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People are feeling and sensing a return of anti-Semitism - even in Europe, which, seventy years after the Holocaust, is a very scary thing. I think they are feeling that Israel is very isolated and doesn't always get what they see as fair treatment in the European media.
Jonathan Sacks
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What this quote means

The quote reflects concern over the resurgence of anti-Semitism and the perceived unfair treatment of Israel in European media.

Jonathan Sacks highlights the alarming resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe, suggesting that despite the lessons learned from the Holocaust, society is witnessing a troubling pattern of discrimination. He notes that as individuals perceive Israel to be increasingly isolated and mistreated by European media, it reinforces a climate of fear and concern regarding the safety and acceptance of Jewish communities in the region.

Themes

Anti-SemitismIsraelHolocaustMediaPrejudiceDiscrimination

In practice

Example use cases

In a seminar discussing the rise of hate crimes, this quote could be used to emphasize the importance of being vigilant against anti-Semitism.

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