A personal encounter with antisemitism

The article describes two recent encounters with antisemitism in the United States, highlighting a perceived normalization of anti-Jewish sentiment across different demographics. The author recounts an incident where a CPA in Austin, Texas, refused to work with an Israeli-partnered company, stating, “It would be unethical to work with an Israeli company until the genocide stops.” The author responded by detailing numerous Israeli technological contributions used daily in America, from computer processors to medical devices and defense systems. A second case involves a Cornell University student, Austin Franco, who declined an internship by messaging, “Not interested in working for a Jew.” Despite widespread condemnation, including from his parents, Franco received significant crowdfunding support from far-right internet personalities. The article concludes by emphasizing that both left and right-wing antisemitism converge on similar anti-Jewish conclusions, while Israeli citizens, including the author's son, continue to contribute significantly to global security and innovation.