Because Anti-Semitism is such a widespread problem and threat to our community, it’s a topic discussed regularly here on the blog. While it’s true that the overwhelming majority of anti-Semites happen to be Gentiles, there is a very real, very sad, and very sick phenomenon that certain misguided Jews suffer from. Yes, I’m talking about Jewish self-hatred.

This form of insanity has probably been around since the beginning of Jewish history and quite frankly, it’s often glossed over. We assume that because someone is Jewish they are proud of their heritage (sadly, for a minority, they are actually ashamed to be Jewish! Shocking, I know!) These self-haters are the biggest disgrace and I actually have more contempt for them because they should know better.

Take this particularly bewildering case for example: an article of filth, lies, and delusion titled, “I am a light-skinned Jew. I am not ‘white.’ ”

Aside from making my blood boil by the awful implications presented, it’s simply just nonsense. Judaism is a Nation and it is a People, but we are not a race! An individual can be White, Black, Asian, Latino and be Jewish, all at the same time. The darkest skinned Ethiopian and the lightest skinned Russian are both equally Jewish. Their color is not an issue! Anyone, of any color, is welcome to be part of the Jewish community and I love every type.

I can tell you from personal history that most Ashkenazi Jews are indeed White people. My own skin color is the fairest shade of porcelain. My father had blonde hair and green eyes as a child. My aunt, his older sister, has red hair and blue eyes. If we are not White, I’d love to hear someone explain (accurately) which race we supposedly are. (Obviously, we are Caucasian!)

By claiming that Jews are a different race entirely, separate and apart from everyone else on Earth, this just adds fuel to our enemies fire. It promotes the worst stereotypes and encourages violence and hatred towards the Jewish community. And to think that a Jew is the one doing it? My Lord, this is so sick I have trouble wrapping my mind around the concept!

As a society, we must stop judging people based on their race, religion, creed, or gender. I’m a Jewish American, I’m a white American, I am a female American, but above all, I am just an American! My race, my gender, and my religion are all parts of me, but I shouldn’t be reduced to just one of them.

I say this so often, I probably sound like a broken record, but we need to come together in unity, with friendship, and tolerance, and understanding for all. No more division, no more lies, no more hatred—just pure love, the way God loves us, and teaches us to love each other.