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Rapper Jay-Z: Anti-Semitism not cool    Itamar Eichner
1. Zionism is not cool either
Down with racism, anti semitism and Zionism.
shmuel ,   Jerusalem   (05.01.06)
2. Go Jay-Z!
stand proud with us.
Gil ,   UK   (05.01.06)
3. makes sense
some say this is just "politics as usual", but you know, its a "hard-knock life" for jews sometimes, we got at least "99 problems", and I dont know what "the blueprint" is for solving it, Ive got "reasonable doubt" this could help, but im "feelin' it" and who knows, if it fails, you gotta learn to live with "regrets", besides, us jews, our stamina be enough for pamela anderson lee. Theres Jews, Jews, Jews, Jews, jews all over the world, this cant hurt, and "you cant knock the hustle"
sean carter ,   brooklyn's finest   (05.01.06)
4. This is very good news....he is a good man.
Andy   (05.01.06)
5. Thank you Jay-Z
African-Americans remember that it was the Jews in forfront of the fight for for racial equality in the US, with many Jews being lynched by white supremcists in their quest to once again enslave the African American community.
Arie   (05.01.06)
6. "shmuel" #1
Your message makes no sense! Zionism is the cure to the worldwide gentile disease of anti-semitism so denouncing it is the same as promoting anti-semitism (which is racism towards the Jews)...I thought this would be self-evident to anyone called "Shmuel" from Jerusalem - unless you're one of those nuts from Naturai Kartah...are you sure that's your real name?
Zvi ,   Israel   (05.01.06)
7. I dont see this reported ANYWHERE
How can that be, get anyone get me other sources for this story other than ynet?
(05.01.06)
8. to # 1
then get the hell out of Israel.
Drew ,   USA   (05.01.06)
9. I wonder how much he got paid for this
Ruben ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (05.01.06)
10. lies
John J. Mearsheimer from Hravard U. exposed your lies about anti-jews
dan ,   Tel Avive   (05.01.06)
11. YO BROTHER!!!
Jay-Z , you are totally all that ma'man!
Talula Belle ,   Israel   (05.01.06)
12. To Shmuel #1
If you don't believe in building the Jewish National Homeland, then get out of it.
Josh ,   Jerusalem   (05.01.06)
13. #1
So piss off to the other side of the fence then.
Talula Belle ,   Israel   (05.01.06)
14. #1 shmuel or Ismail?
(05.01.06)
15. Anti-Zionism is Jew hatred
As Dr. Martin Luther King said anti-zionism is just an excuse for anti-semitism. When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews, You are talking anti-Semitism." [ from "The Socialism of Fools: The Left, the Jews and Israel" by Seymour Martin Lipset; in Encounter magazine, December 1969, p. 24. ]. King immediately recognized anti-Zionism as anti-Semitism- Judenhass As Georgia Congressman John Lewis, who worked closely with Dr. King during the civil rights movement, observed last year on Martin Luther King Day, "He knew that both peoples [i.e., Blacks and Jews] were uprooted involuntarily from their homelands. He knew that both peoples were shaped by the tragic experience of slavery. He knew that both peoples were forced to live in ghettoes, victims of segregation. He knew that both peoples were subject to laws passed with the particular intent of oppressing them simply because they were Jewish or black. He knew that both peoples have been subjected to oppression and genocide on a level unprecedented in history." (San Francisco Chronicle, Monday, January 21, 2002)
Ari ,   USA   (05.01.06)
16. Down with Shmuel
You are either an Arab - or a Neturei Karta Freak Put pressure on Adath in London - NOT to fund Neture Karta
reuven ,   London, UK   (05.01.06)
17. To Dan #10
Harvard completely renounced any connection to John Mearsheimer's "work" and later it was proven that he used many false resources and even totally baseless statements. Study up.
