While the alarming increase in antisemitism in the United States is cause for concern, Norman Finkelstein shows us that this is just the latest iteration of prejudice and hatred on these shores. This session will explore his final book, “Saying No to Hate: Overcoming Antisemitism in America,” to understand as much the current crisis as the Jewish community’s unending courage, perseverance, and hope. We will also have a chance to remember Norman Finkelstein, a natural storyteller with Chelsea roots.
About our presenter:
Rabbi Charles E. Savenor is the executive director of Civic Spirit. Before joining the Civic Spirit team, Rabbi Savenor worked at Park Avenue Synagogue in New York as the director of congregational education. He graduated from Brandeis University with a B.A., summa cum laude, and received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) with a concentration in education. In addition to his master’s of education from Columbia University Teachers College, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by JTS in 2022. He blogs on parenting, leadership, civic education, and Judaism in the 21st century. He is currently writing a book called “What My Father Couldn’t Tell Me.” Originally from Needham, he lives in New York City with his wife and two sons, who are all Red Sox fans.
This series is made possible by a grant from the Congregation Ahabat Shalom Religious Fund.
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