Category Archives: Anti-Semitism

Lefties Can Be Idiots, Too (Ward Churchill edition)

From an campus newspaper account of a recent Ward Churchill speech: Markevich responded by asking Churchill to clarify his Sept. 11 remarks. “Three young high school students were traveling on a plane to an award ceremony. Of course, they never … Continue reading

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The "Zionist Five" Is Not A Case Of Censorship

From a post on Oy Bay (curtsy to Muzzlewatch) entitled “San Francisco Art Gallery Censors Writing and Art Work as Too Zionist”: Himmelberger Gallery, a well-known art gallery located in San Francisco’s tony Union Square, has decided to cancel plans … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Free speech, censorship, copyright law, etc., Palestine & Israel | 27 Comments

Israel, Palestine, The Israeli Lobby, Apartheid, Etc

Very few issues fill me with despair like thinking about Israel and Palestine. I don’t understand why, when American Jews lean left, virtually all the major lobbies and organizations representing American Jews are on the far right. (Groups like AIPAC … Continue reading

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Spot the Liar!

One of these things is not like the other, One of these things is not the same… Can you guess which one? Oh, I take it back. They’re all hilarious.

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Feminism, sexism, etc, Mind-blowing Miscellania and other Neat Stuff, Popular (and unpopular) culture | 1 Comment

From The Mailbag: I'm a Jewishly Jewish Jew!

I’ve gotten several lovely emails in response to the “White Lies” cartoon. This one is notable for its rigorously narrow focus: Your looks are jewish, your work is jewishily inspired and intended. The results of your agitprop are of benefit … Continue reading

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What Could Possibly Qualify As Anti-Semitism?

David at “The Debate Link” asks: If saying that Jews who support Zionism are exhibiting “collective insanity” is not anti-Semitic, what qualifies? I’d say this comment (which I didn’t let through) submitted to “Alas” by John Samhain may fit the … Continue reading

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Is This Image Anti-Semitic?

Racialicious writes: Apparently there’s been a lot of anti-semitism in Seattle lately, prompting their alt-weekly to devote an issue to Jewish issues. But check out the graphic they chose to illustrate one of their regular columns. Textbook hipster racism. That’s … Continue reading

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Chavez Might Not Be Antisemitic, But He Embraces Woman-Hating Iran

In a previous post, I asked “Alas” readers about the translation controversy regarding Chavez and antisemitism. In the comments, Elana, who is a professional Spanish translator, said the real issue is “do references to ‘Christ killers’ and ‘gold and silver’ … Continue reading

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Feminism, sexism, etc, International issues | 49 Comments

Othering and Centering (Jewish Family Driven Out Of Town By Christians)

Yeesh. Fearing for their safety and their ability to lead an unharassed life, a Jewish family has fled a town in Delaware. From Jews On First.com: The complaint recounts that the raucous crowd applauded the board’s opening prayer and then, … Continue reading

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Violent Antisemitism in France

David at The Debate Link links to a column by Mark Steyn about Jews being murdered by Muslims in France. The article is stirring, but I need more evidence to be persuaded, and so should David. Steyn himself isn’t a … Continue reading

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