Jew-haters of today are proving themselves well dressed animals. They wear a snarl as obvious as any wolf, foaming at the mouth with hatred. They travel in packs and circle their prey with slogans and a drum beat. We fight them by being fully human, dignified and sometimes appalled, but keeping a sense of humor and showing mock pity and contempt for the rabid dogs and ignorant fools. They are circling the drain in mindless and irrational hatred.
Bravo, Adam. Ze'ev would be proud. The only part I feel is perhaps oversimplified is concerning the so-called self hating Jews. Technically, if their antizionism is motivated by a theory of self preservation, they must not be self hating so much as "me at all costs" Jews. Self-hatred is almost the opposite of self preservation so I am always perplexed why these characterizations get mixed up so easily. To make matters worse, at least from an explanatory point of view, it seems there's at least one other highly plausible driver of Jewish antizionism, and that's a genuine belief that Israel is evil and ought not exist. This, to me, is the most worrying driver, and I think it's the explanation that, if we were looking for a monocausal theory, would be the most parsimonious. It doesn't require all of the psychological assumptions underlying the self hatred and self preservation accounts, and it can unify the antizionist sentiments of Jews and non-Jews alike. A study of antizionist Jewish attitudes and beliefs could be highly revealing.
A moving essay with important take-aways. Antisemites have to learn to live in a world in which the IDF exists. They had become addicted to the pleasures of throwing accusations at Jews and watching them scramble to use their brains to defend themselves. I think that antisemitism might be more about the pleasure of seeing Jews suffer than about hate.
A great essay. Like some on substack and especially in my area of concern i.e. the well being of Am Yisrael... great AND drastically too long. Who is this essay for? The long version pleases the previously convinced die hards. Those who need convincing i.e. THOSE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED in the essay and quotes within the essay, are those Jewish individuals/groups/organizations WITHIN the Jewish community(ies) who are not the slightest convinced by your valid points and so they are highly unlikely, EVER to read your beautifully sculpted essay. Thanks for trying. Maybe, if you're inclined to, try again more concisely i.e. shorter.
Jew-haters of today are proving themselves well dressed animals. They wear a snarl as obvious as any wolf, foaming at the mouth with hatred. They travel in packs and circle their prey with slogans and a drum beat. We fight them by being fully human, dignified and sometimes appalled, but keeping a sense of humor and showing mock pity and contempt for the rabid dogs and ignorant fools. They are circling the drain in mindless and irrational hatred.
Bravo, Adam. Ze'ev would be proud. The only part I feel is perhaps oversimplified is concerning the so-called self hating Jews. Technically, if their antizionism is motivated by a theory of self preservation, they must not be self hating so much as "me at all costs" Jews. Self-hatred is almost the opposite of self preservation so I am always perplexed why these characterizations get mixed up so easily. To make matters worse, at least from an explanatory point of view, it seems there's at least one other highly plausible driver of Jewish antizionism, and that's a genuine belief that Israel is evil and ought not exist. This, to me, is the most worrying driver, and I think it's the explanation that, if we were looking for a monocausal theory, would be the most parsimonious. It doesn't require all of the psychological assumptions underlying the self hatred and self preservation accounts, and it can unify the antizionist sentiments of Jews and non-Jews alike. A study of antizionist Jewish attitudes and beliefs could be highly revealing.
I always appreciate and learn a lot from your input! Thanks David.
What was that about “rationalization “ as a response?
Totally agree ….. no more apologies, no more allowing bullying
A moving essay with important take-aways. Antisemites have to learn to live in a world in which the IDF exists. They had become addicted to the pleasures of throwing accusations at Jews and watching them scramble to use their brains to defend themselves. I think that antisemitism might be more about the pleasure of seeing Jews suffer than about hate.
Thank you. I will be sharing this widely.
A great essay. Like some on substack and especially in my area of concern i.e. the well being of Am Yisrael... great AND drastically too long. Who is this essay for? The long version pleases the previously convinced die hards. Those who need convincing i.e. THOSE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED in the essay and quotes within the essay, are those Jewish individuals/groups/organizations WITHIN the Jewish community(ies) who are not the slightest convinced by your valid points and so they are highly unlikely, EVER to read your beautifully sculpted essay. Thanks for trying. Maybe, if you're inclined to, try again more concisely i.e. shorter.
Well said Adam!
Thanks Adam,
We do not owe anybody anything. We know the truth, funny, they do too!
Our responsibility is to be a light unto nations.
Jabatinsky had it right and Begin after him.
Agreed, enough is enough
Thanks for carrying the torch!