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Jewish Theory and Antisemitism Education Resources Post
Okay. Itâs no secret about how disappointed Iâve been about the unwillingness others seem to have to learn about jewish issues and fight for jewish liberation. So, Iâm compiling a list of valuable resources on the topic. I wonât personally agree with everything every resource says, but I will be including various conflicting opinions which I think are valuable to hear from and learn. Things which can give better understanding to outsiders about what we face and can tell them how to better advocate on our behalf. As this grows I may add sections and categories for types resources but for now itâs just a list. Will edit to add more over time. Those interested can submit resources they feel will be helpful in my asks, and Iâll read and consider them when I get time. List under the cut.
(You can find my old pinned post about the antisemitism within the pro-palestine movement here, if anyone is looking for it.)
I used to have the second resource as the first one, because I think it is a vital introductory resource, but Iâm now putting this one ahead of it. âThe Epistemic Dimension of Antisemitismâ by David Schraub. This paper discusses the devaluing of Jewish experience and perspective and examines why our voices are systemically discounted. It is dense, and it may refer to some aspects of antisemitism to which you are unfamiliar if this is your first time engaging with the subject. However, I still recommend reading it first because it gives you context and motivation to check your biases at the door when moving forward. If there are parts which do not make sense without context, read the next resource and come back to this one to revisit what you did not understand.
Next up is âThe Past Didnât Go Anywhereâ by April Rosenblum. This pamphlet on antisemitism in leftist spaces goes over the bare minimum you need to know and do to be an effective ally to the jewish community and the jewish people in your lives. This is essential reading to begin to understand antisemitism and your role in fighting it as a goy (non-jew). Originally listed first to its exceptional usefulness as a introductory resource, I moved it one down the list in the hopes that the paper above will prime readers to be more receptive to Jewish thought on Jewish issues.
Now, Iâd like to introduce people to âSkin the Game: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalismâ by Eric K. Ward. In this article Eric Ward discusses his experiences as a Black man whoâs spent his life studying white nationalism and the lens this has given him on antisemitism as a load bearing element of the white nationalist ideological framework. It was written less than 6 months into the first trump presidency and so it is very much reflective of that time, but it contains invaluable insights. Last year (2024) he wrote a follow up to the original which reflects the many meaningful escalations which have occurred since the original. However, as they cover different content and experiences, I highly recommend reading both pieces.
Now, the article which inspired me to make this post. âWhite Jews: An Intersectional Approachâ by David Schruab discusses how an intersectional approach between Whiteness and Jewishness is needed to properly understand the dynamics by which White Jews experience marginalization. Itâs long, but well worth the read. For intracommunity reasons I recommend my fellow Jews give this a read too.
Additionally, in âThe Baggage of Whiteness,â Schraub goes over how the strange intersection that White Jews experience affects the way Israel and Zionism are discussed. One of the most useful analyses I found from that article is a solid explanation for the interest white non-Jews have in clinging so fervently to their antisemitism on this subject. I group this together with the previous article as it provides important context for this one. While the second is comprehensible without the first, you will need at least a passable understanding of the weird ways in which White Jews experience race. If this is not a familiar subject for you then you probably wonât understand this piece, and I would recommend reading the other one first.
There will be others to add, but this is what I have for now. This post will be pinned for easy finding.
I wish all the âreligion is inherently badâ people who go on to describe issues exclusive to Christianity would understand that their idea of Christianity being analogous to all religion is a very glaring sign that they are still steeped in the Christian hegemony they seem to reject so vehemently
My math prof puts this on the instruction page of all his exams
[ID: screenshot of black text on white background saying âan exam is just another means of communication between you and me to help me understand what you have learned so that I can provide you with guidance on how to improve. It is not a measure on your worth as a person nor your intelligence or aptitude as a student. Just give this your best try. END ID]
Special shoutout to all the queer, intersex, and trans het folks. Sorry for all the âitâs illegal to be straight this monthâ jokes youâll have to endure. Yâall are still very much part of the community.
I see your âRocky swears like a sailor but only in pitches humans canât hear/refuses to teach Grace what those words meanâ and raise you âRocky swears like a sailor and now has to explain to Grace that âbad bad badâ isnât actually a sequence you play on your Eridian speech piano in polite company.â
Grace is both horrified and amused to realise that a more accurate translation for what Rockyâs been saying is âshit shit shitâ.
have I mentioned on here before that as a child I thought that "dyke" meant "badass" because I was trying to use context clues based on who I heard my parents friends call dykes
the way I learned that it was actually a word people use for lesbians, and many people find it offensive, was when my teacher was wearing a leather jacket that I thought looked really cool, and you'll never guess what I said.
Please can anyone help a queer household, with two people of color, pay bills so we can squish our main money to make rent! We all would like to avoid a world we we have to be returned to transphobic or outright unsafe parent households.
We have a month of rent, and while we are working on plans and reaching out to housing help, any help to pay side bills so main checks can be saved would be appreciated.
My partner cashapp since mine locked me out being weird: @.stalefrybasket
Goal is 250 if we can swing that much to cover power bill, phone bills (needed for job calls).
Hopefully one or both of us should be able to get work at the most recent place we both interviewed so yhis hopefully will be the last time I need to do do one of these, but the power bill will need covered sooner so please keep sharing and donating if you can
One of my friends is a wildlife biologist in Alaska. Their job includes counting walrus in photos like this. It seems pretty hard, especially since the photos arenât always super clear. Thereâs usually hundreds or thousands in a photo
I didnât realize the other photo was of potatoes. I couldnât do their job probably
Kaifeng Jews in China were, for many years, cut off from other Jews AMD thought they were the only Jews left. Imagine their surprise when European Jews, fleeing the Holocaust, arrived in their town, speaking a language they already knew: Hebrew.
Similar things happened in Uganda and Ethiopia.
Even when Jews are removed from each other, we maintain our identities. We recognize Jews from other countries and we will share a history, language, songs, and culture.
