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The Resurgence of Antisemitism
A personal reflection on the resurgence of antisemitism and its impact on a Holocaust survivor, highlighting the historical and contemporary contexts of the issue.
English
Israel
PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsAntisemitismHolocaustSocial CommentaryFamily History
Anti-Defamation LeagueKam Global Strategies
Rosa HackerAbraham HackerHitler
- How did Kristallnacht specifically affect the author's family?
- The author's grandparents, Rosa and Abraham Hacker, were successful German Jews whose lives were devastated by Nazi persecution, culminating in their deaths during the Holocaust.
- What is the main emotional concern driving the author's narrative?
- The author's 94-year-old Holocaust survivor mother is deeply disheartened by the rising antisemitism globally and the use of Holocaust imagery in the US election campaign.
- What is the significance of Kristallnacht to the author and her family history?
- Kristallnacht directly impacted the author's family; their apartment was looted, and they were forced into inhumane conditions, ultimately leading to the deaths of her great-grandparents.
- How does the author explain the use of Holocaust imagery in the political context?
- The author explains the use of Nazi and Hitler references in political discourse as a strategy to warn against extremism and criticize opponents, but this does little to comfort her mother.
- What is the author's overall assessment of the current state of antisemitism and its impact on her mother?
- The author expresses her sorrow and shared concern with her mother regarding the current climate of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, acknowledging the gravity of the situation.