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Tag: Brooklyn Museum

0 Antisemitism Politics

It seems that only the Jews notice antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 24 Jun

The text discusses the perception of antisemitism in recent events, highlighting a discrepancy in recognizing it.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What is Within Our Lifetime, the anti-Israel activist group behind the protests at the Nova exhibit and Brooklyn Museum?

Luke Tress in JTA · 19 Jun

Within Our Lifetime is a hardline pro-Palestinian activist group known for organizing protests against Israel in New York City.

0 Antisemitism Politics

How everyone got the Brooklyn Museum story wrong

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 18 Jun

The article discusses how initial reports of vandalism against Brooklyn Museum leaders, stating that all victims were Jewish, led to widespread condemnation and claims of antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Threatening Jews is now acceptable — so long as you call them Zionists

Nora Berman in Forward · 14 Jun

The article discusses how antisemitism is being masked under the guise of anti-Zionism, with Jewish individuals facing threats and harassment.

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Vandals painted a red triangle on the home of a Jewish museum director. What does it mean?

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 13 Jun

Vandals targeted the home of a Jewish museum director in Brooklyn, painting a red inverted triangle on her property, a symbol historically used by Hamas to mark Israeli targets.

0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Unacceptable antisemitism’: Leaders decry vandalism of Brooklyn Museum director’s home

Lisa Keys in JTA · 13 Jun

Anti-Israel activists vandalized the home of Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and other leaders, splashing red paint and accusations like "blood on your hands" and "white-supremacist Zionist."

0 Antisemitism Communities

Progressives Realize They Have a Jew-Hate Problem

Suzy Weiss in The Free Press · 13 Jun

Progressives in New York, from politicians like AOC to cultural figures like the director of the Brooklyn Museum, are beginning to acknowledge the presence of antisemitism within progressive circles.

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‘Abhorrent’: NY officials deplore attacks on homes of Jewish Brooklyn Museum leaders

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 12 Jun

Vandals targeted the homes of five Jewish board members of the Brooklyn Museum, including director Anne Pasternak, with anti-Zionist graffiti and symbols, leading New York officials to denounce the act as overt antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish leaders condemn vandalism of OY/YO sign at Brooklyn Museum

Julia Gergely in JTA · 5 Jun

Jewish leaders have condemned the vandalism of the iconic OY/YO sculpture at the Brooklyn Museum by protesters who defaced it with pro-Palestinian graffiti during a demonstration.

0 Art Politics

Deborah Kass’ iconic ‘OY/YO’ sculpture covered by Palestinian flag in Brooklyn Museum protest

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Dec 2023

Protesters at the Brooklyn Museum affixed a Palestinian flag to Deborah Kass' iconic OY/YO sculpture during a rally, along with draping pro-Palestinian signs over the museum's facade.

0 Food Communities

How Should a Latke Be?

Jonathan Zalman in Tablet · 20 Dec 2016

The text discusses the evolution of the traditional latke, a staple of Jewish cuisine especially during Hanukkah.

0 Culture History

The Life and Death and Life of Coney Island

Forward · 7 Dec 2015

This article explores the enduring significance and art exhibitions of Coney Island, detailing its cultural metamorphosis from a prominent seaside resort to a symbol of American leisure and fantasy.