Date: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Subject: [xxxxxx] The Spiritual Hazards of Survivalism
To: Beth Jacob Synagogue Mail Group <xxxxx@googlegroups.com>
Cc: M K <xxxxxxx@gmail.com>, LB <xxxxx@gmail.com>

Friends,

Several members have asked me to respond to a link of Mr David Collier of the UK. I taught Jewish Studies in the UK for many years. I was a member of British Association of Jewish Studies. I directed Jewish Studies programs, chaired British Academy and AHRC-research grants on Antisemitism, Zionism and Jewish History at several UK universities.

In brief, I have never heard of Mr. Collier. I think it is fair to say that he is not a known or respected scholar of antisemitism. There are many simple errors in the text. I wondered about his sources and his capacity in Arabic. I wondered if this discussion is really the best use of the Beth Jacob Synagogue.

Instead I share a piece on “The Spiritual Hazards of Survivalism” by Rabbi Shaul Magid  < https://shaulmagid.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-hazards-of-survivalism >.

Shaul Magid is Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard Divinity School. He will be joining us for our event on August 9 to support our longtime friend and neighbor, Mohsen Mahdawi. We have a wonderful event that is being organized by the Beth Jacob Social Action Committee.

Please join us with members of the community and our congressional delegation standing together against the barbarism of the Trump Administration!

Shalom,

Eric