General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Any Goyim making untoward remarks about gefilte fish [View all]Sgent
(5,858 posts)that there is a line between cultural foods and racism.
For what's its worth, growing up in the deep south, and as a reform Jew whose congregation was instrumental in civil rights protests, I try to have as much sensitivity as possible, but even I'm at a loss as to how to draw the line.
There is no question in my mind that watermelon has significant racist connotations. Fired chicken, greens (mustard, collard, etc.), gravy, etc. were seen as southern, but not racist. That being said, a lot of people of all races eat and enjoy both foods.
Would I see a traditional Jewish meal served as part of of Holocaust remembrance as antisemitic? No. That being said, traditional Jewish foods aren't identified with antisemitism. On the other hand, I would have much greater suspicions with teaching Dreidel games using gelt during the same remembrance.