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<\/a><\/p>\nI am thrilled by the Zionist despair surrounding the Southampton University Conference on Israel\u2019s legitimacy. The conference, due to take place next month, plans to examine the\u00a0legality of Israel in the eye of international law<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/h5>\nBritish Jews are in state of panic and for good reason. They are facing a lose\/lose situation. If the conference goes ahead, it may produce some dry academic papers regarding Israeli criminality; but if the conference is cancelled, it will establish clear evidence of the vindictive nature of the Jewish leadership and its crude interference with academic freedom and the British values of tolerance and diversity.<\/h5>\nSo, here is some good news. Their relentless struggle to cancel the conference clearly suggests that Jewish community leaders are not all opposed to cultural and academic boycotts as they have been proclaiming for a while. They are actually very enthusiastic about academic\u00a0Herem (Boycott, Hebrew), they just don\u2019t like to be the ones boycotted. The current Zionist campaign against an academic gathering has abrogated the Zionist \u2018moral\u2019 argument against the BDS. This doesn\u2019t surprise me. I have been writing about Jewish\u00a0Herem\u00a0culture for years. Both Zionist culture and its so-called \u00a0\u2018anti\u2019 are equally intolerant of criticism. Moreover,\u00a0Herem\u00a0is deeply rooted in Jewish culture, ideology and heritage. \u00a0Spinoza, Uriel De Costa, and yours truly have been subjected to Herem, and now it is Southampton University\u2019s turn.<\/h5>\nJewish community leaders\u00a0have so far tried every trick in their book.\u00a0The Telegraph<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0reported yesterday that\u00a0Mark Lewis, a prominent British lawyer, said: \u201che would think twice before hiring someone from the south coast university.\u201d This is a typical unreasonable indiscriminate reaction against innocent students. Unfortunately, this is consistent with the indiscriminate lethal actions made by the Jewish State against innocent Palestinians. Mr. Lewis added: \u201cThis is a one-sided conference, not a debate.\u201d Lewis is either misinformed or simply not telling the truth. I contacted the conference organiser and found out that Israeli and Zionist academics were invited to attend the conference. Not one bothered to reply. I suppose that Alan Dershowitz might have been a perfect Zionist candidate for the conference, but he is too busy clearing his name after being implicated in a vile sex scandal together with arch paedophile\u00a0Jeffrey Epstein.<\/h5>\nCritics of the conference, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a body that claims to represent British Jewry, insist that many of the speakers are known anti-Israel activists.\u00a0Someone should remind the Board Of Deputies that opposing Israel is not exactly a crime, it is actually a universally accepted ethical standpoint.<\/h5>\nThe battle over the conference provides us with a precious glimpse into the manner in which Jewish lobbies in this country interfere with Britain\u2019s academic curriculum. Mr. Lewis was foolish enough to admit that: \u201cto his knowledge at least two major patrons of the university were considering withdrawing their financial support. One is a charitable foundation, the other a wealthy family.\u201d His threat provides a clear and unmistakable message-if we want academia to be free, we must make sure that its funding is free of tribal interests.<\/h5>\nLewis said, \u201cSouthampton University is hosting a debate about Israel\u2019s right to exist that would not be permissible about any other country. And by doing so it gives credence to anti-Semitic views.\u201d Assuming that Lewis, himself a lawyer, was at some point enrolled in an academic institute, he should be educated enough to understand that \u2018questioning legitimacy\u2019 is different from challenging the \u2018right to exist,\u2019 and it is certainly different from questioning the right of its people to exist. \u00a0In case Lewis and the Board Of Deputies still don\u2019t understand the issue, I offer my humble assistance with terminology: Israel defines itself as the \u2018Jewish State.\u2019 It is a state of one people that celebrates its national and racist symptoms at the expense of the indigenous population. This Jewish State has been committing war crimes in the name of the Jewish people. Hence, academic scrutiny of questions regarding its legitimacy is essential.<\/h5>\n![\"Eric](\"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Eric-Pickles-the-British-Secretary-of-State-for-Communities-205x300.jpg\")
<\/a>Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
