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“An essential read for anyone interested in any aspect of antiracism or diversity, equity, and inclusion, or who generally wants to understand the current climate for Jewish people.”
—Library Journal ★ starred review
“An eye-opening and thought-provoking read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Antisemitism is on the rise in America -- in every state, red or blue; and in guises both subtle and terrifyingly overt. In March 2023, the FBI published hate-crime statistics indicative of a nearly 20% increase in reported antisemitic hate crimes. In New York City alone, antisemitic hate incidents were up 300% in January 2022 compared to the year before. And yet, the national conversation about antisemitism is often confusing, hyper-political, and unproductive.
Rabbi Diana Fersko is here to change that. In WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT ANTISEMITISM (Seal Press; August 29, 2023), she provides the ultimate guide to modern antisemitism in its many forms—and what we all can do about it. Drawing on history, current events, and years of experience as a congregational rabbi, Rabbi Fersko takes us through the roots of some of the most pernicious and damaging myths about the Jewish people, condemning the antisemitism of both the far right and the far left.
Against this deeply concerning background, Rabbi Fersko empowers readers by presenting practical solutions to counter antisemitism. Putting thoughtful dialogue at the heart of her approach, she calls on us, Jewish and not, to educate ourselves and others, speak up against discrimination, and fight antisemitism in solidarity. Ultimately optimistic, this book is an accessible and timely read for anyone who wants to learn more about what it means to be an ethno-religious minority in America today, and for anyone passionate about fighting antisemitism in any of its forms.
About the Author:
Rabbi Diana Fersko is the Senior Rabbi at the Village Temple in Manhattan. She is a former national vice president of the Women’s Rabbinic Network and a member of the New York Board of Rabbis. Fersko has been profiled in the New Yorker and has been published in HuffPost. She lives in New York City.
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