Forum on the Middle East and Anti-Semitism April 28, 2011

Event Description: For our last meeting in April Phoenix Objectivists will cover two subjects that are intricately related: the Middle East and anti-Semitism.

For the first segment we will watch the movie "The Case for Israel". Narrated by attorney and author Alan Dershowitz this film not only discusses the history of Israel but also answers many accusations made against the country and why they are wrong with historical and modern-day evidence presented. There are also interviews with numerous prominent Israeli public figures such as Natan Sharansky, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Shimon Peres, and Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak.

We will then watch "Crossing the Line" which explores the proliferation of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incidents on North American college campuses. In particular, the film explores the rapid growth of such incidents following the launch of Operation Cast Lead by Israel’s military into Gaza in late December 2008 and January 2009.

The documentary demonstrates the blurring of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic lines, showing how the War evoked deep anti-Jewish sentiments amongst college students and professors.

The film explores the context of these hostilities, by demonstrating the financial ties between Middle Eastern Studies departments and Arab states; the often biased and Pro-Palestinian education received by students in college classes; and the historical connection between the Muslim Student Association and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Please join us for an invigorating and thought-provoking meeting!

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