## The Nazification of the Postmodernist Left### The Old and the New Lefts- **Old Left (early 20th century):** Focused on class struggle, labor movements, and revolutionary Communist regimes.- **New Left (1960s):** Shifted focus to national liberation movements in the third world, civil rights, and anti-war movements.### The Left and the Jews: A Brief History of Unrequited Love- Jews faced historical persecution and exclusion in Europe and the Middle East.- The Left often saw Jews as a threat to its class-based agenda.- Zionism was dismissed as reactionary particularism.- The Left's anti-fascist stance did not protect Jews from Nazi persecution.- After WWII, the Left largely ignored the needs of Holocaust survivors.### The Failure of Secular Nationalism and the Rise of Islamism- Secular Arab nationalism failed, leading to oppressive regimes in the region.- Political Islamism emerged as a challenge to Western ideas and became the dominant ideology in many Muslim countries.- Islamists portrayed Jews as the main agents of Western corruption and imperialism.### Identity Politics that Targets Jews- Postmodernist Left replaced class politics with identity politics, prioritizing ethnicity, gender, and indigenousness.- Indigenousness was idealized as a noble savage state, leading to a paternalistic view of non-Western peoples.- Jewish people became targets of anti-colonialism due to Israel's status as a settler state.### Contemporary Antisemitism: Continuities and Innovations- Antisemitism has taken on new forms while maintaining its core elements.- Anti-Zionism is used as a cover for anti-Jewish racism targeting Israeli Jews and supporters.- This modern-day antisemitism resembles the same racist and political elements as Nazi antisemitism.### The Rise of Extremism- The postmodernist Left's embrace of Islamist extremism has fueled the rise of pro-Hamas movements advocating for the annihilation of Israel.- The far right has gained power by exploiting fear and perceived betrayal by the postmodernist Left.- Jews find themselves caught in the crossfire between these extremes.### Resurgence of Antisemitism in the Diaspora- Jewish communities in the Diaspora face rising anti-Jewish sentiment, including violence, boycotts, and exclusion from institutions.- Diaspora Jews are struggling to respond effectively to this threat.- The safety and well-being of Jews are no longer assured in many host countries.### Expert Quote*"The hatred of Jews has become secularized and has become the god of the world."* Karl Marx, "On 'The Jewish Question'"### Conclusion- The postmodernist Left has abandoned its progressive values and embraced a form of national socialism.- The rise of extremism has created a dangerous environment for Jews both in Israel and the Diaspora.- Jewish communities must find ways to protect themselves and preserve their safety.