2025 Reader Survey

Reader Survey

To gauge the American Jewish mood and thinking at a time of turmoil in the United States, Moment conducted a survey of our readers earlier this year. The results paint a portrait of a community whose habits and sense of well-being have shifted over five decades—and more dramatically since October 7, 2023. Sadly, a majority say they don’t think Jews are better off and more accepted today than 50 years ago when Moment was launched. The culprit? The shocking resurgence of antisemitism.

Read respondents' explanations for their answers.

There’s more antisemitism now that 50 years ago. I haven’t personally experienced it but this is what’s being reported in media I trust.

Although the last 18 months have seen a rise in antisemitism, Jews are still better off now than when Moment was launched, since we no longer have discrimination in corporate hiring and college admission.

I can only speak to the rise in antisemitism that I’ve seen over the past maybe ten or so years that I’ve been aware of it. I do think social media has amplified antisemitism in a new way that allows people to connect even if they are not geographically close.

I was not born when Moment was launched, but I feel fine as a Jew today

Fifty years ago, when I was in college, there was no overt antiSemitism on campus. I was very involved in the Jewish community and frequently wore a Jewish star necklace. Now, students are afraid to admit they are Jewish and can’t even attend classes on numerous campuses if they do.

Anti-semitism is becoming more and more acceptable as is hatred of Israel

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Many more Jews are graduates of very selective colleges and universities; we have earned advanced degrees, too. We face less antisemitism when it comes to employment in elite institutions and organizations. Realtors don’t show us homes only in the Jewish neighborhoods of mixed religious/ethnic cities.

I believe that Jews are economically better off than we were 50 years ago. We are in a wide array of Professions and creative occupations and are successful at them. However, I feel that we are not more accepted than we were before. Since 2016, antisemitism has become an acceptable and popular world view.

Antisemitism is on the rise, especially in education. As far as I am concerned, AnitiZionism is antisemitism, as it assigns the human right of national determination to Arabs but not to Jews.

Ever-present antisemitism

Are they making more money, yes. Is there more interest-marriage, yes
Is there still resentment of Jewish success and being totally part of American society, yes.
M actually proud not to be considered part of the establishment which to me nullifies Jewish values.

since October 7 the world has changed. we no longer can assume the leaders of the country have our back. (I’m in Canada)

I think the American Jewish community today is in more danger than it has been since the early 1960s, due primarily to the words and actions of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

I had no fears of antisemitism in my community 1975

There has been much less discrimination in the academy, the economy and the job market. Plus more Jews have married non-Jewish partners.

antisemitism has spread

Better off financially; accepted because the opposition to a Jewish president is less

There’s a revival of anti semetic sentiment that is alarming, stemming from ultra right politics (only white Christian people are okay) and anti Israel rhetoric after October 7.

We have uber assimilated, less recognizable, part of the American dream team if we aren’t ultra orthodox

I don’t know

While the past few years have been “difficult,” it is still better than 50 years ago

LOTS of ignorance as well as hostility towards Jews and Juadaism today

Jews are now considered ‘white’. Antisemitism is generally condemned.

Less accepted now

I think we are facing a lot more hate now than we have in many years.

The world has lost its collective mind.

Quotas of Jews in colleges and companies are gone. Jews have reached positions of power in government, finance, education, etc.

I think better than 50 years ago, but we’ve taken a step back. The Jew-hate existed before October 7th, but is now on the surface. I think that is better than it being below the surface.

President Trump has unleashed antisemitism to the public discourse. People may have felt that way before but they kept it inside. Now it is perfectly fine to denigrate anyone.

As I recall, 50 years ago there seemed to be much less overt anti-Semitism. It was not an accepted bias. All the venom and hatred that has become so pervasive in recent years (the time of Trump) was either non-existent or well hidden.

50 plus years ago there were overt Jewish quotas for some college admissions etc.

Antisemitism is still rampant

The window of acceptance is closing due to increasing antisemitism

Most people have a good feeling about Jews. Is there Antisemitism, yes but there always has been.

Pre-Oct. 7th, I would have said yes. But the rise in overt antisemitism, really since Trump 1.0, is disturbing and obvious to me.

Just my experiences

I used to think so but the last few years have shown us that Jews are not better off nor more accepted. There was a ‘golden age’ hiatus in this country but now we are back to antisemitism, which I never thought would happen in the United States. I was very naive.

I think the general community was more accepting of theJews among them until the months following the Gaza response.

Arab immigration

I believe there is a rise in antisemitism both overt and covert

Antisemitism was less acceptable and under the table then. Today it is blatant and loud. Actual numbers of those who hate Jews I think is probably the same.

They have more opportunities now but that seems to be changing under current times

Antisemitism was not in the open and not as accepted

NO- THIS NEW GENERATION INHERITED WHAT THEIR PARENTS BELIEVED

MORE ANTISEMITISM NOW THAN YEARS AGO

Extreme polarization among Jews regarding Israel/US; rise of anti-semitism in the US

The rise of national and global antisemitism.

50 years ago Antisemitism was not nearly as prevalent in the 70’s when I was in College. In other aspects I think Jews are more accepted.

There is SO much anti-semitism now than there was 50 years ago.

There have been many incidents of anti-semitism, and it seems more acceptable now. In addition, fewer families seem actively participating in Jewish education, and intermarriage is completely acceptable.

Job discrimination has almost completely disappeared

50 years ago barriers were falling to buying homes, taking jobs, etc

A lot more Jew hatred, especially due to Trump’s support of white nationalists.

Extreme rise of Jew hatred across all age, gender and SES levels. Jews are being boycotted in all”so called” allied organizations, academic, work, cultural and many, many of our health and welfare institutions.

Anti-Semitism is on the rise and although some are more economically secure, physically and emotionally they are not.

The last 15 months have made me realize that Jews are considered different. So many people still have no personal expereince with Jews and learn about them from the internet which is so biased and focused on stereotypes.

Jews are fairly well off but always threatened to some extent. Possibly less threat 50 years ago.

Gaza issue, far right thugs, and misinformation on social media

Rising antisemitism, especially in recent years, is much worse than when I was growing up.

More knowledge of Jews today than in 1970s, when many people outside Northeast major cities had never met or even seen anyone Jewish.

Charlottesville taught us that Jew haters can appear in the open. 10/7 taught us are a hated minority worldwide.

anti semitism is easier to express in public and more acceptable

Society has become much more diverse and urban in these 50 years. This translates into a more accepting environment in general

Personal observations

There is more overt anti-semitism than 50 years ago. Almost as it was in my youth

There is so much antisemitism at this time.

I think we peaked in the 1970s when the American public took a good stand against selling us down the river to get Arab oil

Antisemitism is more in the open and there are more incidents

It’s a best of times, worst of times situation. More integrated into the culture, more intermarriage meaning less identification and awareness of Jewish culture and theology.

Antisemitism always there, but US more civil, law abiding, leadership far less corrupt and protective of civil and human rights.

Antisemitism is stronger than ever.

Recent increase in anti semitism

Really, we were better off before 0ct. 7, which is closer to now than 1975. There had not been Lieberman, Schumer, Raskin, two Jewish women on the Supreme Court, obviously Jewish women in sit-coms, drama; I think there were still restrictions in country clubs and residential areas.

I grew up as a Jew in the south. Soft discrimination was much more prevalent.. (example fraternities and soroities at southern univesities would not pledge jews, some county clubs were reserved for gentiles)

I’m not sure. I travel in Jewish and “accepting” non-Jewish circles.

Being that Canada is of North America, unlike living in regions of the US, I have always identified as Jewish. …..up until recently. I am now rather cautious.

There’s been a turnaround from the 1970s. Seems like a storm is brewing.

just look at enrollment at colleges that once had quotas

Seriously? The recent huge increase in antisemitism means Jews are NOT better off

There is more antisemitism in the US, especially expressed as anti-Zionism, in particular toward our young people. Even before October 7, 2023 Jews are being marginalized by the left and vilified by the right.

American Jews today are largely assimilated into the broader “white” population. Mainstream Jews–including those who are moderately observant–are often indistinguishable from the majority, thanks to the prevalence of mixed marriage, the decline in church attendance among Christians and the disappearance of Christian prayer in the schools.

The acceptance given to Jewish individuals was and still is based on the merits unique to each individual. However, ‘Jews in America’, collectively, are judged not based on the qualities and accomplishments of some but simply as “Jews.”

The amount of overt antisemitism and anti-Zionism is much higher than when I was 28 yrs old.

I see more anti-Semitic actions and expressions of bigotry now than 50 years ago. Also, before , much was out of ignorance whereas now it is true discrimination

Antisemitism is more accepted

Our acceptance has been compromised by the dangerous rise of contemporary antisemitism, horrifyingly apparent on college campuses

While there is still anti-semitism from the left and from the right, it feels different than hearing that we are Christ killers. I think Jews in general are more successful and visible than 50 years ago, and accepted in the general community.

in the current atmosphere, I am less comfortable being recognizably Jewish in the public sphere

More open antisemitism exists now than in 1975 and it is acceptable by many leftists.

Anti-semitism has increased hugely.

Until 2020, I would have said yes. But, antisemitism on right and left is resurgent. I even was wrong in the 2010s based on reports of harassment in schools.

increase of anti-Semitism + Israel’s destruction and killings in Gaza and continued oppression in West Bank

I’ll state the experience of my late husband, who survived 5 yrs in Buchenwald & other camps. When he immigrated in 1946, he landed in Chicago. Being very smart, he learned English quickly & entered the Univ. of Chicago to earn his masters in psychology. He never spoke of feeling looked down upon/hated, threatened as a Jew & an immigrant in college or in his personal or professional life of 50 yrs. Not so in the experiences of college kids now plus Jews in my upper middle class community in NW WA state. Our synagogue has been threatened, I’m fearful of showing my Magen David pendant, plus everything I read happening on campus’ throughout this country.

No better, no worse. Fifty years ago in college I had to listen to claptrap from my far left classmates in kaffiyeh scarves. And hover over the radio during Munich, Ma’alot and Kiryat Sh’moneh.

Increased antiSemitism

Via interfaith families, mainstreamed humor and references, high government & any industry positions & military officers

Prejudice against Jews is accepted in the mainstream.

Antisemitism is rampant

Anti-Semitism in on the increase. I was in my twenties at the time and am not sure I was aware as I am now. I never felt unwelcome at the University of Rochester, where I was in school.

Deeper broader participation

I would have said that we are better of now, before October 7, although even before October 7, the rate of antisemitism had spiked the last few years.

Jews are more accepted. The existence of Israel and it’s military victories has helped.

Palestinians have moved liberals away from respecting Jews and supporting Israel.

Most minorities have made some progress because of effective legislation.

beginning with DEI Jews were no longer able to progress on the basis of merit, so anti semitism was a greater factor in their lives

Antisemitism is being allowed to flourish by our current ‘government.’

The rampant antisemitisam, the rise of white nationalism and the Oct 7 massacre have made Jews targets, again.

There is increased hatred now towards Israel and rise in anti semitism

I think more people that I interacted with had negative comments about Jews. That was certainly true in New England.

Antisemitism is more accepted, at least more acknowledged as a force.

there is an public antisemitism now that seems to be allowable

With all the anti-semitism how can we declare that Jewish North Americans are in better shape? Money isn’t everything

Antisemitism

50 years ago Jewish entertainers felt far stronger pressures to change their names and get plastic surgery

The rise in antisemitism in the past 8 years is frightening. I blame Trump and his embrace of far right extremists.

while we still have challenges, and Jew Hate is on the rise, I still think we are better off than 50 years ago.

Its better but not great

Perhaps I’m naive, but I never felt I accepted in the past. I do feel that acceptance has brought closer examination by non-Jews.

With antisemitism on the rise by leaps and bounds this is a very terrifying time. 50 yrs ago, after the terrors of WW2 it felt pretty safe here. No more.

Jewish people no longer “hide” the fact that they are Jewish and they talk publicly about being Jewish and their beliefs. Jobs are available to Jewish people and I haven’t heard of neighborhoods denying access to Jewish people. Ignorance by bigots will always exist and there will always be those who are antisemetic.

Right-wing anti-semitism has become more legitimate and widespread in light of the rise of Trump and Trumpism. Left-wing anti-semitism is on the rise in view of Israel’s perceived anti-Palestinian violence in the West Bank and Gaza. Combined, they make Jews more vulnerable in the U.S.

