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The Many Faces of Jew-Hate

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 579 implied HN points • 20 Mar 26
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Antisemitism is intensifying worldwide and shows up in many forms, from violent attacks and terror plots to surveillance, vandalism, and social exclusion.
  2. Keeping accurate, evidence-based records of attacks and motives is vital to prevent denial, minimization, and misinformation about what happened.
  3. Official and public responses are uneven: authorities sometimes increase security or deploy troops, but public concern often fades while antisemitic attitudes remain common and leave communities feeling unsafe.

The Bitter Aftertaste of Roald Dahl

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 663 implied HN points • 19 Mar 26
🎭️ Culture Antisemitism
  1. Roald Dahl is a globally famous children’s author known for books like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and The BFG.
  2. His reputation is marred by explicit antisemitic statements he made about Jews and Israel, including accusations about collective behavior and undue financial influence.
  3. A new Broadway production about Dahl has brought his work back into the spotlight and reignited public debate over those antisemitic views, which were publicly expressed decades ago.

Candace Owens and the Catholic ‘Monster Mash’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 561 implied HN points • 18 Mar 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Antisemitism
  1. A major Catholic gala is featuring Candace Owens, a public figure known for spreading antisemitic claims and conspiracy theories.
  2. What looks like an innocuous religious event is giving a platform to people who peddle Jew-hating rhetoric, which risks normalizing antisemitism in faith and political spaces.
  3. Owens has promoted specific falsehoods such as minimizing Nazi medical experiments, alleging Jews or Israel were behind 9/11, and claiming a small group of political Jews control U.S. policy.

The Home Front of the Iran War

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 820 implied HN points • 16 Mar 26
🌐 International Antisemitism
  1. A vehicle packed with explosives was driven into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan while about 140 children under five were attending preschool, and the building was set on fire.
  2. The suspect, identified as Lebanese-born U.S. citizen Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was later found dead; a security guard was struck and more than 50 first responders were treated for smoke inhalation.
  3. The piece frames the attack as the war in Iran spilling onto American soil and argues that we can’t defeat terrorism if we’re afraid to identify its source.

Tucker Carlson’s Absurd Chabad Conspiracy

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1252 implied HN points • 06 Mar 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Chabad Houses are local community centers run by families that offer meals, fellowship, and help in many cities — they are not a global conspiracy.
  2. A commentator claimed Chabad was masterminding a plot to provoke war with Iran because some soldiers wear patches showing the Third Temple, but that leap is baseless and absurd.
  3. The patches reflect a religious vision about rebuilding the Third Temple, which is a sensitive symbol for both Jews and Muslims, and isolated symbols on uniforms don’t prove an organized plan to start a war.
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Why I Let Anti-Israel Protesters Interrupt My Talk

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4164 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🚌 Education Antisemitism
  1. A lecture focused on Jewish history highlighted how displacement and mass death shaped Israeli identity and politics.
  2. Masked, keffiyeh-wearing anti-Israel protesters interrupted the event, a form of disruption that has become routine on many U.S. campuses.
  3. Rather than shut them down, the lecturer let the interruption happen and turned it into a teaching moment, keeping most of the protesters until the end.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Holocaust 2.0’ Threat Sent to Stanford Chabad House.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 723 implied HN points • 03 Mar 26
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. A threatening email with the subject "The coming Holocaust 2.0?" was sent to the Stanford Chabad House just hours before Purim.
  2. Several hateful messages came from the same email address and were directed at Jewish students on campus.
  3. The messages warned Jews not to gather and implied they were being targeted, which alarmed the community and leadership.

Tucker, Candace, and the Conspiracy-Theory Podcast Grift

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1075 implied HN points • 25 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Conspiracy content reaches massive audiences online, with modern series pulling in millions of views the way early viral films once did.
  2. Top creators have turned that attention into big money — ad reads can cost tens of thousands and CPMs plus guaranteed impressions make this a lucrative business.
  3. The clear financial upside creates an incentive to stoke anger and spread antisemitic or other harmful conspiracies, turning disinformation into a profitable grift.

Can Jews Gather Without Harassment in Today’s New York?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1326 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. Jews are being harassed even inside long-standing community institutions, where protesters intimidate and confront attendees.
  2. Anti-Israel demonstrations increasingly target Jewish people personally rather than just criticizing policy, turning political protest into personal harassment.
  3. The escalation to physical assaults and aggressive tactics makes it difficult for Jewish communities to gather safely in public spaces.

