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The exclusive Chautauqua Institution wrestles with antisemitism inside its gates

JL;DR SUMMARY The Chautauqua Institution, a historically Christian community known for its interfaith programs and cultural gatherings, is experiencing internal conflict over accusations of antisemitism. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunityZionismFreedom Of ExpressionIsrael Hamas ConflictInterfaith DialogueSalman RushdieChautauqua InstitutionRafia Amina KhaderMichael Hill

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Chautauqua, New York, United States
"For nine weeks each summer, a small plot of land on the shores of Chautauqua Lake, in Western New York, becomes a utopian gathering place for Americans whose ideal summer vacation includes lectures, interfaith services and symphony performances alongside kayaks, pickleball and, always, lots of ice cream."
Buffalo, New York, United States
"Chautauquans consider this cultural community located an hour and a half southwest of Buffalo to be one of the nations best-kept secrets."
Israel
"Chautauquas Jewish community claim that Hill and other executives at Chautauqua have for months been ignoring their concerns about antisemitism among the institutions senior staff."
Palestinian Territories
"The Jewish leaders also took issue with some of her picks for afternoon lectures as the summer progressed, particularly as she insisted that the institution bring a Palestinian speaker."

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