Richard Schuberth's 'Vom Antisemitismus, der keiner sein will' Critiques Leftist Anti-Semitism

Richard Schuberth's new book 'Vom Antisemitismus, der keiner sein will' (On Anti-Semitism That Doesn't Want to Be One) delivers a ruthless reckoning with his own milieu, examining how anti-Semitism manifests within progressive and leftist circles under the guise of solidarity with Palestine. The book, published in German, challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the intersection of anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. Schuberth, a Vienna-based writer and cultural critic, draws on historical analysis and contemporary examples to argue that certain forms of criticism of Israel cross into anti-Semitism, particularly when they deny Jewish self-determination or employ classic anti-Semitic tropes. The review in Süddeutsche Zeitung highlights the book's provocative thesis and its potential to spark debate within German-speaking intellectual communities. Schuberth's work is positioned as a necessary intervention in ongoing discussions about anti-Semitism, free speech, and the limits of political solidarity.