Antisemitism and Solidarity

We are living in a moment where antisemitism is rising up from many contexts and sources. Join us as we explore the complex terrain of antisemitism at this time in the United States and the importance of ensuring a pluralistic democracy for Jewish safety and thriving. This will be a unique afternoon of participatory learning as we hear from a panel of experts and engage in facilitated dialogue among attendees. We will unpack antisemitism and learn what safety in solidarity means and how we can fight antisemitism in alignment with our values. Join us for this highly informative and meaningful experience.

About the Panelists

Elad Nehorai — A progressive thinker, writer, and activist. Elad’s writing often focuses on extremism, antisemitism, marketing, and how the three intersect. Since October 7th, he has also drawn on his Israeli background to inform his work building coalitions among those who share a vision of solidarity for the future. Elad is an ex-Hasidic Jew who, before leaving Orthodoxy, led a creative Jewish community in Brooklyn called Hevria as well as the largest politically progressive Orthodox Jewish advocacy group, Torah Trumps Hate. Today, he runs a marketing agency for good called Justice Marketing.

Rabbi Susan Goldberg — founder of Nefesh, an open hearted, progressive spiritual community capturing the energy and vitality of LA’s east side. A fourth generation Angeleno raised in Red Hill (that’s Echo Park and Silverlake), Rabbi Susan has a special focus on revitalizing LA’s east side Jewish community to again be an active part of the multicultural beauty of these neighborhoods. She helped to lead the renewal of the historic Wilshire Blvd Temple in Koreatown from 2013 -2019 and Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park from 2008-2013. She also served as rabbi in residence for East Side Jews, a project of the Silverlake Independent JCC.

Jonathan Jacoby — President of the Nexus Project, which he helped found in 2019. With the rise of authoritarianism, the Nexus Project now focuses on the intersection and interconnections of Israel, antisemitism, and democracy. Its mission is to push back against authoritarianism in order to fight antisemitism, and to combat antisemitism in order to resist authoritarianism. Jonathan was also previously the first Executive Director of the New Israel Fund and the founding Executive Director of Israel Policy Forum.

When: Sunday, March 15, 1-3:30pm

Where: SIJCC, 1110 Bates Ave, Los Angeles CA 90029