Rabbi Toby H. Manewith

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith (she/her) serves as the Program Manager for the URJ Antisemitism Partnership. Before coming to the URJ in 2022, she was a consultant in Jewish Education, an educator, and a pulpit rabbi. Manewith lives in Chicago, is a lifelong Cubs fan and makes excellent triple chocolate gluten-free brownies.

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The New Language of Antisemitism

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith

Several times each year, different news sources or social media influencers put together a list of the newest slang. People not young or cool enough have learned the meanings behind words such as "rizz," "bet," and "skibidi" through these channels over the

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When Antisemitism Comes to School

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith
This was not the first time a stranger or acquaintance asked for guidance or a listening ear. I've been approached with concerns about antisemitism in schools, at the grocery store, and even after exiting the bathroom at my temple.
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Five Definitions of Antisemitism

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith
As antisemitism continues to threaten American democracy, many are looking for a concise, objective definition to use in online exchanges, schools, and universities to decide if a derisive comment or chanted epithet is legally actionable.
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Ten Things We Say When We Talk About Antisemitism

Rabbi Toby H. Manewith
Jews have had thousands of conversations about antisemitism over the past years, especially after October 7th. The following list summarizes the ideas that arise most often in these discussions.

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