The Restrainers Misunderstand Power
Presenting themselves as the adults in the room, the new isolationists are dangerously naïve.
October 6, 2026
The enemies of the Jews always have a pretext.
At a conference on Sunday, Britain’s Green party passed a resolution equating Zionism with racism. Lest anyone conflate their anti-Semitism with mere criticism of Israeli policies, the delegates voted down an amendment to the resolution that would protect members who attend “Zionist synagogues” from censure.
Presenting themselves as the adults in the room, the new isolationists are dangerously naïve.
The enemies of the Jews always have a pretext.
Its responsibilities include condemning the abuse of the term.
From shelf-stable tomatoes to disease-resistant peppers.
“This is my life—I really feel a calling to do this.”
At a conference on Sunday, Britain’s Green party passed a resolution equating Zionism with racism. Lest anyone conflate their anti-Semitism with mere criticism of Israeli policies, the delegates voted down an amendment to the resolution that would protect members who attend “Zionist synagogues” from censure.
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