Tisha B'Av, also known as the 9th of Av, will be observed on August 13 with a day of fasting and reflection. This day commemorates the trials faced by the Jewish people throughout history, from the destruction of the Temple to the Pogroms, Holocaust, and, most recently we have added the events of October 7. It offers us a moment to reflect on our current world and consider how we can contribute to positive change, especially as we confront rising antisemitism and general incivility. This solemn occasion highlights the importance of empathy, urging us to foster safe and supportive environments where discrimination is actively challenged. The resilience demonstrated throughout history inspires us to promote adaptability and strength, supporting one another through adversity. Additionally, Tisha B'Av underscores the value of community and solidarity, reinforcing the need for a culture of inclusivity and respect. By embracing these lessons, we can work toward a more empathetic, resilient, and respectful society.
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After October 7th, the normalization of antisemitism expanded and accelerated in new and dangerous ways. It’s relatively easy to understand this crisis as a threat to the Jewish community but it’s also a threat to each and every American and our democratic norms. Unlike other prejudices, antisemitism uniquely also operates as an overarching conspiracy theory, rooted in lies about Jewish power and influence -- painting other communities and institutions as pawns of Jewish control, pitting communities against one another, and sowing distrust in our democracy. Precisely because it functions as a conspiracy theory, antisemitism poses a threat far beyond the Jewish community. And as threats to inclusive, pluralistic democracy increase, so too does antisemitism flourish.
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Join us for a workshop for educators in Jewish settings as we explore how schools may choose to commemorate the events of October 7, 2023. What do we already know about memory and legacy that we can apply to the history unfolding in our own time? Why is memory important, and how is our memory of history shaped and influenced? How can we ensure that this particular moment in history is not forgotten?
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Non-violence is not just the absence of conflict; it’s a proactive approach to addressing differences with compassion, dialogue, and respect. As we witness the rise of numerous conflicts around the globe, non-violence has never been more essential to building #peace and bridging divides. This International Day of Non-Violence, explore how non-violent approaches are key to building lasting peace and empowering justice. Visit our free resources to learn how to apply non-violent methods in your own work: https://lnkd.in/dTpGqTZe Together, we can advance peace through a dedicated commitment to non-violence.
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Retired Nashville, Tennessee lawyer. A "follower" of Roger Scruton's "small front porch world" and notions of the Good, the True and the Beautiful.
The brutalization of everything kind, gentle, and good, along with the coarsening and dehumanizing effects of a culture in free fall, starts with the Frankfurt School of 1920s - early 1930s Germany. Current attacks on Christians and Jews is a canary in the coal mine. More sustained, and bolder, attacks by New (Neo-Cultural) Marxists and fellow traveling acolytes will come. Sir Isaac Newton’s first law of motion is a force in motion will not stop unless met by an equally strong force. Kyle Shideler writes, “Organizations like the Secure Community Network (SCN) provide education, training, and alerts to Jewish institutions on a variety of threats. As SCN’s Brad Orsini has noted, the “days are gone where we can rely on law enforcement solely. … We can no longer afford to have security as a luxury. It needs to be a line item budget in all our facilities.” ... “First and foremost, the task for American Christians begins by regarding themselves as real communities. This can happen geographically, as discussed by writers like Rod Dreher in “The Benedict Option.” But, primarily, a community identity is forged through the creation of institutions that can represent its common interests to civic and business leaders. No common interest is greater than security.” “The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t a Warning for Jews Alone. Christian communities must take heed.” By Kyle Shideler. From Tablet. https://lnkd.in/epMAYNZH
The Los Angeles Synagogue Attack Wasn’t Only a Warning for Jews
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Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mikhail Gorbachev in 1993, Green Cross is an Intl. NGO|NPO that responds to the combined challenges of security, poverty, and environmental degradation in order to ensure a #sustainable and #secure #future. Through the planning and implementation of our #programmes and #initiatives, we cultivate a sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility towards #humanity and the #planet. Regardless of Parties and Borders! Developing a holistic change! https://lnkd.in/d-4MiPir
Peace is not only a noble vision for humanity. It is a call to action. Each of us can heal divisions and embrace peace and understanding. Speak up, learn, practice respect, embrace diversity, protest injustice. #ActNow and be the change you want to see! https://lnkd.in/ghBQnx2n
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I pay particular attention to discussions in America and Canada over the genocidal implications of indigenous residential schooling. There is a twin danger involved. At one level the Holocaust is subjected to a process of trivialization. At another level, framing history through the Holocaust decontextualizes group histories by re-reading past victimization through a distinctive and different series of events. While comparing historical atrocities can be academically fruitful, activists will do better to highlight the traumatic effects of atrocities on individuals and families, noting their intergenerational legacies. This may be a better way of representing history, and of building bridges between diverse groups. https://lnkd.in/di6d9_uV
First Nations, Residential Schools, and the Americanization of the Holocaust: Rewriting Indigenous History in the United States and Canada on JSTOR
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We are working to dismantle Christian nationalism, and that work often comes through three mediums of change: local organizing, awareness and advocacy. What does this look like? Lisa Jacob, the North Texas Organizer for the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, explains what this looks like on the ground and in our shared work. “Local organizing happens in the context of relationship,” Lisa writes. “In organizing, the primary vehicle of change is through relationships with others. Local organizing is a slow and tedious process. Oftentimes, we don’t see any substantial wins early on. But to organize communities, relationships to each other are what keep people engaged in the mission, and these relationships sustain us during the lulls and losses.” To read more from Lisa and learn how you can participate, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFT7-4aa
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Planning to teach about the Holocaust in the upcoming school year? Explore our 15 digital student-directed classroom activities designed to increase knowledge about core topics of Holocaust history, antisemitism, and related issues. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02HD9mq0
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