[papertyger]

Boteach is not respected by all Jews or even most Jews. Yet you seem to think he is.

So how do you suggest we distinguish between the pronouncements of a Jewish Al Sharpton, and someone worthy of respect, as criticism of either will bring charges of anti-semitism from some quarter.

[dervish]

So how do you suggest we distinguish between the pronouncements of a Jewish Al Sharpton, and someone worthy of respect, as criticism of either will bring charges of anti-semitism from some quarter.

The point here was never about defending Rabbi Boteach. He criticized statements made by Donohue. Were Boteach’s criticisms, not the man, valid on their face or not? Were Donohue’s statements anti-Semitic?

How did this get turned into an analysis of Boteach? No one is calling for an analysis of Donohue's whole life, although perhaps a history of anti-Semitic, or the reverse pro-Jewish, rhetoric might be relevant.

This is why I like original sources. You be the judge.

[Bella_Bru]

So how do you suggest we distinguish between the pronouncements of a Jewish Al Sharpton, and someone worthy of respect, as criticism of either will bring charges of anti-semitism from some quarter.

Donohue specifically singling out Jews in Hollywood was anti-semitic. There are plenty of secular Christians and others that work in Hollywood.