Q&A: Why Do People Hate Jews
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Why Do People Hate Jews
Question
To the Rabbi, lately I’ve been thinking about why there is hatred toward the State of Israel and antisemitism against Jews throughout all generations, and whether the Rabbi thinks the hatred toward the State of Israel comes from antisemitism or from a political conflict. And is there some natural reason for hostility toward Jews in general?
Answer
I don’t know.
Discussion on Answer
It strengthens the view that there is something special here. “Supernatural” is a bit too strong a term.
Do you see antisemitism as a “supernatural” phenomenon in some sense, something that reinforces faith (in the uniqueness of the Jewish people), or does it seem to you like something entirely understandable?