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Archives: Western Jews
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What history reveals about surges in anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant sentiments
By Ingrid Anderson | (The Conversation) | - - This February, more than 100 gravestones were vandalized at the Chesed Shel Emeth Society Cemetery outside of St. Louis, Missouri and at the…![Further Wave of Bomb Threats against Jewish Centers: Rise of US Far Right](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2017/03/further-wave-of-bomb-threats-aga-187x137.jpg)
Further Wave of Bomb Threats against Jewish Centers: Rise of US Far Right
TeleSur | - - Some Jewish groups see the vandalism and threats as a sign that anti-Semitic groups have been emboldened by Trump's election. Jewish community centers and schools in at least…![I Cover Hate. I Didn’t Expect It at My Family’s Jewish Cemetery](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2017/02/i-cover-hate-i-didnt-expect-it-a-187x137.jpg)
I Cover Hate. I Didn’t Expect It at My Family’s Jewish Cemetery
by Ariana Tobin | ProPublica | - - When it comes to death, my family honors all of the Ashkenazi Jewish traditions: We name our children after dead relatives, we sit shiva…![Muslim Shockwaves as New Congress’ Bill seeks all Jerusalem for Israeli Colonization](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2017/01/muslim-shockwaves-as-new-congres-187x137.jpg)
Muslim Shockwaves as New Congress’ Bill seeks all Jerusalem for Israeli Colonization
TeleSur | - - Three U.S. senators introduced a bill calling for U.S. embassy to be relocated to Jerusalem and recognizing city as Israeli capital. As it convened for the first Tuesday…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/12/15110986_1186467981440168_9165237295529457808_o-615x339-1-187x137.jpg)
IfNotNow’s ‘Jewish Day of Resistance’ against Trump and appointees
By Sarah Aziza | (Waging Nonviolence) | - - Demonstrators gathered in over 30 U.S. cities last Wednesday as part of a “Jewish Day of Resistance” against President-elect Donald Trump and his…![The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/10/the-jewish-vote-may-swing-key-un-187x137.jpg)
The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says
By Daniel Parmer | (The Conversation) | - - Jews may account for roughly only 2 percent of the American adult population, but their concentration in a number of swing states and…![Trump and Extreme Vetting of Muslims](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/08/trump-and-extreme-vetting-of-mus-187x137.jpg)
Trump and Extreme Vetting of Muslims
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - In an attempt at a foreign policy speech in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday, Donald Trump attempted to get back to his fearmongering roots…![Muslims who saved Jews from Holocaust Honored (& Case of Albania)](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/02/muslims-who-saved-jews-from-holo-187x137.jpg)
Muslims who saved Jews from Holocaust Honored (& Case of Albania)
Interfaith Peacemakers | - - [N.B. The interfaith 'I am your Protector" Campaign, founded by Dani Laurence, last week commemorated in several cities the Muslims who saved Jews from the Holocaust. Laurence…![Britain’s Debate over Banning Trump by the Numbers](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/01/britains-debate-over-banning-tru-187x137.jpg)
Britain’s Debate over Banning Trump by the Numbers
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - The British parliament will debate a motion to ban Donald Trump from the UK on January 18. Typically 100,000 signatures on a petition…![Louisiana Muslim-Haters call 911 in Panic over Hebrew Sign](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/08/louisiana-muslim-haters-call-911-187x137.jpg)
Louisiana Muslim-Haters call 911 in Panic over Hebrew Sign
Cenk Uygur | (The Young Turks Video Report) | - - "Some Louisiana residents panicked when they found a sign written in what they thought was Arabic. It turned out to be…![](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2016/04/J-Street-poll-on-Iran-Nuclear-Agreement-187x137.jpg)
Support for Iran Nuclear Deal: L. A. Jews for Peace Statement
L.A. Jews for Peace | The agreement negotiated between the P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Germany, and the European Union) and Iran is a good deal because it diplomatically…![Boston Terrorism suspect Rahim switched from Hate Speech Activist Geller to Police as Targets Target](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/06/boston-terrorism-suspect-rahim-s-187x137.jpg)
Boston Terrorism suspect Rahim switched from Hate Speech Activist Geller to Police as Target
WCVB Channel 5 Boston | (Video) | - - "Boston terror suspect Usaamah Rahim originally plotted to behead conservative activist Pamela Geller but changed his mind and decided to target Massachusetts police…![Are there Echoes of the old Anti-Semitism in today’s Islam-Hatred?](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/06/are-there-echoes-of-the-old-anti-187x137.jpg)
Are there Echoes of the old Anti-Semitism in today’s Islam-Hatred?
Anne-Ruth Wertheim | (Informed Comment) | - Recently, the head of the Dutch national police Gerard Bouman warned against the poison that was seeping into his organisation: Muslims were continually being forced…![Netanyahu Doesn’t Speak For These Jews](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/03/netanyahu-doesnt-speak-for-these-187x137.jpg)
Netanyahu Doesn’t Speak For These Jews
AJ+ | - "Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he came to Congress to share his fears about Iran on behalf of all Jewish people. But these protesters and artists say “Bibi…![Muslims form Human Shield around Oslo Synagogue, in Solidarity with Jews after Denmark Attack](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/02/muslims-form-human-shield-around-187x137.jpg)
Muslims form ‘Ring of Peace’ around Oslo Synagogue, after Denmark Attack
Reuters | - "Norwegian Muslims form a human shield around a synagogue in Oslo, offering symbolic protection after an attack on a synagogue in neighboring Denmark. Gavino Garay reports." Reuters: "'Human shield'…![Netanyahu urges Europe’s Jews to move to Israel](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/02/netanyahu-urges-europes-jews-to-187x137.jpg)
Netanyahu urges Europe’s Jews to move to Israel
Euronews | - "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to this weekend's deadly synagogue shooting in Copenhagen by urging European Jews to emigrate to Israel. Netanyahu's invitation comes despite reassurances from his…![‘Muslims are Jews’ natural allies in Europe': Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt](http://web.archive.org./web/20171011063255im_/https://media.juancole.com/images/2015/02/muslims-are-jews-natural-allies-187x137.jpg)