If someone like my father chooses to criticise Israeli policies, it's not because he is a self-hating Jew, but because he is not prepared to live in a state of self-denial.
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I'm just tired of people saying I'm a self-hating Jew because I'm critical of Israel or make fun of old Jewish ladies. I do not hate myself. And Jews who criticize Israel aren't necessarily mentally ill.
One can criticize the Israeli government, but it is not fair to judge the people of Israel.
I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
Israel is stupid for allowing people to vent their anti-Semitism.
While criticism of Israel is legitimate and justifiable, it cannot be an excuse - in any way, shape or form - for anti-Semitism.
I have a very clear view, which is that if you disagree with the policies of Israel, fine, say so, but that is never a reason to take that out on Jewish communities.
I am not a lover of Israel, of course. I have no reason to be. But I don't hate Jews.
I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem it to be wrong.
I feel there's a lot of anti-Israel sentiment in the world and a lot of ignorance about what Israel is and does. But it's not for me to speak on Israel's behalf.
We are the greatest experts in the world in criticizing our country, but no one loves his country more than the Israelis. No one.