“Our Irish Leaders Have Contributed to Hatred Against Jews”
Ireland’s Chief Rabbi has warned that Ireland’s political leaders have fuelled a surge in antisemitism, with Jewish children hiding their identities at school and many feeling unsafe to publicly wear symbols of their faith. The Telegraphhas the story.
Yoni Wieder said that many of the roughly 3,000 Jews in Ireland no longer felt safe enough to wear signs of their identity, such as skullcaps or the Star of David, on the streets.
Gideon Saar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, accused Taoiseach Simon Harris of being an antisemite after the Irish premier said the embassy closure was to distract from the killing of children in Gaza.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Rabbi Wieder said: “Of late, many Jews are not comfortable to display signs of their Jewish identity outside their homes as is traditional, or to wear things like a Star of David or a Jewish skullcap when walking in the street.
Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder said schoolchildren have struggled the most with antisemitic commentary over the past few months
“What I’m most upset and concerned about is the number of school children who have told me in recent months that they feel afraid because they are Jewish, or that they avoid talking about being Jewish in front of their non-Jewish peers. …
“There is no doubt in my mind that the inflammatory rhetoric by Irish political leaders against Israel over the past year has contributed to hatred against Jews in this country.”
There have been instances of swastika and “kill Jews” graffiti, as well as a violent attack on a Jewish student in a nightclub. Some community members had told their Rabbi they wished their children or grandchildren could grow up elsewhere because of the current climate. …
Dublin is an outlier among European governments after it formally recognised Palestine earlier this year. Last week it said it would support an International Court of Justice petition accusing Israel of genocide. …
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ annual survey found that 96% of Jews had faced antisemitism in the past year with 70%, saying they occasionally hid their Jewish identity.
Stop Press: Israel had no choice but to remove its embassy from Ireland – it was the only rational option left, says Sir Michael Ellis in the Telegraph.
“Many Irish people hate Israel because they ignorantly project their own history onto a country they know nothing about, and doing so makes them feel superior.
The original Irish message was “We’ve been dealing with occupying imperialists for 8 centuries. So yes, we’re not fans of Israel”, which one can hardly classify as threatening.
And there are these things called “Occupied territories” which Israel clearly has no intention of ever un-occupying, even though a September UN General Assembly resolution voted 124:14 for Israel to do exactly that and end its unlawful presence there.
Israel was originally eager to join UN but has since ignored every UN resolution requiring it to, for example, recognize a Palestinian state, as desired and regularly voted for by UN general assemblies: in the latest vote four days ago on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, 172 countries voted for the resolution and only 7 countries (including, of course, Israel and USA) voted against it.
It can hardly be surprising that many countries and their populations are dissatisfied with Israel’s continual repression of Palestinians and its repeated dismissal of the idea of a separate Palestinian state, despite the never-ending conflicts.
You are now accusing the UN of being anti-Semitic or do I misunderstand you? Israel joined the UN and may presumably leave it at will. But what does that change? The whole world is against the genocide in Gaza but Israel does not care anyway. And as long as USA continues to support every move Israel makes – because USA finances Israel who finances the US politicians to support Israel (hilarious, really) – and continues to provide the bombs Israel drops on Palestinians and neighbouring countries, the insanity will continue.
Jabby Mcstiff
1 year ago
My impression of the Irish is that they do care about the Palestinian plight but are generally quity philosemitic, much more so than the English. The English ruling class is where the real Jew hatred lies. It might not look that way I appreciate. Prominent Jews have played a huge role in Irish history over the last three centuries. In South Africa many of those who played a major role in the struggle against apartheid were Jews.
I live in Ireland. The picture is very mixed. Many of us are embarrassed by the Irish government and the president but the two biggest parties have just got back in after our General Election. Only one of our local candidates, out of a choice of 23 wasn’t anti Israel. He was not elected but both my neighbours and my husband and I voted for him. None of us are Jewish but Protestant and Catholic.
It is a difficult thing this issue of hiding your identity. On the one hand it might make sense and be expedient but then you are also admitting defeat in terms of your own identity. A stronger spirit would’ve said this is my identity come what may.
May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward.
The curse of the Psalmist, headed in Ireland’s direction.
Just watch.
