[ April 23, 2024 ]
Incredible. Daniel Bordman, the author of this article, writes: “Rabbi Grover said something interesting to me. He said ‘I’m not Pam Geller.'” He certainly isn’t. As if standing for the freedom speech were a bad thing. Not only is Rabbi Grover a coward, but here he is crowing about his moral cowardice. And note that the article in Now Magazine denouncing the conference was written by none other than Michael Coren. Coren is the author of a book entitled Hatred: Islam’s War on Christianity, was a featured speaker at our AFDI conference on honor killing, and interviewed me numerous times on his old Sun TV program. But now he apparently thinks that concern about jihad terror is “islamophobic.” Evidently his new masters are rewarding him handsomely.
“Synagogue bullied by so-called ‘Anti-Racism Activist,’” by Daniel Bordman, The Post-Millennial, December 19, 2018 (thanks to Victor):
The overwhelming irony of this article will write itself, as a conference set to deal with the issue of how threats of Islamophobia hinder the ability for free speech had to be relocated due to threats of Islamophobia. This story would be funny, if there wasn’t something much more sinister behind it.
Story continues below advertisementAbout a week ago I was contacted by the Rabbi of Beth Tikvah synagogue, Jarrod Grover, who was rather distraught over this article in Now magazine labeling his synagogue “anti-Muslim”. The very first thing you see in the article is a picture of the chapel at Beth Tikvah with the name of the synagogue right below it.
To understand the gravity of the story, we need to go over the sequence of events that lead up to the article, the history of antisemitism and the consequences of an accusation like this and the major figures in the “anti-racism” movement.
What happened?
Synagogue was to host conference on threats to Canadian freedomsA group called Canadians for the Rule of Law (CFTRL) organized a conference in March of 2019 to discuss issues and groups that pose a threat to Canadian freedoms, specifically “far-left, Islamist, and far-right” groups. You can read their description of the event here.
The event organizers went looking for a venue to host the conference and settled on Beth Tikvah. Just to be clear here, Beth Tikvah was never a sponsor or had any control over the event, they were just the host venue, which means they were paid a fee for their space.
This is a very common way for religious institutions to earn money to pay their rent.
Canadian Anti-Hate Network intimidated synagogue with negative media attentionOn December 9th, Rabbi Grover was contacted by email by Bernie Farber, chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN), who demanded to know why Beth Tikvah would let such an event take place.
The CAHN was set up to monitor far-right groups across Canada and claims to be inspired by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in the U.S.
It is interesting to note that the SPLC just had to payout a $3.4 million lawsuit to Maajid Nawaz for slandering him as an anti-Islam activist despite being a Muslim himself and former radical who now speaks out against extremism.
One would think that Bernie Farber and the CAHN would want to participate in an event that talks about the dangers of the far-right, not shut it down.
However, as I will go into later, that is not Bernie Farber’s MO.
Farber’s email made it clear to Rabbi Grover that unless Beth Tikvah condemns the event and repents their association, the media around it would not be positive. Rabbi Grover told me that he wanted to make a stand for free speech and Canadian values and did not give into Farber’s demands.
Low and behold the very next day, there is an article in NOW magazine by Michael Coren talking about the anti-Muslim element in the Jewish community with a picture of Beth Tikvah right on it.
You might wonder who is quoted at the end of the article?
None other than Bernie Farber himself, how convenient.
This set off a firestorm as the national media got involved wanting to know the same thing as Bernie Farber.
Does Beth Tikvah support the views of the listed speakers?
Exposure lead to security concerns at the SynagogueHere is some inside information for the readers here.
I know some of these speakers, and a lot of them disagree with some of the views or reasoning of the other speakers involved. Which is why this is a conference and not a rally!
Regardless, this is the new era of moral puritanism, where any association to anything the far-left and media establishment disagrees with is blasphemy and must be punished.
After the massive uproar, there started to be threats against Beth Tikvah and their board needed to get involved.
After meeting, they determined that they could no longer host the event due to the ongoing security concerns.
Was Beth Tikvah Threatened?
Anti-hate activists only care when it’s politically convenientAntisemitism is on the rise and synagogues are under threat. Don’t take my word for it, listen to Bernie Farber.
We all remember the horrific shooting by Robert Bowers at the Tree of Life synagogue that spawned the “together against antisemitism” movement.
