When did speaking out for Jewish causes become something to be done in the shadows?

 Ce journaliste, Steven Zeitchik, tjs resté silencieux aprés mes mails, parle de lui même, de sa lâcheté, de son silence...

#dissonancecognitive

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 Eisenberg has made a film about the Holocaust. Yet on the awards circuit he has seemed conspicuously reluctant, to say the least, to utter a word about current antisemitism

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And yet discomfort is what I’ve encountered. When Ye unleashed a torrent of antisemitic posts and then went on a national stage to sell swastika merchandise two weeks ago, a handful of Jewish entertainers spoke up, according to a prominent pro-Jewish account’s thread: Charlie Puth, Isla Fischer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Savage, Michael Rapaport, of course David Schwimmer. All commendable. But more noticeable was how many didn’t react. It took an Israeli provocateur deepfaking many of them protesting Ye to get Scarlett Johansson to say something — and that was to decry the deepfake. 

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In a time when Jewish identity faces threats from so many flanks, very few high-profile people in entertainment — the same people often eager to lend their voice to other causes — seem compelled to come to its defense. 

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Too many Jewish entertainers seem unable to summon the curiosity, or courage, to engage with Jewish meaning or proudly identify as Jews. Instead when a newsy Jewish topic comes up they react the way one does when the middle-school English teacher calls on you about a book you haven’t read — put your head down and nervously count the seconds until they call on someone else.

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Hollywooders arguing on behalf of Jews is a welcome development. But they are doing so anonymously, which only underscores the problem. When did speaking out for Jewish causes become something to be done in the shadows?

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Center’s Media Impact Project found that among 108 Jewish TV characters that aired between 2021 and 2022 only 18 percent of them referenced their Judaism (...)

Einbinder appeared extremely fearful of addressing anything about being Jewish at this moment. Finally and very tentatively she said, “I don’t think there’s been a change, no.”  

Einbinder, who in the past has worn a Star of David on red carpets and spends large chunks of her standup act talking about being Jewish, seemed scared to acknowledge any change even in a time of normalization of the most vile antisemitic tropes around (...)

When the Oscars unfold Sunday, don’t expect many Jewish winners to talk about the perils Jews face or the importance of embracing Jewish identity; it would almost seem weird at this point if someone did. Even as it’s probable a Latino, Black or Asian winner will talk about what their identity means to them, as of course they well should. Jewishness is the one aspect of modern identity you just don’t mention (...)

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/antisemitism-oscars-hollywood-celebrities-1236151341/

Unveiling a Hidden Reality: Sasha Andreas' Documentary on Jewish Poverty

In a world where success is often synonymous with wealth, the notion of poverty among the Jewish community remains an overlooked reality. Sasha Andreas' compelling documentary challenges prevailing stereotypes, shining a light on the struggles faced by Jewish individuals in New York who grapple with economic hardship. Through poignant storytelling and interviews, Andreas invites viewers to confront their assumptions about wealth, poverty, and the diverse realities within the Jewish community. 

Breaking the Stereotype 

 The stereotype of Jewish affluence is deeply ingrained in societal perceptions, often overshadowing the fact that poverty exists across all demographics, including the Jewish community. While many Jews have achieved financial success, Andreas' documentary reveals the untold stories of those struggling to make ends meet. These narratives, drawn from organizations like the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty and the Hebrew Free Burial Association, provide a window into the lives of individuals who have experienced job loss, medical crises, or other challenges that have pushed them into financial instability.

The Struggles Beneath the Surface 

 A recurring theme in the documentary is the reluctance of many to seek help due to the stigma associated with accepting charity. Raised with values of self-sufficiency and pride, some individuals find it difficult to ask for assistance, even when it is desperately needed. This cultural hesitation underscores the importance of creating compassionate support systems that respect the dignity of those in need. 

Tzedakah: A Pillar of Justice

Central to the film is the concept of tzedakah, or righteous giving, which is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Rabbi Shmoel Plor, one of the interviewees, eloquently explains that tzedakah is not merely about financial contributions--it is about restoring justice, dignity, and balance to society. This perspective challenges viewers to think beyond the act of giving as a transaction and to see it as an opportunity to uplift and empower. 

Challenging Assumptions

Andreas' documentary serves as a powerful counter-narrative to the stereotype of universal Jewish wealth. It confronts societal biases head-on, urging viewers to reconsider their assumptions and to embrace a more nuanced understanding of wealth and poverty. By doing so, the film raises critical questions about how we define success and the importance of recognizing and addressing hidden struggles within all communities. A Call for Compassion and Action Beyond highlighting the issue of Jewish poverty, the documentary emphasizes universal values of empathy, compassion, and community support. It reminds viewers that wealth is not the sole measure of success and that extending a helping hand to those in need is a fundamental moral responsibility. Despite the lack of widespread media coverage, this documentary serves as a vital reminder of the importance of addressing poverty in all its forms. It challenges viewers to look beyond surface perceptions and to recognize the humanity and dignity of those facing financial hardship. 

