Iyar 4, 5778, 4/19/2018
 France: The Early Diagnosis of the New Anti-SemitismFrench sociologists, authors and thinkers saw the handwriting on the wall as far back as 2001, as calling it anti-Israelism made anti-Semitism acceptable. The Obsessive Belgian Anti-Israel BiasThe anti-Israel bias of the French-speaking Belgian media puts it into the group of the most anti-Israel countries in Europe. BDS is Only a Small Part of the Demonization of IsraelEven if all boycotts fail, the public relations effect will be far more important. Dutch Anti-Israel Incitement Continues to ExpandThe Netherland’s attitude toward Israel is not friendly anymore, it is only somewhat less hostile than is the rest of criminal Europe. Some Straight Questions for Jeffrey GoldbergObama's statements in a recent and well publicized interview with Atlantic Monthly's Jeffrey Goldberg had clear anti-Semitic elements. That was noted in various articles. But what about Goldberg? The Jewish History of a Street in the NetherlandsExclusive to Arutz Sheva: Interview with Professor Wim Willems, expert on the history of The Hague. Who Funds the “Academic Scholarship” that Delegitimizes Israel?Universities, Institutes, journals, Aramco, foundations, academic chairs are all funded by Arab money - and truth plays no role in their scholarly endeavors. Repairing Israel's Relations with the United StatesThe majority of Israelis do not trust the American president. Will the EU Delegate to the Global Anti-Semitism Forum Tell the Truth?Why Frans Timmermans is not the right person to represent the European Commission at the Forum on Combating Anti-Semitism - unless he confesses to the truth. What the Election Polls Told UsIn democracies where those in power take the people's views into account, polls which ask general qusitons can be a good source of information. Is Europe, Bereft of its Jews, No Longer Europe?What are the factors involved in European Jewry's possibly emigrating from that continent?The Dutch Labor Party's Policies Support Islamo-NazisSelective information, monumental manipulation of the facts and complete adoption of Muslim propaganda are the norm - and Israel should confront them. Decades of Anti-Israel Hate by Swedish Social DemocratsIt is not just the immediate recognition of "Palestine" that is behind Israel's negative reaction to Sweden's new government. The Social Democrats have a long history of hate-mongering. The Future of Jews in France, the Land of ApartheidWhatever the French government will do is likely to take more than a decade to show substantial results. After the Paris Killings -- French Jews and IsraelFrench duplicity as far as Israel is concerned, is always manifest, as is anti-Semitism, and there is resistance to accepting the idea that Israel's battle with terror is the same as the West's. Paris Killings Aftermath: Symptoms of French DiseaseThat the Paris murderers were very much Muslims is a fact and a number of aspects of the events can already be pointed out. France betrayed its Jews by allowing millions of immigrants from a culture hostile to them. Inviting Abbas was duplicity. Hamas is Worse than the Islamic State"The Shoah was unprecedented; but it was a precedent, and that precedent is being followed" (Yehuda Bauer). Hamas must be subjected to a publicity campaign that unmasks its true goals.Unaware of His Own Anti-Israeli BiasDirk Walters of NRC Handelsblad wrote of himself as unprejudiced and then went on to prove just the opposite.What Should French Jews Do?What can be done to prevent further attacks against French Jews? The truth is that very little can be done. What are the options, then, for French Jews? The Changed Status of American Jewish Womeninterview with Prof. Rela Mintz Geffen: "There are already several hundred Jewish women teachers holding doctorates in Jewish studies who are university scholars. This also impacts the way Jewish history is taught." Cities against IsraelProposing anti Israel actions is a pr move that draws the attention away from the massive criminality of the Palestinians. The Amsterdam Jewish Museum: European Award WinnerManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Joel Cahen on how the Museum's myriad projects help keep alive the history and talents of the Jewish people while the guides successfully manage queries of all kinds. Changes in American Jewish IdentityInterview with Professor of Jewish Social Policy, Steven M. Cohen: Fewer people today regard being Jewish as a matter of norms and obligations. Determined to Make Israel's Voice HeardManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Kees van der Staaij, leader of the Dutch political party SGP. The Netherlands: The Fallen Mask of Moderate MuslimsPeople who were considered moderates are now fearlessly and publicly joining anti-Jewish extremists. Can Israel Ever Trust Europe? Part IIIDon Segre died last week at the age of 92. He was full professor of international relations at Haifa University, held the post of Reuben Hecht Professor of Zionism. After his retirement in 1986, he was Visiting Professor at Stanford University.Can Israel Ever Trust Europe? Part TwoDon Segre died last week at the age of 92. He was full professor of international relations at Haifa University, held the post of Reuben Hecht Professor of Zionism. After his retirement in 1986, he was Visiting Professor at Stanford University.Can Israel Ever Trust Europe? Part OneProfessor Dan Segre passed away on