Rosh Hashanah arrives this year at sunset on Oct. 2. Nine days later, at sunset on Oct. 11, the gathering shadows of Yom Kippur will settle over our souls. And halfway between those two sacred sunsets, the sun will rise…
Concerned about antisemitism? Look at Donald Trump’s record, House member says
Republicans concerned about antisemitism on school campuses should show concern first for their party’s presumptive presidential nominee, a Democratic representative declared May 8. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., is the ranking Democratic member of the K-12 Subcommittee of the House Education…
And a biblically illiterate Congressman shall lead them
America’s impasse over the dismal state of affairs in Gaza and Israel might have something to do with biblical illiteracy — even in Congress. Two weeks ago, on April 17, the House Education Committee held a hearing on Columbia University’s response to alleged…
As antisemitism and Islamophobia skyrocket, the effects ripple through politics
Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States across the political spectrum, and it is creating challenging questions for how best to address many of the most pressing moral challenges of our day — particularly U.S. policy toward Israel…
Candace Owens out at Daily Wire over antisemitism
Candace Owens, the sharp-tongued Black conservative Christian commentator, has left the Daily Wire, the website announced Friday, following growing outcry over her continuing promotion of antisemitic claims: The week of March 18, she liked a post promoting a classic claim…
The root of the problem? Christian nationalism, panelists say
Christian nationalism is the root of the racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia gripping the nation, said Teresa Hord Owens, president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). “I’m very concerned as a Christian leader about its resurgence. It’s the same Christian…
It is not antisemitic to oppose the nation of Israel’s atrocities
Reminiscent of the Vietnam War, we stand today on the brink of throwing out the American ideal of free speech in favor of political correctness. Yes, I know it normally is conservatives who cry foul over the dangers of political…
BJC and Interfaith Alliance applaud first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism
Antisemitism “threatens all of us,” the White House said in announcing a first-ever national strategy to counter antisemitism May 25. “While antisemitic incidents most directly and intensely affect the Jewish community, antisemitism threatens all of us. Antisemitic conspiracy theories fuel…
Antisemitic-motivated assaults at record levels
For the third time in five years, the Anti-Defamation League has documented record-high cases of assault, harassment and vandalism targeting Jewish individuals, congregations and institutions. “In 2022, ADL tabulated 3,697 antisemitic incidents throughout the United States. This is a 36%…