By Symi Rom-Rymer The mock outrage and cheap scoring of political points that has ensued in the wake of a Haaretz interview with Hannah Rosenthal, the new U.S. Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism, is quite a thing to behold.  Conservative American Jewish leaders made it clear from the moment that Rosenthal’s appointment was announced that they were upset with the Obama administration’s decision.  From writing open letters (Abe Foxman) to writing condescending op-eds, (Gregg Rickman) those who disagree with her views have sought to undermine her judgment and competence from the start. It should be no surprise that Rosenthal reacted the way that she did to Ambassador Michael Oren’s comments regarding J Street.  As a former J Street board member and member of the left-wing organization Americans for Peace Now, it is clear where her...

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