Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Tehillim on Categorical Disparagement Of Jews

As political commentator and relentless defender of Israel Shai ben-Tekoa often points out, antisemitism consists of lies about Jews. R' Hirsch found a source for this in Tehillim, 45:15 - "[Though] You make us a byword among the nations, a shaking of the head among the peoples."

R. Hirsch: "The word "Jew" has become a byword among the nations for anything that is morally base and despicable, and when nations take counsel together regarding the welfare of their citizens, they merely shake their heads "in amazement" and negation when mention is made of Jews. They are "amazed" that anyone could think the Jew is deserving of kindness of consideration in their deliberations, and therefore they shake their head "in negation," denying the Jews all favor or advantage."

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