MajorMajor
1 year ago
To start with let me state that I’m neither Irish, nor Jewish. But it seems to me that in a lot of people (maybe most of us?) there is a latent desire for hatred. But hatred is evil and nasty and we all want to feel good about ourselves and project an image of how good and righteous we are. The easiest way to resolve this conflict is to find some “noble” cause that allows us to manifest our hatred. And antisemitism fits the bill perfectly! So now, by expressing our vocal and enthusiastic support for the oppressed people of Palestine (who, quite frankly 90% of the protesters don’t give a monkeys about) we can openly hate and abuse the Jews. Problem solved! We can relax in the knowledge that we are wonderful, caring people. Cynical? Maybe. But this is what I can see around me. By the way, I quite like the Jews. The ones I got to know were nice and friendly people with a really funny sense of humor. (Also, as a believer, I think that trying to destroy the Jews is just about the most stupid thing anybody can do – they will survive and you… Read more »
Never in a million years would I have guessed this is Jerusalem. They’re wearing tartan, playing bag pipes and everything. Tolerance clearly is a thing and works in some places ( sound on );
The problem is very simply the genocidal intent of Israel vis-à-vis its Palestinian population, as well as the complicity of mainstream media in portraying all Palestinians as terrorists and monsters.
I once again recommend watching two short videos on the matter from DDN: the first (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6bM0ETG-I) is for all those sceptics who still do not believe Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, and the second (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1QL3ZQvtU) is a tribute to the Palestinian men who are fighting every day for the survival of their families in Israel.
The people that defend all Jews, no matter what atrocities their cousins in Israel commit, are always the nicest of people, judging by all their complimentary comments.
I was going to put you straight but having read your post again, realise that your sort of ignorance and anti-Semitism is probably incorrigible so decided not to bother.
Feel free to ‘put me straight’, whatever that is supposed to mean. If I am ignorant of something then I will be happy to correct my lack of knowledge. But the ‘anti-Semitism’ label is so tiring. I have nothing against Jews, in the same way that I have nothing against any other religion – basically all religions are the same, anyway. I think it is incredible that Israelis, who happen to be mainly Jews, are allowed to bomb their own population, as well as surrounding populations, with impunity, as though it is the most natural thing in the world to do. The West spends billions ‘rescuing’ Ukraine but stays absolutely silent on Israel: where is the logic?
Jack the dog
1 year ago
Vile.
myk
1 year ago
Ireland has a history of anti-Semitism. The refused to take any Jewish orphans released from the Nazi death camps at the end of WW2
RTSC
1 year ago
On the whole, Jews in the UK have integrated into society and made a huge contribution to the country (the Orthodox less so).
I wish we could say to these Irish Jews “come to the UK, you’re welcome and it’s safe here” but sadly that is no longer the case …. and for the same reason it’s no longer safe for them in Ireland.
Hester
1 year ago
How many mosques throughout the middle East have to provide Police protection to its worshippers? How many Middle Eastern Governments fail to protect their populations from terrorism from other religions or immigrants. They don’t need too because it doesn’t happen. Meanwhile in Europe places where Christians gather to celebrate their festivals, they have to have high level security, the attendees have to consider wether to take their children because of the potential for them to be blown up, hit by a car or some other form of terrorism. The Jewish synagogue is now a place where violence can occur, and wearing a symbol of that religion means the wearer is open to attack. Who is attacking the Christian, the Jewish religions? Why does it happen here and the rest of Europe? Why do those in Politics put a sticking plaster of sometime protection, whilst being mindful of not upsetting certain demographics? Always the same excuses are made for the perpetrators, mental health issues, poverty, or the latest propaganda piece from the German elite facing elections, its the far right. The fact is that there is a clash of cultures brought on by mass immigration, there is a an urge to… Read more »
Israel’s relentless attacks across the Gaza Strip killed at least 77 Palestinians over the past 24 hours and an Israeli strike on two schools turned shelters killed at least 15 displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Meanwhile Israeli forces have continued their siege on North Gaza with attacks reported in Beit Hanoun. Israeli quad-copters were also seen shooting civilians in Jabalia al Balad …
That is just one day in the life of a Palestinian, 14 months after 7th October 2023. In comparison, Jews in Ireland have absolutely nothing to complain about.
You are implying that every single Palestinian is a terrorist? Do you have any idea how Israel has been treating its Arabian population since the creation of the State of Israel? And do you now, after 14 months of daily bombing, expect all Palestinians to bow before the Israelis and thank them for destroying their families, their livelihoods, their health and wishing them dead? I have no idea how this problem is to be solved, only that the death and destruction must stop.
