NEW YORK CITY (VINnews)-Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, appears to have changed course on his approach to addressing anti-Semitism, a move welcomed by some who believe stronger responses are needed in the face of growing hostility.
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In recent remarks and actions, Portnoy has distanced himself from earlier calls for measured dialogue, signaling a shift toward a more assertive stance. Critics of appeasement strategies have long argued that outreach and conciliation are ineffective when combating deeply entrenched hate.
“Taming anti-Semitism with olive branches is a losing strategy,” one observer noted, reflecting the sentiments of those who favor a more forceful response to prejudice and hate speech.
Says syndicated columnist Josh Hammer also the Author of “Israel and Civilization” “As written in Deuteronomy: “… “the people shall listen and fear, and they shall no longer act wantonly.”
American unobservant Jews are waking up to who they are and who their real friends are. Pretty huge kiruv opportunity.