(Jewish Group) How to fight anti-Semitism's resurgence in Europe

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Anti-Semitism is sometimes compared to a virus. While we can’t eliminate it, we at least know how to keep it under control. But what if we’re wrong? What if, like a virus, anti-Semitism has developed a new strain, unresponsive to all the traditional treatments?

The European Union’s Agency for Fundamental Rights' (FRA) new report on discrimination and hate crimes against Jews in the E.U. is deeply disturbing. Anti-Semitism is “pervasive” and "has become disturbingly normalized,” it says. “The persistence and prevalence of antisemitism hinder people’s ability to live openly Jewish lives.”

FRA polled more than 16,000 Jews in 12 E.U. countries this year. More than a third of those polled say they have considered emigrating. The first FRA survey, six years ago, surprised many, who imagined Jews were comfortable and secure in a prosperous and modern Europe. Instead, it revealed high levels of anxiety, Jews fearful of encountering anti-Semitic harassment or attacks, and 1 in 3 deciding not to wear any identifiable Jewish symbol in public.

Since then, international organizations and national leaders have issued declarations and virtually every European capital has hosted a conference on anti-Semitism. Yet, 85 percent of Europe’s Jews say anti-Semitism is a serious problem, and nearly 90 percent say it has worsened.

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Six years ago, British Jews were among the most secure and confident in Europe. But it’s not physical threats that trouble them. The British Labour Party is now led by Jeremy Corbyn, whom most Jews consider anti-Semitic. His antagonistic view of Israel is a case study in how anti-Zionism can mask anti-Semitism. Once home to a majority of the country’s Jewish voters, the Labour Party is a hostile environment, and British Jews are facing the unthinkable — a possible prime minister ready to cross the line from anti-Israel animus to anti-Semitism

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The last paragraph in the clip...coming to America?

[Cary]

1. Most disconcerting

This sheds some light on the anti-left perspective of my Israeli friends who find comfort in pro-Israel Evangelicals. Apparently they can overlook nasty prophesies better than I.

I don't have an answer but while we are less than 1% of the population we ought to not be dividing ourselves or finding ways to make new enemies. I try to tell my Israeli friends that the vast majority of leftists in the U.S. are not anti-Semites, nor anti-Zionist. But having encountered rabidly anti-Semitic, radical leftists I must say that I find that most unsettling and I can see why powerful Evangelicals would afford comfort.

That is depressing.

[EllieBC]

2. Most of my Jewish family and friends

have all but given up hope. The left becomes more anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic and the right always has gad the anti-Semites.