In a recent 8/10/2025 op-ed, Hava Leipzig Holzhauer calls to task an antisemitic letter to the editor by a former judge. Holzhauer rightfully criticizes the letter's lambast of Tucson for hosting the Maccabi games. Holzhauer is entirely correct to note the textbook antisemitism of conflating Israel's actions with those of a non-political sectarian Jewish athletic event.
However, as a Jewish Tucsonan, I will also note that I have not yet heard any of the large Jewish organization in town publicly condemn the genocide happening in Gaza. We must fight antisemitism, yes; but we also must condemn a genocide done in our name. Decent people are called to do both.
Jonathan Kandell
Midtown
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