Antisemitism was never so openly discussed. Jews were not hated like this 50 years ago.

Anti-Semitism is on the rise. In the mid 70s the afterglow of the civil rights movement in which Jews were part of the rainbow coalition of diverse groups still flourished. Now all is at risk.

In the last 10 years, Antisemitism is more in the open and accepted than it has been in the past.

More part of the story — for good and ill

Although at this moment antisemitism is on the rise, Jews are much more accepted in most walks of life than 50 years ago, which is definitely within the time I have been an adult. In the workplace, in social and country clubs, in politics Jews are everywhere from leadership roles to entry level. My own personal experience was being the first observing Jew (not observant) in any of the large law firms in Houston in 1965. By 1975 Jews were excluded from only a very few opportunities and membership.

I don’t know how to answer it. I was in my 20s 50 years ago, and felt safe from antisemitism and violence. But I don’t really know whether there was more discrimination in, say, employment or real estate transactions, illegal though that may have been.. There are certainly more open antisemitic incidents now than there were then

Anti senitism and hate crimes against Jews are much worse. Anti zionism has become the new socially acceptable antisemitism.

until the recent flare of anti-semitism, we were doing well as Jews

Huge increase in anti-Semitism / Jew- and Israel-hatred increasingly normalized

The war has shown the underbelly of anti-semitism in US

More risks to our safety but more integration and more connections with non-Jews

Yes and no. There have been gains,but the license to practice anti-semitism openly is new.

Rising antisemitism

Antisemitism was ni5 as prevalent, blatant or brazen

Never recall the blatant casual and frequent occurrence of antisemitism as it is so prevalent today

More assimilated and accepted

younger generation is far more anti-Israel, and doesn’t know enough not to conflate anti-israel w/ anti-Semitism – the 2 are not the same.

In my gilded ghetto neighborhood and community of interest, we’re doing well and don’t feel the pain I read about elsewhere.

everything changed 10/7

For some time it seemed to be, but the past several years has seen rising prejudice

I don’t recall antisemitism being as pervasive as now, and it certainly wasn’t socially acceptable.

Better off than 70 years ago when the in 1950’s my parents said to keep a low profile. In the 1970’s my first ch ill d was birn and I felt very free to be openly Jewish.

As best as I can recall, anti-semitism was not as openly prevalent as it is now.

I think that statement (“Jews in America are better off and more accepted now”) is well applied to the pre-Oct. 7 world, but not anymore.

I was only 15 then, and even though I was aware of antisemitism, it never occurred to me to be fearful for my own safety, as it does regularly now.

I was there–so I remember it was a big deal when jews werenamed to any important post or chose not to change their names. jews would be thrilled.

it’s clearly a fact, even tho antisemitism will all ways be around,

I see a rising anti-semitism in our country and in the larger world. Jews may be better off financially, but as a people we still are feared and reviled by too many.

Hate for Jews worldwide has increased. No steps are taken to stop it. The media does not report the truth and it is one sided. The Arab world is spreading anti Jewish hate. The people seem to accept it and do not care about Jewish lives.

Better Off – YES, More accepted – NO

I think we are accepted equally as well as then, and many are better off.

Excessive antisemitism in America today.

I think the rise of white supremacy, Evangelicals, and the publicity of Israel’/Palestine have rekindled antisemitism that is always latent. Trump has legitimized it.

better jobs, acceptance into elite universities

I left the answer blank, because in some ways we may bee better off financially yet not be more accepted by American society as a whole.

In the current climate, it is clear the scab has come off and we are seeing that Jew-hate is coming out.

Jews are more accepted by society.

The amount of disinformation is rapidly growing. People forget the history of the Holocaust. The MAGA cult openly allows hate groups to voice their views.

Dangerous times for Jews are ack!

I grew up in the South and there were signs at the country club and some of the kids at my high school, who were now grown, did not change their attitudes. When I moved north a KKK clansman lived a mile from my home. He owned a small store where teenagers went and played games. A home a few miles from me was painted with a swastika.

The antisemitism and division over Israel has had disastrous results

I am unable to answer this question, because I was not aware of Moment 50 years ago, I was only 3 years old. I only found out about Moment during the start of Covid 19

Jews have increasingly become more assimilated and (possibly unrelated) also more successful in the most visible fields, e.g.: political, educational, scientific, technological, and the arts.

There are really very few glass ceilings for Jews. We are able to thrive in every industry, every educational institution, and are safer and more free than ever.

Better standard of living; greater amount of assets; more accepted in community

Growing antisemitisms

Despite prejudice manifesting in the world, I am living comfortably with community and friends of all races and religions in my area.

Antisemitism has always been present, but fifty years ago it was more visible. The Catholic Church still taught that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus. Although that was sixty years ago, the belief remained and justified antisemitic actions. Housing restrictions were more obvious fifty years ago than now.

Jews have never been totally accepted but I never felt personally frightened and endangered until the past 8 years.

In general Jews are accepted in this country, but it is hard to feel that right now

More open anti-semitism today

maybe because there is soooo much social media now which can spread all sorts of apaling “facts” around the globe in seconds And those that “believe” are reinforced over & over

Antisemitism is rampant all over the world.

Recent antisemitism and Hamas sympathies.

Actually unsure. 50 years ago I was deeply involved in parenting and caring for long-term illness in the family, not very involved in the larger community.

Rise in antisemistion since Tree of Life Synagogue

The followers of #45 expect everyone to be their preferred way,evanvelical christians if you are not that we must make you that however we can,what ever it takes to make you that even if it means eliminating you from this earth.

antisemitism is currently very high

far more overt anti semitism. previously it was genteel and exclusionary

Things are taking a turn for the worse. A symptom of this is the re-election of Donald Trump as President. God help us!

Aspects of Jewish culture have entered the mainstream, more Jews have achieved professional/material success, more people probably have met a Jew; although I think that recently that acceptance has decreased in reaction to events in the middle east.

More antisemitism and less respect nationally

I would have said yes except for the current raging anti-semitism

Less discrimination

Jews were accepted and most were making decent livings fifty years ago.

Much more overt antisemitism

Though there are elements in society that clearly are anti-Semitic, and probably Muslim based, or white Nationalist based, most Americans seems to not harbor this hate. This is shown by polls showing majority support for Jews and Israel.
I will admit that 50 years ago, I didn’t feel hatred any more than today.

I was too young then to compare it to now, but I feel more of my family and friends and community are impacted and talking about it now than ever before in my life.

I’m not sure

Have no idea whether this is so…. Prefer not to respond at all.

Better off economically

No more housing covenants. Better off materially although through assimilation, losing much of their distinct identity. And of course, through the war in Gaza, anti-Semitism that was lurking below the surface is now up in the open. the college campuses are now breeding grounds for useful idiots in service to the terrorists.

probably we were more accepted in some of the intervening years, but we’re certainly not now

Fifty years ago was 1975, when Jews and Israel were openly admired. Yes there was always some antisemitism but it wasn’t virulent and threatening as it is today

I’ve no idea. I think we were more accepted in 1975 than previously, but right now is shockingly worse. It’s as if they were waiting for an excuse to let the hate flow!

If anything it has expandid

We have ascended to positions of power and are considered attractive mates.

You should have another choice: Not sure. Antisemitism is at an all-time high but we have achieved great successes in many areas.

It seems antisemitism is rising

Anti-Semitic attitudes were not openly expressed. Now it’s acceptable. Very scary.

We have achieved integration into almost all public and private entities.

While we had antisemitism then, it seems worse now.

I feel much more visible and vulnerable to attack by those opposing the Israeli occupation.

50 years ago was probably the height of Jewish acceptance, before it became acceptable to spew hatred again.

I think there is a current rise in antisemitism.

probably, not sure

Increasing Jew hatred and violence.

Anti semitism is much more widespread and in your face now.

So much antisemitism in recent years

The war in Gaza has and it’s consequent effects have ignited and exacerbated tensions, in some cases altering previously held neutral or positive views about Jewish people.

50 years ago American Jewry was generally accepted; we made inroads in eliminating much of the exclusionary policies in suburban neighborhoods and clubs. I was 17 and completely comfortable within my own skin as an American Jew. Our family actively planned to bring over relatives who were still stuck in the Soviet Union.

I am a child of the 50’s… unless you were exceptionally Brilliant, or rich most colleges were closed… My friends who went to Harvard, were treated like offal….I wondered why they didn’t quit… I went to Brooklyn College, lived at home, part time work, allowed me to still contribute to the family… yes, contribute… and pay for my food and books (Tuition was $ 3.00 a semester….
Look at the 50’s statistics… we jews dominated the middle management Civil Service…
Lots of companies, still wouldn’t hire jews.. telephone, bell labs.. Ford.. Disney… I went to work, for a super 500 concern… I was one of three Jews amoung Hundreds of gentiles… They needed me… my interview was 11 lunches… to see if I was one of the boys..

Antisemitic sentiment is at its height. It is less overt and more covert. This is much more dangerous

Rise of blatant antisemitism. It was all always beneath the surface but now it is now OK to exhibit that hatred. The

I wish the question had a 3rd option- about the same. I have lived in 2 major, larger cities, with larger Jewish populations/ now reside in smaller, Midwest city, work in a smaller rural city, and an more aware of considerations.

Many more intermarriages

What was under cover is now more open- nothing is really new

Just look around and we are part of all the protests etc…from universities and big cities…it affects us all

I question how our government will allow Jewish people to be protected from the changes in our government .

things got better for some time, but the last year or so the anti Jewish sentiment as increased

1975 was not that friendly to Jews in America.

I think that antiSemitism is overtly more acceptable now

Much antisemitism outwardly apparent

Anti-Zionism, which I consider to be a form of antisemitism, is now considered an expression of social justice on the left. Antisemitism in all its forms is on the rise. Who would have thought people would tear down pictures of hostages?

I think there are generally more opportunities for Jews professionally. Also I believe that intermarriage is in part a measure of acceptance and if I am correct the rates are quite high now in comparison to 50 years ago.

Despite the upsurge in antisemitism we are much more integrated into American institutions

It is really an “iffy” answer. Housing restrictions are gone, social events are more inclusive

Democrats have abandoned supporting Jews & Israel. Violent attacks on Jews are met by silence & acqubigotry. Refusal by Catholics & Muslims to look at Jews without bigotry.

There is a large increase in Neo Natzi groups

Less antisemitism in public, less hateful speech

My answer prior to the Hamas attack would be yes, but the rise of antisemitism masquerading as anti-Zionism is frightening

Antisemitism is openly accepted now.

The last 17 months has completely unsettled Jews in this country. Hate has arisen based largely on misinformation. Or, antisemitism existed all along but behind closed doors.

There were far fewer opportunities when I was a child. My parents were very aware which organizations, clubs, colleges, etc. were not welcome to Jews and just avoid. Every time I brought a friend home, they wanted to know if they were Jewish first, and if not, how their families would feel about their child having a Jewish friend. Nothing like that is happening now. But there is certainly rising avert antisemitism in certain arenas.

Rising antisemitism (especially from formerly allied groups — eg liberals, minorities), anti Israel animus, growing assimilation and intermarriage, Jewish institutional decline, not just diminished political power but influence in academia, the arts, etc.

There’s perhaps more nastiness and meanness in public & in politics than there used to be.

There have been many antisemitic incidents in the schools

It seems to me that the US was more accepting of Jews around mid-century & there’s been a spike in antisemitism since 10/7

Too much division about being Jewish and state of Israel

I checked “yes” but would have checked off “it fluctuates”…

Less overtime discrimination

Watching the news outlets after October 7 show how we are unaccepted.

October 7th

When I was growing up, I personally saw more anti Jewish hatred than I do now. But it’s scarier now. It’s all over, and Jews are being attacked.

Look at Columbia University

In general we are wealthier and less seen as “the other”

Fewer Americans knew about Jews 50 years ago.

The current environment is badly antisemitic and getting worse in the US.

If you are asking in current time I would say no. Antisemitism or jewish hatred is thriving in the USA. It’s very true that Jewish individuals built a life in the United States post-world War II and in a world in which they were facing similar anti-Semitism and Jewish hatred as current times but as time went on, Jewish voices were diminished and the importance for a Jewish identity became Non existent. While very many jewish individuals are represented in the industries like the entertainment industry that were created on the backs of jewish immigrants, they have since gone on to be silenced or no longer relevant. I feel as in today’s current world jewish individuals are not accepted or better off.

