Safety through Solidarity A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism

Shane Burley, Ben Lorber

eBook - 2024

Two activist journalists present a progressive, intersectional approach to the vital question: What can we do about antisemitism?Antisemitism is on the rise today. From synagogue shootings by white nationalists, to right-wing politicians and media figures pushing George Soros conspiracy theories, it’s clear that exclusionary nationalist movements are growing. By spreading division and fear, they put Jews, along with other marginalized groups and multiracial democracy itself, at risk.And since the outbreak of war in Gaza, debates around antisemitism have become more polarized and high-stakes than ever. How can we stand in solidarity with Palestinians seeking justice, while also avoiding antisemitism — and resisting those who seek to conf...late the two? How do we forge the coalitions across communities that we need, in order to overcome the politics of division and fear?Using personal stories, historical deep-dives, front-line reporting, and interviews... more