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86. Lord Sacks: BDS makes it ‘almost impossible’ for Europe’s Jews to support Israel

Thu Jun 18, 2015, 03:50 PM

Jun 2015

Today, the BDS movement has made it “almost impossible” for Jews living in Europe to support Israel, Sacks argued. “Jews have been faced with a choice: live in Europe and criticize Israel or be silent, or leave Europe,” he said.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/lord-sacks-bds-makes-it-almost-impossible-for-europes-jews-to-support-israel/

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Strong signs of anti-semitism in the BDS movement [View all] King_David Oct 2014 OP

"Groups like this say they stand for justice, but they really stand for prejudice." King_David Oct 2014 #1

This incident provided the BDS movement with a great opportunity to reject anti-semitism oberliner Oct 2014 #2

Typical BDS holes. This is the Palestinian cause 2014. Classy. n/t shira Oct 2014 #4

can you give us a link to that statement? I would think people might beinterested in reading it n/t azurnoir Oct 2014 #11

Sure oberliner Oct 2014 #14

Thanks.* BDS South Africa must state clearly that while we will condemn such actions, we are not Jefferson23 Oct 2014 #17

We trust that Woolworths and other Apartheid Israel sympathisers will not try derail media azurnoir Oct 2014 #18

How do you feel about Boycott Woolworths? oberliner Oct 2014 #19

quote shaayecanaan Oct 2014 #21

Opportunity missed oberliner Oct 2014 #22

Probably... shaayecanaan Oct 2014 #23

Typical BDS. What else do u expect from racist Jew hating bigots? shira Oct 2014 #24

What difference does it make if they use the word "antisemitism" or not? Ken Burch Feb 2015 #77

Because it was a racist act of hatred against Jews. The BDS response was timid & weak... shira Feb 2015 #83

If they condemn the attack, what difference does it make whether they use the word "antisemitism"? Ken Burch Feb 2015 #76

They condemned the attack. What difference does it make what wording they used? Ken Burch Feb 2015 #75

israel is the most anti-semitic nation on the planet nt msongs Oct 2014 #3

really ?????????? COLGATE4 Oct 2014 #5

Is it a full moon again? n/t shira Oct 2014 #6

Apparently. (I think the poster is trying the COLGATE4 Oct 2014 #7

He said the Israeli "nation" we're King_David Oct 2014 #9

Where was your usual "Israelite" comment? King_David Oct 2014 #8

100 percent correct. Palestinians are semitic. NordicLeft Oct 2014 #36

AntiSemitic means hatred of Jews King_David Oct 2014 #37

sorry, you do not get to define the definitions NordicLeft Nov 2014 #38

Yes not me King_David Nov 2014 #39

must really be an signifigant event 2nd thread you've run why didn't you just kick the original? azurnoir Oct 2014 #10

I would say so yes King_David Oct 2014 #12

so a single incident in an South African retail store sums up a global movement for you? azurnoir Oct 2014 #13

It's certainly not a "single" incident King_David Oct 2014 #15

Free Gaza and Greta Berlin are in your mind the "ultimate haters of Jews"? azurnoir Oct 2014 #16

Yep King_David Oct 2014 #20

Wow. That's your ultimate, huh? For real? Scootaloo Oct 2014 #26

Sorry not taking Scooloo's bait no more King_David Oct 2014 #27

well, I'm just a bit puzzled, Dave Scootaloo Oct 2014 #28

Just a video? King_David Oct 2014 #29

A propaganda video intended to be posted to a discussion group about propaganda, yes Scootaloo Oct 2014 #30

That is complete and total BS oberliner Oct 2014 #31

And this is the ultimate in jew-hate? Scootaloo Oct 2014 #32

No what we really know is that Oberliner King_David Oct 2014 #33

No, my topic has always been this Scootaloo Oct 2014 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author King_David Oct 2014 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author King_David Jun 2015 #85

