Beleaguered Los Angelenos find solace in Holocaust commemoration - courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

For longer than 500 days since Hamas massacred Israelis and abducted hostages, Jewish Los Angelenos have been plagued by anti-Zionist antagonists, amplified by mainstream media. For the Jews (and gentiles) of Los Angeles seeking to mourn the genocide which affected our people (and the entire civilized world) the most prominent public ceremony for Yom ha Shoah ("Catastrophe Day") during the business day of April 24th was presented, of all places, by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Los Angeles. 

This has been a tradition which began 41-years ago, according to Dr. Leo Gordon of Surgery Group L.A.  In 1933, Jewish physicians, he explained, were among the first professions to be excluded from professional life by Germany National Socialist government. In some areas, like Munich, Jewish doctors were prohibited from treating non-Jewish patients.   

L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presented a Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration on April 24, 2025

These restrictions were part of a broader wave of over 400 anti-Jewish laws and decrees between 1933 and 1939, which progressively isolated people with Jewish bloodlines from public and professional life. The Nuremberg Laws of 1935 further entrenched these exclusions, but the 1933 laws specifically targeted civil servants, lawyers, and doctors as the first occupations to be restricted.

The educational and cultural ceremony was
officiated by Rabbi Jason Weiner, executive
director of the Spiritual Care Department
 

Nazis worked and starved Jews and
other inmates to death, as revealed
in documentary film of liberation
of Bergen-Belsen Nazi Camp

Rabbi Jason Weiner, executive director of the Spiritual Care Department, provides contextual overview of this year's ceremony:

Robert Spencer discussed new "Antisemitism" book at David Horowitz Freedom Center - Watch it here now or on C-Span Sat 3rd May 9am ET

Renowned author and scholar Robert Spencer recently spoke about his latest book, Anti-Semitism: History and Myth, at an event recorded on March 27th by JooTube and C-Span (whom, for living room viewing of this chronicle below, you might share news about for others to record their telecast tomorrow, May 3rd at 9am ET / 6am PT).

Robert Spencer addresses new book
"Antisemitism:History & Myth"at
David Horowitz Freedom Center event

The book, Mr. Spencer's 29th publication, explores the deep-rooted causes of anti-Semitism and its resurgence, particularly after the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Spencer, director of Jihad Watch and a prolific writer on terrorism and Islamic extremism, discussed how anti-Semitic narratives persist due to societal conformity and historical misconceptions. He emphasized that Jewish identity, rooted in religious and cultural distinction, has often made Jewish communities targets of persecution. Highlighting historical Christian anti-Semitism, Spencer noted its contradictions with core Christian theology. He pointed out that modern Christian leaders, including the Pope and Orthodox patriarchs, have repudiated such views.

Mr. Spencer also addressed growing hostility towards pro-Israel voices in academia, citing the cancellation of his scheduled talk at UCLA due to campus opposition. Despite facing threats and criticism, he remains committed to exposing anti-Semitic rhetoric and advocating for historical accuracy. His new book seeks to counter misinformation and provide a factual basis for understanding anti-Semitism’s historical and ideological origins. Spencer’s work continues to challenge mainstream narratives and offer insights into contemporary global conflicts. Spencer further examined the historical and ideological underpinnings of anti-Semitism within Islam, highlighting the Quranic depiction of Jews as enemies of Muslims. He pointed out that Islamic texts and traditions have long fostered hostility toward Jews, refuting claims that anti-Semitism in the Muslim world only emerged due to Nazi influence.

Additionally, Mr. Spencer detailed the role of National Socialism - and International Socialism - in perpetuating anti-Semitism. He noted that both ideologies—despite their differences—framed Jews as an obstacle to their political visions, whether through racial or economic narratives. National Socialism targeted Jews as an "impure race," while Marxist doctrines associated them with capitalism, demanding their assimilation or elimination.

Philo-semitic, Christian scholar of Islamic and Christian bigotry, Robert Spencer, addresses an audience of David Horowitz' Freedom Center in Los Angeles.

 

Mr. Spencer warned that all four forms of anti-Semitism—Christian, Islamic, National Socialist, and Marxist—are resurging today. He cited the rising influence of anti-Semitic voices across social and political spectrums, including Orthodox Christian circles, Islamist protests, neo-Nazi rhetoric, and leftist movements that conflate Jewish identity with political agendas.

Ultimately, Spencer's book underscores that anti-Semitism is not merely a historical phenomenon but an enduring ideological force that continues to threaten Jewish communities worldwide. He emphasizes the need to confront these narratives head-on and recognize the broader societal dangers they pose.