More awareness toward the Jewish community and what it represents since October 7. More resources and events emerged to help young individuals look into Jewish cultures and politics.

Increase in anti-semitism sine October 7

Now things seem worse

I don’t know

We were more aligned with other minorities, and accepted without having to explain ourselves. We felt safe, secure and confident in a future that would be the same for our children. Today, the concept of a free, democratic country, where we are safe as Jews has greatly been challenged. Antisemitism is more vocal and acceptable than ever, made even worse by the negative views about Israel. Fifty years ago, Israel was supported and admired.

Jews are more known to non jews

The media depicts a lot of antisemitism so people follow that stuff

The situation with Israel, Netanyahu and the ultra orthodox in control and the determination to essentially flood the West Bank with settlers to take it over, there is a rise in antisemitism.

We are in more positions of power in government

More violent antisemitism now. 50 years ago there was more hidden discrimination.

50 years ago, I noticed that my class at college was the first one with students with Jewish surnames. Many years later, Stanford finally admitted that they discriminated against Jews.

I feel that people are more accepting that I am Jewish and are tolerant

Antisemitism has reared it’s ugly head BIG TIME during the last few years. Synagogues that once had open doors now take all manner of security measures. Fifty years ago – HECK, even TEN years ago – Jewish students felt completely safe on campuses in the US and Canada. Not any more! The murder of 11 Israel athletes in 1972 was widely condemned both here and worldwide. Today we are seeing support for an organization that murdered over 1,200 Israeli civilians, brutally raped women, slaughtered babies in their beds, and kidnapped 251 others, including foreign workers, the elderly, and little children, murdering many of them in captivity, and the world is condemning Israel.

While I personally have many Christian friends, I believe the minority community as a whole today views Jews as aggressors and occupiers.

I would certainly say yes if asked during 2005. So much evident anti-Semitism now

I think the antisemites are bolder now than after WWII

There are more Jews (of influence) in places that matter: business, government, media. There has been more assimilation. While there is more antisemitism, there are more ways to fight it with more folks (even non-Jews) getting involved.

Even tho, antisemitism is prevalent, our acceptance and mobility are far better

There is more anti-semitism now and is also overt

I think Israel’s justification for the treatment of the Palestinians is not acceptable to most people.

Jews can buy or rent anywhere

More antisemitism because of MAGA and fundamental Christians.

Antisemitism has increased and become accepted by people in executive federal government positions. Some are promoting Christian nationalism which is a form of antisemitism.

More anti-semitism out in the open, more hostile.

The recent hamas-terrorist led antisemitism movement makes it very uncomfortable and potentially hazardous.

Antisemitism is rampant now

I felt antisemitism growing up more than now. However it may return.

I do not think Jews are more accepted. I think we are tolerated.

More assimilated

just read the news

In spite of a resurge if bigotry, I believe it aimed more toward people of color. Maybe it’s just the part of town in which I live.

We are in jobs and in Universities that we were previously prohibited from because we were Jewish

I grew up in southeast tx. Clubs were off limits. When I moved to Dallas, some neighborhoods were restricted. I was advised to change my name in order to receive promotions at work.

I would have answered yes 3 years ago. While I have experienced antisemitism to a small degree over the years, I do believe that Never Again is Now.

Larger percentage of population acceptive of all without prejudice to race, religion or ethic background.

Actually, I’m really not sure if we’re more accepted, but that wasn’t an option

There are more hate incidents

Current events suggest the Father Coughlin crowd was merely snoozing.

Up until Trump we were very mainstream. He and his group of white Christian supremists changed all that. Now we are the chosen people to live in Israel and welcome the coming messiah. Or we are an excuse to kill other so called races these mamzerim hate even more.

People take their Jewish friends for granted

Both yes and no. It depends on where you live, your age and circumstances.

I believe that Jews are better off and more accepted but I fear that we are seeing that window begin to close. Rising antisemitism and the indefensible actions of the Israeli conservative government are happening simultaneously.

Antisemitism on rise

no idea really

But not 10 years ago

50 years ago, anti-semites were relegated to the fringe of society and their opinions were shunned. Today they are at the center of major political parties and their opinions are expressed openly without fear of serious consequences.

Obviously anti-semitism has grown exponentially. My husband, who is a business man and manufacturer in his 80’s, believes that the loss of small and medium sized retailers such as Jewish owned department or clothing stores, has contributed to a loss of interaction with the non-Jewish community, losing a day to day contact and inter-relationships. This is not something that one sees as a reason in most of the articles. Yet, the small town communities, and larger (previous) Jewish neighborhoods no longer have strong Jewish ties. Intermarriage and moving away for jobs and loss of interest and observance of Judaism all contribute to a lack of Jewish identity. As the universities have become more radicalized by pro-Palestinian educators and pro-Marxist ideology, a perfect storm emerges.

I was born in the south where Jews and Blacks were discrimated in the same way for the most part. There were no laws saying this discrimination was unlawful.

Rampant antisemitism and the hypocritical and false philo-semitism of the Christian religious right and of people like Elise Stefanik

I don’t feel safe in populous events, especially around Jewish holidays

active participation and acceptance in all aspects of life–academia, business, government etc.

I’ve never been subjected to antisemitism. Maybe that’s because I grew up and lived most of my life in New York

I think things were better for Jews in the 1970s and antisemitism has since really ramped up . It makes me much more nervous and I worry for my kids.

Right and left both antisemitic and more extreme than in1975

I’m old enough to remember not feeling comfortable about being Jewish publicly.

We are enjoying more inclusive policies in a free and open society that is at the heart of the United States. This is so even with anti nation state of Israel feelings expressed by some. We are better integrated into the social and economic fabric of our respective countries than we were 50 years ago.

Trump is fueling antisemitism

There is more antisemitism now

We were until recently

Antisemitism on the rise. Younger generation buying into the Palestinian narrative.

I would say probably better off (or as well off) but perhaps less accepted. Jews are involved in more controversies today because of the growing political polarization among the public.

Covert antisemitism has given way to overtime acts.

Thanks to the Civil Rights Laws of the ’60’s we suffer fewer legal obstacles in moving forward. I can remember my parents not being able to buy a particular house because of a restrictive covenant and I can remember my brother having to disclose his religion on a college application.

Rampant Jew hate, civil rights violations of Jewish students, universities, enabling promoting antisemitism, increase in assault on Jews, the past administration did nothing to protect Jews and did not provide consequences or repercussions for antisemitism.

Unfortunately due to the acceptability of intermarriage.

Just an opinion in general just from personal experience

I think the antiSemites are coming out of the closet.

50 years ago there was still a great deal of discrimination towards all minority groups, especially in the Southern states.

I can’t say what is was like 50 years ago. I am worried that it may be going in the direction of getting worse given what’s been happening here and abroad..

I was harassed then in a different way. The antisemitism was always here.

Depends where u live in large urban settings
with multi ethnic diversity no issues.

I believe my generation has certainly recognized our existence. Do people understand us; no. Zionism is now recognized as something evil. I don’t believe this term was in most people’s vocabulary decades ago.

Antisemitism is too prevalent now. As much as we wish to want it to go away, it continues to thrive.

Right now, there is much antisemitism.

The recent rise in antisemitism is alarming; I never expected to experience it this way as a physical threat, in my lifetime.

I see Jews in higher positions of political power thanI ever thought would be the case fifty years ago. I think Jews are part of the cultural /literary/ academic landscape in ways that normalize Jews more than I thought years ago and our diversity is more obvious too(I hope!)

College protests

I don’t think that Jews are better off or worse off

Although Israelis, Jews, were attacked on Oct 7, many people who expressed antisemitism

Less people are reluctant to voice their opinions

No longer face barriers to institutions, employment, education, housing, or are subject to excess criminalization and police violence. I think that where antisemetism lands is in US foreign policy’s Zionism.

I don’t know the answer to that question.

better in that more open, but not better in wide-spread jew-hatred and prejudice.

I can’t know every area, but back then, I didn’t experience antisemitism in college or anywhere I went.

See which countries people are thinking of moving to.

Israel

I applied for and received German citizenship through my mother who had fled the Nazis. So I could go somewhere in the EU, even though that doesn’t sound so great. Many EU countries have antisemitic governments or parties. Very sadly, Israel doesn’t sound great right now, either. I’m not a fan of Bibi. However, I do have friends that have moved there.

I have birthright citizenship to Israel but do not support the current government of Israel,.

There is no place, I only thought no about it. There was a time we could think of Israel, politics has destroyed that for me and people who believed that dream.

If push came to shove, Israel, before the war..or Canada but I understand the situation is also bad there and I wouldn’t meet the criteria to get in

United States

I live abroad, in Spain

Costa Rica

We have consider Portugal for economic reasons

Canada, Spain

It’s crossed my mind but I don’t know where else I could go. And I’m too old to make that kind of a change in my life.

Israel

Israel, Canada

No where to go and wouldn’t leave family

IF I HAD I WOULD MOVE TO NEW ZEALAND

have thought of leaving but because of authoritarianism, Christian nationalism, sexism

Spain

There is no place in the world now that has no Anti- Semitism, except Israel. Although I love Israel so much, I do not want to live there.

France? Great Britain?

Scotland

Canada and Israel

Israel

United States

Canada, Panama

I left the US almost 50 years ago as many of my Jewish friends, although liberal leaning, began stating very unpleasant “tropes”.

Israel

There isn’t anywhere.

Speculation. I hate Trump more than I fear antisemitism.

Israel, Caribbean

Israel

Germany

Israel

A few…not sure though which one….

I have thought about it, but have concluded that there is no place else to go that is any better, and many which are far worse.

I moved to Canada because of rising transphobia and restrictions on reproductive rights.

Canada

Costa Rica, Mexico, Portugal, New Zealand. It would help if I had Spanish or Portugest.

I actually live in Canada. I have begun to consider Israel but no plans as of yet.

Scandinavian countries / Iceland / Greenland

Canada, Portugal

If I didn’t have children and grandchildren here I’d go to Israel

Canada

Yes sometimes because of Trump and where his policies may lead. Canada or Israel

I wish I knew.

Latin America or Israel

yes, I am old, so I would not go. my first thought would be israel–but they have a trump there too. probably canada, if they would have me.

United States

Israel

Canada

Israel. At least I’m accepted as a Jew.

Isreal

I am an American living in Canada already.

Israel, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, Outer space if it could be done.

Canada

Czech Republic

Canada or Mexico

netherlands

My first choice was Canada, but they don’t want older Americans flooding their land. Second choice was Israel but that no longer feels like a safe option.

I cannot leave because of my family here but I am also a Can. citizen by birth and would be more than happy to live in a sane country

Only about following other people close to me, if that turned out to be their choice. Myself, I wold vote to stay and protect our diversity. That sounds like Canada, but am dubious.

israel

Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Ireland. If it weren’t for Netenyahu’s government, Israel would have also been on the list.

I honestly have no idea, which is it never goes further than a thought.

Originally Israel but since October 7th I’m not certain, possibly Costa Rica or Mexico

United States

Portugal

I really don’t want to leave the US. I am hoping that things will improve.

Canada, Panama, Uraguay

any place I can afford to go

Israel

ISRAEL

Israel

Austrailia

Greece,Switzerland, or Canada.

Israel

Spain maybe? I thought about Israel during the first Trump term. Not an option anymore, in my opinion.

It might have been Canada or Israel but I don’t feel they are good options now.

Israel

Canada

Not sure which country would take us at our ages, but have thought about Australia, England.

I made Aliyah to Israel in January of this year, 2025

germany or france

it appears Jews have no friends (politically). We’ve thought about Israel How might they accept two elderly Jews.

Israel

United States

Canada

Israel – so I can add myself to a Jewish majority.

Canada, costa rica

I have German citizenship as well as US

I’ve thought about leaving and can’t figure out if Israel is better than the U.S.

Israel or Costa Rica

Would follow son & his family in choice.

New Zealand

Antisemitism and Jewish hatred have been alive and well and does exist in most countries around the world, but a lot of countries don’t care. There are many places on this planet that don’t emphasize or stress a society that is driven by society media. There are many places on earth that drive their societies by peace. They are few and far but they live in a world I wish to emulate or live in one day.

