Excerpted from an article by Rabbi Toby H. Manewith who serves as the Program Manager for the URJ Antisemitism Partnership . For more details, go to the original text —>
URJ leaders 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: 1. Antisemitism encourages other forms of oppression; 2. Antisemitism is a tool of political division; 3. People with intersecting identities experience antisemitism alongside other forms of harm; 4. Relationships, allies, and education are critical to fighting antisemitism; 5. It is not the responsibility of the Jewish community to dismantle antisemitism; 6. Antisemitism is not a naturally occurring phenomenon; 7. There are many definitions of antisemitism; 8. Try to avoid "whataboutism." 9. Distinguish between oppression and discomfort. 10. Seek out hope.