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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a difficult moment for Jewish students, whether they are in high school or college. I don't think I would want to put my Jewish kid in a Catholic school where they would be an outsider from the outset. Now more than ever, it is so helpful for Jewish kids to have Jewish friends and peers. I suppose if you supplement with Jewish camps or other types of involvement, it could be ok. Talk to other Jewish families at the school and find about their experience. [/quote]

It IS a difficult moment for Jewish students, but not only Jewish students, it’s actually a difficult “moment” for all Jewish people. At our Catholic school the headmaster justifies doing nothing by falling back on “Jews are the most hated group of people in the world right now.” Another family, no longer at the school, said that when presented with examples of antisemitism in the school the headmaster either denied it is was happening or said there was nothing he could do “it’s just boys being boys.” Prior to 10/7 it was not too much of an issue. There was always an undercurrent from some students against Jews, I guess now it is less hidden or less subtle because people have become emboldened to show hate and antisemitism openly, and can do so without fear.

This strand is so interesting. Perhaps consider how this entire discussion reads if different ethnic groups are substituted for the words “Jewish” or “Jew” in this conversation.

Hate is hate. It would be a better world if people everywhere could learn to be more tolerant and accepting of differences.[/quote]

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