Thought provoking piece. Antisemitism is the persistent shame of Europe and the UK. While we should give thanks for the Kindertransports it is to our shame, the UK, that we did not make it easier for their parents to come here. Essentially on your recommendation I bought Danny Finkelstein’s book Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad; I highly recommend it. I have read many books about The Holocaust and so antisemitism is one of the few things I feel strongly about thus I find the commentary from many demonstrations absolutely infuriating. The UK should outlaw blatant Holocaust denial. It would send a firm message.
Thank you for the excellent essay. Who were the other women on the journalism panel? I bet it was a fascinating conversation.
Unfortunately, antisemitism is also the persistent shame of the US, where I'm writing from. Lots of conflicting protests and events this week related to the events in Israel and Gaza, and heightened security at Jewish centers, etc. History helps us better understand the broader context of it all, but it also warns us of potential outcomes.
Thought provoking piece. Antisemitism is the persistent shame of Europe and the UK. While we should give thanks for the Kindertransports it is to our shame, the UK, that we did not make it easier for their parents to come here. Essentially on your recommendation I bought Danny Finkelstein’s book Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad; I highly recommend it. I have read many books about The Holocaust and so antisemitism is one of the few things I feel strongly about thus I find the commentary from many demonstrations absolutely infuriating. The UK should outlaw blatant Holocaust denial. It would send a firm message.
How desperately sad that in this day and age religious background is still an issue , have we learnt nothing 🙁
It's truly a tragedy that in Britain, in 2023, a Jewish studies institute can't even co-host an event without having to consider security concerns.
Thank you for the excellent essay. Who were the other women on the journalism panel? I bet it was a fascinating conversation.
Unfortunately, antisemitism is also the persistent shame of the US, where I'm writing from. Lots of conflicting protests and events this week related to the events in Israel and Gaza, and heightened security at Jewish centers, etc. History helps us better understand the broader context of it all, but it also warns us of potential outcomes.
A thought provoking article in these (never ending) troubled times
Lovely piece. Thank you.