Antisemitism: Ignoring Lies Allows Them To Fester, Fighting Back Fuels Fire

Jews who are concerned about the rising tide of antisemitism are in a no-win situation.

On a daily basis, we are treated as the villain of various tales told by growing parts of both the left and right. At any given time, according to the internet, Jews are starving innocent people and committing genocide; facilitating the persecution of Christians in the Middle East or trying to outlaw Christianity in the United States; stifling free speech; or conspiring to bring about World War III.

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Philip Klein

Philip Klein is the editor of National Review Online.

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Jews who are concerned about the rising tide of antisemitism are in a no-win situation.

On a daily basis, we are treated as the villain of various tales told by growing parts of both the left and right. At any given time, according to the internet, Jews are starving innocent people and committing genocide; facilitating the persecution of Christians in the Middle East or trying to outlaw Christianity in the United States; stifling free speech; or conspiring to bring about World War III.