Argentina, Panama, Poland

Europe

Argentina, somewhere in Europe

Israel

Canada or Israel

Portugal

Portugal; Thailand – have not done enough investigation. However to be honest I’m more disturbed with USA democracy crashing

Portugal

Czech Republic, if I were thinking about it

Germany!!!

Israel

Ironically, Germany

Canada

Israel. Is there anywhere else for us to go?

Israel, Cyprus,

Israel

Mexico

There is no country any longer

Canada where family lives,but it isn’t feasible

Canada

Canada, Costa Rica

The trouble is, it’s rising everywhere.

Israel

Israel, Sweden

Guyana

Poland our homeland

Belize

Canada

I’m too old to go, but I have thought about my grandchildren’s welfare

While I have thought about leaving, I wouldn’t do it.

Israel

Costa Rica

Canada

It’s all over the world

There is no where to go. Canada is too cold; Mexico is too couple to be welcoming to too many if us; Israel is in the cross hairs of too many enemies and their current government is as bad as ours. Obviously asleep creating the Oct 7th massacre. The war in Gaza accomplished absolutely nothing, except more dead and a loss of sympathy for Israel

Portugal

I thought of leaving to go to Canada because this country is going to hell in a handbasket but not because I am Jewish particularly

Israel

Read what else respondents wanted to share about their current mood or perspective as a Jewish individual in America.

Being Jewish is very important to me. But I am not a regular synagogue member and attend services at son’s shul on holidays, or when grandkids are doing something special.

I find it difficult to understand those self-identified Jews who hold anti-Zionist views.

worst I’ve ever felt about being a Jew in America. If you had told me 20 years ago that all synagogues and Jewish agencies would have armed guards, I would not have believe it, but here we are.

I live in fear of the destruction of Israel due to its lack of moral leadership

Very,very worried and disgusted by Trump and his minions.

More fearful during the past year to go to Jewish events, both indoor and outdoor gatherings.

I am very discouraged. As the child of a refugee I believe in an America that is strengthened by welcoming and making space for refugees from other countries. The anti-immigrant sentiment I feel around me is terrifying. The lack of kindness and selfishness I see around me is upsetting.

I am very proud of many of the Rabbis today in their work to support Israel but not giving in to political wrong doing, and maintaining the integrity of our Jewish values.

less comfortable and definitely often confused and uncertain

As bad as it is here, it is just as bad or worse everywhere else, including Israel (for different reasons); that is why I don’t seriously consider leaving.

I am fearful and do not feel the government is doing enough to help with this.

It is never easy to be a Jew, but we as a people know we must respond to challenges. That is what we are asked to do.

Just as many Palestinian-Americans who voted for Trump are having “buyer’s remorse,” the same will happen with Jewish-Americans who voted for Trump

The naive, self-absorbed, and complacent American Jews are finally waking up to reality

Frustrated that Jews have supported right leaning politicians

(I’m not physically in the US, but closely connected)

Very very angry over the victimization American Jewish individuals receive over Israeli actions.

I’m very concerned about the lack of knowledge about history of Israel with the ‘educated’ class; our colleges are generally antisemitic and anti-Israel (it is an oppressor state).

I think the politics of Israel are dangerous and compromise everyone’s well being both there and abroad. I’m understand the need to respond forcefully to 10/7 however I do not agree with the way Israel has conducted itself in Gaza and the West Bank and I think it has stirred up very ugly and dangerous responses worldwide. Netanyahu is a criminal and needs to be out of government.

It’s a frightening time to be Jewish. It’s an unsafe time to be out in public for pretty much every reason, so it’s a self-imposed quarantine vs. Covid’s mandatory one.

Jewish organizations in the US have failed us by always supporting Israel, no matter what its government or right-wing factions do. They have lost credibility with younger Jews and many older Jews.

Both the far left and the far right scare me.

Very concerned

Until Oct. 7th, I never really questioned my safety as Jew in America. Nor did I feel the level of overt hostility by non-Jews that I now feel is directed at Jews in general.

I hide my faith from non-Jews in order to blend / fit in

Pessimistic about the future of Jews in America. Surprised at the antisemitism in the Democratic Party, but I (and others I know) are dealing with it.

America/Canada is not our country and never was. As the number of Jew-hating voters grows, politicians will throw Israel and Jews under the bus more and more often.

Disappointed and concerned about antisemitism and anti Israel which I see as based on lack of education/information/media etc

Wish that he Jewish community would be more united

Concerned

AT 94 I’V BEEN THRU A LOT AND DO WORRY WHAT MY KIDS AND GRAND KIDS WILL LIVE THRU AS THEIR GENERATIONS ARE NOT TOO NICE TO US THESE DAYS

I am enormously concerned about ALL religious orthodoxy, but in the US, Christian nationalism; elsewhere Muslim and Hindu nationalism (all are patriarchal, my major concern along with male violence).

I am worried for democracy in our country today.

We have pursue our religion as proud Americans and Jews

I think being Jewish anywhere right now is scary.

I am very concerned ! Every Jewish venue has to have security–SAD !! The younger generation does not know the history of Israel, and thus, they relate to the Muslim causes more than the Jewish ones. I also think Trump is ruining our country and our democracy, and our relations with other countries around the world. He is a menace!!

importance of working with other groups

As a child of Holocaust survivors, I am extremely concerned about the way the antisemitic and one sided anti-Israel narrative is being spread via social media and alarmingly by conventional media outlets. All Jews no matter their beliefs or perspectives are collectively being blamed for anything and everything. There is shockingly little empathy or understanding of what Israel and the Jewish world is experiencing and being subjected to by terrorists nations and organization. I was absolutely shocked that not a single woman’s, child welfare or any humanitarian groups spoke one word about the sexual torture, rape and other unspeakable crimes against Israeli, women, children, and innocents. Now they are all crying about the “poor” civilians in Gaza. Even though the same “so called” civilians fully participated in the terror and hostage taking. That includes celebrated female voices in the u.S., including Oprah, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden to mention only a few that could have make a difference.

Disappointing to see the wealthiest Jewish people supporting a political party allegedly based on one issue only, its support of Israel, when in reality their support is based on the hope they will get a tax break.

I am sad about increased anti-Semitism, and about the plight of the Palestinian people.

Fearful

I’m disturbed by leftwing naive attitudes about Israel’s response to the Oct 7 massacre; not recognizing need to wipe out Hamas as an effective force and not understanding urban warfare.

And rightwing support of Israeli extremists terrorizing West Bank innocent Arabs to “reclaim Biblical Judah & Samaria.” They act like 1920s KKK.

Fortunately most American Jews don’t fall into either extreme, according to non-scientific Washington Jewish Week polls.

Being Jewish is an identity that’s always salient to me every waking moment —like my. gender, my age, my health. It’s inescapable.

My synagogue has grown so much in recent years and has so many educated families with young children I find my weekly attendance at services to be an oasis in dreadful times

It is very depressing to see the hate directed at Jews.

I think we’ve discovered the limits of education of our position to the American public. Good enforceable laws may be a better way to put the cap on anti-semitism

Much less connection to Israel than I had years ago

Horrified at Trump’s administration, the Supreme Court, the dangerous unleashed mood of hate and anti-Semitic rhetoric and threats condoned by current leaders. The Jews who voted for Trump because of a perception that he cares about Israel.

The Right has always been an enemy. The Left has, too, but we pull the wool over our eyes about that because we’re liberals. My mood now is I have no tolerance for anti-Zionism, antisemitism, or ignorance.

We have to spend more time examining the origins of Israel and displacement of Palestinians.

I feel like I am reliving my grandparents and my father’s 1930s European Jewry experience. I need to make decisions about what we are going to do to stay safe including leaving this country. I am first generation child and grandchild of Holocaust survivors

My wife and are approaching 80– we will be okay in the years we have left. However, I worry for my grandchildren. What type of society they will be living in.

I have thought about moving to another country but because of our current political situation. . I used to think of moving to Canada but I’ve learned there is a high rate of antisemitism there. And antisemitism is rising throughout Europe.

I am disappointed with appearance of Chabad support of Trump/Conservative support of Pals and fortunately Victoria’s Reform support of Israel and Global Jewish support. I have choices..what to do?

There’s chaos in all aspects of life, not just Jewish/Israel. Sudan, Congo, US. What’s going on?

antisemitism is everywhere —We need to focus on Jewish values and fight all hate

I think Trump’s embrace of Netanyahu is a form of latent antisemitism. It is more dangerous than the anti-Zionist sympathy that is currently afloat, and can only worsen the isolation in which Israel is moored.

The members of each Jewish movement need to recognize that antisemitism efccts all jews – whether by birth or by choice.

I just watched a documentary about the Eichmann trial. The current administration is making the US look more and more like Germany in the thirties.

Enraged with JINOS who take an anti-Israel stance, e.g., Bernie Sanders.

I have been further educating myself on the Palestinian narrative, as I am now identifying myself as “non-binary” on the Israel/Palestine issue. This means to me that I will not support/attend a Jewish event in support of Israel’s stand on the war that doesn’t acknowledge the devastating loss of life in Gaza. And I won'[t attend a Pro-Palestine event that only vilifies Israel and doesn’t acknowledge the horrors of 10/7 and the remaining hostages. My political/social attention is split between the Israel/Palestine conflict and the very serious damage done and underway by Trump/Vance/Musk.

Negative about the future of Jews in America

I am very influenced by Jamie Raskin and try to make hope a practice. So, I have hope, but I have to work at it.

worry about far right persons and violence

I am beginning to change my thinking that Israel should allow resettlement of the Gaza by Palestinians. Some lengthy discussions on the Shalom Hartman website, considering historical issues as well as what you wrote about in 2023 on the leadership of the Palestinians (weakness of Abbas, inability of the possible (5) new leaders gaining any traction against Hamas, the commitment of Hamas to destroying Israel AND that the majority of Palestinian people VOTED for Hamas, gives me “pause” for the idea that the Gaza could ever be returned to a place without major threats to Israel. Knowing that many Palestinian people who arrived in Gaza years ago were actually from other Arab countries e.g. Egypt. And, that Jews has been shown the door of so many countries over the past millennia may mean that it is time for Israel to do the same to this “lot.”

Mood = tired. Fighting the world over trump and Israel, trying to raise Jewish grandchildren from one child and resigning myself to no religion from the future children of the other.

Depressed

We are collecting huge amounts of money and huffing and puffing, not assembling action steps re antisemitism, amoral government actions etc. Sending out the highly compensated leaders of organizations saying what we all can see, just word salad with some compiled data. Nothing valuable. Nothing to save us. Sounding like the Chief Rabbi of Hungary who wrote a praising prayer for the government just before he’ll broke. Our leaders have nothing.

I’m sad and shocked every day

No longer as proud of Israel as in the past.

I don’t know where the next attack will come from

I feel like the Jewish community is doing damage to itself by supporting the government of Israel, particularly the most far right faction, and that the war in Gaza and land grab and violence in the West Bank is morally bankrupt and imperils Israel’s existence. I recognize that there were atrocities and that Israelis are traumatized. But the death toll in Gaza, and its destruction haven’t achieved the goals. My position is shaped by my Jewish values.

Frustrated by both Trump & Netanyahu

On edge

Distressed that non-Orthodox movements are shrinking

I believe the leaders of America and Israel belong in jail

I grow more and more fearful for my life and my fellow Jews.

Am worried & believe – especially college students. Do no know history or have context for existence of state of Israel

I am concerned about some of the things that have been going on recently, still hope for the best.

I am frightened

Put not your trust in princes

I am very upset and worried about the rising antisemitism around the world. I wish Trump would stop increasing the hate by talking about displacing Palestinians from Gaza. I hope all the hostages return and there is a new election for Premier in Israel.

I am saddened and distressed by the situation in Israel, especially since October 7

we must stand united

I never felt antisemitism was gone. I believe it will always exist as well as other forms of bigotry for other ethnic groups. Ignorance will never go away.

affiliation with Jewish Federation

In the USA today we are seeing rerun of Europe in the 1930s. That did not end well for Jews. SO. we must be more vigilant, more generous and more active politically

conflicted scared prou

I’m concerned because the Trumpist movements has too many echos for the rise of Hitler. My mood would be worse if one of the principals I live by is don’t stress over things you can’t control That doesn’t mean don’t act or things are hopeless. It means stay informed anddo what I can.

I am wondering if Jews can stay safe in America.

