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Antizionism and Antisemitism: The Two Faces of Jew-Hatred

Antizionism and Antisemitism: The Two Faces of Jew-Hatred
Anti-Israel protesters march in a rally in Toronto on Jan. 14, 2024. The Canadian Press/Arlyn McAdorey
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As “pro-Palestinian” protests continue to flood the streets, the Jewish community around the world is once again confronted with a disturbing resurgence of antisemitism. But this time, it wears two different faces: an ancient, familiar form of Jew-hatred known as antisemitism and the other in its progressive disguise, antizionism. Both lead to the same outcome—the vilification of Jews, a modern movement of radicalized activists.

Amir Epstein
Amir Epstein
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Amir Epstein, a former criminal lawyer and tech entrepreneur, is the Executive Director and co-founder of Tafsik Organization, Canada’s largest grassroots Jewish civil-rights group formed in response to rising antisemitism after October 7.