173. Redefining Antisemitism

Talking Tachlis Podcast

A couple of weeks ago, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas claimed that Israel had committed 50 massacres, 50 Holocausts, of Palestinians. And we were all set to discuss that. But then, this weekend, journalist and former Talking Tachlis guest Peter Beinart, published an op-ed, taking issue with Jewish groups who accuse critics of Israel of antisemitism.

Are these stories connected? What is antisemitism? And must we reevaluate our definitions of antisemitism?

Abbas Press Conference - https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-monstrous-lie-abbas-50-holocausts-claim-met-with-outrage-in-israel-germany/

Peter Beinart in NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/opinion/antisemitism-israel-uae-saudi.html