The article I chose to read was entitled, 'Hiding Judaism in Copenhagen.' This article talks about anti-semitism occurring in Copenhagen, and how people react if they find out that you are Jewish, or even worse, Israeli. Israel's ambassador to Denmark, Arthur Avnon, gave Jews in Nørrebro, Copenhagen advice, suggesting that Jews traveling in Copenhagen exercise 'extreme subtlety': "Don’t speak Hebrew too loudly, cover up any visible Star of David jewelry, fold your kippot and slip them into your pockets."
One of Denmark's best-known journalists, Martin Krasnik, decided to test out the Ambassador's warning, wondering what would happen to him if he walked through the streets of Nørrebrogade, a place that he used to live, wearing a kippah. Many people asked him if he was Jewish. They flipped him off, or told him to go to hell. However, Krasnik mentioned that the outcome would have been much worse if he were an Israeli.
As much as I found this article interesting, it disgusts me. This article was written almost two years ago, and even now there is still a large wave of anti-semitism and attacks in Europe. Another aspect of Jewish life that this article made me think of was The Holocaust. The Holocaust ended 7o years ago, and there is still anti-Jewish behavior being exhibited all over the world. I truly hope that we can put an end to all of this anti-Semitic and disgusting behavior soon.
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