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Feminist Jew-Hatred, feminist Jew-haters

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The article reflects on the evolution of feminist movements and mental health organizations, highlighting a troubling rise in antisemitism within these circles. The author recounts her early involvement in founding alternative feminist organizations and her disappointment at their shift toward rhetoric that targets Jews and Israel. She discusses the influence of prominent figures, such as Dutch psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk and feminist author Andrea Dworkin, whose work and statements have contributed to the normalization of anti-Jewish sentiment in academic and professional spaces.

The piece details specific incidents, including van der Kolk's controversial remarks and the posthumous revival of Dworkin's book 'Scapegoat,' which the author criticizes for its portrayal of Jewish and Israeli identity. The author expresses concern over the double standards applied to Jewish artists and intellectuals, who face exclusion and demonization, and calls for greater accountability within organizations to confront antisemitism. Ultimately, she reaffirms her commitment to feminism while emphasizing the need to address hate speech, propaganda, and the demonization of Jews and Israel in contemporary discourse.

Original article source: https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/414001
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