Eitan Chitayat: His Powerful ‘I’m That Jew’ Video and Ted Talk Have Touched 10 Million People
Chitayat created a video titled “I’m That Jew” and gave a Ted Talk about the story behind the video and the response it elicited.
J. Daniel Khazzoom: The Life of Jews in Iraq Before He Fled to Israel
J. Daniel Khazzoom (b. 1933) was raised in Baghdad, Iraq. At age 8, he witnessed the infamous Farhud pogrom against the Jewish community of Baghdad, in which hundreds were murdered and thousands injured. Ten years later, Khazzoom left his family and fled to Israel, where he served in the IDF and earned a doctorate in…
The History of American Antisemitism: How It Has Differed From European Jew-Hatred
Compared to the nations of Europe and elsewhere, America has been extraordinarily good to the Jewish people and its Jewish citizens. Jews have returned the favor by making enormous contributions to American society. Still, prejudice against Jews has existed in the U.S. throughout its history. Unfortunately, it has been renewed and strengthened by an upsurge…
Leo Frank: The Infamous Trial and Lynching of a 30-Year-Old Jewish American in Georgia
Although nothing can compare to the horror of thousands of lynchings of African Americans in the United States, members of other ethnic groups — including Jewish Americans — were also lynched. Perhaps the most infamous Jewish case was the lynching of Leo Frank in 1915. Frank, a 30-year-old factory superintendent in Atlanta was convicted —…
To Survive, Five Jewish Families Lived in a Cave for More Than a Year
During the Nazi occupation of the Ukraine, five Jewish families lived in a lengthy cave system for more than a year to avoid certain death. Men from the families left the cave at night to forage for food; one sat at the cave entrance, ready to stab to death any unwanted interlopers. The Jews fashioned…
Dr. Amy Elman: A College Professor Talks About the Impact of Growing Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses
An in-depth interview by Lenny Giteck, publisher and editor In recent years, antisemitic beliefs and incidents have risen sharply on US college and university campuses, creating a hostile environment for Jewish students and faculty members alike. Some of the rise in antisemitism stems from activities by anti-Zionist, anti-Israel activists who employ swastikas and other Jew-hatred…
Roald Dahl: Late Beloved British Writer’s Family Apologizes for His Antisemitism
Roald Dahl was a much-loved British writer primarily known for his children’s books.
Supreme Court: Justices Hear Two Cases Involving Nazi Forced Sale of Art by Jews at Greatly Undervalued Prices
The U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in two cases related to the Nazis’ forced sale of valuable art by Jews at extremely reduced prices. One case involves the heirs of Hungarian Jews; the other involves heirs of German Jews. The cases raise legal questions about whether such claims involving foreign countries can be…
Compare and Contrast: Antisemitism in America vs. Antisemitism in Europe
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Palestinian Kids’ TV Show: Israel ‘Deliberately Killing’ Palestinian Children
Palestinian incitement against Israel and Jews in general is nothing new: It has been well-documented over the years. Sometimes claims about Israel would be laughable were they not seeding Jew-hatred and violence. One recent example: A Palestinian TV program for children accused Israel of deliberately killing Palestinian kids. Ironic, since at the innumerable Palestinian riots…
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