Tag: Jewish Safety

In a time when antisemitism is on the rise, the fight against this hatred is crucial to defending democracy and the safety of all communities.
The author discusses New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to ban masking in the subway, claiming it endangers Jews, but the author, an immunocompromised Jew, highlights the critical importance of masks for health and safety.
Amid campus unrest and anti-Israel sentiments, a parent discusses the impact on choosing colleges for her children, emphasizing the importance of not shying away from schools with protests but rather seeking environments where Jewish identity is accepted.
The text discusses the misconception that Jews are safer in Western democracies and argues that the only truly safe place for Jews is the State of Israel.
Israeli observers, including officials and individuals, perceive protests on American campuses as driven by antisemitism rather than genuine concern for Palestinians.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism has opted to cancel a planned walk of defiance in central London due to concerns about safety.
Eli Lake discusses the identity struggle of writer-director Jonathan Glazer, who recently rejected his Jewish identity on a podcast, raising questions about progressive Jewry prioritizing politics over Jewish heritage.
In recent years, the Republican Party has shifted towards isolationist tendencies under the influence of figures like Donald Trump, who has abandoned the party's traditional conservative internationalist approach.
In response to criticism over a police officer advising a Jewish man to hide his Star of David during a pro-Palestinian march in Edinburgh due to safety concerns, the author, with a background in both defending and prosecuting, argues that blaming the police is misplaced.
The author discusses the concept of "The Personal is Political" and its impact on feminist movements in the past.
As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable.
The UN General Assembly recently voted in favor of a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with 153 countries supporting the resolution.
Raphy Nissel, a member of the Young Israel of North Beverly Hills synagogue, was attacked on his way to prayer services by a stranger who swung a belt at him and called him a Jew.
The author discusses President Joe Biden's recent comments at the White House Hanukkah celebration, where he stated, "Were there no Israel, there wouldnt be a Jew in the world that is safe."
In the wake of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Jewish individuals are facing inquiries from non-Jewish friends about their well-being, prompting reflections on their personal and global Jewish identities.
This text introduces a discussion on antisemitism in America and emphasizes the need for American Jews to confront and address this issue.
The most dangerous place for Jews today is Israel, according to Rob Eshman, a senior columnist for the Forward.
Three years after an Islamist terrorist attack on the Hyper Cacher kosher supermarket in Paris, which resulted in the murder of four Jews, AJC Passport explores the responses from the French government, society, and Jewish community.