The unconscious historical experience of the Royal Court theatre

When it comes to the Jews, some "anti-racists" reach for a get-out-of-jail-free card

Royal Court theatre, London

In Rare Earth Mettle by Al Smith, a new play about to be staged by the Royal Court theatre in London, what appears to be a unscrupulous billionaire character reportedly based on Elon Musk was given the name Hershel Fink.

Hershel Fink is a caricature Jewish name. The character in the play is not Jewish. Elon Musk is not Jewish. …