I appreciate that universities, corporations, and cultural institutions rightly condemn homophobia, Islamophobia, racism, sexism, and ageism. You would never see a Hollywood production tolerate open discrimination against Muslims, LGBTQ individuals, or any other protected group.
Yet somehow, antisemitism has become the one form of bigotry that people excuse, minimize, or even applaud.
Imagine attending a concert where the performer shouts slurs at Muslims. Imagine an actor announcing he will boycott any business owned by someone in the LGBTQ community.
These scenarios would be met with immediate outrage, professional consequences, and widespread condemnation. And rightly so.
But when the target is Jews, the response is different. The silence is deafening.
I won’t name the individuals responsible — they don’t deserve the attention but anyone following the news knows exactly who they are. These voices spread lies, promote boycotts, and incite hostility.
Worse, they are allowed to continue without meaningful pushback. The only explanation is that too many people quietly agree with them or at least don’t care enough to object.
Why else do universities remain silent when Jewish students are harassed or assaulted? Why does Hollywood, normally quick to denounce hate, ignore the most vocal offenders? Why do city leaders hesitate to condemn attacks on synagogues?
The message seems to be: Violence against Jews is unfortunate, but not urgent. Not worth political risk. Not worth speaking up.
After all, it’s “only” Jews.
Consider the contrast. A bakery refusing to make a cake for a same‑sex couple became a national controversy and ultimately a Supreme Court case. No one was physically harmed, and the couple obtained their cake elsewhere.
Meanwhile, when a Jew is shoved to the ground on a public street, the reaction is little more than a collective shrug. This double standard is intolerable.
It is time for a stand. Either speak out and refuse to support those who promote hatred or acknowledge that silence is agreement. Use your vote to reject leaders who ignore or excuse antisemitism. If you continue supporting them out of party loyalty, then be honest about what that loyalty costs — and who it harms.
