Grappling with Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and Racism A Conversation with Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky

at JCCNS

Join us in conversation with Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky to explore the trends that are exacerbating the recent growth in antisemitism, both locally and worldwide. Topics will include:
• How antisemitism has, once again, become so pervasive
• The relationship between antisemitism, anti-Zionism and racism
• The influence of educational policies and teaching methods
• The role of free speech and diversity initiatives
• What steps we, as a community, can take to have a positive impact going forward

FREE but please RSVP below.

Community partners include:
Chabad, Congregation Shirat Hayam, Epstein Hillel School, IAC, Jewish Journal, North Shore Antisemitism Task Force, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Sinai

Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky, the Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, is a social worker, writer, researcher, and advocate who focuses on developing intercultural and academic opportunities to enhance liberal democratic ideals. She holds a doctorate in international and multicultural education from the University of San Francisco, a masters in social work from the University of Southern California, and a masters in international relations from the University of San Diego. Dr. Shufutinsky’s writings also include perspectives from raising her own Black, Russian, Jewish family. Her husband is a US Navy veteran, and her oldest son served in the IDF as a lone soldier. Her second oldest works in Israel as the rapper known as Westside Gravy, and her two younger children attend Jewish day school here in the US.