But the Jewish leaders are not alone in their battle. Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities, called it a \u201cone-sided diatribe.\u201d He said: \u201cThere is a careful line between legitimate academic debate on international law and the actions of governments, and the far-left\u2019s bashing of Israel which often descends into naked anti-Semitism.\u201d The fact that a laughable character has become a minister in Britain is perhaps an optional subject for another academic conference. Still, I would expect at least one of Pickles\u2019 advisors to explain to his boss that if he really wants to criticise the content of a given conference, the conference must be held first.<\/h5>\nTim Sluckin, professor of mathematics at the University and secretary of Southampton Hebrew Congregation, denounced the event, describing it as \u201ca political meeting masquerading as academic activity.\u201d \u00a0Prof Sluckin said: \u201cTheir purpose is to delegitimize Israel. This is not appropriate for a university. It makes me feel uncomfortable as a Jew, with Israeli family.\u201d I would advise Professor Sluckin that \u2018feeling uncomfortable as a Jew,\u2019 is an appropriate ethical reaction to Israel\u2019s actions and his comment actually proves that the conference is more than necessary. \u00a0Many more Jews should feel uncomfortable with Israel\u2019s actions.<\/h5>\nThe Parkes Institute, a centre for the study of Jewish history based at Southampton University, has added its voice to the chorus of critics. Joachim Schl\u00f6r, director of the Institute, produced a uniquely lame comment: \u201cThis event could potentially damage the spirit of dialogue and cooperation to which we are all committed.\u201d One may wonder how can Schl\u00f6r and his Jewish institute be \u201ccommitted to dialogue\u201d while demanding the cancellation of an academic gathering? And why exactly can\u2019t a group of Jewish history academics engage in questions relating to the legitimacy of Israel? Schl\u00f6r is obviously clueless about Judaism, Jewish history and cultural heritage. He should have been the first to see that questions regarding Israel\u2019s legitimacy could be an ideal subject for lively Talmudic discussion.<\/h5>\nThe Jewish campaign seems to have been met with fierce academic resistance. In the last week over 700 academics from universities around the world have\u00a0signed a statement in support<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0of the University’s stance, saying that the themes of conference “are entirely legitimate subjects for debate and inquiry” and that to call for it to be scrapped is an attack on free speech and academic freedom.<\/h5>\nSo far the University is firm in its decision to go ahead with the conference, The University spokesman said: \u201cWe are committed to academic freedom, free speech and opportunities for staff and students to engage with a wide range of opinions.\u201d<\/h5>\nBut as things stand, damage to the Jewish community and its reputation is immanent. This futile battle depicts British Jewry as opponents of academic freedom, free speech and British values. I wonder how long it will take British Jews to understand the harm inflicted on them by the Board Of Deputies.<\/h5>\nRead more<\/strong>:\u00a0 Zionized\u00a0 PSC is yet to support<\/span><\/a> <\/span>the Southampton University. They are probably waiting for green light from Jerusalem…<\/h5>\n
So, here is some good news. Their relentless struggle to cancel the conference clearly suggests that Jewish community leaders are not all opposed to cultural and academic boycotts as they have been proclaiming for a while. They are actually very enthusiastic about academic\u00a0Herem (Boycott, Hebrew), they just don\u2019t like to be the ones boycotted. The current Zionist campaign against an academic gathering has abrogated the Zionist \u2018moral\u2019 argument against the BDS. This doesn\u2019t surprise me. I have been writing about Jewish\u00a0Herem\u00a0culture for years. Both Zionist culture and its so-called \u00a0\u2018anti\u2019 are equally intolerant of criticism. Moreover,\u00a0Herem\u00a0is deeply rooted in Jewish culture, ideology and heritage. \u00a0Spinoza, Uriel De Costa, and yours truly have been subjected to Herem, and now it is Southampton University\u2019s turn.<\/h5>\nJewish community leaders\u00a0have so far tried every trick in their book.\u00a0The Telegraph<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0reported yesterday that\u00a0Mark Lewis, a prominent British lawyer, said: \u201che would think twice before hiring someone from the south coast university.\u201d This is a typical unreasonable indiscriminate reaction against innocent students. Unfortunately, this is consistent with the indiscriminate lethal actions made by the Jewish State against innocent Palestinians. Mr. Lewis added: \u201cThis is a one-sided conference, not a debate.\u201d Lewis is either misinformed or simply not telling the truth. I contacted the conference organiser and found out that Israeli and Zionist academics were invited to attend the conference. Not one bothered to reply. I suppose that Alan Dershowitz might have been a perfect Zionist candidate for the conference, but he is too busy clearing his name after being implicated in a vile sex scandal together with arch paedophile\u00a0Jeffrey Epstein.