In2minds
1 year ago
I’m amazed the Irish have time to hate Jews as they spend so much time Brit bashing!
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Not to tar everyone with the same brush, but maybe the Irish feel better having this lot as neighbours as opposed to those pesky Jews 😏 ;
“Masked African youths walking menacingly through an Irish housing estate while waving machetes in the air.
Ireland is on a bad path, and if things don’t change soon, we will become like Sweden.”
https://x.com/Mick_O_Keeffe/status/1870505195278627024
The terrorist-supporters showing where their loyalties lie, and its with neither Jews or Christians;
https://x.com/Mick_O_Keeffe/status/1870822616082391499
Agreed;
“Many Irish people hate Israel because they ignorantly project their own history onto a country they know nothing about, and doing so makes them feel superior.
Antisemitism is always disguised as a virtue.”
https://x.com/EylonALevy/status/1870572850408730794
The original Irish message was “We’ve been dealing with occupying imperialists for 8 centuries. So yes, we’re not fans of Israel”, which one can hardly classify as threatening.
And there are these things called “Occupied territories” which Israel clearly has no intention of ever un-occupying, even though a September UN General Assembly resolution voted 124:14 for Israel to do exactly that and end its unlawful presence there.
Israel was originally eager to join UN but has since ignored every UN resolution requiring it to, for example, recognize a Palestinian state, as desired and regularly voted for by UN general assemblies: in the latest vote four days ago on the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, 172 countries voted for the resolution and only 7 countries (including, of course, Israel and USA) voted against it.
It can hardly be surprising that many countries and their populations are dissatisfied with Israel’s continual repression of Palestinians and its repeated dismissal of the idea of a separate Palestinian state, despite the never-ending conflicts.
Drivel!
Facts!
Are you actually saying that Israel should take its lead from one of the most obviously anti-Semitic organisations in the world? Seriously?
You are now accusing the UN of being anti-Semitic or do I misunderstand you? Israel joined the UN and may presumably leave it at will. But what does that change? The whole world is against the genocide in Gaza but Israel does not care anyway. And as long as USA continues to support every move Israel makes – because USA finances Israel who finances the US politicians to support Israel (hilarious, really) – and continues to provide the bombs Israel drops on Palestinians and neighbouring countries, the insanity will continue.
My impression of the Irish is that they do care about the Palestinian plight but are generally quity philosemitic, much more so than the English. The English ruling class is where the real Jew hatred lies. It might not look that way I appreciate. Prominent Jews have played a huge role in Irish history over the last three centuries. In South Africa many of those who played a major role in the struggle against apartheid were Jews.
Yes and no.
Certainly I remember back in the day expat friends saying how the foreign office was staunchly Arabic, and that’s true enough.
The English aristocracy I would say is no more antisemitic than they are anti-anybody else. Snobbery is inbred.
What’s your point?
The Irish love a terrorist
I’m not one to generalise but here you go, have some source with that👍;
https://x.com/Mick_O_Keeffe/status/1870629605155164202
I live in Ireland. The picture is very mixed. Many of us are embarrassed by the Irish government and the president but the two biggest parties have just got back in after our General Election. Only one of our local candidates, out of a choice of 23 wasn’t anti Israel. He was not elected but both my neighbours and my husband and I voted for him. None of us are Jewish but Protestant and Catholic.
Some might say that Netenyahu’s government is the culprit, not Irish politicians, when it comes to serving the Jewish people.
Was he flying a hang-glider?
It is a difficult thing this issue of hiding your identity. On the one hand it might make sense and be expedient but then you are also admitting defeat in terms of your own identity. A stronger spirit would’ve said this is my identity come what may.
May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward.
The curse of the Psalmist, headed in Ireland’s direction.
Just watch.