Saturday in Italy, at the age of 92. His thoughts on Israel and Europe are brought here. How Christians are Persecuted in the PAManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Justus Reid Weiner, international human rights lawyer: "...In Gaza, five Christians were kidnapped in July 2012 and forced to convert to Islam."Dutch Islamo-Nazism, Where Did It Come From?The Dutch have now admitted that there are thousands of violent Jihadi sympathizers in the country of windmills and dikes. It didn't happen overnight. Islamo-Nazism in Palestine, Then and NowThey have mutual aims and mutual plans for the Jews.Dutch Jewish Leaders Sign a Damning DeclarationIn an interfaith Dutch forum, the Israel-Hamas conflict is equated with the IS-Syria-Iraq slaughter. Other parts of the declaration are just as problematic. A Pro-Jewish Ad and the Mess it CausedDistancing the Netherlands from anti-Semitism should not entail its Jews distancing themselves from Zionism. Dutch Jews Wonder About Their FutureIt is quite clear where the rampant anti-Semitism comes from, but not to the Dutch government. Behind the Scenes: Muslim Anti-Semitism in HollandInterview with a Muslim young woman who monitors Jew-hatred in Muslim circles.The Outburst of Dutch Anti-Semitism and Anti-IsraelismA close up of one country in an increasingly ugly Europe. The Anti-Israel Bias of the New York TimesInterview with Ricki Hollander and Gilead Ini of CAMERA. Progressive Jewish Abusers of IsraelInterview with the Director of Indiana University's Institute for the Study of Contemporary Anti-Semitism, Professor Alvin H. Rosenfeld: "The debate on progressive Jewish abusers of Israel revisited." Post-Oslo Terror PlanningRecords from Jerusalem's Orient House prove that the PLO began violating the Oslo Accords immediately after signing them and that Fatah and Hamas had the same goals even then. Studying Muslim Anti-Semitism in AmericaInterview with Steven K. Baum, founder and editor of the Journal for the Study of Anti-Semitism. Canadian Churches For and Against IsraelInterview with Paul Merkley, Prof. Emer. of History in Ottawa: "There have been workshops and a major prayer service at UCC for the ‘defeat of the Israeli occupiers'". Gazans Learn From Goldstone ReportInterview with Anne Herzberg, NGO Monitor Legal Advisor: "If one accepts the Goldstone report, terrorists in future asymmetric conflicts can learn from it that it is worthwhile to deliberately operate in areas where civilian harm is greatest." Anti-Zionism in the Post-War USSR and Today's RussiaManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Russian and International Studies Prof. André Gerrits: "Communists have always seen Zionism as a petty bourgeois deviant, as well as an expression of Jewish nationalism". Root Causes of US Mainline Church Anti-IsraelismManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Dexter van Zile, Christian Media Analyst: "The Church seems unwilling to confront supercessionism and anti-Semitism as they manifest themselves in Islam." A Classic Media DistortionThe series "God's Warriors" is a classic example of media distortion. The New NATO Sec. General is a Promoter of HamasStoltenberg is a poor choice as NATO sec.general for many reasons, the leading one being his support for Hamas. 80% of Stolen Holocaust Assets Were Never ReturnedEconomist Sidney Zabludoff, who focuses his work on issues related to restitution of stolen Jewish assets, says that Holocaust assets restitution remained a low priority, and by now, many of those entitled to it have died. End of Century Revival of Stolen Holocaust Assets IssueFor Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel, Manfred Gerstenfeld interviews Dr. Avi Beker of Tel Aviv University, negotiator for restitution of Holocaust property. Patterns in European Attitudes Towards IsraelInterview with Prof. Uriel Rosenthal, former Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs. Arafat's 1998 Non-Visit to the US Holocaust MuseumDr. Manfred Gerstenfeld interviews Walter Reich, former director of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, who was shocked at the invitation extended to Arafat. Anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism in AustraliaManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Jeremy Jones, director of Jewish Affairs Council. The French Railway and the Jews 1943-44Manfred Gerstenfeld interviews Bernard Emsellem, former French State Railway Executive: "In the armistice agreement of June 1940, the SNCF was placed at the entire disposal of the German army" - with tragic results. Dutch Postwar Artwork Restitution: Wrong and HeartlessInterview with Rudi Ekkart, head of Dutch Restoration Commission.Jewish and Cautious in AmsterdamManfred Gerstenfeld interviews 'Carla', who worked as a nurse in a Dutch hospital. "I clearly see that Jews are the outsiders". A7 Interviewed Dutch Former Min. Borst, Found DeadIn interview below, Els Borst said that Holland should apologize to Israel for its actions during WWII. Her death seems to be due to foul play. Protesting Against Iran - There is a PrecedentGiuliano Ferrara, a former communist and the editor of the conservative daily Il Foglio, which he founded in 1996, took the initiative for a one-and-only march against Iran. Interview: The Life of an Ambassador to IsraelManfred Gerstenfeld interviews Bob Hiensch, who spent four years in Israel as Dutch Ambassador and says it was his most enjoyable posting. |