<\/h5>\nCritics of the conference, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a body that claims to represent British Jewry, insist that many of the speakers are known anti-Israel activists.\u00a0Someone should remind the Board Of Deputies that opposing Israel is not exactly a crime, it is actually a universally accepted ethical standpoint.<\/h5>\nThe battle over the conference provides us with a precious glimpse into the manner in which Jewish lobbies in this country interfere with Britain\u2019s academic curriculum. Mr. Lewis was foolish enough to admit that: \u201cto his knowledge at least two major patrons of the university were considering withdrawing their financial support. One is a charitable foundation, the other a wealthy family.\u201d His threat provides a clear and unmistakable message-if we want academia to be free, we must make sure that its funding is free of tribal interests.<\/h5>\nLewis said, \u201cSouthampton University is hosting a debate about Israel\u2019s right to exist that would not be permissible about any other country. And by doing so it gives credence to anti-Semitic views.\u201d Assuming that Lewis, himself a lawyer, was at some point enrolled in an academic institute, he should be educated enough to understand that \u2018questioning legitimacy\u2019 is different from challenging the \u2018right to exist,\u2019 and it is certainly different from questioning the right of its people to exist. \u00a0In case Lewis and the Board Of Deputies still don\u2019t understand the issue, I offer my humble assistance with terminology: Israel defines itself as the \u2018Jewish State.\u2019 It is a state of one people that celebrates its national and racist symptoms at the expense of the indigenous population. This Jewish State has been committing war crimes in the name of the Jewish people. Hence, academic scrutiny of questions regarding its legitimacy is essential.<\/h5>\n<\/a>Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
But the Jewish leaders are not alone in their battle. Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities, called it a \u201cone-sided diatribe.\u201d He said: \u201cThere is a careful line between legitimate academic debate on international law and the actions of governments, and the far-left\u2019s bashing of Israel which often descends into naked anti-Semitism.\u201d The fact that a laughable character has become a minister in Britain is perhaps an optional subject for another academic conference. Still, I would expect at least one of Pickles\u2019 advisors to explain to his boss that if he really wants to criticise the content of a given conference, the conference must be held first.<\/h5>\nTim Sluckin, professor of mathematics at the University and secretary of Southampton Hebrew Congregation, denounced the event, describing it as \u201ca political meeting masquerading as academic activity.\u201d \u00a0Prof Sluckin said: \u201cTheir purpose is to delegitimize Israel. This is not appropriate for a university. It makes me feel uncomfortable as a Jew, with Israeli family.\u201d I would advise Professor Sluckin that \u2018feeling uncomfortable as a Jew,\u2019 is an appropriate ethical reaction to Israel\u2019s actions and his comment actually proves that the conference is more than necessary. \u00a0Many more Jews should feel uncomfortable with Israel\u2019s actions.<\/h5>\nThe Parkes Institute, a centre for the study of Jewish history based at Southampton University, has added its voice to the chorus of critics. Joachim Schl\u00f6r, director of the Institute, produced a uniquely lame comment: \u201cThis event could potentially damage the spirit of dialogue and cooperation to which we are all committed.\u201d One may wonder how can Schl\u00f6r and his Jewish institute be \u201ccommitted to dialogue\u201d while demanding the cancellation of an academic gathering? And why exactly can\u2019t a group of Jewish history academics engage in questions relating to the legitimacy of Israel? Schl\u00f6r is obviously clueless about Judaism, Jewish history and cultural heritage. He should have been the first to see that questions regarding Israel\u2019s legitimacy could be an ideal subject for lively Talmudic discussion.<\/h5>\nThe Jewish campaign seems to have been met with fierce academic resistance. In the last week over 700 academics from universities around the world have\u00a0signed a statement in support<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0of the University’s stance, saying that the themes of conference “are entirely legitimate subjects for debate and inquiry” and that to call for it to be scrapped is an attack on free speech and academic freedom.<\/h5>\nSo far the University is firm in its decision to go ahead with the conference, The University spokesman said: \u201cWe are committed to academic freedom, free speech and opportunities for staff and students to engage with a wide range of opinions.\u201d<\/h5>\nBut as things stand, damage to the Jewish community and its reputation is immanent. This futile battle depicts British Jewry as opponents of academic freedom, free speech and British values. I wonder how long it will take British Jews to understand the harm inflicted on them by the Board Of Deputies.<\/h5>\nRead more<\/strong>:\u00a0 Zionized\u00a0 PSC is yet to support<\/span><\/a> <\/span>the Southampton University. They are probably waiting for green light from Jerusalem…<\/h5>\n