Building a More Inclusive Society

In a society that often equates success with material wealth, Andreas' film underscores a critical truth: poverty can affect anyone, regardless of background or faith. By sparking dialogue and raising awareness, this documentary calls for a collective effort to build a more compassionate and inclusive world--one that values the inherent dignity of every individual and ensures support for those in need. 

Sasha Andreas' work is not just a film; it is a wake-up call, urging us to confront stereotypes, challenge assumptions, and foster a deeper understanding of the hidden realities that shape our communities.

https://themunicheye.com/unveiling-a-hidden-reality-sasha-andreas-documentary-on-jewish-poverty-8308

Merci Jean-Yves!

"Merci de m'avoir envoyé le lien pour visionner votre documentaire, ce que je ferai demain ! Je travaille, moi, sur l'antisémitisme aux XIXe et XXe siècles, et je sais bien que le fantasme de l'argent des Juifs ne correspond nullement à une réalité. Il suffit d'avoir regardé quelques documents sur les communautés juives d'Afrique du nord ou sur l'arrivée à Paris des Juifs fuyant les pogroms dans les années 1890-1900, pour savoir quel était le degré de pauvreté ou de misère de la majorité des ces populations. Mais les préjugés ont la vie dure et l'Eglise catholique a propagé l'image de Judas trahissant Jésus pour de l'argent avant de continuer en interdisant le prêt à ses banquiers. Bref, vous avez eu raison de réaliser ce film, même si les soutiens à votre initiative n'ont pas été à la hauteur de ce que vous pouviez espérer..."

Bien cordialement.

Jean-Yves M

Enfin un peu de franchise...

Raanan Gaberer a qui j'avais demandé un coup de main, fait semblant de ne pas comprendre mon message et répond à côté. J'ai l'habitude...  

Mais Ran m'envoie un second message bien plus intéressant et plein de franchise.

Au moins, les choses sont claires. Tjs ce même cliché du juif pauvre orthodoxe (les juifs pauvres sont partout) mais au moins il dit les choses.

Tout irait bien si, tous les jours, entre 150 000 subventions, ces geignards professionnels ne se plaignaient pas constamment des stéréotypes antisémites...

Certains ne sont pas dérangés par ce stéréotype du juif qui réussit, grand bien leur fasse. 

Mais alors cessez de vous plaindre de ce même stéréotype si vous ne faites rien contre. Ne venez pas pleurer sur une soi-disant "solitude des juifs", un manque d'initiatives etc etc Faire l'autruche ne fonctionne jamais!

Et cessez de quémander des subventions pour organiser de grands raouts pour geindre! Prenez exemple sur Ran et dites ce que vous pensez vraiment! 

Il y a de bons psys dans la communauté...

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Et on se délecte des mots du geignard Hugues Serraf, grand silencieux devant l'Eternel quand on le contacte:

"Alors c’est sûr, les juifs sont constamment en train de se plaindre (...)

Jamais contents. Tiens, même leur principal monument religieux est un « mur des lamentations », c’est dire s’ils sont spécialistes de la jérémiade. Comment les prendre au sérieux ?"

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Gilles-William Goldnadel, également, aime à en faire des caisses sur l'antisémitisme. Pourtant Gilou est tjs resté silencieux quand je l'ai contacté. Continuez tous à regarder ailleurs. Pendant ce temps, la défaite se profile, on est proche du non-retour. Il n'y a pas de solution à l'antisémitisme. Mais à un petit niveau, je vois bien ce qui a bien pu conduire au pire dans le passé. Lâchetés aprés compromissions, aprés hypocrisies, aprés subventions à des abrutis, des incapables. Rien ne se passe. 

Et le pire arrive...

Gen Z, Infected with Antisemitism, Is Spreading the Very Disease It's Committed to Eradicating

(...)  judging from the sentiments of Gen Z, because the same generation that 

professes 

to be the most intolerant of bigotry is also the most intolerant of bigotry's most 

consistently hunted targets, the Jews. A December 2023 Economist/YouGov Poll 

found that exactly half of all Americans aged 18-29 either think "the Holocaust is a 

myth," or are agnostic about whether the worst genocide in modern times is factual 

or 

mythical. A Harvard-Harris poll that month found that 67 percent of 18-24-year-olds 

"think that Jews as a class are oppressors and should be treated as oppressors." 

