Roytenberg: Good news for Jews on both sides of the pond
On Dec. 12, Jeremy Corbyn announced his decision to resign from the leadership of the U.K. Labour party. Corbyn had just led his party to its worst showing in a British election in over half a century. For many British Jews, the result must have come as a relief. Founded at the beginning of the […]
Linda Sarsour backs Bernie Sanders, but not his support for Israel
A rundown of Linda Sarsour and Bernie Sanders’ conflicting comments on Israel.
Ben-Dat: History contradicts what Sarsour says about Jesus
In his latest column, Mordechai Ben-Dat argues with Linda Sarsour’s recent proclamation that “Jesus was a Palestinian from Nazareth.”
Bellan: Having your censorship and eating it, too
Is it hypocritical for members of the Jewish community to attempt to prevent individuals who are purportedly “anti-Israel” from appearing at certain events, while, at the same time, decrying attempts by others to prevent pro-Israel speakers from appearing at other events? The issue was brought into focus in Winnipeg recently, when Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour […]
Sarsour sparks controversy with Winnipeg engagement
The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg is hoping to persuade the organizers of the upcoming Sorry Not Sorry: Unapologetically Working for Social Justice panel to disinvite Linda Sarsour.
Kay: The cesspool of anti-Semitism on the left
The rise to power, popularity and cultural acceptance of anti-Semites on the extreme left – first abroad, now close to home – is where objective students of anti-Semitism should focus their concern.
On day of Women’s March, Sarsour rejects Farrakhan’s anti-Semitism and defends BDS
Linda Sarsour defended the legality of the BDS movement against Israel during her speech on stage in Washington D.C. at the third Women’s March this weekend.
Linda Sarsour apologizes to Jewish members of the Women’s March
Linda Sarsour released a statement apologizing on behalf of the Women’s March for causing harm to the movement’s Jewish members and for being too slow to show its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism.
Women’s March co-founder calls on current organizers to resign, saying they ‘allowed anti-Semitism’
Women’s March co-founder Teresa Shook called on its current organizers to step down Monday, saying they “allowed anti-Semitism.” In a Facebook post, Shook said Bob Bland, Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour and Carmen Perez “have steered the movement away from its true course.”
Taube: The strange relationship between Jews and free speech
The topic of Jews and freedom of speech has been occasionally viewed as a taboo subject in some quarters. Little wonder, considering that a significant component of this religious community doesn’t seem to truly respect this important concept.
