There are many Jews who live in America today who are concerned about the flare-up of anti-semitism in Europe and other countries in the world. Hate crimes were committed recently in Europe when people reacted against the actions of Israel in Gaza. Several hate crimes against Jews were committed and even in America hateful graffiti was sprayed on walls outside synagogues and yeshivas. This lead to a recent meeting of Jewish leaders with the Secretary of State and other government officials to discuss the issue of anti semitism in the US.
Although Jews have long had the same rights over where they can live, work and go to school as every other American citizen, there are certain negative stereotypes that are still found to be held by certain citizens. These people believe that Jews do not fit into the American way of life socially, religiously or economically. There is suspicion over how loyal they are to America when they also have a loyalty to Israel.
In fact polls conducted have reflected a decline in this type of stereotypical thinking. This has not, however, lead to a decline in hate crimes. The recent flare-up of these crimes put fear into the hearts of Jews. The economic recession has also contributed to a slight increase in anti-Jewish feeling amongst those with suspicions about the financial power of Jews and their influence on Wall Street.
The polls may show that attitudes towards Jews are changing but the opposite seems to be happening with regard to hate crimes. Hateful graffiti, vandalism of property, arson and bombings are being seen globally. The United States has experienced this too to some degree causing great concern amongst Jews that it will escalate.
These groups include various Klan factions, racist skinheads, the Aryan Nations and neo-Nazis. The swastika has once again become important and the individuals belonging to these groups are often tattooed with this symbol. This symbol is often used as graffiti on buildings. Unfortunately, young impressionable students have been influenced by the bigotry of these groups.
Anti-semitic acts committed and recorded in 2014 around the world included countries in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. These acts included incidents of murder at Jewish sites, death threats against Jews, gun violence, arson and property desecration. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long shadow and recent acts included spraying of graffiti on walls outside synagogues and yeshivas in America.
The Jews in America are not discriminated against by the majority of the population. In fact, the government has even instituted laws to protect them. However, the fact that violent acts are still being committed against them makes them fearful. They look towards Europe and the Middle East and cannot help but think back to the times when they were persecuted.
Fortunately, they have the complete backing of government who have voiced their total intolerance of such behavior. Strong laws have been made to enforce the unequivocal condemnation of these crimes. President Obama has voiced his total rejection of such attitudes and behavior. It cannot be justified as an expression of their disapproval over what is happening in Gaza.
Although Jews have long had the same rights over where they can live, work and go to school as every other American citizen, there are certain negative stereotypes that are still found to be held by certain citizens. These people believe that Jews do not fit into the American way of life socially, religiously or economically. There is suspicion over how loyal they are to America when they also have a loyalty to Israel.
In fact polls conducted have reflected a decline in this type of stereotypical thinking. This has not, however, lead to a decline in hate crimes. The recent flare-up of these crimes put fear into the hearts of Jews. The economic recession has also contributed to a slight increase in anti-Jewish feeling amongst those with suspicions about the financial power of Jews and their influence on Wall Street.
The polls may show that attitudes towards Jews are changing but the opposite seems to be happening with regard to hate crimes. Hateful graffiti, vandalism of property, arson and bombings are being seen globally. The United States has experienced this too to some degree causing great concern amongst Jews that it will escalate.
These groups include various Klan factions, racist skinheads, the Aryan Nations and neo-Nazis. The swastika has once again become important and the individuals belonging to these groups are often tattooed with this symbol. This symbol is often used as graffiti on buildings. Unfortunately, young impressionable students have been influenced by the bigotry of these groups.
Anti-semitic acts committed and recorded in 2014 around the world included countries in Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. These acts included incidents of murder at Jewish sites, death threats against Jews, gun violence, arson and property desecration. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long shadow and recent acts included spraying of graffiti on walls outside synagogues and yeshivas in America.
The Jews in America are not discriminated against by the majority of the population. In fact, the government has even instituted laws to protect them. However, the fact that violent acts are still being committed against them makes them fearful. They look towards Europe and the Middle East and cannot help but think back to the times when they were persecuted.
Fortunately, they have the complete backing of government who have voiced their total intolerance of such behavior. Strong laws have been made to enforce the unequivocal condemnation of these crimes. President Obama has voiced his total rejection of such attitudes and behavior. It cannot be justified as an expression of their disapproval over what is happening in Gaza.
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