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Responding to Antisemitism
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Is it Antisemitism? If It Is, Now What? Guidance for a Post-October 7th World
Before sharing some tools for facing and combating antisemitism, it’s important to have a clear understanding of exactly what antisemitism is.
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Five Definitions of Antisemitism
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
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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Five Tools to Help You Talk with Your Kids about Antisemitism
Talking to your children about antisemitism may feel awkward and challenging. It’s critical to both assess your child’s knowledge and approach the topic in an age-appropriate way.
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9 Ways to Help School Children Through Heightened Antisemitism
Antisemitism can be found everywhere, including in elementary schools. We’ve consulted expert educators, counselors, and child development specialists to share some ideas for talking with your children about antisemitism and other forms of hatred.
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Combating Antisemitism with Education
Antisemitism is at record levels. Since the beginning of the Israel/Hamas war, the rate of antisemitic incidents on campuses has risen exponentially. Knowing this, several URJ congregations are challenging antisemitism by working with schools and local boards of education.
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How to Respond to Antisemitic or Anti-Israel Posts Online
We have seen a number of deeply troubling posts on social media that are antisemitic, anti-Israel, and/or contain misinformation or disinformation. Many people have reached out asking how to respond. While this is by no means a complete guide, we hope it will help you as you face this.
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Proud JEWS
Right before Sukkot, I noticed the word "JEW" carved into my sidewalk. I began to grind out the word, but rather decided to replace the space by adding "Proud JEWs" to the sidewalk.
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Jewish Pride + Jewish Community = Strong Jewish Future
In North America, our community has been dealing with rising levels of antisemitism and fears about being attacked for the crime of being Jewish. It was against this backdrop that I arrived in the safe haven that is URJ's Crane Lake Camp.
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From Song to Strength: A Shabbat of Solidarity and Resilience at Jacobs Camp
In the wake of the arson attack at Beth Israel that occurred two weeks ago, Jews across the South came together this past weekend for Shabbat.
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When Antisemitism Comes to School
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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Addressing Antisemitism and Racism
Following the atrocities of October 7, 2023 in Israel, and amidst ongoing death and destruction in Gaza, we face surging antisemitism - indeed, the highest rates of documented antisemitism in at least 46 years.
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