Josh ,   Jerusalem   (05.02.06)
18. Just in case " shmuel” is a loose kid, whose mother ...
"shmuels" -- people who think it's cool to be a jerk. Unfortunately, one of the problems with the internet is that there are some lifeless losers who believe the only way to have fun is to hassle other people. To them, the internet is one big playground over which they can roam and bully others. They tend to hang out together online, seeking mutual admiration for what lowlife they are. Of course, they think they are "cool." Just in case " shmuel” is a loose kid, whose mother is busy walking the streets, instead of attending to her 5 year old, I will give you some " cool" definitions. Racism is hate for the other on the base of ethnicity or skin color. Anti-Semitism is hatred of the Jew. Zionism is national liberation movement of the Jews. " shmuel" is a moron who is poisoned by Kool.
Ron ,   LA   (05.02.06)
19. I hate hip-hop , but I love you, dude
I hate hip-hop , but I love you, Jay-Z "initiative from Aryeh Mekel, Israel's consul-general in New York" Ron sez: Aryeh Mekel must be recognized for his smart and timely initiative. We need more diplomats like him. Congratulation on your blessed enterprise! Jay-Z , thank you for being a Mentch and speaking out against anti-Semitism. I hate hip-hop , but I love you, dude. Let's make a deal, boo: We Jews gonna help you hot-nice guys to fight racism ; you help us to fight anti-Semitism. This is the only way we can all win, homie . Peace out. P.S. Hey boo, look diz shmuel, damn foo, this sh_t is off the chain!
Ron ,   LA   (05.02.06)
20. israel is an religion country
i have many quistions..about ur state of israel....its a country that is based on 1 religion ok fine...so lets make 1 country for muslims and 1 country for cristians!!! and 1 country 4 buthiest and so on its gona be great haH?? what do u think yo juish ? Muslims want their country to be in jureslem so will u please go find another land for u guys ... this is stupid..i mean why are u guys doing that?? why cant u just live in ur countries?? u came from poland and u from holland and u from germany and u from africa and u from australia !! i mean look at u ...u all have origins right but palestinian dont have u know why because they came from palestine they are living here ..and u just came and kicked them out ? is this what ur religion told u to do ? is this peace?? is this real juish religion??? please some 1 tell me right now? back in 1948 ...killing 2 many ppl to make others leave their lands ...is this what juish all aBout?? thats how u want to be living ur life??
wael MOhammed ,   palestine (KW)   (05.02.06)
21. Israel is buying people????
well here we go again guys israel is controling america and american people buy spreading its poisens thoughts in the mind of young amercians because thos people are mostly who listen to J-z... the thing is why israel dont think that zionism is not racism?? israel is the peacful country ..yes it is look at it now....taken land from lebabnon , land from syria ...the whloe land of palestine and bulding a huge wall between them (what a way to be peacful) and more over invaded lebabnon and striking syria.....please israel if u want to live in this area ...stop what u are doing stop right now and lets start talking
WAEL MOHAMMED ,   palestine (KW)   (05.02.06)
22. To 21
If only you Muslims would stop starting wars and losing territories.. And i agree its pretty peaceful to build a wall to stop suicide bombers from entering Israel.. And start talking to who? HAMAS? People who wants to destroy Israel?
Dima   (05.02.06)
23. #1 & #21
How exactly is Zionism the cure for anything? It hasn't helped one bit yet! Wael, have you received an anti semitic palestinian education? Oh really? I thought so!
oren ,   rbs, israel   (05.02.06)
24. Listen Matishyahu
Matishyahu is better. And to the Arab dude; Israel does not needs to buy singers. Jay-Z and similar rappers are god damn rich dudes.
