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0 Art Culture

A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 17 Nov

At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tackling racism and antisemitism.

0 Education Antisemitism

To best support Jewish students, actively engage all students

eJewishPhilanthropy · 13 Nov

Cherie Brown's article discusses the importance of coalition-building and dialogue to address antisemitism and other forms of hate on college campuses.

0 Antisemitism Culture

I’m a Jew in disguise – and I can spot antisemitism

Jewish Chronicle · 1 Nov

Michael Coren reflects on his childhood as a person of mixed Jewish heritage, navigating between Jewish and non-Jewish identities.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL takes flak for failing to tie bigotry at Madison Square Garden rally to Trump

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) faces criticism for its response to a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, which was marked by bigotry and racist remarks against various minority groups.

0 Communities Antisemitism

I’m Haitian and Jewish. I refuse to have my identities be weaponized.

Rachel Laforest in JTA · 26 Sep

Rachel Laforest, a woman of Haitian and Jewish heritage, discusses recent racist actions by MAGA Republicans against Haitian communities in Springfield, Ohio, which have echoes of historical antisemitic violence.

0 Politics Culture

The Rise of Barbaric Progressivism

Benjamin Kerstein in Future of Jewish · 23 Sep

Benjamin Kerstein's essay examines the concerning trend within contemporary progressivism where some factions have paradoxically embraced antisemitism and racism—ideologies they claim to reject.

0 Politics Antisemitism

This GOP candidate has always been antisemitic — so why are Republicans only panicking about him now?

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 19 Sep

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing growing pressure from his own party to drop out of the race following revelations of past antisemitic and racist remarks.

0 Communities Politics

Springfield, Ohio, rabbi uses racist stereotypes to describe Haitian migrants

Forward Staff in Forward · 19 Sep

Rabbi Cary Kozberg of Springfield, Ohio's Temple Sholom made headlines with his inflammatory comments about Haitian migrants, citing unfounded claims and racist stereotypes.

0 Politics Culture

Far-right provocateur Laura Loomer is back in Donald Trump’s inner circle — to the dismay of strange bedfellows

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 13 Sep

Laura Loomer, a controversial Jewish far-right figure once banned for hate speech, has re-entered Donald Trump's inner circle, causing significant backlash.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

My Black Jewish 7-year-old loves Kamala Harris — and I love her interfaith, blended family

Carly Pildis in Forward · 22 Aug

This article by Carly Pildis discusses the significance of Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy on her Black Jewish daughter.

0 Israel Antisemitism

If anyone is listening: Antisemitism and Islamophobia are not remotely the same.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 15 Aug

The essay argues that antisemitism and Islamophobia are not equivalent phenomena and should not be conflated.

0 Antisemitism Education

My letter to Jewish freshers: be brave and stay open-minded

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Aug

Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein, President of City University, addresses Jewish university students and families, offering advice on navigating the challenges of being a Jewish student, particularly regarding Israel, the Middle East conflicts, and antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Art

The boycotting of Gal Gadot isn’t ‘anti-war’ - it’s antisemitic, anti-progressive, and anti-human

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Aug

In a post-October 7 world, there has been a rise in anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments disguised as progressive activism.

0 Communities Politics

If anyone knows about fighting racism, it’s Jews

Jewish Chronicle · 9 Aug

The author reflects on teaching English as a second language in a diverse London neighborhood, navigating discussions about Judaism with Muslim refugee and asylum seeker students and finding common ground.

0 Communities Antisemitism

“I Did Feel Racism” Growing up Black in the Hasidic Community

Chabad.org · 16 Jul

Yossi Kulek reflects on his experience of encountering racism while growing up Black in the Hasidic community.

0 Sports History

This baseball star's life paralleled Jackie Robinson's — this Jewish sportswriter wants to make sure he's not forgotten

Dan Epstein in Forward · 15 Jul

Larry Doby, the American League's first African American player, faced similar challenges and discrimination as Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball's color barrier.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Antisemitism: The Perfect Prejudice

Pat604Johnson in Future of Jewish · 25 Jun

The essay discusses how accusations of Jews engaging in a "competition of victimhood" by emphasizing their experiences with discrimination are a tactic of antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ANC R.I.P.? // Are racism and anti-Israelism on the wane in South Africa?

Avi Shafran in Ami · 10 Jun

The article discusses the current state of racism and anti-Israel sentiment in South Africa, particularly within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party.

0 Antisemitism Sports

Hulu’s ‘Clipped’ dramatizes the real story of Jewish LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s sordid downfall

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 4 Jun

The Hulu miniseries "Clipped" dramatizes the story of former Jewish L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling's downfall, focusing on his lifetime ban from the NBA in 2014 due to making racist comments about Black people.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Antisemitism? Blame the Jews!

Future of Jewish · 24 May

The essay discusses the rise of antisemitism globally and its deep-rooted historical patterns, highlighting how blaming Jews for their own persecution is a common trope in this bigotry.

0 Antisemitism Education

Campus Protests in the Voices of the Students Who Experienced Them

Dan Freedman in Moment · 21 May

The text features first-hand accounts from three Jewish students, Noa Fay, Meirav Solomon, and Zack Singerman, who experienced campus protests related to Israel and Palestine at Columbia University, Tufts University, and The Jewish Theological Seminary.

0 Antisemitism Politics

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: What is antisemitism, really?

What Matters Now · 9 May

Haviv Rettig Gur explores the complexities of antisemitism, contrasting it with general prejudice and detailing its historical roots in Christianity and the ongoing societal issues it influences today.

0 Television/Film Culture

The American Society of Magical Negros review: Good idea, but not good enough for an entire film

Jewish Chronicle · 3 May

"The American Society of Magical Negros" is a film that attempts to satirize the racist trope of the Magical Negro in American cinema by exploring a premise where black characters aim to make white people happier for the betterment of black lives.

0 Art Culture

Remembering filmmaker Charles Officer, who 'cut through the ideology' with incisive storytelling

Culturally Jewish · 2 May

Charles Officer, a renowned filmmaker with a unique Black and Jewish heritage, is remembered for his incisive storytelling and impactful films that often explored race and cultural identity.

0 Antisemitism Education

Former employee used AI to frame Baltimore school principal as antisemitic and racist, police say

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 25 Apr

A former employee of a Baltimore-area high school was arrested for using artificial intelligence to fabricate antisemitic and racist comments supposedly made by the school's principal as part of a growing trend of AI-generated impersonation incidents.

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