If the Oct. 7 massacre was a case of Jews "being treated as oppressors," it would 

explain why it was celebrated on so many campuses and why support for Hamas 

(not Palestinians) is alarmingly widespread among Gen Z. An Oct 18-19

 Harvard-Harris poll, albeit one with a small sample of respondents, found that 

48 percent of Gen Zers supported the jihadist death cult that endorsed the 9/11 

attacks and eulogized Osama bin Laden.

Even correcting for the possibility that these numbers overstate the case, it 

remains that the generation that wears the label "anti-racist" most proudly is 

the most susceptible to the bigotry that the word "racism" originally and almost 

exclusively designated: antisemitism.

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 While some of these Gen Zers must be aware of their antisemitism, most are probably unwitting carriers of this strain of racism. This adds another layer of hypocrisy to their antisemitism because from Gen Z's glass houses, a stone very often thrown is the charge that Americans fail to recognize their "implicit bias," that they're more racist than they realize. This recalls a half-century-old vignette involving another young Western anti-racist similarly deficient in self-awareness. In 1976, four terrorists (two German leftists and two Palestinians) hijacked an Air France plane and diverted it to Entebbe, Uganda, where they released all the passengers except the Israeli citizens and six non-Israeli Jews. Two of the hostages (both Holocaust survivors) pointed out to one of the German hijackers that by herding Jews into captivity he was following the example of the last German generation. "My goals are different," the German protested indignantly.

But antisemites are nothing if not imaginative, and every generation refreshes old justifications, or invents new ones for its hatred. Whether they are illiberal leftists, isolationist rightists, Islamic extremists, white nationalists, or Black separatists, antisemites always think their reasons for hating Jews are "the right reasons." As Albert Einstein observed after Kristallnacht, "The crimes with which the Jews have been charged in the course of history—crimes which were used to justify the atrocities perpetrated against them—have changed in rapid succession."

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https://www.newsweek.com/gen-z-infected-antisemitism-spreading-very-disease-its-committed-eradicatingracism-1888052

Antisemitism in Latin America

The media’s fixation on antisemitism in the West makes sense given that the Jewish diaspora is concentrated in Western Europe and Anglo-America. But Jews do not only live in “rich” countries, and since the Hamas attacks on Israel, the media has failed to expose the day-to-day dangers faced by Jews living in less prominent regions such as Latin America (...) 

Political leaders in nearly every Latin American country espouse popular tales about Jewish control of the media, politics, and the economy. Supporters of these antisemitic leaders include José Antonio Kast, the son of a Nazi SS lieutenant and frontrunner for the next Chilean presidential election, and Daniel Jadue, the mayor of Recoleta linked to the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO). A number of politicians and associations linked to former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have also promoted antisemitic conspiracies and espoused neo-Nazi imagery.

https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-796002

Act-up et l'antisémitisme

 « Je me suis dit : mais en fait, en tant que juif, on n’est pas bienvenu », comme « dans beaucoup de luttes à gauche en ce moment », s’émeut une sympathisante d’Act Up, de confession juive, qui a souhaité garder l’anonymat.

https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4084582-20240403-sait-crise-sein-act-up-paris-fond-accusations-antisemitisme

Eh ouais, toutes ces assos (gavées de subventions) nourrissent l'antisémitisme, elles acceptent tout et n'importe quoi pourvu qu'on soit "militant".  Traduction: De gauche et humaniste.

Et ces fameux "militants" se foutent que les juifs connaissent quoi que ce soit à Israel, religieux ou non, ils sont "juifs" et donc "ennemis".

Pendant des décennies, ces militants juifs (Le fondateur d'Act-up était Larry Kramer (juif), convaincus de la "justesse" de leurs combats (subventionnés) ont fermé les yeux sur d'autres "militants", ils ont recruté et aidé à tout va, croyants que tous les militants "de gauche" étaient des Bisounours.  

Jusqu'au réveil brutal... 

Partout, dans nos démocraties, pour faire "gentil", pour faire "humaniste", pour faire "tolérant", des bien-pensants, souvent juifs, ont ouvert les portes à des "militants" issus de la fameuse "diversité". Problème: bien souvent ces nouveaux entrants n'avaient pas exactement les mêmes visées que leurs recruteurs. En plus de l'antisémitisme "ambiant", présent dans toutes les strates de la société depuis toujours, une couche "diversitaire" a été rajoutée. 

Et cette fameuse "diversité" a un objectif clair: Jew hatred.

Et aujourd'hui tout explose.