These are such dark times for our people. Divisions even among our own are difficukt to navigate. Most disturbing is the large numbers of Jewish writers and thinkers who are fiercely anti Zionist. Starhawk, Gabor Matte, Tirza Firestone, Ben Beinart, etc My “friends”have been sending me links to their thinking and it is maddening. Somehow because they are akews and even some are holocaust, survivors, people think they can save me from my mistaken and misguided Zionist views. We need to reclaim Zionism and be proud of who we are. We need beacons of hope.

Looking forward to the next generation of Israeli political leaders

Deeply troubled and concerned

I grew up in a Zionist youth movement and lived in Israel several years. Somehow it all feels empty now, false. I still believe in a Jewish homeland but despise the current government of Israel. They are, as in current US, morally corrupt and have let down the citizens of Israel and the Jews of the world.

I work for ADL so feel very connected to support, which I think helps my state of mind greatly. Everyone can benefit from feeling connected like that.

Despair.

Help (with Trump) I’m afraid of being jewish

I am fine with letting others know what my expectations are. I’d like to that from others as well.

The established community has moved to the Right. Antisemitism is used as a form of propaganda to justify inhumane positions and shut downs conversations.

My son isn’t at all interested (although he knows his Jewish heritage). His wife (also Jewish) also isn’t interested, hence I doubt their child will get much Jewish education… other than what his aging grandparents can impart. What will happen to future generations?

very frightened

It can be frightening–my son is a rabbi and I worry about him; granddaughter is a very committed Jew of color in college, so I’m concerned about her.

I am a strong, vocal supporter of Israel, esp on social media, take a vocal and educational position within my community , and have been to Israel about 18 times. I have good friends in Israel as well. I supported Netanyahu when he won when he took a more moderate approach. Once he banded with the extreme pariahs in order to stay in power I think he put his political fate above the welfare of the country and that is part of the reason for the vulnerability of Israel on Oct 7. I am active in my synagogue and in Hadassah.

As a Jewish individual and retired educator, I am saddened and hate that this question even needs to be asked. Every person needs to be treated with respect no matter their religion. Ultimately, each person has to decide for themselves what they can or cannot live with vis a vis others.

Current mood? Bleak. Current perspective? Fearful. Current choices? Increase the peace – and the light.

with trump, jews are not safe.

I think often about what it must have felt like in Germany and Europe in the mid-late 1930’s. I have a new perspective on why the people didn’t see things coming and fight back. before it was too late. I see that we have spineless Republicans and ineffective Democrats in our Congress. I see this moment in time as very, very dangerous – a time that is dangerous for Jews, for the poor, for immigrants, for LGBTQ folks, for marginalized people of all races and ethnicities, and ,frankly, for ALL Americans but the billionaires. And, I feel there is very little that I, as a citizen, as an educated woman, as a retired lawyer , an activist and a professor of law can do to change our direction as a country. I really would like to be feeling more hopeful.

The Jewish people must be united and take action as a whole whenever necessary.

A love and concern for Israel are fading rapidly

My mother was an immigrant and really appreciated the advantages bestowed by this country, so I absorbed that. Living in NW Philadelphia, I’m glad to have like-minded friends and opportunities to advocate for what I believe in.

Life is more difficult and complex than pre-October 7.

I feel unprotected and disappointed in the inability of the Jewish world to unify at a time like this. Anerican Jews who vote based on Israel as a single issue put us all at risk.

I fear the Jews of any political party aren’t being honest about their own cohort. Too much finger pointing and not enough self-critique.

I am becoming concerned with the growing amount of antisemitism I am witnessing both in America and abroad.

I am distraught about what Israel’s current actions, support for right wing policies and parties, and the settler movement have done to divide the Jewish community in America. (Currently) Israel has weakened understanding and support for a brand of Zionism that is moral and Jewish at its base. Israel (and American Jewry) needs to support a better course for Palestinians. One of self-determination and equality.

Should be more cohesiveness and interreligious support

I wish there wasn’t so much hate towards Israel and Jews in the “progressive left” and the “right “ in politics in the US.

There seems to be a belief that if one is Jewish, that person should support Israel without question, as if Israel is the religion not a place.

I do not see enough urgency from leadership and the Jewish community as to the present situation

I’m horrified by the antisemitism and turn towards fascism in the current government.

heart sick, furious, worried given the Administrations in the US and Israel

The Holocaust has become a distant memory. That is one of the reasons for the resurgence of anti-semitism.

I worry about the President’s views and rhetoric.

Proud to be a Jew, regardless of pervasive antisemitism.

EDUCATE PEOPLE AS TO OUR RELIGION TO DISPEL MYTHS

proud to be a Jew/grateful for what has been America’s acceptance of Jews in public life and the mostly separation of church and state/ disgusted and upset by the current anti-semitism, particularly by the younger generations who are anti-Israel and who do not differentiate between Palestinians and Hamas and do not understand the complicated history of Israel and these 2 people

Assumptions that American Jews support the Israeli government by fellow Americans is upsetting!

Nauseated by the current administration/ Wonder whether assimilation in the US will cause Jews to just BE less Jewish

I am an independent because the progressive Democrats are clearly anti-Israel which to me is unacceptable. Tlaib and the Squad are anathema to my thinking. I am independent because right wing Republicans allow Trump to support white nationalism and “some very nice people”, who are not nice people. Common sense should rule!

I love being Jewish. I love our traditions, and I’m grateful to have such a depth of history and the ability to connect to our most ancient roots. We have longevity, resilience, humor, intellect, love, great food, a wild history… so much to be proud of. But I fear other’s hatred and resentment of the Jewish people more than ever.

I feel less safe. Sad that we have security guards at the entrance to the shut and the JCC

WE need to get the next generation to be more observant

deeply concerned and disgusted

Listen carefully, speak wisely, respect other thoughts, use wise comments

Disheartened, sad, thought we were at a better place..

I regret that the current president has provided a permission structure for so much hate

Separation of Church and State very important to me

I want to see normalized relations between Palestinians and Israelis…I blame Hamas, not innocent Palestinians

I’m scared. No where is safe.

My self image as a Jew is clouded by lack of confidence in myself, envy of other Jews. And I think my life experience has been different from many other Jewish people. I grew up in a 100% Jewish family but without connections to a larger community. I have never been married or a parent.

Do not vote for anti-Semites

I find myself feeling conflicted and ashamed of the current situation in Israel.

My local Jewish community raises me up during these difficult times. But I wish some Jews would appreciate that the threats to the United States are deeper and broader than a rise in antisemitism. I’m horrified at Jewish support for the current US administration that puts Israel over the needs of Jews in the United States.

I am so dismayed at the options that have been offered post-Oct 7 within the Jewish community – the either/or, complete black and whiteness of our stances, understanding, or feelings about Israel and the war have left me wanting to throw the towel in completely.

Depressed but hopeful

Israel’s contributions to the world need more PR

I’m very frustrated that politics has divided the Jewish community; we need to do a lot more to tie Jewish values to democratic principles; a lot of the virulent antisemitism in the US today is partly due to our old Jewish habit of keeping our heads down and not finding a way to speak up in the face of injustice

I am frightened by ‘Camu’s’ replacement idea’

I am insecure Scared I have the need to do more i just feel like i need to do more. But what?

I think the Golden Age of Jews in America is over. I am concerned for my adult children and especially my grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The current status makes us edgy and uncomfortable…

Anxiety

As a Jewish American, I am disheartened about the horrible political climate in the U.S. due to Trump and his Project 2025 cronies, the dismantling of U.S. support for Ukraine, the lies and propaganda, the destruction of Federal science and health programs, and the closure of legal immigration programs.

This is a hard time for everyone right now, not just Jews

Poud to be a Jew

Very discouraged and disheartened about the targeting of Jews and judging Jews and Israel by a different standard than other peoples/nations

I am dumfounded at the actions of the current administration.

I wish that more Jews were involved in the community

I am agonized by the Sohpie’s Choice between MAGA destruction of U.S/Ukrainian democracy plus support to Israel while Democrats are happy to ignore Israel and are too dumb/reluctant to understand Arab States’ politics suppored by Qatar ($ trillions), Iran & proxies politics, and Egypt’s two-faced destruction to Israel while crying helplessness to their benefactor, the U.S.

I am mortified by the treatment of innocent Palestinians documented in the film, “no more land.” it did not make me feel proud to be Jewish.

Be active in your Jewish community as much as possible

Since Charlottesville I am increasingly concerned about the rise of antisemitism as a policy supported by the then and now current president. Sine 10/7 I am even more alarmed. In addition I do not trust the current Israeli government to seek a just and lasting peace with Gaza or the west bank

I’ve doubled down on my personal practice since October 5

We need to be politically active and support members of Congress that stand against antisemitism and bigotry

It’s hard going to shul in Cambridge and discuss Israel right now!

I used to say women in my generation hit the trifecta — the best time to be a woman, a Jew, an American. Sadly no longer true….

It’s a fearful time, not only Jewishly. Really for all humanity! We’re in deep bad shape.

The ADL sucks

It is concerning that so many Jews voted for the current president because of Israel and I am worried that the Jews will be blamed for thingss that don’t go right in the US. Again look at history. Have we learned anything?

I am an ex-academic & even though I anticipated anti-Israel sentiment after 10/7, the intensity & persistence has surprised me.

Sad

I hate the antisemitism and I also hate how Trump tokenizes Jews and makes things worse for them.

Why aren’t Jewish Democrats addressing anti semitism?

We’ve been experiencing the newest cycle of antisemitism and it’s frightening but not surprising.

We need people in this country to remember we are people and stop devaluing the words they are throughing at us. When we use words for something other than their meaning we devalue the words and loose their meanings. Words have definitions and we can’t change them. People have lives that are all equal and worth living. History happened and we can’t change it, but we can learn from it’s hate. The world is letting hate win and we will loose humanity if hate wins.

I think we need to strengthen Jewish life outside of Israel. I think we need to cut off the flaw of money and influence from Qatar.

Concerned about the war and being blamed for what Netanyahu and Trump are doing, . Worried about increasing anti-Semitism

An underlying stress and fear that this country is about to become fascist, and that Jews will be targeted once current govt is done with Muslims and people of color.

I am deep concerned about the backlash against Jews resulting from the current political situation in Israel with the dominance of Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich.

While I may not consider leaving the U.S. because of antisemitism alone, I do consider it for fascism, which includes antisemitism. My sister lives in Berlin and translates for the Jewish Museum. We talk regularly, and I frequently say, “I don’t want to be a 1941 Jew who didn’t pay attention when Hitler was elected in 1933.”

I used to be center left but have changed

Just that the current situation is very depressing for me. I’m a big proponent of justice and fairness. Criticizing policies of the Israeli government is certainly legitimate and fair. Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens do that on an ongoing basis. Blaming Israel for a war forced upon it by the worst pogrom since the Holocaust is not. Calling for women’s rights while being totally dismissive of the brutal rapes and murders on 10/7/23 is offensive. So is all the “yes, butting…” of the brutal, hands-on murder of the Bibas children. Jewish lives matter!!! But apparently there are large numbers of people – growing numbers, it seems – who do not believe that they do. So I’m avoiding the news. The slightest thing, even fiction, can have me in years.

I feel sad that the world is so ill informed about Jewish life and history. It amazes me that people don’t even know that Israel was created by the United Nations and that Arab nations first declared war on Israel.

This response is about your questions. As asked, I couldn’t respond as there was not a good option. And some questions certainly needed more reflection.
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The whole Black/Jewish thing for me requires something the length of an article to answer. It is very troubling.
The whole idea that it is OK to revise the definition of Zionism is very troubling. And to make matters worse, it is done by our enemies.
So some of my thoughts.

I find it difficult that it is still an issue in the US

Must stay united.

I’m frightened.

Hope, we need more plus activism.

Fear for our grandchildren,; each successive generation losing a deeper connection to Israel and Jews in general

Not at this time

Questioning Israeli policies does not equate with anti-semitism

I believe organized religion is the root of all problems. They will come for us again.

We should love all people. We should not kill innocent people.

The jewish community is in a very very slow decline…

Anti semitsm is alive in Our USA because of trump

I’m so disappointed in Jewish institutions from the ADL to local synagogues

Israel a religious nation should treat their fellow all peoples with dignity.

We should cease employing “never again” in supplication and start demanding it.

