What if we have misunderstood the conflict from the very start? In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with former Israeli Knesset member Einat Wilf about Hamas, anti-Zionism, October 7, Gaza, UNRWA, antisemitism, the global campaign against Israel, and her contention that anti-Zionism now serves as the central ideology fueling a worldwide assault on Jewish existence.
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A group called “Philly Bike On Your Left” is planning a demonstration targeting Jewish-owned businesses in Philadelphia on November 8, shortly before the anniversary of Kristallnacht. The report draws parallels between the planned boycott and the historical persecution of Jewish businesses during Nazi Germany, raising concerns about antisemitism and the targeting of Jewish business owners.
The University of Toronto’s dentistry dean, Anil Kishen, resigned following the use of antisemitic images in course materials, prompting controversy over the inclusion of discriminatory content in university teaching materials.
A planned boycott in Philadelphia has drawn criticism for specifically targeting Jewish-owned businesses, raising concerns about antisemitism and discrimination against business owners based on their religion or identity.
A kosher bakery in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, was destroyed by a fire in what is reported to be the second arson attempt in two days. Police say the fire was deliberately set. Around 20 employees have lost their income as a result of the destruction. The incident raises concerns about deliberate attacks on the bakery, while police investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The DW News report examines rising antisemitism across Europe, focusing on growing security concerns within Antwerp’s Jewish community in Belgium. Following suspected antisemitic incidents in Belgium, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands, including arson attacks and an explosion at a synagogue, soldiers have been deployed to protect Jewish neighborhoods in Antwerp, home to one of Europe’s largest Orthodox Jewish populations. Correspondent Christine Mhundwa speaks with community members about their safety concerns and the impact of increasing hostility on their daily lives.