What do you expect them to do? What does this mean?

It was right there in my comment. The incidents are piling up and becoming more and more violent. This isn't graveyard desecration or name-calling.

I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm just not as informed on this subject as you are.

I suggest some serious reading on the anti-Semitic incidents in Europe in the past few months, but all Jews need to pay attention.

What do you think is emboldening them? What is your take on these events?

Seeing the rise in anti-Semitic parties across Europe is largely due to financial issues, and Jews, as usual, are blamed (along with immigrants). The recent Israel/Gaza conflict just added fuel to the fire, even legitimizing anti-Semitism in the eyes of many. Also, the lack of knowledge of the Holocaust and its minimization has also allowed anti-Semitism come back into vogue. Furthermore, the use of anti-Semitism as a method of attacking one's enemy (see Russia/Ukraine), IMO, shows the disdain those types have for Jews. The only time they "speak out" about anti-Semitism is when it suits their needs. While this is primarily in Europe, it shows signs of what could possibly come.

How much anti-Semitism do you think should be exposed before Jews become concerned?

Immigrants get a lot of flack here in the US from conservative poor people because they are seen as job stealers and potential terrorists. I wonder how far off the anti-Semites in Europe have in common with militia border patrol folks here in the US. The European anti-Semites seem more emboldened, but the border militias aren't too far behind. Your analysis seems very logical to me.

I think each individual should figure that out on their own. I don't feel comfortable telling other people how to feel, that said, if someone burnt down my synagogue, I would probably be very concerned.

Immigration is a tricky thing in Europe and not too many similarities to the issues in the US. Most of the targets in Europe are native populations, Jews, Romani, and others (depending on the country) who have been citizens for many decades, if not centuries. While there is a strong anti-immigrant feel in some parts of Europe, anti-immigration prejudice seems to be a big "no-no" for many. The irony is that those immigrating to our country, for the most part, are simply looking for a better life and very much want to be a part of the American experience.

European anti-Semites are very much emboldened at this point in history. It could turn here for the militias if the balance of power here really shifts to the right, unlike Europe, where anti-Semitism is getting play from both right and left.

I think each individual should figure that out on their own. I don't feel comfortable telling other people how to feel, that said, if someone burnt down my synagogue, I would probably be very concerned.

But, as a collective, we do need to pay attention. People can decide for themselves, just as those of us can say it is important to "pay attention." History has a funny way of playing itself out over and over. For some, they will only sit up and notice when it happens on a grander scale, and I am not talking just about Jews, but even then, there will be those who chirp "not my problem."

I just now saw a thread where Vice President Biden called bankers "Shylocks." Since Jewish bankers are a theme of anti-Semites, and "Shylock" is an anti-Semitic term, giving Biden the benefit of doubt on this is a bit difficult, in my opinion. From what I hear, President Obama is popular overseas, so VP Biden's comment further embolden anti-Semites. What is your take on his remark?

Here is the thread I saw about the comment.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025549912#post1

Interestingly enough, I had just finished reading the story in LBN (I actually read it on several different sites last night) when your post appeared, but I had to take the puppies out to potty. They will not be denied!

Biden made an ignorant remark. He apologized in a way that, IMO, signifies sincerity. However, it demonstrates a point: many aren't even aware of anti-Semitism in way that prevents them from making such mistakes. Biden, unlike some, at least acknowledged his mistake; others simply dig in their heels to tell us how what they said/did wasn't anti-Semitic and we are just being "oversensitive", "playing the anti-Semite card", or "experiencing poutrage."

It is interesting to note in that thread the term "shyster." A few are saying it is 'mistakenly' thought to be anti-Semitic, as opposed to shylock which is anti-Semitic. Here's the thing, the word "shyster" didn't originally have an anti-Semitic origin, and, for the most part, it really isn't anti-Semitic....BUT...it has been and is used, at times, to be anti-Semitic! The ones who use it that way, of course, are usually hardcore Jew-haters as it is, but for the majority of people, it really doesn't carry an anti-Semitic undertone.

I sincerely doubt Biden's remarks and his subsequent apology, will do anything to embolden anti-Semites, but as I said, it demonstrates a lack of awareness of anti-Semitism (which is also displayed in the thread you provided and the LBN one). Moreover, what we see is the minimization of anti-Semitism by such remarks as "Arabs are Semites too" or "Not all Jews are Semites." among others. Coupled with the hardcore ignorance in regards to anti-Semitism, things like the aforementioned statements make anti-Semitism easier to pass off as "legitimate" or even "acceptable." From there, the slippery slope starts to morph into a slide and we Jews know where it leads.