I am Jewish, but many of my Jewish friends are pretty sure that if you don’t support the the killing in Gaza, you must be anti Semitic. I do not support this war, so...

I am watching these friends get played by this administration in such a way that they cannot see anything clearly. They really think he is supporting Jews. He is not.

What a strange time in this world to be living in.

Sadly, OP I find I cannot really post about these topics on this forum. It just always somehow turns into a bunch of "as a Jew" posts and use of the word "genocide" and fights over whether anti-Zionism is just a way to show covert antisemitism and it just isn't worth it.

I will tell you I have experienced antisemitism and when the person seems open to discussion and not unhinged, I try to remain calm, ask questions and have open dialogue. Sometimes I don't even reveal that I am Jewish, so the person doesn't shut down. I have also experienced an unhinged rant. I would say before October 7th it was occasional and only happened when traveled farther south blatant antisemitic comments, but not at me. The person assumed I was one of them and didn't know I was a Jew.

As a Jew, I try to explain that Jews do not equal Israel, and of course, what Israel is doing to the Palestinians is genocide but that I, unfortunately have no control over Netanyahu and his cronies.

if it is someone I trust somewhat and it is a “microaggression” I will talk to them. If not I just stay away. for the bigger stuff yeah I am scared but try not to let it affect me.

Anonymous wrote:When confronted by antisemitism in everyday life how do you respond?

I live in DC and thankfully encounter very little of it.

The tristate area is hit or miss right now, although I bet working class areas are better and parts of Long Island. But yes, it's hard to see the most Jewish city in the world (outside of Israel) become a hotbed of Jew hatred.

In my work experience is where I have had a few unfortunate instances -- with colleagues.

I have sadly had to just cut these people out of my network. It felt like a loss. I've also stopped going into very progressive spaces because the Jew hatred is strong (and no it's not just anti-Zionism, I'm talking conspiracy level stuff here). I have heard some crazy sh*t in those spaces. So that has been an adjustment.

On the plus side, I have made new friends since October 7.

I always tell myself this is a walk in the park compared to what my ancestors went through.

Depends on who and what it was. Microaggression = if they have the capacity and interest to learn, I'll share. If they don't seem interested in or capable of learning I'll ignore and try to reduce my exposure.
Bigger issue = report it to the ADL, law enforcement etc.

Anonymous wrote:As a Jew I am horrified that my own is supporting maga

I will never forgive that utter ignorance

I have cut all of those antisemites out of my life
Yes they are antisemites they support Nazism in the bane of supporting Israel which is utter BS

Jews can be antisemites?

As a Jew I am horrified that my own is supporting maga

I will never forgive that utter ignorance

I have cut all of those antisemites out of my life
Yes they are antisemites they support Nazism in the bane of supporting Israel which is utter BS

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are people seeing a lot of it in everyday life in this area? I’m from the tri-state area and am still new-ish to the DC region…Although I’ve definitely noticed the comparative lack of Jewish people around, I don’t think I’ve ever really encountered any sort of anti-semitism in daily life

Which tri-state area? There is more than one.

NY/NJ/CT

Anonymous wrote:When confronted by antisemitism in everyday life how do you respond?

I call it out.

Anonymous wrote:Are people seeing a lot of it in everyday life in this area? I’m from the tri-state area and am still new-ish to the DC region…Although I’ve definitely noticed the comparative lack of Jewish people around, I don’t think I’ve ever really encountered any sort of anti-semitism in daily life

Which tri-state area? There is more than one.

Are people seeing a lot of it in everyday life in this area? I’m from the tri-state area and am still new-ish to the DC region…Although I’ve definitely noticed the comparative lack of Jewish people around, I don’t think I’ve ever really encountered any sort of anti-semitism in daily life

I got off the bus in one case. In another I stopped talking to a former friend and blocked her number. I am very, very careful about who knows I’m Jewish.

Depends on what happened. Usually, I do nothing because there is nothing that can be done. I try to avoid that person in the future

When confronted by antisemitism in everyday life how do you respond?