I was touched by Gazette columnist J.M. Sorrell’s most recent declaration of concern for American Jews facing rising anti-semitism [“Tribe of Radical Allies Against Hate (TORAAH),” May 7]. Actually, that’s not true: I found it simplistic and misguided. The writer’s willingness to take Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) talking points at face value suggests a profound ignorance about the perilous political landscape in which American Jews find ourselves. FCAS is bankrolled by billionaire Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the richest man in Massachusetts. Leave aside for now Kraft’s history of fundraising for AIPAC and the Israeli Defense Force. How Kraft spends his own money is his business, but this is a guy who can’t even form a coherent opinion about Donald Trump. Forgive me if I find his motives, and his foundation’s “survey results,” questionable.

And no, anti-Zionism is not antisemitism. Jews have been arguing for well over 100 years about whether a Jewish ethno-state is in our best interest. As Israel’s government continues descending to new depths of depravity, the question remains as pertinent as ever. If Sorrell is unaware of this longstanding diversity of opinion among Jews, perhaps she should meet more of us. Meanwhile, there are literal Nazis working in the White House. That worries me way more than any sign waved by a student activist. If fudging the distinction between ceasefire advocates and Hamas is your idea of allyship, I’m not buying. Would you mind just leaving us alone instead?

Luke Jaeger

Northampton