Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Jacobson has a lengthy but deep op-ed at one of the worst perpetrators of the type of things he decries in the very same piece -- The Independent (and just browse the comments): Let's see the 'criticism' of Israel for what it really is. In his ranging exploration of a number of issues (too much there for a decent pull-quote), Jacobson tackles the latest exposition of British theatrical demonization, Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children. Harry's Place amply tackled the issue here and here.
Not to be outdone by their London cousins, the New York Theater Workshop is considering staging the play. Edgy.
The comment thread is full of hate. It's appalling.
Jacobson is even attacked for his name: obviously with a name like that he must be a spokesman for "Isreal".
I'm sick.
It's a good piece, people should read it and then they should ask what has happened to our British cousins.
Love the comments. Typical line of thought:
Yes, this rise in antisemitism is a bit noticeable. Jacobson is right to initiate a dialogue. So let's have a dialogue. Why is it that antisemitism exists in every corner of the earth? Why is it so widespread? Tell us, Jews, why does everybody hate you? There must be a good reason. It's certainly not our fault. It's yours.
'g' is right - I've actually been put up against the wall by people who will say to my face:
a) your mother was my best friend but you Jews (blah blah blah) or "little Jews like your grandparents" or "you Jews have a persecution complex" (blah blah blah)
b) all these persecutions of the Jews must have been for some good reason
c) we are tired of hearing about the Holocaust.