Today we focus on anti-Semitism, the Zionists definition of which has been broadened to include almost all criticism of Israel as well as support of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The charge of anti-Semitism has been weaponized and is being used to squelch free speech on campuses as well as the wider community. This does a disservice not only to those are using legitimate, non violent actions to resist the Israeli occupation, but a disservice to the Jewish people who need energy to be put into opposing the rising tide of genuine antisemitism. Today we hear a discussion of this by author, journalist and teacher Peter Beinart, Barnard College Professor Nadia El-Haj, and Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi.
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