However, not so many of us remember the next week when Mohamed Mohamed Abdi rammed his car into a crowd of Jews leaving a synagogue in LA, spawning the much more popular “together against antisemitism, only when it is politically convenient” movement, implicitly endorsed by the progressive Left and mainstream media.
This was followed up by a foiled ISIS-inspired attack on a synagogue in Ohio.
Yet, if you were to read Bernie Farber’s column, there is not one mention of any Islamist or far-Left group in connection to antisemitism, despite the overwhelming evidence of these two influences on the new influx of antisemitism. Instead, we must worry about the Proud Boys, a group that has not even sneezed near a synagogue.
Rabbi Grover said something interesting to me. He said “I’m not Pam Geller”.
To explain, Pam Geller hosted a draw Mohammed contest, and as a result two armed Islamists attacked the event. Rabbi Grover meant that he was not willing to put the lives of his congregants in danger to prove a point.
A good reason, considering Jewish sites across the world are prime targets for Jihadist attacks.
After the Charlie Hebdo attacks, the next spot was a kosher supermarket.
During the infamous Mumbai attack, major targets where attacked by Lashkar -e- Taiba as well as a tiny Chabad house that was out of the way, but contained a few Jews they could kill.
Calling a synagogue “anti-Muslim” is painting a target on itCalling a Jewish institution “anti-Muslim” is tantamount to painting a target on it for radical jihadists. Bernie Farber should know this, since he used to be an activist against antisemitism.
Now I have a personal connection to this story, because as a kid, I went to the Jewish day school that used to be located at Beth Tikvah.
Almost every year, we received a bomb-threat, so I refuse to believe for even a second that a man like Bernie Faber didn’t understand the implications of what he was doing.
Shame on Bernie Farber, shame on Michael Coren and shame on Now magazine for putting hundreds of families in the cross-hairs for the sake of progressive ideology….
The warriors against antisemitism that the media props up are in fact its greatest enablers.
The message to Canadians is “Be quiet or you’re next”!
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47 Comments
5 years ago
Why blame him ? most Jews in Canada are themselves gutless rats
Left/liberal pro-jihadis can only suppress conservatives, patriots from exposing them
Like Left/Liberal Loons Run Canada has been turned into ISIS/jihadi base https://tinyurl.com/y74v5327
But MSM will not talk about it
5 years ago
Reply to
Suresh
While I agree MSM does not want to talk about it, Rabbi Grover has reasonable concerns. Why should he put a bull’s eye on his synagogue and his congregation? Think Pittsburg.
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
That is the point I was making. where is the support for him from anyone ?
including local jews ? So he takes the easier way out
5 years ago
Reply to
Suresh
Do you think asking his congregation for their input – say a secret ballot, or open show of hands, would have been a fair thing to do. Maybe they would have supported going ahead with it, knowing the risks but willing to chance it for the importance of the topic. He could have then consulted with them over the results and make a decision more democratically.
On the other note, Michael Coren’s participation in this is incredibly disappointing – isn’t there Jewish heritage in his family (dad ?). The ganging up against this synagogue isn’t the same as burning it down, but it is an act of aggression, and demonstrates a poor understanding from these Lefties of the violent arrogance within the far-left. As Pamela says, shame on the likes of them, and to Coren – ” I never knew you “.
5 years ago
Reply to
James Jones
I wonder if Coren’s wife and family any longer recognize this person? Other than individuals who have suffered a mental break down, I don’t recall ever seeing such a personality transformation in one individual. It’s so nice for him, now he’s accepted by the left and invited onto the thoroughly dishonest, lying Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for his mushy comments.
5 years ago
Reply to
Rob Porter
A complete 180 Rob. It’s like he never really believed in the things he spoke of before. A man’s reputation ought to be reflected in his conviction, which is in turn reflected by his conversation, this is abhorrent.
Does he expect anyone to trust him ? No matter where one stands, how can such a diametrical change of position not evoke suspicion, from those who thought they knew him or from those who are now supposed to embrace him.
