The article reflects on the tragic murders of two young American Jews, Sarah Duker and Matthew Eisenfeld in 1996, and the recent killings of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky in Washington, DC. It emphasizes the persistent threat of antisemitism, particularly in the context of rising hatred and violence since October 2023. The author articulates a growing sense of dread among Jewish communities, citing alarming FBI hate crime statistics. The connection between public expressions of hatred and resulting violence is examined, stressing the importance of accountability in combating antisemitic rhetoric both on university campuses and beyond.
'We have heard antisemitic claims in both left progressive spaces and on right-wing talk radio, often echoing conspiratorial bile that Jews have seen for centuries.'
'You cannot give free rein to racism and be shocked when African Americans are assaulted. And you cannot post swastikas on campus and expect Jews will remain exempt from harm.'
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