How To Help
Including places to donate and ways to educate yourself.
Nearly 80 years after the end of the Holocaust, antisemitism is once again on the rise.
Antisemitic rhetoric leads to real danger.
In 2020,more than half of hate crimeswere committed against Jews.
These attacks have created a culture of fear.
For the vast majority of Jewish Americans, this cultural climate is new.
Although todays bigotry is far less extreme, its still deeply concerning.
To combat this rising form of hatred, consider the resources below.
American Jewish Committee: This international advocacy group fights for Jews religious and civil rights.
Hillel International: With chapters at 550 colleges and universities, this organization supports Jewish life on campus.
Stand With Us: This nonpartisan group supports education about Israel.
Educate Yourself About Jewish History
Museums are a great way to learn about Jewish history and life.
Themore knowledge a person has about the Holocaust, the more likely they are to feel warmly toward Jews.
One powerful way to educate yourself is to read or listen to testimony from Holocaust survivors.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum hasa collection of stories onlineandcoordinates in-person visits.
The nonprofit 3GNY alsoarranges speaking events.
Podcast fans should check outUnorthodox, a weekly show about Jewish news featuring a variety of guests.
Enjoy Jewish Culture
Theres so much more to the Jewish experience than just persecution.
Its a rich culture.
To get a taste, try one (or more) of the following.
Most of these arent about Judaism, per se, but they show different slices of Jewish life.
For commercial fiction, pick upJennifer WeinerandElyssa Friedland.
For literary fiction,Melissa BroderandFelicia Berliner.
For historical fiction,Lynda Cohen Loigman.
For memoir,Bess Kalb.
For essays,Dara Horn.
Music:HAIM, Doja Cat, Drake, Troye Sivan, Adam Levine, Billy Joel.
Food:Think beyond just bagels.
Jewish cuisine spans from Eastern Europe to the Middle East; theres something for everyone.
This article was originally published onDec.