The Israeli Government Put My Name At The Top Of An 'Antisemite' List

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 3893 implied HN points • 30 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. An Israeli government report publicly listed Australian influencers and highlighted social media posts, labeling them as promoters of antisemitism and “delegitimization” of Israel.
  2. The report implied online criticism helped inspire the Bondi Beach attack, a claim many see as weak and misleading, and its narrative is being used to push for tougher limits on speech and assembly.
  3. Those named view the dossier as both an intimidation tactic and proof their criticism has impact, while critics warn that equating opposition to Israeli policies with hatred of Jews silences legitimate dissent.

Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Was Hijacked by an Antisemite

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 296 implied HN points • 27 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. A presidential Religious Liberty Commission was set up to defend religious freedom and held public hearings with legal advisers appointed to offer diverse perspectives.
  2. The commission’s antisemitism hearing included powerful testimony from Jewish witnesses about rising discrimination and threats to their safety.
  3. That antisemitism hearing was hijacked by an antisemite, showing how Jew‑hate can infiltrate religious forums and why people should be wary of those who use faith to spread it.

Inside the Christian Civil War over Antisemitism

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 366 implied HN points • 23 Feb 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Antisemitism
  1. American Catholicism is sharply divided over antisemitism, with older leaders insisting antisemitism is anti‑Christian while many younger Catholics treat that view as outdated.
  2. A growing Judeo‑Christian Zionist movement is uniting politicians and celebrities to cast support for Israel as part of a wider "civilizational struggle" against Islamist extremists and their backers.
  3. High‑profile expulsions and public fights over demonizing Jews show these disputes are reshaping faith communities and political alliances.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The Intifada Comes to Australia

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2480 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🌐 International Antisemitism
  1. A deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach killed 16 people during a Hanukkah gathering, turning a place of family and faith into a killing ground.
  2. Among the victims were a devoted rabbi and a Holocaust survivor who protected his wife. The attack deliberately targeted Jewish civilians and echoed history's worst hatred.
  3. The massacre shows Australia is not immune to intifada-style violence and raises urgent questions about security and prevention. It suggests authorities tolerated or failed to confront extremist threats before they turned deadly.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: ‘I Saw Our Dead Son Suddenly Alive Again’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2466 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Even in the darkest circumstances people held on to tradition, lighting a menorah with whatever they had to show resilience and a clear sense of identity.
  2. Seeing newly released footage of a lost loved one alive again for a moment is a deeply painful and surreal experience that underscores the human cost of violence.
  3. Recent attacks and long-known patterns of persecution show that antisemitic violence remains a persistent global threat that demands attention.

How Holocaust Denial Became Mainstream

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 862 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
💾 History Antisemitism
  1. As firsthand memory of the Holocaust fades, its meaning is increasingly contested and denial or distortion is spreading.
  2. The language used to fight racism and antisemitism has become formulaic and often empty, so it no longer effectively counters hatred and needs updating.
  3. The Holocaust underpins modern ideas like crimes against humanity and the postwar order, but those achievements are now threatened by historical distortion and revived antisemitic lies.

Israel Propagandists Are Uniformly Spouting The Exact Same Line About The Bondi Shooting

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2347 implied HN points • 17 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. A wide range of pro-Israel outlets and public figures quickly pushed the same message tying the Bondi Beach shooting to the slogan "globalize the intifada," creating the appearance of a coordinated talking point.
  2. Equating that slogan with calls for massacring Jews conflates protest and criticism of Israel with violent antisemitism, while ignoring that "intifada" can include nonviolent resistance.
  3. Using the attack to spotlight this slogan looks like a political move to deflect attention from Israel’s actions in Gaza and to discourage criticism by framing dissent as dangerous.

Jews Are Being Sent Back Into Hiding

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1891 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Attacks and threats against Jews are occurring in multiple countries and appear to be part of a coordinated pattern.
  2. The violence and hateful protests are intended to intimidate Jewish people and discourage them from gathering publicly.
  3. As a result, many Jewish individuals and communities are withdrawing from public life and taking steps to hide or reduce visibility for safety.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Glastonbury—and the Purge of the Jews

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 6580 implied HN points • 29 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. The Glastonbury festival saw performances intertwined with strong anti-Israel sentiments, showcasing a loud protest atmosphere. Many attendees were actively chanting against the Israeli military.
  2. Some performers used their platforms to express controversial views, including calls for harm against Israeli defense forces. This sparked discussions and backlash across various media.
  3. The coverage of these events highlights a growing trend of linking criticism of Israel with broader social movements, raising concerns about how this affects perceptions of Jewish communities.

The Hunting of Jews at Bondi Beach

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1061 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. The Bondi Beach attack was a deliberate, antisemitic massacre described as fascist barbarism and a modern pogrom.
  2. At least eleven people were killed when attackers opened fire on a Hanukkah gathering of Sydney’s Jewish community, showing the violence targeted innocent worshippers.
  3. This atrocity highlights a wider failure to confront growing antisemitism and demands moral clarity and decisive action from society and leaders.