Are you aware of any accounting given by him regarding this radical change. All I heard before is that he apologized for his stance on gay marriage (not even sure on why he did that). I do not know what he believes today. I apologize in advance for my ignorance on this, but I watch no MSM and have seen very little commentary elsewhere
5 years ago
Reply to
James Jones
I can’t say whether he has never given an explanation concerning how and why he did this about turn, I’ve only heard him state what his views are now. This raises in my mind the question of how the devil anyone manages to have such an almost over-night belief and character transformation. I’ve had firsthand experience with someone becoming a victim of clinical depression, although I hadn’t the faintest idea – until after they died – why they had changed so considerably. All I could see was that they’d had a personality change and became something of a stranger, so maybe he developed a chemical imbalance and became a nut job, but somehow I think his change was pretty much calculated and suddenly even Bible teachings weren’t up to standard, so he rationalizes different standpoints that conform with mushy liberal thinking. I guess Romans I is just no longer good enough for him. The other alternative is that aliens got hold of him or he had a lobotomy. In the process, I gather, he has alienated himself from old colleagues – and possibly friends. The fact is, when now watching him on CBC tv I feel nothing but disgust that borders on contempt. As you suggested, why would anyone trust such a person?
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
Hmmmm, perhaps because resisting the fascism that islum is requires courage? See White Rose society or Martin Niemöller.
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
Your’s is a pathetic comment. If Rabbi Grover and each one of us doesn’t take a strong stand on Islam, where do you think the war being waged by Muslims will end? If he has fears about an attack on his synagogue, then he should arrange security and, possibly to cut costs, organize volunteers who guard the synagogue. No less with Christian churches. I recall in South Africa ANC terrorists attacking a Cape Town church in which they shot at members of the congregation and threw hand grenades. Numbers were killed and more would have been if the one pastor hadn’t had a hand gun and began to fire back. Then the terrorists fled.
5 years ago
Reply to
Rob Porter
Your’s (sic) is a pathetic comment. If Rabbi Grover and each one of us
doesn’t take a strong stand on Islam, where do you think the war being
waged by Muslims will end?
Your courageous approach when it comes to putting other peoples lives at risk is only exceeded by your civility. There are times to make a tough stand, and there may be times to assume a lower profile. Guess you never served in the military.
Your example of the pastor in South Africa is an utter non-sequitur to my comment.
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
It’s only a non-sequitur to an obvious muslum apologist coward.
5 years ago
Reply to
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
He really doesn’t appreciate how utterly pathetic he is.
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
Yours is just another weak comment! And yes, I did do military service, unarmed and alone have subdued a robber and know a number of ways of doing ‘damage’ to an attacker. One is with a gun to make sure they don’t attack again! If you did military service, in what kind of gutless outfit did you serve?
So when, other than right now, “are the times to make a tough stand”? What you allude to is rolling over and playing dead in the face of Muslim savagery. Your approach is one of ‘At all costs we must abandon our activities in order to avoid provoking Muslims’ – who take delight in provoking non-Muslims with in-your-face actions! You might as well suggest that synagogues and churches be dismantled since their existence is provocative to Muslim extremists. Get this into your pansy little mind, Muslim terrorists are hell-bent on murdering infidels simply because the Qur’an instructs them to kill “unbelievers”. (Qur’an Chapter 47 vs 4).
5 years ago
Reply to
Liatris Spicata
Perhaps if he lived in Germany in the 30’s he would have put a swastika up in place of the Star of David…….just to not put a bulls eye on his synagogue? He obviously ascribes to the “If I’m nice to the tiger, maybe he’ll eat me last” theory.
5 years ago
Reply to
victoryman
I think you’re directing your comment to the pathetic Liatris Spicata because it is appropriate to his cowardly approach.
5 years ago
Reply to
Suresh
The day we read on this website a report of Canadians bravely and resolutely taking a stand against violent Islam will be an amazing day indeed. The brave voices of Ezra Levant, David Menzies, Laura Southern and a few others are mostly silenced by the world champion rubbish Canadian media.
All we are seeing are cowardly acts and words of acquiescence. The cowardice and lack of anger is amazing! Ten pedestrians get run over and killed on Yonge and Finch in Toronto, two girls are shot dead and 13 others injured by a Muslim on the Danforth, a 14 year-old Mississauga boy is stabbed to death by two Muslims and yet still there are not satisfactory explanations from police and other authorities and neither is there a public outcry for explanations and tough actions by authorities. As journalist, Joe Warmington, wrote in the Toronto Sun after the Danforth murders, “Where’s the anger?” All he heard was talk of “sadness”. The ‘guts’ has gone out of this nation.
5 years ago
Remember when Trump commmented on Pamela Geller’s Freedom Muhammad draw-event: “Why is she insulting everybody?”