Placing a pig's head in the kosher section? NaturalHigh Oct 2014 #25

M.J. Rosenberg's Critique of BDS Movement shira Nov 2014 #40

BDS, Racism and the New McCarthyism shira Nov 2014 #41

BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti rejects Gaza ceasefire, sides w/ Hamas shira Nov 2014 #42

The B.D.S. Threat shira Nov 2014 #43

I'm very happy that more people are interested in Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2014 #44

The Israel boycott that backfired - LA Times King_David Nov 2014 #45

It wouldn't be sucessful if you weren't kvetching about it. R. Daneel Olivaw Nov 2014 #46

BDS-SA Invites Hijacker While World Condemns Terrorism shira Jan 2015 #47

No BDS-SA, Leila Khaled is not the Mother Theresa of airplane hijackers shira Jan 2015 #48

more... shira Jan 2015 #71

Now BDS is boycotting Muslims who talk to Israeli Jews... shira Jan 2015 #49

Schumer: BDS is antisemitic shira Jan 2015 #50

WATCH: Noam Chomsky blasts BDS movement's hypocrisy and antisemitism shira Jan 2015 #51

Norman Finkelstein calls BDS a cult, dishonest, wanting Israel eliminated... shira Jan 2015 #55

BDS is scaring Israel. That's a good thing. BillZBubb Jan 2015 #52

All the isolated incidents are becoming many King_David Jan 2015 #54

Fascism scared Jews in the 30's, for good reason. Same for BDS. n/t shira Jan 2015 #56

BDS is grossly antisemitic & it's being exposed. shira Jan 2015 #68

BDS leaders say >200K Israelis will have 2 die 2 implement BDS goal... shira Jan 2015 #53

BDS leader Ali Abunimah says double-hijacking terrorist is icon... shira Jan 2015 #57

Ali Abunimah: Hamas rockets are legit resistance shira Jan 2015 #58

Abunimah also loves terrorist Rasmea Odeh... shira Jan 2015 #63

BDS hero Ben White dreams; by “bloodshed & sweat of martyrs”, Palestine will be free shira Jan 2015 #59

BDS heroes at Mondoweiss support unreformed terrorist Rasmea Odeh shira Jan 2015 #60

Mondoweiss says terrorist murderers are freedom fighters... shira Jan 2015 #65

Mondoweiss defends Hamas racist genocidal charter shira Jan 2015 #67

BDS heroes at JVP support terrorist as well... shira Jan 2015 #61

BDS hero Max Blumenthal supports terrorist Rasmea Odeh shira Jan 2015 #62

Blumenthal supports Hamas rockets and terror tunnels... shira Jan 2015 #66

BDS hero at Code Pink participates in Iran hatefest... shira Jan 2015 #64

BDS' Omar Barghouti advocates destruction of Israel shira Jan 2015 #69

BDS cheerleaders of Gaza 2014 war, defending Hamas rejection of all ceasefires.... shira Jan 2015 #70

Pro-Hezbollah group #NYC2Palestine & JVP disrupted Auschwitz vote shira Jan 2015 #72

Poll: 72% of European Jews say BDS is antisemitic shira Feb 2015 #73

71% of American Jews strongly oppose BDS shira Jun 2015 #88

Again with the pig head. Ken Burch Feb 2015 #74

BDS is a foul movement, against Israel's existence, pro-Hamas shira Feb 2015 #80

I don't like false accusations. I don't like to see people of good will slandered. Ken Burch Feb 2015 #81

BDS is definitely Jew hating, pro-Hamas, & against Israel's existence. shira Feb 2015 #82

The israeli propaganda mills are working overtime mwrguy Feb 2015 #78

Whatever that means King_David Feb 2015 #79

Yair Lapid: BDS leaders are 'out and out anti-Semites' shira Jun 2015 #84

Lord Sacks: BDS makes it ‘almost impossible’ for Europe’s Jews to support Israel shira Jun 2015 #86

BDS activists do not get to tell Jews that BDS is not anti-Semitic. shira Jun 2015 #87

