This quiz will finally put an end to all those sleepless nights you spend searching your conscience, unsure whether you really are a reliable and loyal leftist. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? If you agree with at least five statements in each category you can breathe a sigh of relief: youContinue reading “Am I a True Leftist? The Ultimate Quiz”
Author Archives: Lars Fischer
Why There is no Place for Antisemites Like Me on Twitter
Having spent the last three decades studying and trying to contain antisemitism in various ways, the elite of German BDS storm troopers has informed me in no uncertain terms that in fact it is me who has been the antisemite all along. Let me explain. As some readers may now, the documenta, Germany’s internationally acclaimedContinue reading “Why There is no Place for Antisemites Like Me on Twitter”
The Return of the Repressed: On the Nazi Origins of New Leftist Antizionism in Germany
His unmastered past is betrayed with particular clarity by his totally uncritical philosemitism which, in the same way as the Nazis considered them the scum of the earth, views the Israelis (‘the Jews’) as the new apex of humankind, no matter what—specifically: unambiguous fascist and imperialist tendencies notwithstanding.[1] This article has three parts. In theContinue reading “The Return of the Repressed: On the Nazi Origins of New Leftist Antizionism in Germany”
Why You Should be Highly Alarmed by, and yet Totally Ignore, the Jerusalem Declaration of Antisemitism
So many academic antisemites’ charters have been published in recent years that it is tempting simply to ignore the Jerusalem Declaration of Antisemitism altogether. In this piece, I am going to engage in some massive cakeism by first explaining what the only two purposes of this initiative are and why the publication of the declarationContinue reading “Why You Should be Highly Alarmed by, and yet Totally Ignore, the Jerusalem Declaration of Antisemitism”
UCL, David Miller, Big Issues, Little Issues
Concern about antisemitism in British academia is currently focussed on two principal issues: the decision of its Academic Board to position UCL as an international beacon of antisemitism denial and promotion, and David Miller’s ongoing bizarre antisemitic ranting. The significance of the decision at UCL lies primarily in the fact that the body representing theContinue reading “UCL, David Miller, Big Issues, Little Issues”
Saying Farewell to the Antisemitic Cesspit that is UCL
I first came to UCL in 1998 to study with Jonathan Israel as an intercollegiate student. From 2000 to 2003, having been awarded a Major Graduate School Research Scholarship, I undertook my doctoral research in the Hebrew & Jewish Studies Department. Since 2003, I have held an honorary appointment in Hebrew & Jewish Studies, whereContinue reading “Saying Farewell to the Antisemitic Cesspit that is UCL”
My Final Review Article: Going with the Times. The Changing Face of Historical Scholarship Focusing on East European Jewry
Paul Klee, “Flowers of Sorrow” (1917), pen and ink on paper, mounted, 26 x 18 cm (previously collection Karl Julius Anselmino) When I was invited to write this review essay, I thought this might be one last opportunity to get my critique of the current course of scholarship on antisemitism in under the radar. Given thatContinue reading “My Final Review Article: Going with the Times. The Changing Face of Historical Scholarship Focusing on East European Jewry”
On the Continued Relevance of Jean Améry’s Critique of Leftist Anti-Zionism
Paul Klee, “It will not go in” (1939), chalk on paper on bard(anonymous private owner, Switzerland) This essay was originally written, at very short notice following an invitation late in the day, for an edited volume. I eventually withdrew the piece because I simply could not bear the levels of incompetence displayed by the editorContinue reading “On the Continued Relevance of Jean Améry’s Critique of Leftist Anti-Zionism”
Birkbeck and Pears Foundation Announce Creation of New Research Institute
Paul Klee, “Accident” (1939), paste and oil on paper on card, 68 x 39,5 cm (private Swiss owner) The Pears Institute for the Study of Domestic Violence Against Men and Other Forms of Racism Will Open its Doors in January Birkbeck, University of London, and the Pears Foundation have announced that a new research instituteContinue reading “Birkbeck and Pears Foundation Announce Creation of New Research Institute”
The German GG 5.3 Initiative Wins this Year’s Julius Streicher Prize for Antisemitism Promotion
The prize committee announced on Friday night that this year’s Julius Streicher Prize for the Promotion of Antisemitism is being awarded to the German GG 5.3 Initiative. Explaining its decision, the committee pointed to historical precedent. The significance of antisemitism in Imperial Germany had all too often been underestimated on the grounds that the successContinue reading “The German GG 5.3 Initiative Wins this Year’s Julius Streicher Prize for Antisemitism Promotion”
Bridging the Chasm at my own Peril 