Author Archives: David Schraub

Anti-Semitism: Getting Beyond the Hate

In his fabulous, must read book, “I’m Not a Racist, But…”: The Moral Quandary of Race, author Lawrence Blum establishes early on that he thinks the word “racist” is being asked to do too much. Is it just the most … Continue reading

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Bippity-Boppity-Boo

A York University (the other one — in the UK) professor posted this photo up on his Facebook page: The problem? The professor in question is also employed by the school as a “harassment adviser”, someone whom students theoretically can … Continue reading

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"Hostage" Scene at York University

A group of Jewish students were forced to barricade themselves inside York University’s Hillel in what the Jerusalem Post called a “hostage” situation. Jewish students at York University in Toronto were forced to take refuge in the Hillel office last … Continue reading

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Sharing Your Stories of Jewish Education

Some comments in my last post, and the positive experience with Richard’s thread on stories of anti-Semitism, makes me think it might be good to have a thread sharing stories about what Jewish education (if any) the Jewish folks had … Continue reading

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Taking a Theory

I first came across anti-subordination theory (in the form of critical race theory) right after I graduated from high school. I was no stranger to finding arguments that I found interesting, fun, or otherwise intriguing. This was different. This felt … Continue reading

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