Anti-Semitism

Rabbi Munk chose the birth of Eisav as an opportunity to speak about anti-semitism. It is known that עשו שונא את יעקב, that Eisav hated Yakov. But the question is “why”?

The reality is that it has never been possible to discover and identify the true motives of anti-semitism.

Eisav represents Rome and Christianity. There was always antagonism between Rome and Jerusalem. There is no logical reason for this antagonism. Countless studies have tried to explain this, but without success.

It has been within the nature of the Gentile, to have a disdain for the Jew. It might be a symptom of Galut, the Exile, that Jews were destined to suffer at Eisav’s hands.

Jews rejoiced alone, while their suffering was met with joy by the Gentile. It was important that Jews accepted this reality. If they didn’t, they were often disappointed.

The comfort in accepting this harsh reality, was that this was not meant to be a permanent condition. When it became time for the Galut to end, this hatred would also end.

The resentment of the Jew, would turn into the admiration of the Jew. As we see our beloved State of Israel grow stronger, we see a far greater respect of the Jewish people.

Anti-semitism will continue until all Jews wake up and realize that they do not belong in the Galut. Thankfully, that day is drawing closer and closer each day.