Author Archives: David Schraub

Anti-Semitism: Getting Beyond the Hate

Posted on February 16, 2009 by David Schraub

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

Posted on February 16, 2009 by David Schraub

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

Posted on February 15, 2009 by David Schraub

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

Posted on February 15, 2009 by David Schraub

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

Posted on February 14, 2009 by David Schraub

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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