#YomKippur is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 224 people shared 308 posts with it — around 10 a day. Activity is up 1833% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 20 with 129 posts.
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Weekly World Antisemitism Watch
Sept. 21, 2026: A man opens fire on an Ontario synagogue on Yom Kippur, a rabbi is beaten in Milan, a synagogue poison plot is foiled, and 11 more.
www.timesofisrael.com
Leading US Reform rabbi in Yom Kippur sermon: Unhinged, obsessive loathing of Israel is corrupting US values
Ammiel Hirsch warns that if antisemitism is allowed to spread, 'it is not only Jews who will pay the price, America will too'; says Jewish voters should only back politicians 'who support us'
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NDP Leader Avi Lewis Defends Yom Kippur Post Amid Criticism Over 'Genocide' Comments
NDP Leader Avi Lewis has defended his social media post made during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, where he stated that Jewish people had 'failed to do our part to stop an ongoing genocide committed in our name.' The post, which was made as the holiday began and just before news broke of a synagogue shooting in Belleville, Ontario, has drawn criticism from fellow Jewish Liberal MPs. Liberal MP Ben Carr described Lewis's comments as 'naive, miscalculated, irresponsible, and dangerous,' while Liberal MP Anthony Housefather called the post 'despicable,' stating that holding Canadian Jews collectively responsible for events beyond their control is unacceptable. Lewis denied that he was blaming Jews for the actions of the Israeli government, emphasizing that such a stance would be antisemitic. He argued that his comments were a personal reflection shared by many, and accused critics of trying to 'score partisan points' rather than addressing the issue at hand. The controversy comes amid heightened tensions following the Belleville synagogue shooting, where a gunman, a former Canadian Armed Forces soldier, critically injured a police officer before dying in hospital. Lewis's statement has sparked debate about the intersection of Jewish identity, political commentary, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with critics arguing that his post could fuel antisemitism by conflating Jewish people with the Israeli government. Lewis maintained that his intent was not to blame Jewish communities but to call for greater action to prevent further violence. The incident highlights the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in balancing political advocacy with the need to avoid contributing to antisemitic rhetoric, particularly during sensitive religious observances. The National Post article, which includes quotes from Lewis and his critics, underscores the complexity of navigating these issues in a polarized political climate.
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I Do Not Repent
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