Now Do You Believe Us?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 904 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. Australia's Jewish community has warned for years about rising antisemitism and has had to rely on heavy security and fortifications.
  2. A massacre at Bondi Beach targeted Jewish people and became the nation's most lethal terror attack, killing and wounding many including a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a child.
  3. The attack shows Jews can be attacked even in public, familiar places and raises urgent questions about whether society and leaders are taking antisemitism seriously enough.

2025: A Jewish Perspective

In My Tribe • 622 implied HN points • 24 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Israel wants peace but faces deep rejectionism from militant movements that refuse a Jewish state, so responsibility for many civilian deaths lies with groups like Hamas rather than Israel.
  2. Older right-leaning Jews welcome moves against campus antisemitism and DEI and appreciate strong US support for Israel, but they fear heavy-handed tactics could alienate allies and that American backing may not be durable.
  3. Rising antisemitism reflects a broader ideological crisis where Jews become scapegoats, and the suggested remedy is stronger security measures — more intelligence, strict law enforcement, and aggressive action against terrorists — rather than just education.

Misunderstanding antisemitism in America

Slow Boring • 5562 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. College campuses are not hotbeds of antisemitism, and education tends to decrease antisemitic attitudes.
  2. Views on Israel do not equate to antisemitism, and it's essential to distinguish criticism of Israel from antisemitism.
  3. Most Americans are not antisemitic, and the US is inclusive, but there are historical antisemitic legacies that still need to be addressed.

Bloodshed at Bondi and Brown. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 565 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. Two mass shootings — at Brown University and Bondi Beach — killed and injured many people and show how vulnerable campuses and public gatherings have become.
  2. The Bondi attack underscored a sharp rise in antisemitic and anti‑Zionist violence, prompting urgent calls for honest public debate and stronger protections for Jewish communities.
  3. The newsletter ties these events to broader cultural and free‑speech shifts: worries about the decline of longform reading and concerns over censorship, exemplified by the UK’s age‑verification of The Free Press.

My experience with antisemitism

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 327 implied HN points • 09 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Antisemitism
  1. Growing up between countries made me feel different and led me to hide parts of my Jewish identity, but I eventually learned to accept myself and keep only the people who mattered.
  2. Antisemitism shows up as casual jokes, online abuse, and violent attacks, and it is increasingly treated as acceptable or disguised as "anti‑Zionism".
  3. The spread and normalization of hatred against Jews is a warning sign for broader societal prejudice, and silence from others makes it more dangerous.

Bondi Beach and the Long History of Anti-Zionist Violence

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 491 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. A deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney is part of an escalating wave of anti-Jewish violence that has included murders and synagogue attacks.
  2. Anti-Zionism is portrayed as an ideology that often expresses itself through violence and drives Jews from communities via exclusion, discrimination, and murder.
  3. Anti-Jewish hatred has become normalized across parts of society, increasing threats and making Jewish communities more vulnerable.

Dear Friends in the Conservative Movement

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 4776 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Progressives in the media and certain groups are supporting Hamas and questioning Israel during recent events.
  2. Conservative figures, like Candace Owens and Andrew Tate, have been quiet or even supportive of Hamas, showing concerning views.
  3. It's important for the conservative movement to address and distance itself from individuals who cannot defend Israel or condemn Hamas.

How Bibi Boosts Antisemitism

Nonzero Newsletter • 361 implied HN points • 20 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Netanyahu’s rhetoric and prolonged military strategy blur the line between Israel and world Jewry, which can make Jews abroad more vulnerable to violent antisemitism. Public discussion often avoids linking Israeli policy to such attacks, which makes the danger harder to confront.
  2. Tech leaders like Eric Schmidt are urging faster, state-style adoption of AI and even praising China’s approach, a push that risks prioritizing rapid deployment over regulation and eroding public trust. Americans may resist adoption when they don’t see protections against AI’s harms.
  3. New experiments show people are intentionally ‘drugging’ chatbots to change their behavior, revealing creative but risky uses of AI, while high-profile, rushed online sleuthing illustrates how tribal threat inflation can spread false leads and deepen polarization.

A newsletter of despair

Striking 13 • 3234 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. It's vital to acknowledge the suffering of others, even when we feel safe and distant from conflicts around the world.
  2. In times of conflict, it's crucial to avoid falling into the trap of dehumanizing the 'other side' and making moral calculations about whose lives matter more.
  3. Seeking solutions in complex conflicts means embracing moral complexities, questioning binary thinking, and striving for practical, realistic steps towards peace.

