Pro-Palestine demonstrators accused of antisemitism after protesting outside Fiddler on the Roof
As someone who values social justice and equality, the recent news of Pro-Palestine demonstrators being accused of antisemitism after protesting outside “Fiddler on the Roof” leaves me feeling conflicted. While I understand the importance of advocating for the rights of Palestinians and condemning the actions of the Israeli government, protesting outside a play that has nothing to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seems misguided.
“Fiddler on the Roof” is a musical that portrays the lives of Russian Jews at a time when Israel did not even exist as a state. Choosing this as a target for protest raises questions about the motives behind the demonstration.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker