Religion and Politics

Scarlet ‘A’ is for ‘Anti-Semitism

For The Jewish Daily Forward, Eva Illouz discusses why she has been cast aside as anti-Semitic by other Jews. In a recent article, Illouz questioned Israeli policy towards Palestine. Illouz writes, “Finally, in calling any critic of Israel anti-Semitic, some Jews are acting irresponsibly: they make the fight against real anti-Semitism less effective. Surely, there is a difference between moral critique and racial hatred? Between the will to dominate a group and the desire of justice for all?” 

Read at The Jewish Daily Forward

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