Is It Anti-Semitic To Say Jews Are Good With Money?

I have never experienced anti-Semitism and I have never been offended. I rarely use the term “anti-Semitism.” I’m not into classifying criticism or even hate as a “slur.”

I think it is natural, healthy and good to prefer your own kind and to distrust those who are different.

I had a Jewish girlfriend who complained about how often she experienced anti-Semitism. I asked her for an example. She said she had an employer who said to her, “You Jews are good at business.” She thought that was a horrible thing to say. I thought it was a nice thing to say.

From Fox Sports: San Diego Chargers radio color commentator Hank Bauer was suspended from broadcasting the team’s final preseason game on Thursday after telling an anti-Semitic joke at the end of Sunday’s broadcast.
In the closing seconds of Sunday’s Chargers-49ers preseason game, Bauer, broadcasting on 105.3 KIOZ, cracked a Jewish joke about how copper was invented.
“But then again you know how copper wire was invented? Somebody dropped a penny between Josh and his family member,” said Bauer. “I say that respectfully and endearingly, my partner.”

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).
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