We are now in the same position Jews were in 1933 Germany although we are still floating on the safe waters of post Shoah America. Yet we have a President who has decided just as his hero Hitler that he decides who is a Jew.

Netanyahu should go he’s a crook just like Trump. Also, there must be a two state solution & Israels treatment of Palestinians in Gaza West Bank is horrifying

I am angry at the embrace of right-wing Israeli politicians by AIPAC and very wealthy Jews in the USA. It’s inconsistent with Judaic values and contributes to a blind support of Israel no matter how corrupt and stupidly stubborn the government is.

we need to be more honest about Israel

It is not easy being a Jew

I’m weary; I’m perplexed; I’m troubled; and despite having lived thorough — with increasing consciousness as I aged — World War II, not (yet) frightened except in some cosmic sense

I was raised a 4th generation Zionist. I was indoctrinated with such a strong viewpoint from my family, schooling, camp, synagogue, community, that I couldn’t see what was right in front of me. As I spent much time in Israel as a teen and young adult.

It wasn’t until I moved to the Bay Area in my early 30s and started listening to the experiences of Palestinian people who I had the good fortune to meet, that I began to see the zionist blinders I had been wearing all of my life. It was certainly a rude and painful awakening.

After decades of untangling the zionist narrative, I now fully believe that the Jews are being used and many of us are complicit. From the very beginning with the passing of the Balfour Declaration in 1917 to the creation of Project Esther last October, to the ADL supporting the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil.

Project Esther, written by the Heritage Foundation and full of antisemitic statements, is an explicit plan to dismantle civil society, starting with the Palestinian rights movement, while it cynically claims its strategy is in the name of Jewish safety.

Jews do not need a homeland. Jews, like all humans, deserve a safe place to live. Before the creation of the state of Israel, many Jews, including the chief rabbi of Jerusalem, opposed the creation of a Jewish nation state and feared it would besmirch the Jewish tradition.

Their concerns have been validated repeatedly.

Now that overt white supremacists (Elon, Trump, many in the Trump admin +++) are terrorizing & criminalizing peaceful protestors in the name of combating antisemitism and standing with Israel, it’s hard not to see how Jews are being exploited.

My prayer in sharing this is that other progressive Jews will have the courage to face the horrors that have been created by our collective indoctrination.

I think this is a very scary time to be a Jew anywhere and also in the US. The antisemitism of the right is strong and not much is being done to combat it.

My local Jewish community has never done anything to include me

I don’t feel comfortable saying I’m Jewish to new people. I find they automatically make negative judgments.

Fear of overt anti-semitism

I am not a practicing Jew in the sense that I don’t go to temple but I identify as Jewish

You asked above about discussions of politics from the Bima. I have mixed feelings about that.

Not a happy time

You don’t have to believe in the existence of a divine to be Jewish.

We need to actively engage in Tikkun ha-olam both great and lesser. Kabbalah and to delve into direct action having argued for the saķe of truth and enlightenment.
“I prefer clarity to agreement.”
-‐– Dennis Prager

Go back to poland

Trump and Netanyahu have done more to promote global antisemitism since Hitler

I hope Jews don’t turn into cowards

I am shocked by the detractors of, the October Attack.

Don’t be complacent. Stand up and fight antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Speak out.

Trump is not pro-Israel. He is pro-Trump. We shouldn’t confuse his drive for personal profit with care for any of us.

I don’t think it’s time for us to Leave but if the trend of anti-Semitism continues it’s time to start looking for luggage

I believe Trump has no intrinsic interest in the Jewish people and is manipulating our vote for his own power

It is shocking to me, the level of antisemitism in the United States. I most angry at Jews that support Hamas/Palestinian agendas.

I cannot believe the extreme rise in antisemitism the past two years.

Living peacefully in NYC amidst many Jews and other ethnic groups, I feel increasingly vulnerable to local headline impacts which may threaten my Jewish identity and safety in the current political climate.

Keeping my fingers crossed and looking over my shoulder

I just wish the rest of society, or the ones who are making the problems and persecuting and scapegoating Jews would get their acts together and get straightened out.

I am the son of Holocaust survivors and will respond to any ignorant comments about Jewish people and culture!

It’s frightening

I think a Jewish political identity is an attack on Judaism. I have never forgiven Joe Biden for saying I am safer because of the existence of the state of Israel and I am even more shocked that Jewish leaders generally didn’t object! I am heartened by the growing movements like JVP and If Not Now.

Jews should come together but can have different points of view. Jews should realize that others ultimate goal is the destruction of Israel. This is not acceptable and Jews must be on the same page to prevent this.

I attend my Synagogue weekly and am pleased to see so many other people there.

You wrote “Strengthened your connection to Israel (e.g., through education, visits, or volunteer activities)” but what about strengthening our connection to Bundism / Diasporism / Anti Zionism? This is where I have grown in my Jewish practice – in opposing a genocidal Zionist state that represents the antithesis of what I understand to be Jewish values.

I do not understand the claims of increased antisemitism. I often wonder what others are seeing that I am not seeing. As far as I can tell, there is a more serious uptick in anti-Arab/Muslim/Palestinian hate than antisemitic hate.

white colonial apartheid settler colony genocide oppressive mindset – make no difference if it has jewish or christian wrapper – it’s applaining and no excuses should ever be made for such

it is fearful, hard to see how it will turn towards health. Yet I pray and hope for positive growth

The hatefulness of Netinyahu is adding to antisemitism world wide.

Find out which books respondents think should be required to be an educated Jew today.

Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (though I wouldn’t say ‘required).

the Torah

probably preaching to the choir here but Night by Elie Wiesel

To Life! by Harold Kushner

The Gates of Gaza

Two Roads Home by Daniel Finkelstein

The Torah — all of it.

I usually read novels not deep thoughts. However, 2 non fiction books that I liked and recommend are “On Call” by Anthony Fauci and “Everyone Loves Dead Jews” by Dara Horn. I found Dara’s book both sad and reassuring. One chapter explores the work of Varian Fry in saving Jews from Nazi Europe, and the impact of those he saved on the intellectual culture of my home city, Los Angeles. Dara concludes her book with a recognition of the importance of traditional religious (Talmud) study in retaining and continuing Jewish culture. I am also frequently inspired by religious study.

Anthony Fauci’s book should be required reading for all Americans who care about public health. It explains all sorts of details of how diseases are studied and how vaccines are developed. It really doesn’t have a “Jewish” angle. It does show us how much we have lost in sacrificing health care for political gain.

Spinoza’s Ethics’; Soloveitchik’s Man of Faith; Gil Troy’s The Zionist Ideas; A J Heschel; Jewish writings of Hanna Arendt.

the Talmud

Sherwin Wine, “Judaism Beyond God”; Hasia Diner, “The Jews of the United States”; Michael Lerner, “Jewish Renewal”; Irving Howe & Kenneth Libo, eds, “How We Lived”; Arthur Blecher, “The New American Judaism.”

Tanakh, some Talmud, some early Bialik, As A Driven Leaf, the short stories that were published with Goodbye Columbus (especially Eli the Fanatic and The Conversion of the Jews)

The Amen Effect by Brous, People love Dead Jews byHorn, the 1619 Project

Not sure of any in particular

Torah study is always good. Living A Jewish Life by Anita Diamant, The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia, and The Complete How To Handbook for Jewish Living

Tanach, Jewish Values, Torah commentary

Read, read. Educate all.

What Went Wrong, by Bernard Lewis.

People Love Dead Jews, Dara Horn

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew by Acho and Tishby; Jewish Literacy by Telushkin; The Hebrew Bible translated by Alter; far too many to list–Jews aren’t educated enough about their heritage

Torah, anything by Halevi or D. Gordis, As a Driven Leaf, Exodus, Holocaust memoirs

Night, Jewish history books, Holocaust books, Israel books

The Last Palace by Norman Eisen; People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn

To Pray as a Jew by Rabbi Chaim Donin. Basic Judaism and As a Driven Leaf by Rabbi Milton Steinberg. Jewish Humor by Rabbi Harold Wolpe

The Amen Affect The Little Liar

Who Wrote the Bible, Jewish People Jewish Thought, Can We Talk about Israel, Israeli writers Amos Oz, Yehudah Amichai

Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz, Getting Good at Getting Older by Geller and Siegel, any book by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn, Israel by Noa Tishby

Jewish Priories Sixty-Five Proposals for the future of our people, edited by David Hazony. Post-Colonial Theory and the Arab Israeli Conflict by Devine and Salzman, Imagining Zion, by Ilan Troen, Allly by Michael Oren.

I will leave this to others. I am an art historian whose area is religious art and architecture, with a focus on the synagogue. I have written extensively on this and believe the archaeological evidence of ancient synagogues in Israel will ‘prove’ the longevity and legitimacy of Jewish occupation of the land; long before Muslims arrived. l

Who wrote the Bible (Friedman), Genesis of Justice (Dershowitz), Book of Abraham (Halter) , Last of the Just (Schwartzbart), 1948 (Morris)

Robert Alter, “The Hebrew Bible: A Translation and Commentary”
John Merrill, “Ancient Israel: From Abraham to the Roman Destruction of the Temple,” 4th re-written edition
The JPS Commentary on the Haggadah: Historical Introduction, Translation, and Commentary”
Ghosts of a Holy War (history of the Arab Israeli 100-year war)
Henry L Feingold, “The Jewish People in America,” 5 volumes

*Like Dreamers (Yossi Klein HaLevi)
*On the Jewish Question (Karl Marx)
*On Collective Memory (Maurice Halbwachs)
*The Ordeal of Civility: Freud, Marx, Levi-Strauss, and the Jewish Struggle With Modernity (John Murray Cuddihy)
*The Pity of It All (Amos Elon)

Jewish Literacy-Telushkin; American Judaism- Sarna; Portnoy’s Complaint- Roth; Shonda-Cottin-Pogrebin

Pinkie Avot

The Many Lives of Anne Frank, along with AF’s diary; Israel, either by Anita Shapira if you can wade though it or by Noa Tishby if you’re more of a lightweight (I know that’s 4 so far, but I”m treating it as 2!); all of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Weekly Readings of the Torah; everything else you can posibly get your hands on. IT’S IMPORTANT!!!

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The Sabbath, Heschel; Holocaust Girls , Wisenberg

Data Horn’s People Love Dead Jews. Deborah Lipstadt’s Anti semetism

I’d like to know of some.

“The True Believers” by Eric Hoffer

Informed Heart by Bruno Bettlemheim

1. the Hebrew Bible
2. any good text on comparative religion
2. any history of the third Reich that describes the steps leading up to the Holocaust
3. Any history of antisemitism that explores the mythology and rationale behind religious hatred or fear.

Torah, Talmud and Time magazine.

Jimmy Carter’s Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid (I finally bought it after his funeral)
Colum McCann’s Apeirogon

Tanakh

People love dead Jews (Horn). Radical Judaism (Green). Everyday Holiness (Morinis). Dignity of Difference (Sacks). Wounds into Wisdom (Firestone)

1)Chutzpah Girls for the younger generation of young women. 2) Alan Dershowitz’s mini booklet on the Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies & how to refute them with the truth.

Dara Horn – “People Love Dead Jews”, Telushkin’s Biblical and Jewish Lieracy

A History of Israel Daniel Gordis

Everything by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l

Israel Alone by Bernard Henri Levy, Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer

Exudos

The Torah, Jewish/Israeli history, Night.

writings of lord jonathan sacks

Any books by rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l

Well, the Torah and the Prophets. But if you are asking about contemporary literature, there are just so many good and interesting things to read that are worthwhile. I certainly can’t choose any particular one as a “must read”.

The Plot Against America by Philip Roth

To Be a Jew Today

The Plot Against America (Philip Roth), Doppelganger (Naomi Klein)

I am reading about Black Jews.

Anything by Noa Tishby

Bible, Haggadah; no specific book, but Jewish history (and world history as it relates to Jews)

Ben m Freeman The Jews: An Indigenous People and all of his Jewish Pride books. Dara Horn, People Love Dead Jews.

Noa Tishby – Israel a simple guide tothe most Misunderstood Country

The Torah, Talmud, Megillot, Jewish history

Israel (Noa Tishby), Here All Along, Antisemitism (DLipstadt)

As a driven leaf

Night

Any of
The selection of stories from the Talmud.

