Daily Archives: May 7, 2015

What makes a Jewish dentist run for the U.K.’s anti-immigration party?

From Haaretz: Raymond Shamash is a candidate in the May 7 general election for the United Kingdom Independence Party, slammed for its anti-EU, xenophobic stances. It can be hard to stand up for what you believe in, as Raymond Shamash, … Continue reading

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Jews Can Be Challenging

I notice that Jews tend to complain more than Protestants. The Torah portrays Jews as a difficult people. This stubbornness can be an asset though. It can be thought of as an unwillingness to settle for mediocrity. It can also … Continue reading

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The Board Of Deputies Of British Jews Promotes Censorship, Hate Speech Laws, Multi-Culturalism

It is sad to see organized Jewry at the forefront of the struggle to limit speech. Here is its 2015 General Election manifesto: * With the growth of social media, Antisemitism is finding new forms of expression which must be … Continue reading

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