BDS supporters can say whatever the fekk the like. Like right now... R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #89

Obama thinks anti-Zionists (BDS) are bigots. shira Jun 2015 #90

Obama is also for TPP, so who cares. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #91

Do you agree or disagree that Israel should be boycotted until.... shira Jun 2015 #92

Apartheid Israel should be boycotted like South Africa was. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #93

You didn't answer. It's an easy question. Do u support the BDS position.... shira Jun 2015 #94

You have my answer. Too bad it's not the one you want. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #95

Such an outspoken supporter of BDS, but afraid to answer a simple question! shira Jun 2015 #96

It's too bad you can't handle it, shira. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #98

What do you fear from honestly answering that question? n/t shira Jun 2015 #99

Iv'e already answered it. Sorry it's not the answer you want. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #100

You didn't answer it. I asked you specifically about boycotting Israel.... shira Jun 2015 #101

It's too bad that you are unable to comprehend R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #102

"I mean we have to be honest, and I loathe the disingenuousness. They don't want Israel." shira Jun 2015 #103

Your phantoms are getting the better of you, shira. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #108

Reading is fundamental, and the world isn't black and white. R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #97

BDS haters fight among themselves: Alison Weir Replies to JVP shira Jun 2015 #104

Viva Palestina (Flotilla) supports Alison Weir shira Jun 2015 #105

Free Gaza Movement expresses support for Alison Weir shira Jun 2015 #106

How do you fit 5 million Jews in a car? "In the ashtray" sez Madrid's new, pro-BDS culture czar. shira Jun 2015 #107

BDS darling Rania Khalek (Mondoweiss) attempts to justify terror attacks vs. settlers shira Aug 2015 #109

You just lied, shira. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2015 #110

She's trying to justify Hamas attacks on all settlers, including children shira Aug 2015 #112

Enjoy your brief stay. R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2015 #114

The hate that Rania Khalek and Mondoweiss spew is toxic. shira Aug 2015 #115

Look in the mirror... R. Daneel Olivaw Aug 2015 #116

Rania Khalek also linked to a Holocaust Denial website... shira Aug 2015 #113

Interesting to consider in conjunction with the previous day's Hamas statement 6chars Aug 2015 #111

Mondoweiss still on the fence regarding antisemite, Alison Weir shira Aug 2015 #117

Jewish Voice for Peace can’t seem to stay away from Alison Weir shira Dec 2015 #118

Amira Hass and the Elders of Zion shira Jan 2016 #119

Amira Hass recorded talking about Elders of Zion. shira Jan 2016 #120

I ask my question to Israeli Arab MK visiting London through a torrent of abuse. shira Jan 2016 #121

NYU's Students for Justice In Palestine blames Israel for Sterling, Castille murders... shira Jul 2016 #122

SJP thugs for BDS call for intifada (war on Jews) at Cal Berkley... shira Jul 2016 #123

SJP = Stupid Jihad Promoters ericson00 Jul 2016 #124

Stay away from the Canary Mission - they're the bad guys... Little Tich Jul 2016 #125

No, they're the good guys publicizing bigots @ SJP for being Jew haters.... shira Jul 2016 #127

Wikipedia: Intifada Little Tich Jul 2016 #130

It's funny how you caution people about sources, and then cite Wikipedia as if its legitimate oberliner Jul 2016 #131

The word "Intifada" is a general term that has been used in other contexts than Palestine. Little Tich Jul 2016 #132

In the context of I/P, intifada has only 1 meaning & that's not it. shira Jul 2016 #133

I'm wondering why a thread from 2014 is suddenly up on the "latest" page. Scootaloo Jul 2016 #126

Zionist conspiracy is my best guess. shira Jul 2016 #128

Considering the sad news lately is about other people... R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2016 #129

Mondoweiss BDS holes blame Israel (Jews) for latest Black Lives Matter shira Jul 2016 #134

Read down thread. Proves my point. R. Daneel Olivaw Jul 2016 #135