Australia Unveils Plan To Fight "Antisemitism" By Crushing Free Speech

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1825 implied HN points • 11 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Australia has introduced a plan to fight antisemitism that critics say might infringe on free speech. People are concerned this approach could silence legitimate criticism of Israel.
  2. The plan includes penalties for universities and media that are seen as promoting antisemitism, which some view as an attempt to control what can be said about Israel's actions.
  3. Many believe the real issue is not antisemitism but the public's outrage over violence and genocide in Gaza. The criticism often gets labeled antisemitic, making it hard to have open discussions.

The Explosion of Jew-Hate in Trudeau’s Canada

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5147 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. There has been a huge spike in antisemitic incidents in Canada, increasing by 670% recently. This alarming trend shows a significant rise in hatred and attacks against Jewish people.
  2. Many Canadian Jews feel increasingly unsafe and targeted, with feelings of victimization growing. Surveys indicate that a lot of them doubt the situation will improve anytime soon.
  3. Incidents of overt antisemitism have become more common on campuses and in communities, leading to a troubling normalization of hatred. This shift in attitudes is deeply concerning for those affected.

Dear Marc Rowan, Bill Ackman, Jon Huntsman, et al.

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 3377 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Some donors are pulling funding from Ivy League institutions due to concerns about anti-Semitism on campuses.
  2. There is a call to focus diversity training on addressing anti-Semitism in addition to other forms of discrimination.
  3. Suggesting a shift in hiring focus towards graduates from institutions where values align with American ideals.

Jewish Campers Were Kicked Off a Plane in Europe. Their Story Is All Too Familiar to Me.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1442 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. A group of 44 Jewish children were removed from a flight in Spain because they were accused of being disruptive, but many say they were just singing.
  2. Witnesses have contradicted the airline's claims, stating that the children were calm and not causing any trouble.
  3. The camp organizers are planning to sue the airline, and the incident has raised concerns about how Jewish individuals are treated in public situations.

Behind the $221 Million Columbia Antisemitism Deal

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1293 implied HN points • 25 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Columbia University is paying $21 million to settle claims of antisemitism on campus. Many Jewish faculty, staff, and students can get payouts because of this issue.
  2. The settlement is the largest of its kind by the EEOC and highlights serious problems that Jewish people faced at Columbia, like feeling unsafe and being discriminated against.
  3. There's uncertainty about whether this deal will lead to real changes at Columbia to prevent antisemitism in the future. People are concerned if these actions will change the campus environment for the better.

The Bondi Massacre was a Choice

Kvetch • 238 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
📰 News Antisemitism
  1. The Bondi massacre was a deadly, targeted antisemitic attack that has devastated Sydney’s Jewish community and killed and injured many families.
  2. This form of hatred is portrayed as imported rather than homegrown, and Australia must choose whether to let such extremism fester or to act decisively to prevent it.
  3. Increased security helps but is not enough; practical, pragmatic measures—like stronger prevention, vetting, and border controls—are needed to stop extremists, while communities refuse to be intimidated.

Antisemitism. There is no hiding...

Letters from Suzanne • 2299 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Antisemitism is a real and concerning issue, with harmful consequences for individuals.
  2. There is a misconception that the conflict is solely based on nationality, but it is deeper than that.
  3. Awareness and understanding of the historical and political context are crucial in discussing complex issues like this.

Welcome to Hamassachusetts

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2652 implied HN points • 14 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. There is a growing concern about antisemitism in Massachusetts public schools. Lawmakers are highlighting this issue during discussions and hearings.
  2. A recent event featured a state representative showing a folded dollar bill as a symbol of antisemitism, sparking reactions from teachers and union leaders.
  3. The leader of the Massachusetts Teachers Association did not make a judgment when asked if that imagery was antisemitic, reflecting a complex conversation around these topics.

Michael Oren: The Wisdom of Yahya Sinwar

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 950 implied HN points • 04 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Antisemitism today includes extreme accusations against Jews, claiming they commit terrible acts like genocide, which the author believes are untrue.
  2. The author argues that the idea of genocide is not supported by evidence, as Israel does not have a plan to exterminate Palestinians.
  3. The charge of genocide against Israel resonates in the West, partly because of political rhetoric and some Jewish voices contributing to the narrative.

DEI Has an Antisemitism Problem

Glenn Loury • 1507 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. DEI officers are struggling to address the issue of antisemitism on campuses.
  2. There are growing concerns about antisemitism on campuses, especially during conflicts like the Gaza War.
  3. Some DEI officers may not be equipped or interested in handling antisemitism.