Books on International Law
Books on the Holocaust
Peter Beinart

letters to my palestinian neighbor

Sorry, can’t think of their titles other than. “Night” by Elie Weisel, books by Joseph Telushkin……

Noa Tishby’s “Israel: A Simple Guide to the Mist Misunderstood Country on Earth.”

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove’s “ For Such a Time as This””

Elie Wiesel’s “Night”

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. (Seriously – I think it’s very important to familiarize ourselves with our root metaphors. Otherwise…)

People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn

Your Promised Land

I don’t think you can educate people not to hate

Hisory of Judaism, History of Israel. all types Jewish fiction

There are probably many. I don’t know which ones are the best. Perhaps something like Living a Jewish life, or a history of Israel, or Infidel.

The War of Return by Einat Wilf
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein Halevi

Any book about Hitler’s rise to power! Maus Vol I and II.

TANACH Living a

any book by the secular Jewish authors of today – why it is important to be Jewish even if you do not believe in a supreme being or the bible as fact as opposed to our heritage of interesting history

I read a lot, but no particular titles come to mind. Reading different and diverse topics makes us more educated.

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew; Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth; People Love Dead Jews

Maus 1&2
Heaven and Earth Grocery

the Bible

Yes. The Haj by Leon Uris. I’ll list only this one…there are so many others…

As a driven Leaf by Milton Steinberg
NIGHT, by Elie Wiesel

Honestly anything by Theodore Herzl who I have only recently come to really admire and understand, History of Israel by Aba Eben, anything by Alan Dershowitz,

Telushkin’s The Book of Jewish Values: A Day-By-Day Guide to Ethical Living; The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store; The Weight of Ink; The Amen Effect; Sarah Hurwitz, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life–in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).

Israel Alone (H-B Levy), To Be a Jew Today (Noah Goldman)

teenagers should read stories about the Holocaust

Anything by Beinart

A Rosenberg By Any Other Name

People Love Dead Jews by Dara Horn

People Love Dead Jews, Judaism Disrupted

BHL Israel Alone

Judaism’s Ten Best Ideas, Night, by Elie Wiesel, A Women’s commentary on the Torah

Camu

Israel A Concise History…Daniel Gordis Many pod casts and of course Moment is a very important resource

Holocaust education, History of Jews in the Holy Land since the destruction of the 2nd Temple

Keeping up with polical views of Jewish programs

Yossi Klein Halevi’s book: Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor

No in G-d’s Name by R’Sacks; G-d in Search of Man, AJ Heschel;; The Tree of Life,:Trilogy of the Lodz Ghetto, Chava Rosenfarb.

Bari Weiss, How To Fight Antisemitism; Deborah Lipstadt; Erin Molan; Rachel Fish; Van Jones (CNN); maybe?? Al Sharpton & Poor People’s Campaign.

Jews , God and History

talmud

I think a regular Torah study, within any tradition, should be required.

1-The Torah . 2-The Language of Truth- Sfat Emet-Arthur Green . 3-A Heart Afire- Zalman Schachter-Shalomi & Netanel Miles-Yepez. 4-Genesis,the Beginning of Desire- Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg. 5-The Thirteen Petalled Rose- Adin Steinsaltz.

Torah

Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz
My Promised Land by Ari Shavit

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankel

Anything by ellie weasel ( i am bad at spelling)

Illustrated History of the Jewish People

Everybody Loves Dead Jews, On Tyranny, Pirke Avot

My Promised Land,Sharit

Old Testament

On Being Jewish Now, by Zibby Owens

Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

Torah

Conversations with a Jew

To be Jewish today

Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel

Exodus

1) The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert
2) “Marx’s Concept of Man” by Erich Fromm
3) “Nonviolence; A Brief History: The Warsaw Lectures” by John H. Yoder

Israel by Noa Tishby

Diary of a young girl

Jews God and history. by Max Dimont
From Beirut to Jerusalem. by Thomas Fiedman

Diary of Anne Frank

I think Magids book on Israel is indispensable. I think more US Jews should understand Kahane. People Love Dead Jews.

Babi yar

“People Love Dead Jews” by Dara Horn, “To Life” by Rabbi Harold Kushner, “How To Read the Bible” by James Kugel, and of course anything by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Sholom Aleichem

Goddes of Warsaw

Noah Feldman – To be a Jew today

Maus, Bag of marbles

Israel(Tishby),Judas(Oz),Alfred Dreyfus(Samuels),Being Jewish after Destruction of Gaza(Beinart), Tanakh

Jews god and history

Tanach

Books by THICH NHAT HANH:
Anger
Taming the Tiger Within: Transforming Difficult Emotions
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Palestinian Talmud: Ethics of the Fathers aka Pirkei Avos
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Psalms [Tehillim]
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The Essence of Islam: Extracts from the writings of the Promised Messiah
[by HAZRAT MIRZA GULAM AHMAD of QADIAN] (the founder of the Amadiyya Movement in Islam)

Holy bible

All Elie Wiesel

Our American Israel by Amy Kaplan; Seasons of our Joy by Arthur Waskow; Exodus and Revolution by Michael Walzer; perhaps the new book by Peter Beinart, perhaps The Reluctant Parting by Julie Galambush

The Tanakh in at least two translations, e.g. JTS and Adler, My Promised Land (Shavit), The Sabbath (Heschel), The Jewish Way (Greenberg), and a couple of Jewish Feminist choices, e.g. Standing Again at Sinai, Jewish Women of the Bible, etc., also books by Elie Wiesel

Rabbi David J. Wolpe:The Healer of Shattered Hearts, Rabbi Rami Shapiro:The Way of Solomon, Rabbi Martin Buber: I and Thou

Depends on what it is you identify with as Jewish and taste in reading. Usually, I say start with Hannah Arendt.

The Diary of Anne Frank. There must be others, though I can’t think of them now.

Night. Dr. Edith Eger, diary of Anne Frank. A mans search for meaning by Victor Frankl

I read constantly. Nothing has prepared me for the here & now

The World Loves Dead Jews by Dara Horn, Rambam’s Ladder

Avi Shlaim: The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World.; Meron Benvinisti: Sacred Landscapes Tom Segev: any of his ; Peter Beinart: Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza; Bernard Avishai: The Tragedy of Zionism; Amira Hass: Drinking the Sea at Gaza, Days and Nights in a land under Seige

Simon Wisenthal’s The Sunflower, both the text and the comments that follow

Parting Ways: Jewishness and the Critique of Zionism by Judith Butler
Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew by Avi Shlaim
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappé
From Moses to Marx – The Marxists and the Jewish question: History of a debate 1843-1943, by Enzo Traverso
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess by Starhawk nee Miriam Simos

Emotional Labor, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017Rashid Khalidi ; The new Jim Crow; https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2021/05/11/jewish-americans-in-2020/;

Find out who respondents' role models are--contemporary or historical.

Leonard Bernstein, Neil Sedaka, Aaron Copland, Lou Reed

Rabbi Daniel Zemel, Rabbi Sharon Brous

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mayim Bialik, Emily Schrader

Gilda Radner, Bill Nye

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, my synagogue’s Rabbi, Rabbi Heschel

Betty Friedan, Ruth, Esther

Congressman J. Raskin; Supr. Ct justice Elana Kagan; Hannah Arendt

Biblical: Miriam. Contemporary: Betty Friedan, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sally Priesand, Freda Rebelsky.

Contemporary: Dr ElliotCosgrove, Rabbi Angela Buchdal, Rabbi Shelly Lewis, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel,

Some of the rabbis I study with. Jimmy Carter

Charles Krauthammer, Maimonides, Golda Meir, Herzl, Jonathan Sacks

I don’t believe in role models.

Louis Brandeis, Peter Beinart, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Rabbi Arthur Waskow

Yochanan ben Zakkai, Elisha ben Abuya, Isaac the Blind and the early medieval kabbalists in southern France, Regina Jones, the Jewish partisans of WWII

RBG, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Deborah Lipstadt, (also my own mother and grandmother, who were Yiddish activists all their lives, and my grandfather, who was an ILGWU activist and refused to sell out–all of them for raising me to be ethically, though not religiously, Jewish)

Einstein, Spinoza, Abba Eban

Golda Meir

Cantor Barbara Ostfield, Rabbi Brous, Rabbi Shai Held

Heschel…Barenboim. Spinoza…

My 99 year old friend Erika who is a Holocaust survivor.

Golda Meir
My Uncle Moshe

Menchem Begin, Golda Myer, Billy Crystal, Moses,

Golda Meir

Henrietta Szold, my sister, Vivian Silver

Rabbis Tom Louchheim, Malcom Cohen, Micah Streiffer, Benjamin Spratt, and. Mordecai Kaplan

RBG

really, friends of mine. Jews who speak out strongly.

Menachem Begin

Abraham Joshua Heschel; Rudy Rochman (contemporary Jewish/Israeli rights activist); Elie Wiesel; Dr. Michael Berenbaum American Jewish University

Elie Wiesel, A. J. Heschel, A. Einstein, Rabbis J Sacks and California Kushner, Judith Plascow, Marge Pierce… I could go on and on with Jewish comedians, musicians, artists, actors, athletes, scientists, etc.

Josh Shapiro, Stu Eizenstadt

Abraham Joshua Heschel, Reb Zalman Schaecter-Sholmi, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, Reb Nadya Gross, Maimonides, Spinoza

Maimonides. Rabbi Abraham Geiger. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Dr. Eliezer Berkovits. Rabbi Steven S. Wise

Golda Meir, Ruth Bader Ginsberg,

My parents, my Husband, and my In-laws, all Immigrants from Eastern Eurpe.

My cousin who is a Rabbi

Eugene Lipman

Rabbi Laura Geller

Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto fighters, my parents, Moshe Dyan, Golda Meir, my husband, Ed Beck, who created an organization(Scholars for Peace in the Middle East SPME), in 2001 to begin the first fight against the BDS movement in academia that has sparked more of these efforts to today.

My late mother-in-law was my role model. I hope I haven’t disappointed her.

Einstein, Schwerner, Goodman, Leon Blum, Pierre Mendes-France

Golda Meir

Leonard Fein, Primo Levi, David Saperstein, Morris Lieberman, Louis Brandeis

Commodore Uriah Levy
Justice Elana Kagan
Madeline Albright
Yitzhak Rabin
Major Alfred Mordecai

Eric Kandel, M.D. & Nobel Prize winner
Daniel Kahneman, Ph.D. & Nobel Prize winner
Miriam HaN’viah
Sigmund Freud
Golda Meir

Ellie Weisel. Rabbi Harold Kushner.

Rabbi Jerome Foxx

Rabbi Alan Iser R.Ethan Witkovsky Luci Markowitz R. Solomon Bernards Ruth Bernards

Mr. Zeisel, my friend Howie’s father, who took me under his wing at the Orthodox shul; Rabbi Hillel Friedman the congregational Rabbi of my teen years; Rabbi James Diamond director of the WashU and Princeton Hillels; of public figures Abe Foxman and David Harris who thought contentious issues through.

Rabbi Wolf, Rabbi Dov Linzer, Lipstien

my parents

Jamie Raskin, Adam Shiff, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Golda Meir; David Ben Gurion; Deborah Lipstadt

Hanna Szenesh, Rosa Luxemburg, A.J.Herschel

Golda Meir, most of my rabbis

My Rabbi, Michael Holzmann; my grandfather, Michael Peregoff, Golda Meir; Chaim Weissman. I was born in 1938 and saw Israel come into being. It hurts my heart to see her treat another group of people this way.

Joe Lieberman, Robert Zimmerman, Irwin Cotler, My mother-Renee J.Piser Lewin, Freeman Lewin

Paul Krugman

Spinoza, Golda Meir, Yitzhak Rabin, Mike Bloomberg,Henrietta Szold

Maimonides, Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, David Ben Gurion, Menachem Begin

Rabbi AJ Heschel, Moses, Miriam, Rabbi Sally Priesand, Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn

Miriam, Golda Meir, Michael Bloomberg, Elie Wiesel and various rabbis, from college on, whom I’ve known and admired over the years

God, Moses, King David, my parents.

Golda Meir and Henrietta Szold

Judah Maccabee, Ben-Gurion, Sandy Koufax, Einstein, Maimonides

Oh, gee; that would take more thought. Quickly, women and men I’ve admired include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Rabbi Arthur Waskow

Abraham, Moses, Hertzl, Begin, Netanyahu

Shifra and Puah. The women of the Warsaw Ghetto. My mother.

