Below is a scenario to illustrate common ways antisemitism shows up in school, online and even among friends. Respond to the question following the scenario.
Scenario While looking at recent Instagram posts, you notice that a student at your school has posted an image of a Star of David and a raised middle finger with the caption “Damn Jews.” You notice that the post has close to 100 “likes,” some by people you know.
Answer the following questions:
- Who has a responsibility to respond to this post? Someone who is Jewish? Should a non-Jewish person respond to this post? Explain your answers.
- How would you respond to this scenario? Was your response impacted by your learning on this IWalk? Explain.