Antisemitism, Julia Neuberger
Antisemitism, Julia Neuberger
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Antisemitism
What It Is. What It Isn't. Why It Matters

Author: Julia Neuberger

Narrator: Julia Neuberger

Unabridged: 4 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

There has been a disturbing rise in antisemitism in Europe over the last fifteen years or so, with violent attacks on Jewish targets, increased verbal antisemitism, and an acceptability in many circles of what would hitherto have been condemned as outrageous antisemitic discourse. More recently, the Labour party have come under fire for engaging in antisemitic abuse. Yet despite the dramatic increase in debate and discussion around antisemitism, there is a general sense of confusion about what should and shouldn't be defined as antisemitism - and particularly around criticism of the State of Israel.

In this urgently needed book, Rabbi Julia Neuberger uses contemporary examples, along with historical context, to unpack what constitutes antisemitism, building a powerful argument for why it is so crucial that we come to a shared understanding now, and exploring ways of dealing with it.

About Julia Neuberger

Julia Neuberger is Senior Rabbi at West London Synagogue. She is a cross bench member of the House of Lords and a trustee of various charities. She chairs the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, and is a member of the board of the Van Leer Foundation. She is also a trustee of Full Fact, an organisation dedicated to getting proper information, and fair evidence, before the public. She writes, broadcasts, and lectures frequently, and is mainly concerned with issues around mental ill health, asylum and refugee issues, health in general, old age and loneliness, end of life care, and the struggle to find meaning in everyday life. She was a member of the Runnymede Trust's Commission on antisemitism, 'A very light sleeper', in 1993, and of its commission on Islamophobia, 'Islamophobia: A Challenge for Us All', 1997.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Soraya

I probably have needed to read this book for a long time. When the Labour Party controversy was raging I was frankly reserving judgement because I didn’t feel I understood the issue enough. I feel quite ashamed that I was sceptical about the levels of antisemitism in Labour, because of how badly Cor......more

Goodreads review by Camilla

It would be wrong to say this was an enjoyable read, a better way of describing it would be deeply enriching. This book is a constant mix of extremes; urgent whilst also calm and collected, descriptive but concise, easy to digest but difficult to apprehend. Neuberger has struck the perfect balance of......more

Goodreads review by Gabriel

Interesting look at antisemitism through the ages, and its modern manifestations. Section on Israel won't please everyone, but a helpful addition to the efforts to create a sharp dividing line between antisemitism and legitimate criticism.......more

Goodreads review by dani

gutes einführendes buch über antisemitismus. nur der kurze teil über die britische labour party war nicht allzu spannend für mich. ist aber dem geschuldet, dass die autorin auch eine britische politikerin ist. und es wurden auch gute punkte dabei angebracht......more

Goodreads review by Natalia

‘Antisemitism is a very serious cultural danger and it’s only a fool who thinks it is a threat only to Jews.’ Really insightful book that clarified lots of different points to me and has been really eye-opening, especially around Corbyn......more

Quotes

If you want to understand the recent rise in antisemitism, read this book. Read it now. An important book at a critical time

Passionate, principled and necessary - a book for our times

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