Critics of the conference, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a body that claims to represent British Jewry, insist that many of the speakers are known anti-Israel activists.\u00a0Someone should remind the Board Of Deputies that opposing Israel is not exactly a crime, it is actually a universally accepted ethical standpoint.<\/h5>\nThe battle over the conference provides us with a precious glimpse into the manner in which Jewish lobbies in this country interfere with Britain\u2019s academic curriculum. Mr. Lewis was foolish enough to admit that: \u201cto his knowledge at least two major patrons of the university were considering withdrawing their financial support. One is a charitable foundation, the other a wealthy family.\u201d His threat provides a clear and unmistakable message-if we want academia to be free, we must make sure that its funding is free of tribal interests.<\/h5>\nLewis said, \u201cSouthampton University is hosting a debate about Israel\u2019s right to exist that would not be permissible about any other country. And by doing so it gives credence to anti-Semitic views.\u201d Assuming that Lewis, himself a lawyer, was at some point enrolled in an academic institute, he should be educated enough to understand that \u2018questioning legitimacy\u2019 is different from challenging the \u2018right to exist,\u2019 and it is certainly different from questioning the right of its people to exist. \u00a0In case Lewis and the Board Of Deputies still don\u2019t understand the issue, I offer my humble assistance with terminology: Israel defines itself as the \u2018Jewish State.\u2019 It is a state of one people that celebrates its national and racist symptoms at the expense of the indigenous population. This Jewish State has been committing war crimes in the name of the Jewish people. Hence, academic scrutiny of questions regarding its legitimacy is essential.<\/h5>\n<\/a>Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
But the Jewish leaders are not alone in their battle. Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities, called it a \u201cone-sided diatribe.\u201d He said: \u201cThere is a careful line between legitimate academic debate on international law and the actions of governments, and the far-left\u2019s bashing of Israel which often descends into naked anti-Semitism.\u201d The fact that a laughable character has become a minister in Britain is perhaps an optional subject for another academic conference. Still, I would expect at least one of Pickles\u2019 advisors to explain to his boss that if he really wants to criticise the content of a given conference, the conference must be held first.<\/h5>\nTim Sluckin, professor of mathematics at the University and secretary of Southampton Hebrew Congregation, denounced the event, describing it as \u201ca political meeting masquerading as academic activity.\u201d \u00a0Prof Sluckin said: \u201cTheir purpose is to delegitimize Israel. This is not appropriate for a university. It makes me feel uncomfortable as a Jew, with Israeli family.\u201d I would advise Professor Sluckin that \u2018feeling uncomfortable as a Jew,\u2019 is an appropriate ethical reaction to Israel\u2019s actions and his comment actually proves that the conference is more than necessary. \u00a0Many more Jews should feel uncomfortable with Israel\u2019s actions.<\/h5>\nThe Parkes Institute, a centre for the study of Jewish history based at Southampton University, has added its voice to the chorus of critics. Joachim Schl\u00f6r, director of the Institute, produced a uniquely lame comment: \u201cThis event could potentially damage the spirit of dialogue and cooperation to which we are all committed.\u201d One may wonder how can Schl\u00f6r and his Jewish institute be \u201ccommitted to dialogue\u201d while demanding the cancellation of an academic gathering? And why exactly can\u2019t a group of Jewish history academics engage in questions relating to the legitimacy of Israel? Schl\u00f6r is obviously clueless about Judaism, Jewish history and cultural heritage. He should have been the first to see that questions regarding Israel\u2019s legitimacy could be an ideal subject for lively Talmudic discussion.<\/h5>\nThe Jewish campaign seems to have been met with fierce academic resistance. In the last week over 700 academics from universities around the world have\u00a0signed a statement in support<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0of the University’s stance, saying that the themes of conference “are entirely legitimate subjects for debate and inquiry” and that to call for it to be scrapped is an attack on free speech and academic freedom.<\/h5>\nSo far the University is firm in its decision to go ahead with the conference, The University spokesman said: \u201cWe are committed to academic freedom, free speech and opportunities for staff and students to engage with a wide range of opinions.\u201d<\/h5>\nBut as things stand, damage to the Jewish community and its reputation is immanent. This futile battle depicts British Jewry as opponents of academic freedom, free speech and British values. I wonder how long it will take British Jews to understand the harm inflicted on them by the Board Of Deputies.<\/h5>\nRead more<\/strong>:\u00a0 Zionized\u00a0 PSC is yet to support<\/span><\/a> <\/span>the Southampton University. They are probably waiting for green light from Jerusalem…<\/h5>\n
