https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-torment-of-british-jews/ Apologies for the pay wall, but if you did want to read it you can get a free trial.
This article broke my heart. Sharing in the hopes of raising some awareness around what British Jews are facing right now in our own country.
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Spectator - The Torment of British Jews. This article almost brought me to tears.
stelladelmare8 · 18/02/2024 21:56
The torment of British Jews
When I was a child, learning about the Holocaust, I used to believe that what happened to the Jews in Germany could never happen here. My reasons for this were vague and cultural; Dad’s Army, comic operetta contrasted with Wagner, the sheer silliness o...
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-torment-of-british-jews
Lifethroughlenses · 18/02/2024 22:32
@Comedycook As well as thinking Israel have gone too far, you can also be horrified by what is happening in the Yemen. You are doing exactly what I abhor about this situation and implying that people protesting about Israel’s actions must be anti-Semitic. That makes my blood boil.
Dilbertian · 18/02/2024 22:37
It's not antisemitic to criticise Netanyahu or the Israeli government though, obviously
Expressing that by attacking Jews, is. Expecting Jews to take responsibility for Netanyahu's actions or to justify them, is.
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TooBigForMyBoots · 18/02/2024 22:17
I am horrified at the rise in antisemitism in our country. Love and strength to all British Jews. You and your children should not have to live with this fear.
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Dilbertian · 18/02/2024 23:23
I'm not referring to specific protests, but to the way people hold Jews to account for the actions of their coreligionists in another country, in a way that people of other religions are not.
Because of this attitude, protests expressing anger at the State of Israel often result in that anger being expressed at Jews, either by slogans or by violence.
This has been part of our history since the first accusations of "Christ killers!"
madderthanahatter · 18/02/2024 23:30
As a Muslim, I can tell you that Muslims are constantly held to account for actions of governments and even individuals around the world. In the UK Muslims are the most persecuted group. I'm not sure why you think this is exclusive to Jews? Did you miss the news about Muslims in US being murdered post 7/10 (two were children) because they were 'blamed' simply for being Muslim?
EditedDilbertian · 18/02/2024 23:23
I'm not referring to specific protests, but to the way people hold Jews to account for the actions of their coreligionists in another country, in a way that people of other religions are not.
Because of this attitude, protests expressing anger at the State of Israel often result in that anger being expressed at Jews, either by slogans or by violence.
This has been part of our history since the first accusations of "Christ killers!"
Saltandpeppero · 18/02/2024 23:53
Just to add I do feel disgusted at the rise of all types of racism and violent intolerance though.
The Uk government recently pledged a significant amount to fight anti semitism.
That is great and I hope it follows suit with similar amounts to combat the discrimination faced by Muslim and Black communities but I won’t hold my breath.
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