Watch out for media that tries to downplay or hide antisemitism by using fake ‘Jewish’ sources
Misrepresentation of Jewish Advocacy Groups
A number of corporate media outlets are not making it clear that Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) and IfNotNow (INN) are unrepresentative of Jewish Americans. For example, the Associated Press has labeled them as “Jewish advocacy groups.” This is a result of ignorance at best and malice at worst. We should care because the reporting is having two dangerous effects.
- First, it’s causing many to view Jewish Americans as rather insane. Many Christians who intuitively support the Jewish state are left scratching their heads and frustrated, wondering why Jews loathe their ancestral, biblical homeland.
- Second, by neglecting to sufficiently distinguish the fringe from the conventional, it’s providing cover for what is actually antisemitism.
Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism
Support for the state of Israel, home to the world’s largest Jewish population, is a pillar of modern Judaism. Eight in 10 Jewish Americans believe that caring about Israel is an essential or important part of Jewish identity. On the other hand, JVP and INN — as well as similar cliques like Rabbis for Ceasefire — are opposed to Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state, and, therefore, are anti-Zionist. Even the Anti-Defamation League, which no one would ever call “conservative” or “right-leaning,” has branded JVP as “a radical anti-Israel and anti-Zionist group.”
There is no need to beat around the bush: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism — period. Despite attempts by radicals with advanced degrees in sociology or feminist studies to argue otherwise, there is no way around it.
What’s more, the George Soros-funded Tides Center, a left-wing advocacy group, provided $650,000 and $400,000 to JVP and INN, respectively. Soros, though Jewish himself, is an ardent foe of both the Jewish people and the Jewish state of Israel. (An author of this piece is a cofounder of Jews Against Soros, launched earlier this year.)
‘Jewish’ Antisemitism
By putting the words “Jewish” and “Rabbis” front and center, these groups are engaged in the same rhetorical and malevolent shenanigans as “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” (otherwise known as North Korea). Indeed, it’s also the ruse that the United Nations deploys for its Human Rights Council, which largely consists of human rights violators. To deceive the public, JVP and INN claim to be exactly what they are not. Call it a Jewish Napoleon complex. These groups are overcompensating for their religiously diminutive stature.
As such, no one should be fooled by the kippot (head coverings), tallit (prayer shawls), and shofarot (rams’ horns) at the protests in the streets, on the quad, and on Capitol Hill. These groups are hostile to revealed religion. This is worse than Jewish cosplay; it’s desecration.
If ”Rabbi” Jessica Rosenberg — who recently interrupted President Joe Biden in Minneapolis by demanding an Israeli ceasefire, who has been hanging with Rep. “It’s All About the Benjamins, Baby” Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and whom LGBTQ Nation without irony tags “a cisgender queer woman with a beard” — is an actual rabbi, then you must call us Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson on the golf course.
These activists — and more-than-occasional insurrections — are the Impossible Burgers of the Jewish world. That thing sandwiched between two warm buns might ostensibly resemble a juicy piece of beef. But once you bite into it, you immediately know it’s not the real thing.
Democrats Own Antisemitism
It’s also worth underscoring the partisan nature of the antisemitic protests that have been garnering so much media attention. We’re willing to bet that 99 percent of those who participated in the protests on American campuses and across cities over the past six weeks voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.
So for those who doggedly cling to the notion that antisemitism in America is a “right-wing” problem: Wake up! It’s no longer 1955. Sure, far-right antisemitism exists on the edges of society and in pockets
How does the media’s mischaracterization of JVP and INN as “Jewish advocacy groups” perpetuate stereotypes and misconceptions about Jewish Americans, and why is this dangerous for understanding and dialogue between different religious and ethnic groups
E groups are appropriating the language and symbols of Judaism to lend legitimacy to their anti-Zionist agenda, while in reality, they do not represent the views of the majority of Jewish Americans.
Furthermore, these groups are not only anti-Zionist but also engaged in activities that can be seen as promoting antisemitism. For example, JVP has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories and engaging in BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) campaigns against Israel, which many see as thinly veiled forms of antisemitism. INN, on the other hand, has been involved in protests and disruptions targeting Jewish organizations and events, causing discomfort and harm to Jewish Americans.
The media’s mischaracterization of JVP and INN as “Jewish advocacy groups” is not only misleading but also dangerous. It perpetuates stereotypes and misconceptions about Jewish Americans, contributing to the perception that they are divided in their support for Israel. This can lead to further alienation and misunderstanding between different religious and ethnic groups.
Moreover, by blurring the line between legitimate criticism of Israeli policies and antisemitism, the media is providing cover for actual acts of antisemitism. With the rise of antisemitic incidents around the world, it is crucial to accurately report on the activities and beliefs of these groups to ensure that antisemitism is not inadvertently normalized or justified.
It is essential to distinguish between legitimate Jewish advocacy groups that support Israel and promote dialogue and understanding, and fringe groups like JVP and INN, which do not represent the views and values of the majority of Jewish Americans. Media outlets must take responsibility for accurately representing and contextualizing these groups to prevent the spread of misinformation and to foster a more nuanced understanding of Jewish advocacy and Israel-related issues.
In conclusion, the misrepresentation of Jewish advocacy groups like JVP and INN as representative of Jewish Americans by the media is a concerning issue. It not only perpetuates stereotypes and misconceptions about Jewish Americans but also provides cover for actual acts of antisemitism. Accurate and responsible reporting is crucial to ensure a more informed and nuanced understanding of Jewish advocacy and Israel-related issues.
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