Since Anti-semitism is alive and well in Nevada County, let’s compare the history of Jewish refugees with that of the Arabs who fled from Israel during its War of Independence. Most left following the strident invocations of their leaders, who urged them to leave, so as to make room for the invading Arab armies. After victory was to be achieved, they could return to reclaim their property and that of the Jews, all of whom would have been killed or would have fled. In contrast to the Jewish refugees, who were quickly integrated into Israel, the Arab countries resolutely refused …