Honestly with Bari Weiss

Weekend Extra: Why ‘People Love Dead Jews’

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Nov 7, 2021
Dara Horn, a novelist and essayist known for her provocative work on antisemitism, discusses the alarming rise of anti-Semitic incidents in America, framed by the tragedy of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. She highlights how media often neglects Jewish suffering while focusing on other marginalized groups. Horn examines the complexities of Jewish identity, the historical erasure of Jewish narratives, and the urgent need for nuanced conversations around community, culture, and the future of American Jews in a changing society.
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ANECDOTE

Tree of Life Shooting Anniversary

  • Three years after the Tree of Life shooting, Bari Weiss reflects on the changing landscape of American antisemitism.
  • She recalls her personal connection to the event and the initial outpouring of support for the Jewish community.
INSIGHT

Shifting Public Response to Antisemitism

  • Dara Horn contrasts the initial support after the Pittsburgh shooting with subsequent attacks on Hasidic communities.
  • Media coverage often included derogatory remarks about the Hasidic victims, highlighting a lack of empathy for visibly different Jewish communities.
ANECDOTE

Jersey City Shooting Aftermath

  • Weiss visited Jersey City after the kosher supermarket shooting expecting similar community support as seen in Pittsburgh.
  • She found a starkly different scene, with little sympathy from non-Jewish neighbors, emphasizing the disparity in public reactions based on victim identity.
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