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Sunday, October 28, 2018

U. S. Anti-Semitism on the Rise


Tree of Life   (Photo by Daderot)
The tragic shootings at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue emphasize what has been occurring for quite some time: Anti-Semitism within the United States is sharply on the rise.

A 2017 Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report indicates  a “57 percent spike in incidents over the year before.”  These incidents include “physical assaults, vandalism and attacks on Jewish institutions.” There is also a disturbing amount of anti-Semitic content on social media.

The Tree of Life shooting suspect, Robert Bowers, appears to have indulged in these types of internet rants.  He is also said to have openly proclaimed, “I just want to kill Jews.”

Resources
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pittsburgh-synagogue-rampage-spotlights-rising-anti-semitism-in-america/ar-BBP146T?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=BHEA000

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