There is a large Jewish community living in America today. These Jews are worried by a wave of sentiment against Jews that has spread as a result of Israeli invasion and bombing in Gaza. This has reached America too with hate graffiti scrawled on walls outside yeshivas and synagogues. This has resulted in Jewish leaders meeting with government officials to discuss the rise of anti semitism in the US.
Negative attitudes towards Jews have existed for centuries. Amongst American citizens the same negative stereotypes still exist but they are held by a small percentage of Americans. These stereotypes see Jews as being separate from a religious, social and economic perspective. It is also felt that their loyalty to the United States is affected by their loyalty to Israel.
Polls and studies have actually indicated a decline in these attitudes towards Jews amongst the general population. However, a certain small percentage of the population persists in these attitudes and they show this intolerance in their bigoted behavior. The economic recession has also contributed towards negative feelings amongst those who feel that Jews have too much power over finances and are shady in their business dealings.
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 Israeli-Palestinian conflict has shed long shadows. This has had certain consequences for Jews living in America as well. These hate crimes may be committed by a very small percentage of the population but this does not take away from the ability to create fear and uncertainty amongst Jews. With their history of persecution, it is no wonder that such acts cause anxiety. It is often difficult to allay such fears and tell them that they do not have to worry.
The United States government totally condemns these anti-semitic attitudes and behavior and they have set in place strong laws to back this up. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not accepted as a reason to justify this intolerance. With the attitude of the government being unequivocal about this issue and determined to see it dealt with, the situation is perhaps less ominous than it may appear to the Jews.
Negative attitudes towards Jews have existed for centuries. Amongst American citizens the same negative stereotypes still exist but they are held by a small percentage of Americans. These stereotypes see Jews as being separate from a religious, social and economic perspective. It is also felt that their loyalty to the United States is affected by their loyalty to Israel.
Polls and studies have actually indicated a decline in these attitudes towards Jews amongst the general population. However, a certain small percentage of the population persists in these attitudes and they show this intolerance in their bigoted behavior. The economic recession has also contributed towards negative feelings amongst those who feel that Jews have too much power over finances and are shady in their business dealings.
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 Israeli-Palestinian conflict has shed long shadows. This has had certain consequences for Jews living in America as well. These hate crimes may be committed by a very small percentage of the population but this does not take away from the ability to create fear and uncertainty amongst Jews. With their history of persecution, it is no wonder that such acts cause anxiety. It is often difficult to allay such fears and tell them that they do not have to worry.
The United States government totally condemns these anti-semitic attitudes and behavior and they have set in place strong laws to back this up. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not accepted as a reason to justify this intolerance. With the attitude of the government being unequivocal about this issue and determined to see it dealt with, the situation is perhaps less ominous than it may appear to the Jews.