Lewis said, \u201cSouthampton University is hosting a debate about Israel\u2019s right to exist that would not be permissible about any other country. And by doing so it gives credence to anti-Semitic views.\u201d Assuming that Lewis, himself a lawyer, was at some point enrolled in an academic institute, he should be educated enough to understand that \u2018questioning legitimacy\u2019 is different from challenging the \u2018right to exist,\u2019 and it is certainly different from questioning the right of its people to exist. \u00a0In case Lewis and the Board Of Deputies still don\u2019t understand the issue, I offer my humble assistance with terminology: Israel defines itself as the \u2018Jewish State.\u2019 It is a state of one people that celebrates its national and racist symptoms at the expense of the indigenous population. This Jewish State has been committing war crimes in the name of the Jewish people. Hence, academic scrutiny of questions regarding its legitimacy is essential.<\/h5>\n<\/a>Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n
But the Jewish leaders are not alone in their battle. Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities, called it a \u201cone-sided diatribe.\u201d He said: \u201cThere is a careful line between legitimate academic debate on international law and the actions of governments, and the far-left\u2019s bashing of Israel which often descends into naked anti-Semitism.\u201d The fact that a laughable character has become a minister in Britain is perhaps an optional subject for another academic conference. Still, I would expect at least one of Pickles\u2019 advisors to explain to his boss that if he really wants to criticise the content of a given conference, the conference must be held first.<\/h5>\nTim Sluckin, professor of mathematics at the University and secretary of Southampton Hebrew Congregation, denounced the event, describing it as \u201ca political meeting masquerading as academic activity.\u201d \u00a0Prof Sluckin said: \u201cTheir purpose is to delegitimize Israel. This is not appropriate for a university. It makes me feel uncomfortable as a Jew, with Israeli family.\u201d I would advise Professor Sluckin that \u2018feeling uncomfortable as a Jew,\u2019 is an appropriate ethical reaction to Israel\u2019s actions and his comment actually proves that the conference is more than necessary. \u00a0Many more Jews should feel uncomfortable with Israel\u2019s actions.<\/h5>\nThe Parkes Institute, a centre for the study of Jewish history based at Southampton University, has added its voice to the chorus of critics. Joachim Schl\u00f6r, director of the Institute, produced a uniquely lame comment: \u201cThis event could potentially damage the spirit of dialogue and cooperation to which we are all committed.\u201d One may wonder how can Schl\u00f6r and his Jewish institute be \u201ccommitted to dialogue\u201d while demanding the cancellation of an academic gathering? And why exactly can\u2019t a group of Jewish history academics engage in questions relating to the legitimacy of Israel? Schl\u00f6r is obviously clueless about Judaism, Jewish history and cultural heritage. He should have been the first to see that questions regarding Israel\u2019s legitimacy could be an ideal subject for lively Talmudic discussion.<\/h5>\nThe Jewish campaign seems to have been met with fierce academic resistance. In the last week over 700 academics from universities around the world have\u00a0signed a statement in support<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0of the University’s stance, saying that the themes of conference “are entirely legitimate subjects for debate and inquiry” and that to call for it to be scrapped is an attack on free speech and academic freedom.<\/h5>\nSo far the University is firm in its decision to go ahead with the conference, The University spokesman said: \u201cWe are committed to academic freedom, free speech and opportunities for staff and students to engage with a wide range of opinions.\u201d<\/h5>\nBut as things stand, damage to the Jewish community and its reputation is immanent. This futile battle depicts British Jewry as opponents of academic freedom, free speech and British values. I wonder how long it will take British Jews to understand the harm inflicted on them by the Board Of Deputies.<\/h5>\nRead more<\/strong>:\u00a0 Zionized\u00a0 PSC is yet to support<\/span><\/a> <\/span>the Southampton University. They are probably waiting for green light from Jerusalem…<\/h5>\n
<\/a>Eric Pickles, the British Secretary of State for Communities. Click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n