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Rise in antisemitism dispels the myth of American Jewish exceptionalism

What has transpired so many times throughout history – pogroms and officially condoned attacks on Jews – never came about overnight.

The author wasn’t the least surprised person in the world that the recent spat of antisemitism happened in America: I was. I’ve been warning about this for decades. Even more interesting was the, literally, total lack of response to the letter her friend sent to fake Jewish “leaders.” I have had that EXACT experience time and time again. The American Jewish community needs new, effective, brave, leadership. We DO NOT need, at all, more “statements,” “condemnations,” and “dialogues.” Most tellingly is that so many Americans stood silently as their fellow Americans were being attacked. This too I’ve experienced first hand.

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US citizens born in Jerusalem may have ‘Israel’ on their passports - The Jerusalem Post

The move could be announced by the State Department as soon as Thursday.

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Legendary Jewish actor and Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas dead at 103 | The Times of Israel

Son Michael Douglas hails 'a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years'; star of more than 80 films and major Hollywood philanthropist

He was a great actor who lived Israel and came closer to his Judaism later in life.

“Israel mourns the loss of Kirk Douglas, a legendary actor, a proud Jew and a great friend of the Jewish state,” said a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”

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David French on Antisemitism: ‘And No One Will Make Them Afraid'

When Jews are under violent attack for building a home in this land, it repudiates the American promise.

Insightful piece by David French on the insidious nature of rising antisemitism and the promise of America. Please share it.

"I never thought I’d see the day when dear friends plotted ways to be less “visibly Jewish” before walking onto a subway car, going to the grocery store, or just playing in the park. I never thought I’d see the day when random street attacks on Jews were so common that activists and journalists could create security camera compilations of Jews being beaten in the streets. This is a grave breach of the American promise. It’s a grave assault on America’s most fundamental values. "

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40th Anniversary: Jews and Washington, DC’s African Art Museum | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner

Washington DC’s African Art Museum. Photo: Wiki Commons. This summer is the 40th anniversary of an important but overlooked Jewish-American …

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It's time for a 'Congressional Jewish Caucus'

Politicians in both parties now traffic in dangerous anti-Semitic tropes with relative impunity.

Is prefer that there were no specific casucyses based on our differences. But, if they are going to exist, and obviously they do, we need a Congressional caucus as well.