Questions and Answers about
Antisemitism
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in TechnologyIn this snapshot, where can we find Elon Musk making a somber visit?
Answer: On Jan. 22, 2024, Elon Musk visited Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland. His visit was part of his scheduled appearance at a conference on antisemitism organized by the European Jewish Association in Krakow, Poland.
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Why was Susan Sarandon dropped from her talent agency in 2023?
Answer: Susan Sarandon, an Oscar-winning actress known for her iconic films and political activism roles, was in a whirlwind of controversy amid her participation in several pro-Palestinian rallies. Sarandon’s remarks, particularly her statement that “There are a lot of people afraid of being Jewish at this time and are getting a taste of what it…
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in TechnologyWho did Elon Musk accuse of trying to “strangle” X/Twitter?
Answer: Elon Musk, owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, and part-time digital drama king, pointed fingers at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for allegedly trying to “strangle” the platform. This is after ADL’s Director, Jonathan Greenblatt, tweeted on Aug. 31, 2023, about a “productive conversation” with X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, about addressing the platform’s hate…
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in BusinessWhat made Elon Musk lash out at George Soros on Twitter?
Answer: [caption id="attachment_12464" align="alignright" width="150"]lt;img class=”size-thumbnail wp-image-12464″ src=”https://HowSmart.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/George-Soros-e1606218890351-150×150.jpg” alt=”George Soros” width=”150″ height=”150″ / George Soros. Photo: Niccolò Caranti. CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons[/caption]_x000D__x000D_George Soros, a Holocaust-surviving Jewish-born investor, and philanthropist, is often the target of far-right, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. According to a regulatory filing. Soros Fund Management LLC sold all of its 2.5 million…
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What caused Kanye West to claim he liked Jewish people again?
Answer: Kanye West claimed he liked Jewish people again after watching Jonah Hill’s acting in the 2012 film “21 Jump Street,” in an Instagram post accompanied by a photo of the movie poster. He added, “No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people……
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Why would Australia deny Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, a visa?
Answer: The antisemitic comments Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made could lead to him being denied a visa to Australia. On Jan. 24, 2023, Australia’s Education Minister Jason Clare said Ye would have to go through the same process as others who’ve expressed antisemitic views. A decision on whether Ye gets an Australian visa…
