It seems now the global jihad launched by Hamas and its benefactor Iran has picked up this baton and is now running with it.
Every century will have its own Hitler/Hamas holocaust. We need to bear that in mind going forward.
Extremely important to stress Jewish education!