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(Jewish Group) Reaction to anti-Semitism falls far short of enough
(THIS IS THE JEWISH GROUP! RESPECT!!)Was the reaction to the mass murders of Jews in Pittsburgh serious enough to alert others to growing anti-Semitism in our country?
No. The reaction to this event and growing anti-Semitism is far from serious enough to unlearn the hate in many people, to awaken the truth for those not paying attention, and to inspire courage and give voice to those who are already awakened.
No one is born anti-Semitic, racist, xenophobic or hate-filled. That is learned behavior.
For young unsuspecting minds and ears, anti-Semitism and all forms of hate are modeled and validated, intentionally or not, with stinging comments spoken at dinner tables, under one’s breath in some innocuous setting or on travels through venues outside of one’s bubble of sameness.
For many, targeted hate is taught with outright intention and indoctrination displayed overtly and uttered from rally podiums and social media more openly now than ever.
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