Category Archives: Anti-Semitism

Taking a Theory

Posted on February 14, 2009 by David Schraub

I first came across anti-subordination theory (in the form of critical race theory) right after I graduated from high school. I was no stranger to finding arguments that I found interesting, fun, or otherwise intriguing. This was different. This felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism | 45 Comments

Iranian Experts Out Harry Potter as a Member of the World Zionist Conspiracy

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Late last month, the Daily News published this article: Harry Potter part of Zionist conspiracy, Iranian film claims. The ridiculousness of the video speaks for itself, and so, except for a couple of points that I think bear making, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Palestine & Israel | 19 Comments

What We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) When We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) antisemitism and Israel – 4

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Author’s Preface: GallingGalla’s comment on the third post in this series has made me think I should add this preface: I see each post in this series as one section of a single piece of writing, not as a discrete … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Gender and the Body, Homophobic zaniness/more LGBTQ issues, International issues, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer issues, Palestine & Israel, Same-Sex Marriage, Transsexual and Transgender related issues | 44 Comments

A Gentile Privilege Checklist

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Julie

I know most of us have pretty much said what we need to say about the Feministe debacle, but there’s one more thing I want to address before I try to put it behind me. There were a few bloggers … Continue reading →

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What We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) When We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) antisemitism and Israel – 3

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

Incident #1 It’s 1993. I am walking out of the mailroom in the building where I work and one of my non-Jewish colleagues–someone I am not close to but with whom I have pleasant enough exchanges when we happen to … Continue reading →

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What We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) When We Talk About (And Don’t Talk About) antisemitism and Israel – 2

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

I have no idea what it is like for an African-American boy or girl to come fully to the realization that it was not so long ago in this country that they would have been someone’s property, or for a … Continue reading →

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What We Talk About (And Don't Talk About) When We Talk About (And Don't Talk About) antisemitism and Israel – 1

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Richard Jeffrey Newman

3/6/09: Some details have been edited to protect people’s privacy. Antisemitism has been a tangible and, to varying degrees, violent presence in my life since at least third grade, which would have been in 1970 or so, when John W–it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, International issues, Palestine & Israel, Race, racism and related issues | 38 Comments

Why I've Stopped Talking About Gaza

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Julie

Short answer: because I can’t think of anything to say. A few days ago, I came across this video on Jewschool: There’s a midrash on the Jacob story that Avraham Burg mentions in his new book. According to the story, … Continue reading →

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Dear Non-Jewish Activists:

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Julie

I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to say this for a few days now, but I’ve finally decided to just point you toward Amp’s How Not to Be Insane When Accused of Racism. Replace “racism” with “anti-Semitism” … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Colonialism, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 55 Comments

Who Thinks Atheists and Jews Can Go To Heaven?

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Ampersand

In the New York Times, Charles Blow discusses a survey which found that most Christians in the US believe that even non-Christians can be saved: So in August, Pew asked the question again. (They released the results last week.) Sixty-five … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Atheism, In the news | 86 Comments