I want you to know, non-Jewish friends, that the Jewish people feel insecure in this world. I want you to know this so you can help with a solution. The years of persecution, execution, killing, pogroms, taunting, anti-Semitic epitaphs and bullying have taken its toll. I see what has happened to us and around us, and I reach [...]
March 23, 2010
Categories: About Jews, Friends, Humanity . Tags: brotherhood, Jew, Jewish nation, Nazis, non-Jew, Reconcilliation, sisterhood, tolerance, unity . Author: avrum . Comments: Leave a Comment
Recently, I wrote an article about individuals who act as Jewish emissaries while living or visiting small towns or cities with few to no other Jews. I requested reader feedback on their experiences. Here are some paraphrased excerpts that highlight worthwhile interaction between some of these very committed Jews and non-Jews who are sincerely interested [...]
February 14, 2010
Categories: About Jews, Humanity . Tags: Gentiles, Jews, multi-faith . Author: avrum . Comments: Leave a Comment
I wrote this article for the Canadian Jewish News. It was published in the beginning of August. Please read it and comment. I value your response to my thoughts, particularly having to do with this issue. Thanks! _________________________________________________________________________ The Jewish community with its gross fragmentation along religious, political and in fact most lines, is [...]
August 12, 2009
Categories: About Jews, Canadian Jewish News . Tags: Bernie Madoff, money laundering, Ponzi Scheme . Author: avrum . Comments: 1 Comment
Recently, I wrote an article about individuals who act as Jewish emissaries while living or visiting small towns or cities with few to no other Jews. I requested reader feedback on their experiences. Here are some paraphrased excerpts that highlight worthwhile interaction between some of these very committed Jews and non-Jews who are sincerely interested [...]
March 16, 2009
Categories: About Jews . Tags: Emissary, Kitchener . Author: avrum . Comments: Leave a Comment
I participated in spreading Anti-Semitism, even if it was through ignorance. Now, as an adult, I have the power to think critically, to challenge assumptions, to educate myself about the struggles of people around the world, and to work towards creating a more peaceful and equitable society. I hope to be a better ally to the Jewish people, and to all people who endure discrimination and prejudice.
February 21, 2009
Categories: About Jews . Tags: Bullying, chink, faggot, Myth, Playground, stereotypes . Author: avrum . Comments: 3 Comments
AVRUM'S BLOG is hosted and authored by me, Avrum Rosensweig, the founder and president of Ve'ahavta: The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian & Relief Committee. I am also a writer, artist and a father.
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