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.
Jewish groups call for activist Linda Sarsour to be banned from Canadian speaking event
New York resident Linda Sarsour may be a darling of the progressive movement south of the border, but her impending presence at a Muslim community convention on Oct. 6 has prompted calls for organizers to dis-invite her and has led to at least two online petitions, one of which calls for her to be banned from entering Canada.
From a Muslim, Shana Tovah to Israel
“In my many visits to Israel, I found the people there to be kind and compassionate. When Israelis reached out to me in my time of need, it re-confirmed what I know about Israel. Although it’s regrettably not highlighted in mainstream media, Israel has provided medical aid to thousands in need around the world, including Palestinians and Syrians.”
Shinewald: Examining the left wing’s relationship with Bernie Sanders
Benjamin Shinewald expounds on the Jewish radical leftist tradition. (Updated to include omitted final paragraphs)
Your daily spiel for Thursday, June 8
In today’s spiel: A J Street founder running for Congress; “Free Palestine” clothes still sold by Amazon; Courtney Love has choice words for Linda Sarsour.
Your daily spiel for Wednesday, April 26
In today’s spiel: A hearing began yesterday to assess whether Canada Post should be permitted to deliver the racist and anti-Semitic publication Your Ward News; most educated American Jews are the least religious.
