11/01 Links Pt2: Hatred of Israel drags us back to the Middle Ages; Radical social justice ideology is fueling US antisemitism; Edward Said’s Jews

From Ian: Hatred of Israel drags us back to the Middle Ages Since it was established in 1948, Israel has endured numerous wars and hundreds of bloody terrorist attacks. It has been forced to defend itself against continual attempted invasions by its neighbors. Most importantly, it has sought a peace agreement with the Palestinians many times. Each time, it has been rejected...

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BDS list of what supporters should do proves they aren't "pro-Palestinian activists."

BDS celebrated its 15th anniversary last June with a list of 15 things you can do to "show solidarity with Palestinians."Here they are:Expose Israeli Apartheid: Targeted Sanctions [against Israel]Apartheid Free Zones in your community "as spaces free of racism, sexism, discrimination"Corporate Complicity (pressure on companies with branches in Israel)Racial and Indigenous...

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What you need to know about J-Street's "Birthright" style trip (Daled Amos)

By Daled Amos The Birthright program is often in the news, mainly because of the tremendous work it does to strengthen the Jewish sense of identity of young Jews by creating the opportunity for them to visit Israel for free. The Birthright trips have expanded over the years and now you can choose your own theme/itinerary: o  Active: Dive-in to the ultimate outdoor...

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San Francisco State University and the Strange Case of Doctor Rabab Abdulhadi (Mike Lumish)

San Francisco State University is probably not the most Israel-friendly university in the United States. In truth, I feel quite confident in suggesting that the opposite is true.  Among SFSU faculty most hostile to Israel, however, is professor Rabab Abdulhadi of the ethnic studies department. Back in the 1960s, the University of California in Berkeley had the...

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