The Book of Jewish Knowledge by Nathan Ausubel Non-Fiction: Archaeology Exclusive: Ancient Gold Treasure Discovered in Jerusalem The Haj by Leon Uris (A Primer on the “right to return” scam)įiction: The Source by James Michener-Need proof of the Jewish claim to Jerusalem? These are the books that kicked started my now almost obsessive interest in Middle East issues. Read The Haj by Leon Uris and Because They Hate by Brigitte Gabrielle. Did you choose your significant other based on your heart or your mind ? We can’t be afraid to fight this war on an emotional level. Getting to the emotions of people like this hysterical woman, by showing Israel is surrounded by brutal, savage, medieval ruthless dictatorships, that murder woman as part of honor killings for example, will get to the hearts of the people we are trying to win over. Talking about a League of Nations grandfather clause regarding the Palestine Mandate will be largely ignored. We must counter with our simple message that also appeals to the emotions. The enemy’s message, though false and hateful, is resonating among college aged people because it is simple and appeals to the emotions. I think this woman’s outburst represents the reason why we are losing the war for hearts and minds, notwithstanding this victory, which should have never come to a vote because the whole BDS movement is so hateful and false. I am currently fighting anti-Semitism in Court I consider myself a very solid supporter of Israel and the Jewish People. If I was her parent we’d have spent all day on the phone! Let’s hope she has good mentors that can help her and give her perspective. Perhaps I am an eternal optimist but I hope she will reflect on the experience, be angry at the BDS movement for manipulating her emotionally and end up a responsible adult and a strong supporter of Israel. More resilient students could shrug it off and be realistic but this particular student is obviously terribly naive.
Time is so precious and to have to spend it responding to the BSD falsehood and aggression when there are so many worthwhile causes in the world is terrible. In a sense perhaps she is a victim of this horrible BDS movement, forcing these young people to waste their time and ensnare them into the BDS swamp. I do not know what the person is saying on the video but one possible explanation is that her emotion is a response to the many hours of hearing very vehement and upsetting testimony and accusation. They continue to need and benefit from good adult guidance and mentorship. But they are still young, they do have vulnerabilities and have much to learn. I am a professor and I work with these young people. This young person had a very public meltdown that she will no doubt regret.