Overview

• Schumer's book, 'Antisemitism in America: A Warning,' examines the persistence of antisemitism in the U.S., with a focus on both far-right extremism and left-wing anti-Zionism.
• The book highlights the January 6 Capitol riot as a personal and pivotal example of the dangers of right-wing antisemitism, which Schumer claims he experienced firsthand.
• Schumer avoids equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism but critiques anti-Zionist activism for often applying double standards to Jews and Israel.
• Promotional events for the book were postponed due to security concerns after planned protests by both anti-Zionist and pro-Israel Jewish groups.
• Criticism of Schumer's book reflects broader divisions within the Jewish community, with some faulting his political decisions and others questioning his approach to combating antisemitism.