That’s the same thing. What has Trump since then done to correct the cultural scape-goating of Pamela Geller? Nothing. He has sold weapons to Saudi Arabia where he even has a golf-course. Something about Africans enslaved there? Or atheists locked up & tortured? Clitodirectomy? Nothing.
He acts as if that doesn’t exist, in lockstep with Muhammadist censors of mainstream & social media & has then the audacity to complain about “fake news”.
Meanwhile Trump’s motto who plays golf in Saudi Arabia is “Make America Great Again.” Tell that to the African slaves in Saudi Arabia.
Nationalism is an illusion posed by Muhammadists while they control regions outside your nation & play golf there.
We must think globally & abolish the censorship & tyranny of Muhammadism.
5 years ago
Everyone in Toronto knows the free NOW MAGAZINE is the most anti-semitic ANTI-iSRAEL paper that you can get on every corner in downtown Toronto.
The prior longtime Jewish owners of Roots store in Toronto stopped advertising in the Now Magazine because of its constant Israel bashing.
THE NOW MAGAZINE IS A BIASED ANTI-ISRAEL FREE PIECE OF GARBAGE WRITTEN BY LEFT-WING JERKS.
MIchael Coren use to have a tv show where he dominated his guests with his obnoxious overbearing personality. Michael Coren isn’t doing so well these days so of course now he is joining the chorus of left-wing dummies in the garbage paper the Now Magazine.
The Now Magazine has the most notorisous left-wing anti-Israel jerks writing for it.
5 years ago
Reply to
NOW MAGAZINE ANTI-SEMITIC RAG
I agree, but note how Canada’s oh so impartial Human Rights Commissions don’t care about such things.
5 years ago
Bernie Farber wrote an article critcial of his sister-in-law’s care for breast cancer at hospitals in Ontario. Then Joanne’s husband wrote back saying “The sister-in-law Bernie Farber wrote about in this article was my wife.
Contrary to what Bernie Farber states, my wife Joanne received excellent health care at every level during her over 3 year struggle with cancer. From the staff at Credit Valley Hospital to Princess Margaret Hospital to Toronto Western Hospital, she received speedy, professional and excellent care. I honestly can’t say anything negative in the overall treatment Joanne received.
Sadly, Joanne succumbed to cancer but I want to state categorically, her death from cancer had nothing to do with any lack of health care or any deficiencies in her care.
I find it callous, cold-hearted and opportunistic for Bernie Faber to use Joanne’s death for political gain. Joanne is missed by me and my son Jack everyday and it is a shame to have her struggle with cancer thrown around like a political football by a candidate who knows better.”
Bernie Farber aligns himself for political gain with imams who preach Jew hatred in Toronto.
5 years ago
The Rabbi is just another leftist lemming. Headed for a cliff but feeling good about traveling with his friends…
5 years ago
People say “anti-muslim” as if it’s a bad thing, but it’s no worse than being anti-nazi and the millions of kufar being enslaved/oppressed/persecuted across the muslum world are mute testimony as to why.
5 years ago
Reply to
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
will those kuffars kept being “enslaved/oppresses/blah..blah” once they stop being kuffars ???????????
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
So much for no compulsion in religion eh muslum chumpanzee?
5 years ago
Reply to
MuhamMUDTheFakeProphet
hey wifesSwappers .. many muslims are so impatient in upholding the absolute truth ….
they want to stop as many kuffars as possible for being kuffars ..
5 years ago
I have been very disappointed, saddened by Rabbi’s & Cantors lately. These men are NOT what they seem to be.
Some Rabbi’s are gay, others are cowards & recently at a wedding the Rabbi proved he had NO idea about legalese, the dead language that $atan’s minions aka ATTORNEYS aka BAR UNION MEMBERS (BUMs) use to control, fleece, manipulate, prey on the flock. Rabbi’s & many clergy ARE NOT of G-d, are NOT courageous & are frauds. Read scripture yourself – dial direct – NO OPERATOR is needed! Merry Christmas & best of the holidays.
5 years ago
Being anti – Muslim is prudent, smart as Muslim are incapable of peace & are pedophiles. They exist only to conquer, spread Sharia law, rape, murder non-Muslims – IFF that makes me anti – Muslim so be it. They have sex w/ young boys, girls, & rape pregnant mothers in hospitals. I am a racist, biased & prejudiced due to real life experiences.
