Carl Gustav Jung and the Jews

The facts and the circumstances surrounding the attitude of Carl Gustav Jung to Jews and Judaism are examined. Many of the facts and conclusions suggested by Haymond are analyzad and clarified. The fact that some of Jung’s statements concerning Jews are problematic is not denied. However, the historical evaluation of Jung’s ideas and his later rejection of his former views should be considered as the overriding feature in judging Jung. This, coupled with the instances in which Jung went out of his way to help Jews and the fact that Jews were part of his most intimate circle, should dispel all doubts and open the way for Judaism’s acceptance of Jung and serious study of his thought.