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Amanda Barber's avatar

It dawned on me slowly last year after October 7, how many on the right believed it was perfectly acceptable to hate the Jews. I thought it was fringe, but it’s not. I am angry about it. Angry, I guess, that they would allow themselves to be so easily deceived. I know I shouldn’t be so shocked, but there it is.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Shocking, indeed, to find what we thought had mostly vanished was so eager to explode when given the chance.

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CP Rodge's avatar

Beautiful work Barry. You are a beautiful man. God bless you n yours!

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thank you for the very kind note, Chris. Blessings to you and yours.

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Peter Sullivan's avatar

Thank you for a beautiful essay and a practical application of an essential concept of thinking and acting for others than ourselves. It does take practice to keep those muscles in shape.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thank you, Pete. For sure, our classroom is open 24/7.

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Martin Bedick's avatar

That was a fantastic column Barry. You consistently take me on a path that encourages me to think for myself, to do the right thing, and to live the kind of life I know I’m supposed to live. Surrounding myself with people like yourself and Bari Weiss gives me great hope. Thank you so much for what you do.

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thank you, Martin. I'm truly honored to receive your very kind and rich note!

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Vitaily Liberman's avatar

Excellent essay! Thank u!

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Barry Brownstein's avatar

Thank you, Vitaily.

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KM's avatar

Wow. Incredible. And so young! Thanks to Roddie Edmonds, to his son Pastor Chris Edwards and to you Prof Brownstein.

It is indeed shocking and bewildering how prevalent anti-semitism has suddenly become.

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