Golda, my late husband, Ruth Bader Ginzburg,

My aunt Charlotte

Henrietta Szold, Golda Meir

King David, Bernard Henri Levi, Rabbi Harold Kushner, Yehuda Amichai

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Jason Gwasdoff (Rabbi at my temple), Vera Bronstein (my mother)

Amy Jill Levin, Marsha Luhurs

Isaiah, Devorah, Miriam, Jewish poets. Check out Yetzirah.

My rabbi

Golda Meir, my childhood rabbi, my mother, Rabbi Heschel

lord jonathan sacks, menachem begin

Rabbi Joshua Heschel, Menachem Begin

My Rabbis – Holtzblatt and Alexander – they are wonderful!!!

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Herschel, Peter Yarrow, Rabbi Gunther Plaut

Bella Abzug

Elie Weisel

Rabbi Paul Plotkin

Golda, Ted Deutch, Rabbi Richard Hirsch, Einstein,Weisel

Baruch Spinoza, Irving Berlin, Mordecai Kaplan, Rosalind Franklin

Golda Meir, Begin, Herzl

Golda Meir, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, V. Zelensky, Elie Wiesel, Steven Spielberg

Mordecai Kaplan, Golda

People like Julius Rosenwald and people whose names I do not know but their behavior and sense of decency are awesome. I remember being very impressed with the Jewish coach of the Buffalo Bills because of some of his actions. I was proud that he was Jewish.

Julius Rosenwald, Yitzhak Rabin, Louis Brandeis, Woody Allen

my rabbi

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Golda Mair and Noa Tishby

Will Herberg

Hmm. One name that comes to mind is Jack Greenberg. Then maybe Bernard Malamud and Abraham Joshua Herschel. Some people within my own community. Not sure how to answer that question because I’m not sure if I consciously had role models.

Deborah, Golda Meir, Deborah Lipstadt

Samuel Lachs [Gratz College teacher]; David Ben Gurion; Menahem Begin; Daniel Gordis;

Shlomo Carlebach / Abraham Joshua Heschel / the Ishbitzer rebbe / Saul Berman

Rabbi Janet Marder, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Jonathan Sachs, Queen Esther, Paul Mendez-Flohr

Deborah, Deborah Lipstadt, Noa Tishby

Helen Suzman , Elie Wiesel, Judith Lichtman, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and up to a point, Ruth Bader Ginsburg

My parents

Jamie Raskin, Abraham Herschel, Bernie Sanders, Gershon Baskin, Amos Oz

Walter Isaacson. Abraham Ribicoff. Jerzy Kosinski. Mel Brooks. George Gershwin.

a former rabbi, ruth bader ginsberg,

Abraham Joshua Heschel, Jamie Raskin, Deborah Lipstadt, David Ben-Gurion

Barbara Streisand, Sandy Koufax,

Golda Meir
Shimon Peres
Naftali Bennet

Hillel. R’ Akiva. The Chofetz Chaim. R’ Jonathan Sacks. Rebbe Nachman.

Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Bernie Sanders

Golda Meir,

zevJabitinsky, Mordachi Analevish, Hannah Stennish, Belitski Brothers,

Gola Meir, David Rubinstein, Rabbi Jonah Sachs

Clergy, US and Israeli leaders, family, friends.

YitzhakRabin, Einstein, Emma Lazarus, Bella Abzug

Golds Meir

Abraham Joshua Heschel

My grandparents, my parents,
Golda Meir,

David BenGurion, Henrietta Szold, Moishe Dayan

Deborah, Henrietta Szold, Golda Meir

Some of the sports people, albeit I am not into sports; Golda Meir a”’h, Eli Weisel, z’l; my grandmother a”h and my mother a”h.

My father, Heschel, Peter Beinart, Tom Friedman, Ezra Klein

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Golda Maer, my current Rabbi, women in Torah, Moses

Golda Meir Joe Lieberman Paul Baral Rabbi Sara Graff Rabbi Amy Eilberg

Nelson Mandella, Felix Frankfuter, Bernard Baruch, Gloria Steinem, Elie Weisel

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elie Wiesel, Rabbi Donniel Hartman

Deborah, Miriam, Reb Nachmun, Yitz Greenberg, Vivian Silver (Z”L”)

the ones who strood up to tyrants We need them today

My rabbis

the Segals, my parents, Tante Anna, Cantor Carl

Rabbis Sharon Brous, Sharon Kleinbaum, Angela Buchtel

Ellie Wiesel, several Rabbis, Golda Mier, David Ben Gurion, Yitzak Rabin

right now. Adam Schift

MY PARENTS

joe liberman

My parents–my mother and my father

Ammi Hersh, Shai Held, Donniel Hartman, Yitz Greenberg, Eugene Borowitz

Eli Wiesel, R. Jonathan Sacks, Heschel, Golda Meir, Ms. Polin

RBG
Deborah Lipstadt
Leonard Bernstein

Golds Meir, Henrietta Szold

Simon Schama, Peter Beinart,, Yitzhak Rabin, Harold Kushner, David Wolpe

Ellie Wiesel, Albert Einstein, Steven Spielberg, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jonas Salk, Woody Allen, Allen Ginsberg. I could go on and on.

My grandmothers and grandfathers. My great-grandparents in Israel.

gold meir, Rabbi Margolies

Hillel

my parents

I respect Elie Wiesel

My father who was raised as an observant Jew in Israel and fought both against the British and in the War of Independence. Moshe Dayan, Theodore Herzl, The Rebbe Menachem Shneerson for what he has done to bridge the gaps between Jews and rekindle pride and unity.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Rabbi Elana Kanter

Golda Meir, Theodore Herzl, Daniel Hartmann, my Rabbi

Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, Daniel Goldman, Josh Gottheimer, Chuck Schumer (people I admire in the govt)

my rabbi, Peter Beinart

Rabbi Mark Golub, my grandmother Lillian Masia, Jamie Raskin, Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin and the congregation Bet Mishpachah in Washington, DC

Einstein

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Deborah Lipstadt, Jonas Salk

Rambam; Ruth Messinger; Rabbi Shmuly Yankolowitz (sp?); Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Nadine Epstein (of Moment); Deborah the prophetess

Henrietta Szold

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Itzhak Perlman

Meir, Jabotinsky

Golda Meir, Rabbi Herschel, Henrietta Zoldt, Issac B. Singer, Deborah Freidman

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Golda Meir, Henrietta Szold, Gloria Steinem, Einat Wilf

ruth ginsberg

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Golda Mier, Elie Weisel. Sharansky Rabbi Abraham J Heschel,

Rabbi Yitz Greenberg Rabbi Jonathan Sacks,z”l

Golds Meir, Abba Eban, Alan Dershowitz, Jewish movie celebrities, Seinfeld,

I have been influenced by many of the Holocaust survivors with whom I have worked in my professional capacity as a LCSW-C at JSSA (Rockville MD) before I retired.

Madeleine Albright, Robert Reich, Elie Wiesel, Amos Oz, Bernie Sanders

None, believe Jews are like all people….good and bad

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’l, Yossi Klein Halevi, Elie Weisel z’l, Queen Esther and Vashti

Yizhak Rabin, my rabbi Valerie Cohen of Temple Emanuel Sinai in Worcester, Vardit Ringvald (founder of School of Hebrew at Middlebury Language Schools), Theodore Herzl, founder of the Zionist movement, resistance fighters in the Warsaw ghetto and elsewhere.

Viktor Frankel, Avrom Sutzkever, Jonathan Sacks

Women who active in the community when I was a young lady(that’s many years ago!)

Ten Commandments & Jewish history

Golda Mier, Bella Absug, Hanna Senech
Lawerence Kushner ,

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Emma Goldman, Sandy Koufax,

Rabbi David Hartman, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Martin Buber

Golda Meir, Henrrietta Zold, Queen Esther, Maimonides, Theodor HerzlEvery

Glueckl of Hameln, Alice Shalvi, Aviva Zornberg

1-Our Mother Rachel. 2-Miriam (Moshe’s sister). 3-Barbra Streisand. 4-Reb Zalman Shachter-Shalomi. 5-Golda Meir

Rabin

Henrietta Sxpld

Lenny Bruce

Martin Buber, Franz Rosensweig, Mordechai Kaplan

Jaimie Raskin, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bernie Sanders, Arik Ascherman, Joseph Telushkin, Ellie Wiesel

Rabbi Jonathan Sachs, Henrietta Szold, Bari Weiss, and Jonas Salk

Queen Esther Ben Gurien, Jerry Seinfeld Gal Godot

Hillel, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Golda Meir

Golda Meir

Martin Luther king ( not jewish but supported us), Ruth Bater Ginsberg, Gal Galdot, and all October 7th survivors.

Matthew Nouriel

Betty Friedan, Spinoza, David Ben-Gurion,the founders of Reform Judaism

Bernie SA, Barbra Streisand, Zelinsky, many others

My paternal grandmother, Hannah Senesh, Anne Frank, Dona Gracia Mendes, Elie Weisel

My parents. Survivors

Maimonedes

Elie Weisel

Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Louis Brandeis
Dahlia Lithwick

My father,
Debbie Friedman,
Rabbi Abraham Kravetz – my school principal

Bella Abzug

Ben Gurion, Golda Meyer, Itzhak Rabin

Heschel/ my rabbi

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Gilda Meir. Ruth Bader Ginsberg rabbi Jonathan Fox

Bernie Sanders. Zelenskyy

I look up to no man.

Golda Mier, My Grandparents

Father, mother, rabbi

Golde Meyer, Barbra Streisand, Goldie Hawn, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Anne Frank

Jewish politicians

Golda Meir

Sharon Brous, my personal rabbi Frank Joseph,

Eli Wiesel. Chuck Schumer Adam shiff

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, Martin Buber, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Rabbi Zev Farber

Ari____ Martin Indyk

Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan — founder of Reconstructionist Judaism; Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis; Golda Meir; Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan.

Hillel

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Rabbi Arthur Waskow; Jeremy Ben-Ami, et al.; Hillel; Aharon Barak; Isaiah (as I read / understand him); I want to add my Ukrainian grandmother and the biblical Ruth, but that would be 7.

Ba’al Shem Tov, Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Naomi Klein

Local Jewish clergy and instructors

Herzl, Rabin, Lubavitcher Rebbe, Spinoza, Maimonides

Golda Mier

Rabbi M.Kaplan, S.Aloni, Anthony Housefather, N. Bennett, Bielski brothers

Rav Abraham J. Heschel

1. ZAYDA MILLER [my maternal great grandfather]
2. haRav Abraham Joshua Heschel
3. Abraham Abulafia
4. Maimonides
5. haRav Martin Buber

Golda, Hertzel, Sacks

My parents

Ellie Weisel, Golda Meir, Yitzak Rabin, Theodor Herzel, Hank Greenberg

Arthur Waskow, Martin Buber

Queen Esther

Heschel

Golden Meir, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Noa Tisby

Golda Meir, Moshe Dayan, the Beilski brothers.

Senator Bernie Sanders

Maimonides, Manasseh ben Israel, Isaac Harby, Mel Brooks

Job

Otto Frank, the Jewish artists who washed up in Paris in the late 19th and 1st half of the 20th century.

golda Mier, Rabbi Haberman, uncles, parents

Golda Maier,

My father and mother who were soul/ sole survivors of Nazi persecution in Poland

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bernie Sanders, Admiral Harold L. Robinson, Ronald Lauder, Barbara Streisand, David Schwimmer, JB Pritzker, Bella Abzug; Yitzak Rabin, Golda Meir, Dan Perry, Joan Peters, Abe Foxman (ADL), Leonard Fine, Sylvia Plotkin (Museum), Bette Midler, Elie Weisel, Rabbi Alexander Schindler. Jamie Rankin, Abba Ebban, Golda Meir, Moshe Dayan, lucy dawidowicz, Brian Weiss.

Judith, RBG

Peter Beinart Avi Shlaim David Myer Amira Haas

Golda Meir

my Rabbis, Elana Kanter and Michael Wasserman, my sister, Paula Vornbrock

Starhawk nee Miriam Simos, Judith Butler, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Queen Vashti, Miriam the Proto-Chemist

My mother

Sammy Davis, Harvey Milk, Aaron Parnas, Angela (cantor – New York), Debra Greene

My dad, Rabbi Lizzie at Chicago Mishkan, RBG, Ellie Weisel