I HATE anyone that wants to kill me or harm my family or friends. I support all races, don’t support corruption of blood & recognize NOT everyone is created equal. Some people are smarter, others are faster, some are taller & others shorter. Women produce babies, gifts from G-d. Get over it. The Barbary Wars is why the U.S. Marines were created. The Crusades occurred b/c the Muslims invaded Europe. All Muslims are UNTRUSTWORTHY, & support the actions of the jihadists therefore each & every Muslim must be deported ASAP for peace & harmony to exist.
THERE ARE NO GOOD MUSLIMS. Saudi Arabia has tent cities ready to receive them. FEMA barges can take them.
It is time to send all Muslims packing – we are NOT here to make it comfortable for Muslims – THEY are NOT superior – they are inferior to Westerners. We own Muslims nothing. MUSLIMS offer nothing – we have all the unskilled labor we need. There are other battles to deal with i.e. WIFI, 5G, vaccinations – let’s get the real work done! Going after
BIG PHARMA, & doctors that harm our precious children. Let’s fleece Facebook, Google, Apple, et al. as they are ultra vires corporations that choose to censor conservatives which is unconstitutional & ANTI- FREEDOM.
5 years ago
Reply to
katmanwon
if you really believe that muslims are inferior to Westerners…blah..blah … they are pedophiles …blah…blah ….. why don’t you say it loud and clear in public … not just hiding behind your fake name in an obscure unimportant website called pamelageller.com ….
…wakakakakakak…..
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
I hand out paper work regularly to everyone I can which got me banned in a few retail stores but that doesn’t STOP me. It is illegal for Muslims to come to the U.S. b/c in 1952 a law was passed. Muslims are of $atan & there is NO reasoning w/ them – extinction is the preferred method.
Many Muslims believe Sharia law supersedes the U.S. & Texas Constitution. Islam is a political system posing as a religion. You can fool some of the people some of the time but NOT all the people all the time!
5 years ago
Reply to
katmanwon
your paper works about attacking islam regularly got banned by retail stores ???? … possibly b’cause it’s inferior paper works ????
“”…It is illegal for Muslims to come to the U.S. b/c in 1952 a law was passed…””
yeah … It was illegal for jews to keep breathing/to stay alive in Deutschland in 1940ish …
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
Muslims are bullies & thugs. Muslims deserve the respect that they give & since Muslims rape, murder, disrespect they deserve NO respect & are a blight on society.
Muslims are UNWELCOME in Texas & the United States –
the barges are ready to take you All home – the tents are ready in Saudi Arabia.
You won’t be missed!
The Immigration & Nationality Act passed June 27, 1952 revised the laws relating to immigration, naturalization & nationality for the United States.
That Act, became Public Law 414, established both the law & the intent of Congress regarding the immigration of aliens to the U.S. & remains in effect today.
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5 years ago
Reply to
katmanwon
“”…Muslims are UNWELCOME in Texas & the United States -…””
yeah … jews are unwelcome too in nazi deutschland ….
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
Germans determined they made a big mistake & NOW support the Jewish people & Israel.
Jews are scapegoated b/c people are jealous of US & there are soo few of US. as it is easier for a bully to pick a fight w/ a small population just like the U.S. does. Often the U.S. military invades weak nation (Panama) so it can use & test it’s new weapons, so they can reorder & get the newer better weapons!
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
Um, what did your fellow Indonesian islamic monkeys do to the people of E. Timor again? Or W. Papua New Guinea?
5 years ago
Reply to
ed
watching porn ?? …. sounds very western life …
since when this western filthy lifestyle has been part of muslim culture ???
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
Since you were just a little boy, and already watching goat porn and lusting after your daddy’s goat….
5 years ago
Reply to
ed
muslims watching goat porn ??? … show me a single video link to prove your claim …
how about trump shagging porn actresses ….
which one closer to reality ??
5 years ago
Reply to
SemurJengkolMaknyus
Hmmmmmm, maybe you with your goat out on your neighbor’s yard…..
5 years ago
retarded
5 years ago
So he wants to be the last one fed to the alligators?
Sorry, in my boat you’ll be the first to get shoved off.
5 years ago
The attacks make Jihad something regular – just one more daily thing to accept in our everyday life? Is this the same tactic that the Nazi-used in Germany when they took over? This Rabi is a coward—
5 years ago
The “Rabbi” would have helped the Nazis close the doors on the cattle cars to show that he was “Inclusive.”
5 years ago
No balls equals no conviction!
5 years ago
Yawn. What a moral coward, truly.
