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Anti Semitism

Hungary's Churches Step Up To Counter Anti-Semitism

Reuters | Tom Heneghan | Posted 05.14.2013 | Religion

By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor BUDAPEST, May 14 (Reuters) - When Hungarian radical right-wingers rallied against a Jewish conference...

Israel's Overplayed 'Anti-Semitism' Card

Shai Franklin | Posted 05.08.2013 | Religion
Shai Franklin

If there can be no legitimate disagreement, even acrimony, there can be no dialogue and potential for mutual acceptance and genuine respect. Criticism can be unfair, disingenuous, inaccurate and even offensive, without being anti-Semitic.

Review of David Nirenberg's Anti-Judaism: The Western Tradition

Michael Roth | Posted 04.28.2013 | Books
Michael Roth

David Nirenberg's Anti-Judaism is a thorough, scholarly account of why, in the history of the West, Jews have been so easy to hate. And this story goes back a very long way.

Did Trump Tweet An Anti-Semitic Insult At Jon Stewart?

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 04.24.2013 | Comedy

Donald Trump tweeted a missive about "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart Wednesday morning, and many have speculated that the tweet contained veiled anti-Se...

Ace Of Base Responds To Nazi Allegations

Posted 04.26.2013 | Entertainment

Ace of Base fans will be disappointed to learn that one of the band's founding members has a disturbing secret: He was in a Nazi band and has ties to ...

Art That's 'Too Jewish'

Bernard Starr | Posted 04.16.2013 | Arts
Bernard Starr

The distortions and falsification of biblical history not only led to the persecution of countless numbers of Jews but contributed to the great divide between Judaism and Christianity, which only now is on a path of reconciliation.

Anti-Gay Pundit: 'Homofacists' Will Force Christians To Wear Nazi-Like ID Patches

Posted 04.12.2013 | Gay Voices

Bryan Fischer is no stranger to comparing the gay rights movement to Nazi Germany, but his latest rant might be his most shocking yet. The America...

Three Cheers For 'Jew in a Box' For Thinking Out Of The Box

Bernard Starr | Posted 04.09.2013 | Religion
Bernard Starr

When I first read the headline "Jew in a Box," I was shocked. I immediately assumed that it must be an anti-Semitic, if not neo-Nazi, display. What a surprise to learn that the headline referred to a performance piece at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Anti-Semitic Attacks Surged In 2012, Report Finds

AP | ARIEL DAVID | Posted 04.07.2013 | World

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israeli researchers warned Sunday of a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks, topped by a deadly school shooting in France, notin...

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Re-Imagining the Shoah

Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 04.04.2013 | Religion
Abraham H. Foxman

One of the most disturbing and paradoxically important questions to arise out of the ashes of the Holocaust is not so much the question of why six million Jews and millions of others were systematically annihilated, but the question of "what if... ?"

Jesus To Church Leaders: 'How Dare You In My Name?'

Bernard Starr | Posted 04.01.2013 | Religion
Bernard Starr

The history of Christianity is marked by violent acts that do not bring to mind images of peace or love, acts that are antithetical to Jesus' life and ministry and that fly in the face of his most important teaching: "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

Don't Back Off When People Quote the Bible Against Marriage Equality

Lev Raphael | Posted 03.28.2013 | Gay Voices
Lev Raphael

I don't see why proponents of marriage equality should cede ground when it comes to persuading people who quote the Bible as if that trumps every argument. Why not meet them on their own turf?

Hitler's Doctor and Anti-Gay Bigotry

James Peron | Posted 03.22.2013 | Gay Voices
James Peron

Most of us have run into anti-gay bigots who absolutely insist they have many gay friends -- though many choke on the word "gay" and prefer the more c...

Let's Speak Up for the Netherlands' Accidental Hero

Rabbi Abraham Cooper | Posted 03.19.2013 | World
Rabbi Abraham Cooper

Is this the best solution that democratic Netherlands can come up with? A witness protection program for a man guilty of fighting bigotry and standing up for the truth?

Papal Potential: The Future Legacy Of Pope Francis

Joyce S. Dubensky | Posted 03.19.2013 | Religion
Joyce S. Dubensky

Imagine what could happen if Pope Francis truly follows in the footsteps of his namesake. Imagine a more peaceful world that respects religious difference. I believe it can happen.

The Contradiction of Samira Ibrahim

Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 05.14.2013 | World
Abraham H. Foxman

For supporters of political reform in the Middle East, the contradictory postures of Samira Ibrahim -- the Egyptian feminist activist who publicly shared her hostile views of America, Jews and Israel -- is an opportunity to address prevalent hatreds and intolerance that endure in the "new" Egypt.

UK Legislator Blames Jewish Conspiracy For Prison Sentence

AP | Posted 03.14.2013 | World

LONDON -- Britain's Labour Party has suspended one of its members in the House of Lords amid allegations he blamed a Jewish conspiracy for his prison ...

The Ethnic Cleansing of Judaism in Medieval and Renaissance Art

Bernard Starr | Posted 05.06.2013 | Arts
Bernard Starr

In every gallery I was surrounded by paintings that featured a cast of characters and lavish settings that bore no resemblance to the world that Jesus and his followers inhabited. Every wall greeted me with blond, fair-skinned European figures.

After 100 Years Of Fighting Hate, What’s Next For The ADL?

Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 05.06.2013 | Religion
Abraham H. Foxman

We have much to celebrate as we complete 100 years. We know, however, the challenges ahead may be greater than ever. We believe that we have developed concepts and directions that enable our society to meet these challenges in a way that was not possible decades ago.

When Is Holocaust Humor Acceptable?

Rabbi Jason Miller | Posted 05.04.2013 | Religion
Rabbi Jason Miller

While we are several generations removed from the Holocaust, there is still new information coming to light about this dark period in European Jewish history. This makes it even more difficult to find humor from such tragedy.

Honduran Papal Candidate Presents Complex Figure

AP | ALBERTO ARCE | Posted 03.04.2013 | Religion

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- To many, Honduran Cardinal Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga embodies the activist wing of the Roman Catholic Church as an outspoken...

Hearings On Rising Anti-Semitism Must Acknowledge Muslim Leaders Willing To Condemn It

Rabbi Marc Schneier | Posted 04.28.2013 | Religion
Rabbi Marc Schneier

The greatly increased willingness of European Muslim leaders to denounce attacks on Jews and work with authorities to prevent future occurrences is a vital component in combined efforts to protect the security of Jews across the continent.

The German Pope and the Jewish People

Abraham H. Foxman | Posted 04.28.2013 | Religion
Abraham H. Foxman

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, which officially takes effect on February 28, brings to a sudden and unexpected close a remarkable eight-year period of very positive relations between the Vatican and the Jewish people.

Random Acts of Evil: Exposing Resurgent Anti-Semitism

Katrina Lantos Swett | Posted 04.28.2013 | World
Katrina Lantos Swett

In Europe, instances of anti-Semitism have been resurfacing at alarming rates. A 2012 report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows that the overall level of anti-Semitism in Europe has risen significantly in the last three years.

Sunday's Oscar Show Wins Awards for Sexism, Homophobia, Anti-Semitism, and Racism

Peter Dreier | Posted 04.27.2013 | Entertainment
Peter Dreier

It seems as though the Oscar writers think that Hollywood is so liberal that it can get away with making offensive comments because everyone knows that they are "just joking."