Not only the reality, but also the terminology of anti-Semitism has become controversial in recent years, especially since Israel’s campaign against Hamas in Gaza. People who criticize Israel are often labeled anti-Semitic. But are they? Does criticizing the State of Israel make one anti-Semitic? Anti-Semitism is any attitude of prejudice against Jews just because they are Jews. (Yes, I know “Semite” can also refer to Arabs, but that is irrelevant here.) To be sure, it also includes actions that are... Read more