To start with let me state that I’m neither Irish, nor Jewish. But it seems to me that in a lot of people (maybe most of us?) there is a latent desire for hatred. But hatred is evil and nasty and we all want to feel good about ourselves and project an image of how good and righteous we are. The easiest way to resolve this conflict is to find some “noble” cause that allows us to manifest our hatred. And antisemitism fits the bill perfectly! So now, by expressing our vocal and enthusiastic support for the oppressed people of Palestine (who, quite frankly 90% of the protesters don’t give a monkeys about) we can openly hate and abuse the Jews. Problem solved! We can relax in the knowledge that we are wonderful, caring people. Cynical? Maybe. But this is what I can see around me. By the way, I quite like the Jews. The ones I got to know were nice and friendly people with a really funny sense of humor. (Also, as a believer, I think that trying to destroy the Jews is just about the most stupid thing anybody can do – they will survive and you… Read more »
Never in a million years would I have guessed this is Jerusalem. They’re wearing tartan, playing bag pipes and everything. Tolerance clearly is a thing and works in some places ( sound on );
https://x.com/DaveAtherton20/status/1870774292285407414
The problem is very simply the genocidal intent of Israel vis-à-vis its Palestinian population, as well as the complicity of mainstream media in portraying all Palestinians as terrorists and monsters.
I once again recommend watching two short videos on the matter from DDN: the first (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6bM0ETG-I) is for all those sceptics who still do not believe Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, and the second (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1QL3ZQvtU) is a tribute to the Palestinian men who are fighting every day for the survival of their families in Israel.
Well no, that’s simply nonsense.
Sorry, what is nonsense?
Gullible one, aren’t you. Nicer than saying complete idiot.
The people that defend all Jews, no matter what atrocities their cousins in Israel commit, are always the nicest of people, judging by all their complimentary comments.
I was going to put you straight but having read your post again, realise that your sort of ignorance and anti-Semitism is probably incorrigible so decided not to bother.
Feel free to ‘put me straight’, whatever that is supposed to mean. If I am ignorant of something then I will be happy to correct my lack of knowledge. But the ‘anti-Semitism’ label is so tiring. I have nothing against Jews, in the same way that I have nothing against any other religion – basically all religions are the same, anyway. I think it is incredible that Israelis, who happen to be mainly Jews, are allowed to bomb their own population, as well as surrounding populations, with impunity, as though it is the most natural thing in the world to do. The West spends billions ‘rescuing’ Ukraine but stays absolutely silent on Israel: where is the logic?
Vile.
Ireland has a history of anti-Semitism. The refused to take any Jewish orphans released from the Nazi death camps at the end of WW2
On the whole, Jews in the UK have integrated into society and made a huge contribution to the country (the Orthodox less so).
I wish we could say to these Irish Jews “come to the UK, you’re welcome and it’s safe here” but sadly that is no longer the case …. and for the same reason it’s no longer safe for them in Ireland.
How many mosques throughout the middle East have to provide Police protection to its worshippers? How many Middle Eastern Governments fail to protect their populations from terrorism from other religions or immigrants. They don’t need too because it doesn’t happen. Meanwhile in Europe places where Christians gather to celebrate their festivals, they have to have high level security, the attendees have to consider wether to take their children because of the potential for them to be blown up, hit by a car or some other form of terrorism. The Jewish synagogue is now a place where violence can occur, and wearing a symbol of that religion means the wearer is open to attack. Who is attacking the Christian, the Jewish religions? Why does it happen here and the rest of Europe? Why do those in Politics put a sticking plaster of sometime protection, whilst being mindful of not upsetting certain demographics? Always the same excuses are made for the perpetrators, mental health issues, poverty, or the latest propaganda piece from the German elite facing elections, its the far right. The fact is that there is a clash of cultures brought on by mass immigration, there is a an urge to… Read more »
The latest Democracy Now news report (from 20th December) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhpx578cQ8I – starts off with the following:
Israel’s relentless attacks across the Gaza Strip killed at least 77 Palestinians over the past 24 hours and an Israeli strike on two schools turned shelters killed at least 15 displaced Palestinians in Gaza City. Meanwhile Israeli forces have continued their siege on North Gaza with attacks reported in Beit Hanoun. Israeli quad-copters were also seen shooting civilians in Jabalia al Balad …
That is just one day in the life of a Palestinian, 14 months after 7th October 2023. In comparison, Jews in Ireland have absolutely nothing to complain about.
I notice you refuse the identify your ’15’ palestinians as terrorist fighters.
You are implying that every single Palestinian is a terrorist? Do you have any idea how Israel has been treating its Arabian population since the creation of the State of Israel? And do you now, after 14 months of daily bombing, expect all Palestinians to bow before the Israelis and thank them for destroying their families, their livelihoods, their health and wishing them dead? I have no idea how this problem is to be solved, only that the death and destruction must stop.
I’m amazed the Irish have time to hate Jews as they spend so much time Brit bashing!