Seeking clarification on attitudes toward Jews

Posted January 03, 2024 12:27 pm

I would like to respond to a letter by an American Muslim about free speech.

I am an American Jew. I support free speech and the right to peacefully protest injustice including that for Muslims.

I assume and believe that imams in American mosques do not preach the killing of Jews. Correct me if Iʼm wrong.

Can the writer tell me what is taught in Palestinian schools about Jews? Can he tell me that children are not trained from birth to see Jews as their enemy and to kill them?

Does he think that I should support American Muslim protests in favor of Hamas, a terrorist organization that calls for the death of all Jews and no negotiation with Israel?

Does he think that protests that close highways and block businesses should be supported?

Does he believe that the State of Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish state? Please enlighten me.

Gene Chaiken

Mount Prospect

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