Tag: Memphis Antisemitism
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Rhodes College and Hillels of Memphis Join Together to Combat Antisemitism and Islamophobia
“Because students have returned to campus in person this year after a year and a half of being online, it’s especially important to be proactive about educating our campus communities about what Antisemitism looks like on college campuses today,” said Sophie Bloch, the Director of Hillels of Memphis, a program…
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Jewish Federations Across North America Mourn, Heal, and Prepare for an Insecure Future
Yesterday in an off-the record briefing held for hundreds of Jewish Federation leaders, Meryl Ainsman, Board of Trustees Chair and Jeff Finkelstein, President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh discussed the stress and trauma of the past week after a gunman opened fire in a local synagogue…
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Get Involved!- How to Remain an Upstander When Hate is in the Headlines
An upcoming workshop aims to empower all citizens, and educators in particular, with ways to use high-profile acts of hatred as teachable moments, in the classroom and in our day-to-day lives. The workshop will be held Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., at Goldie Margolin School for Girls.…