Ariel ,   Finland   (05.02.06)
25. Israel, cradle of Judaism and Jews
"this is stupid..i mean why are u guys doing that?? why cant u just live in ur countries?? u came from poland and u from holland and u from germany and u from africa and u from australia !! i mean look at u ...u all have origins right but palestinian dont have u know why because they came from palestine they are living here .." I got news for Mo7ammad. Our origins are the land of Israel. You can call it Palestine and I do not deny your origins, but you have no right to deny the origins of the Jews. Those German and Dutch and African Jews you referred to are overwhelmingly descendants of exiled Jews from the First and Second Temple periods. They were not native Europeans or Africans who decided to convert to this religion and nationhood called Judaism. The proof? Jews in Middle Eastern lands (before they were largely Arabized) speaking a dialect of the local languages mixed with HEBREW, Jews in Europe speaking a dialect of German mixed with HEBREW. Jews of the Mediterranean speaking a dialect of Spanish mixed with HEBREW. Many times when Jews tried to assert themselves as loyal citizens of "their countries" they were rejected, or only allowed to be accepted on condition that they give up their views, identity, and religion. Under Islamic rule, unless they convert to Islam, the Jews usually lived in inferior status and marginalized from mainstream Islamic society (parts of Moorish Spain and Ottoman Empire an exception). Countries as political entity's come and go but Land stays the same. And the land that we pray facing towards, bless God for making beautiful, celebrate holidays reflecting the seasons of it, and observe nearly all of our culture and traditions relating to, is the Land of Israel. You cannot change that from us. Those who decided to convert to Judaism in essence join the Jewish People and become attached to this Land even if their biological ancestors did not live there. So Mo7ammad, recognize that you cannot change our hearts and love for our land. Whether we sit in the USA like myself, Yemen, or the State of Israel, identifying Jews are cognizant of the unbreakable connection between their heritage and their origins.
Noam ,   Washington DC   (05.02.06)
26. response to Mo7ammad's comment 21
Israelis mostly don't see Zionism as racism because most Arabs don't see their nationalism as racist. I think you take for granted that in every member state of the Arab League, Arabic is the first and formost official language, Ramadan a national holiday, laws forbid citizens from converting out of Islam, and Islam is supported by the state. And in Turkey, Turkish nationalism has forced Kurds and Armenians to hide their heritage under this blanket and identify first as Turks. Israel has continued to let its Arab citizens speak Arabic, celebrate their own holidays and the govt even funds mosques and churches (you can debate if they fund enough $$$) but they fund it. Israel gives Druze and Bedouin soldiers leaves for their holidays and swears them in on their holy books. Zionism in Israel just asserts the will of the majority and their culture, holidays, traditions and such as the national ones. If the Arab countries and peoples would show maps identifying Israel as a country, established diplomatic relations with Israel, allow athletes of Israeli nationality to participate events in their country, refrain from attacking Israeli civilians in their civilian areas, acknowledge historical and religious Jewish claims to Israel as at least equally valid with those of Muslims, condemn rampant dehumanization of Jews and Israelis in their media and TV programs and end the economic boycott of Israel (which strangled Israel for trade much in the same way people now condemn Israel for not trading with independent Gaza), then I'd definitely be in favor of dialogue and consider multilaterla concessions.
Noam ,   Washington, DC   (05.02.06)
27. #21 Wael Mohammed....you are funny!!!
Israel is the Biblical home for Jews...that means we were there before Islam was even invented. Got it? Now as for Israel buying J-Z...are you serious??? I don't think he needs any more cash to send a messege. He is an educated person and will not speak unless he believes the issue is important. You fail to see that normal people all over the world can see that Israel is fighting scum like you in order to survive and contribute to the world. Your rants are typical of a brainwashed fool who has been taught to hate everything associated with Israel...guess what moron, no one is listening to you. As for your historical accounts of Israel attacking Syria and Lebanon...again, get real!!! Israel was attacked by Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan all at once, but then the Arabs cry when they get their ass kicked....you are a pathetic culture and sending you all to one country is not a bad idea...maybe Iceland or greenland???
DR ,   Florida, USA   (05.02.06)
28. #21 i guess your racist
1. when israel was made in 1948 and 5 arab nations decided to get israel as there own and lost to a little israeli army..(who won). 2.Israel HAS talk but what hamas wants is to KILL(he cant mostly be trusted) 3.poisens?.. the only one i seen is the Iranian president sperding posien and also most other arab T.V also(its banned in france for racist talk's and as other nations as well) the reson why israel isnt racism is beacuse what zionism is for jews to live in israel(israel is officaly a jewish state) and racism is somthing the musilms are doing.hating jews and making up stuff about them and making hate towards jews
jason ,   usa   (05.03.06)
29. #6 - i concur with zvi re #1
get your orange card and sod off
ciara ,   australia   (05.03.06)
30. Not all Muslims
Jason Do not ever group a people and make accusations. It smacks of racism which is something Jewish people abhor. There are good and bad Muslims as there are good and bad Jews.
gill k ,   Johannesburg SAfrica   (05.05.06)
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