When Condemning Anti-Semitism, Jews Should Dispense with Caveats
“Opposing the war isn’t anti-Semitic, but . . .”
November 12, 2026
An American GI who protected his Jewish comrades.
Yesterday was Veterans’ Day, for which occasion Aaron MacLean has written a powerful reflection on the extraordinary heroism of one veteran, Private First Class Johann “Hans” Kasten, who fought in World War II. Operation Benjamin, which normally focuses on ensuring that the graves of Jewish veterans are marked with Stars of David, will be holding a ceremony to honor him. In 1943, Kasten was captured by the Wehrmacht and, as a native German speaker, was made representative of his fellow prisoners at a POW camp.
“Opposing the war isn’t anti-Semitic, but . . .”
Can either party take a stand against its anti-Semites?
Ties that go back to the 1950s.
An American GI who protected his Jewish comrades.
One Nation under God.
November 12, 2026
An American GI who protected his Jewish comrades.
Yesterday was Veterans’ Day, for which occasion Aaron MacLean has written a powerful reflection on the extraordinary heroism of one veteran, Private First Class Johann “Hans” Kasten, who fought in World War II. Operation Benjamin, which normally focuses on ensuring that the graves of Jewish veterans are marked with Stars of David, will be holding a ceremony to honor him. In 1943, Kasten was captured by the Wehrmacht and, as a native German speaker, was made representative of his fellow prisoners at a POW camp.
“Opposing the war isn’t anti-Semitic, but . . .”
Can either party take a stand against its anti-Semites?
Ties that go back to the 1950s.
An American GI who protected his Jewish comrades.
One Nation under God.
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Subscribe NowYesterday was Veterans’ Day, for which occasion Aaron MacLean has written a powerful reflection on the extraordinary heroism of one veteran, Private First Class Johann “Hans” Kasten, who fought in World War II. Operation Benjamin, which normally focuses on ensuring that the graves of Jewish veterans are marked with Stars of David, will be holding a ceremony to honor him. In 1943, Kasten was captured by the Wehrmacht and, as a native German speaker, was made representative of his fellow prisoners at a POW camp.
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