I've been wondering if there is a correlation between Antisemitism and Jewish criminality.

Not what you're thinking, that Antisemitism rises when Jews commit more crimes, but actually a reverse correlation.

As Antisemitism rises, Jews tend to commit certain types of crimes, justifying it by saying they are looking out for number 1 in an world turned unfriendly.

I doubt Bernie Madoff, or certain members of the Syrian community said, "Hey they want to kill us, let's rip everyone off and throw out the rules."

But perhaps they did think to themselves that the world is not treating the Jews fairly, and we know what happens when that happens. And if they're not going to play fair and by the rules, we're not going to either.

I don't know.

George Soros is certainly a perfect example of that philosophy taken to the extreme.

Your thoughts? (And as always, no Antisemites will be allowed to comment).



Tisha B'Av evening Wednesday, July 29 - join the Women in Green as they March around the Walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. But first the reading of Eichah will take place in front of the US Consulate on Agron Street at 8:00pm.