ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA NEWS RELEASE   ZOA: Antisemitism Czar Lipstadt’s Defense of Antisemite/Israel-Hater George Soros Is Wrong - She Must Condemn Him Amb. David Friedman, Prof. Alan Dershowitz and Israeli Minister Condemn Soros’ Antisemitism Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein and Director of Research & Special Projects Liz Berney, Esq. released the following statement: Last week, Biden’s Antisemitism Czar Deborah Lipstadt (again) did the opposite of what someone in her position should be doing, when Lipstadt defended antisemitic, hate groups-funder George Soros, and portrayed those who criticize antisemite Soros as antisemitic conspiracy theorists. On May 19, Lipstadt tweeted the following defense of George Soros: “Irrespective of how one feels about George Soros’s politics or policies, it is entirely disingenuous to deny that many ad hominem attacks on him rely on classic antisemitic tropes and rhetoric. In bygone eras, the antisemites invoked the Rothschild family to advance their conspiracies about Jews. Today they use Soros to do so.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman appropriately tweeted that Lipstadt’s defense of Soros was so wrong, saying: “Wow, so wrong! Weaponizing antisemitism to defend far-left operatives who happen to be Jewish is a new low! . . . Let’s fight real antisemitism, and not defeat ourselves by confusing criticism of progressive politics with Jew hatred.” Similarly, liberal Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz wrote in the Wall Street Journal: “No single person has done more to damage Israel’s standing in the world, especially among so-called progressives, than George Soros. His financial support has multiplied the influence of the two major organizations [Human Rights Watch and J Street] that have done the most to shift the left wing paradigm against Israel.” Instead of defending Soros, in order to do her job properly Lipstadt should be condemning Soros for spending millions of dollars every year funding dozens of organizations in addition to the two mentioned by Professor Dershowitz (including organizations affiliated with Palestinian Arab terror groups) that demonize and promote antisemitic boycotts of Jews and the Jewish state; and “racial justice” groups that promote anti-Jewish libels and boycotts, and perpetrated violent anti-Jewish pogroms in the U.S. (See, e.g., “ZOA: Here are the Facts: Radical Anti-Zionist George Soros Funds Antisemitic Groups Black Lives Matter/M4BL,” Aug. 24, 2020; “Jewish Billionaire George Soros Funds Groups That Support Boycotts Of Israel,” by Jordan Zaitchik, B’nai Brith Canada; “ZOA to ADL: Apologize/Retract ADL’s “Abhorrent” Attack Against Pro-Israel Cong. Gohmert,” Dec. 11, 2018; NGO Monitor report on Soros funding of anti-Israel organizations; Leaked Soros OSF foundation document showing millions of dollars of funding to groups and projects opposing Israel.)   READ MORE   ZOA's Biden Appointments Watch A comprehenscive list of anti-Israel activists within the Biden administration. VISIT   Share This Email Share This Email   Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2023, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]