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How Do We Stop Pogroms and Riots in Amsterdam, Germany — and America?

Seventy-six years after the Holocaust, Jewish communities find themselves grappling with a haunting reality: antisemitism is not a relic of the past—it is alive and thriving. From the streets of Amsterdam to the campuses of America, hate has found fertile ground once again. The pressing question is no longer “Why is this happening?” but “How do we stop it?”

A Chilling Resurgence

In Amsterdam, mobs hunted Jewish soccer fans, beating them with clubs and explosives mere days after a match. Berlin followed suit, mirroring the terror of Kristallnacht. Arrests were made, but most perpetrators were quickly released. Even worse, Amsterdam’s mayor shockingly shifted blame to the victims, excusing the violence as a reaction to their presence.

As Daniel Pomerantz of RealityCheck aptly writes, “Europe’s passive response sends a message: antisemitism is tolerated.” This inaction is more than negligence—it is an open invitation for hate...

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