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Modern French Anti-Semitism - A Recipe

Ever wonder what makes French anti-Semitism different from that of anti-Semitism in other countries? Me, too! That is why I just finished writing a 23-page research paper on the uniqueness of French anti-Semitism for one of my graduate courses! Now, lucky for you, I thought I would share you and the with the world one of the more clever aspects of my paper. As I was writing I began to think about all of the elements that combined to make France's sort of anti-Semitism its very own and reminded me of a recipe. So, here is the recipe I submitted in my introduction - hopefully my professor has a sense of humor... Disclaimer : Please note that I am NOT supporting anti-Semitism of any sort! Nor am I saying all French people are xenophobic anti-Semites. Just wanted to make that clear... --> Recipe for: Modern French Anti-Semitism Serves: all of France Ingredients: 1 part traditional anti-Semitism (a medieval recipe of equal parts blood libel and host desecrat