How to Fight Anti-Semitism

Tal Lavin of The Nation says that Weiss presents an anti-intellectual argument in her exploration of antisemitism. Lavin says that Weiss presents simplistic caricatures of both the left and the right, and that the presentation of Muslim antisemitism suggests exclusion of Muslim groups from Europe under a veil of plausible deniability. Lavin concludes his review by stating that the "profound lack of intellectual curiosity, proportionality, and material analysis in the book renders it worse than simply useless."[6]

Jordan Weissmann of Slate presents a sharp critique of Weiss's book. Weissmann highlights as his central criticism the false equivalence between antisemitism on the right and on the left. He argues that by reaching towards genocide as the endpoint of left-wing antisemitism, Weiss far overstates her case. In addition, Weissman argues that Weiss often fails to present a complete picture of events and people, that Weiss never explores evangelical antisemitism, and that Weiss presents an oversimplified view of how antisemitic radicalization occurs.[7]

Linda F. Burghardt of the Jewish Book Council commented: "Weiss's exposition of modern antisemitism deep and layered, and her multifaceted plan for Jews and their allies to fight it is creative and insightful."[8] Burghadt summarizes Weiss's argument as advocating for Jewish authenticity, or positivity, to be proud of Jewish culture, and firm in respect and admiration for Jewish historical legacy. Strengthening Jewish identity will, in turn, strengthen Jewish image in the world. She refers to Weiss's book as "outstanding" in the face of rising antisemitism in the United States.[8]

• Antisemitism in Europe
• Antisemitism in the United States