Dear Chaverot
I hope that this finds you all safe and well. May I just take a moment to wish us all a VERY, VERY HAPPY 100th ANNIVERSARY! What a massive achievement and we have never looked better! Despite the restrictions imposed by Corona virus, we are all finding ways to celebrate in our Federations – and together!
Throughout the last 100 years, WIZO women have stood strong against antisemitism, in whatever form it has reared its head. It is in this spirit that this portfolio was created – with the aim of empowering you, our dearest Chaverot, with the tools and facts needed to raise awareness – and our collective voices against the growing tide of Antisemitism.
In this edition of Straight Facts, we examine cancel culture, read about who arch antisemite, Louis Farrakhan is, hear from the extraordinary Olga Meshoe and more.
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I hope this is of service to you.
Warmest regards
Rolene Marks
World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson
+ 972 52 582 9090
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Who is Louis Farrakhan?
The Black Lives matter movement has gained momentum over the last few months and with it, more exposure of the horrendous rhetoric from Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan. Who is Minister Farrakhan and why is he regarded as the “arch anti-Semite”? Read more here:
http://www.wiesenthal.com/assets/pdf/new-swc-report-farrakhan.pdf
AMCHA Initiative – Report on Antisemitism
Campuses around the world have become battlegrounds for Jewish students. The AMCHA Initiative have released their annual report on Antisemitism. It is sobering stuff – read more here:
https://amchainitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Antisemitism-Report-2019.pdf
The Jews of Privilege
Journalist, Peter Beinart, created a lot of anger and controversy when he wrote an article for the New York Times where he stated that he no longer believes in a Jewish state. Benjamin Kerstein has written this response. It is excellent and well worth the read:
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/the-jews-of-privilege
Cancelling Cancel Culture
Cancel culture is becoming pervasive. Anyone who has an opinion that is counter to majority mob opinion is effectively “cancelled”. This is dangerous phenomenon is eroding free speech and it is greatly disturbing. Read more here:
https://layoftheland.online/2020/06/23/cancelling-cancel-culture/
WATCH: The South African Destroying the Apartheid Analogy
This is a must see! Watch how the dynamic and articulate Olga Meshoe pulls apart the accusation that Israel is an Apartheid State right here:
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