Rising Anti-Semitism Challenges American Democracy and Jewish Prosperity

The resurgence of anti-Semitism in the U.S., fueled by both right and left-wing ideologies, threatens the safety and success of American Jews.

• In December 2023, a public menorah in Oakland, California, was destroyed, highlighting a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
• Franklin Foer discusses the dual threat of anti-Semitism from both the right and the left, challenging the notion that it is solely a right-wing issue.
• The October 7 event marked a turning point, revealing critics of Israel who do not believe in peaceful coexistence and the misuse of 'Zionism' as a derogatory term.
• Anti-Semitism is framed as an accusation of undue privilege, diverging from traditional understandings of racism and oppression.
• The decline of liberalism in the U.S. has coincided with the resurgence of anti-Semitism, challenging the safety and prosperity that American Jews have enjoyed.

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