Addressing Anti-Semitism: Positive Jewish Responses

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Jewish communities, regardless of denomination, are facing various questions in relation to society at large. Arguably, the most prominent of these questions, is a contemporary and fundamental issue: anti-Semitism. In the present day, Jewish marginalization is often ignored, meaning that individuals do not consider anti-Semitism as a serious enough problem. Media apathy is thriving in regards to this issue as the notion that anti-Semitism is over is one which is being absorbed. In order to overcome this, Jewish communities and individuals are attempting to reinforce positive virtues found in the Tanakh as a way to express their interest in human rights for society at large. Additionally, Jewish activists continuously devote their time to movements that enhance the rights of women, the pursuit of world peace, environmental sustainability, and other issues of social justice. For this reason, an in-depth analysis of positive Jewish responses to anti-Semitism is of utmost importance. …show more content…

By highlighting the presence of anti-Semitism around the world, the objective of this paper is to raise awareness regarding a form of discrimination that is generally ignored. Throughout this paper, there will be examples to support the idea that the Jewishness of Jews who do remarkable things is often erased; however, the Jewishness of Jews who do unacceptable things is emphasized. Subsequently, this paper aims to introduce and briefly discuss Jewish activists and politicians who have made profound contributions to society as well as their advancements in thought surrounding topics such as politics, interreligious dialogue, gender, and the

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