Discussion on Anti-Goyism and Prejudice

Hi, everyone. My name is Kobi. I was born and raised Jewish in Israel.

Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind.

Why do we only hear about anti-Semitism, but never about anti-Goyism, as taught in the Talmud?

So what is anti-Goyism?

It's a term that refers to prejudice or hostility by Jews towards non-Jews,

often rooted in religious or cultural teachings.

In the context of the Talmud, it includes passages that some interpret

as promoting the idea that Goyim, non-Jews, are inferior or even enemies.

The Talmud, which is our central text,

contains passages that some interpret as promoting anti-Goyism.

For instance, in the Babylonian Talmud,

Another example is in Avodah Zarah, 36b, it says,

The daughters of idolaters, non-Jews, are in a state of nida, which means filth, from birth.

The Sanhedrin 82a, whoever cohabits with a Gentile woman, zealots may strike him.

And in the Tosafot commentary on Avodah Zarah, 26b, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai said,

The best of the Gentiles kill him.

Let's also talk about Jesus in the Talmud.

He is referred to as Yeshu, and is portrayed as a sorcerer and a deceiver.

In Sanhedrin 107b, it is discussed that Jesus was stoned and hanged on the eve of Passover,

portraying him as a false prophet and a sorcerer.

Now, I've searched and I couldn't find any derogatory references to Jews in the Christians or Muslim texts.

It seems that while we have these teachings in the Talmud,

other religions don't have similar derogatory views about Jews.

And I just want to be clear.

Anti-Semitism is real, but so is anti-Goyism.

Both are forms of bigotry that need to be addressed.

It's time to have an honest conversation about all forms of prejudice,

not just ones that suit our Jewish narrative.

So could it be that anti-Semitism is, in a way, Jewish karma for being a racist religion?

I don't know. I think so.

That's a heavy question, but one worth considering.

If we acknowledge the derogatory views in our own texts,

maybe we can start to understand the cycle of prejudice and work towards breaking it.

So next time you hear about anti-Semitism, remember to ask,

What about anti-Goyism?

Let's talk about both, because true justice means recognizing all forms of discrimination,

no matter where they come from.