Thread by @JFREJNYC

We’re looking at the vent diagrams @onespacefor created for #UnravelingAntisemitism. A vent is the overlap of 2 statements that appear to be both true & contradictory

We used them to capture the complexity of the multiple truths we want ppl who see & discuss the print to explore

Jewish liberation is critical to unlocking collective liberation, that’s why we should fight for it! AND, Jewish liberation is critical to liberating Jews - that alone makes it important!

Most U.S. Jews today are read as white and benefit from whiteness. AND, the growing white nationalist movement doesn’t believe Jews are white.

When Jews experience a thing as antisemitic we should all take it seriously. AND, people sometimes avoid confronting their privilege and focus on their oppression.

Jews have been targets in the system of white supremacy. AND, white Jews have been complicit in the system of white supremacy.

Jewish observance and practice help us resist Christian hegemony. AND, no single observance or practice defines being Jewish.

All Jews are targeted by antisemitism. AND, being visibly Jewish increases your risk of being targeted by antisemitism.

Jews play a unique role in challenging violence & oppression in Israel Palestine. AND, Jews, like everyone, should challenge militarism & colonialism everywhere.

This poster represents so many Jewish stories! AND, this poster is definitely incomplete - not a whole history of Jews, by far!

Jews hate Nazis. AND, not all Jews reject or understand racist systems.

The past’s rises & falls of antisemitic violence can make Jewish safety feel tenuous. AND, the past doesn’t dictate the future. Liberation is possible.

There are many vibrant centers of Jewish life around the world. AND, when Israel became a state, Jewish geo politics in many places changed.

Antisemitism plays a unique role in upholding capitalism. AND, all oppressions reinforce capitalism - antisemitism is not unique.

Jews can be oppressors of other peoples. AND, Jews can be oppressed by others peoples.

We should hold white Jews accountable when they’re being racist. AND, it’s antisemitic to direct anger at white Jews more than other white people.

Many Mizrahi/Sephardi Jews have suffered from antisemitism in Arab/Muslim countries in recent memory. AND, recent history of Jews in these countries is often projected onto their entire history.

False associations of Jews with $$$. AND, there are wealthy Jews.

Examples of Muslim violence against Jews is often used by the right to fuel myths that Jews & Muslims are enemies. AND, a story of unbroken Muslim-Jewish friendship under Islam is one-dimensional & inaccurate.

Jews of color experience racism in & out of Jewish community. AND, Jews of color experience antisemitism in & out of communities of color.

Under Islam, there were extensive periods of Jewish-Muslim co existence. AND, under Islam, Jews have at times experienced discrimination & violence.

Most people in the U.S. think of all Jews as white. AND, Jews of color have always been part of the U.S. Jewish population.

Singling out & blaming wealthy Jews is antisemitic & dangerous. AND, it’s legit to critique capitalist institutions & the people who uphold them.

The State of Israel systematically oppresses Palestinians. AND, Zionism embodies many Jews’ beliefs that our people deserve self-determination & safety.

No single group controls the planet’s wealth. AND, the wealthiest people on the planet are predominately white Christian men.

Jews deserve allies who stick around when things get hard. AND, Jews need to be allies who stick around when things get hard.

Antisemitism is dangerous & real. AND, false claims of antisemitism are weaponized by the right.

Christian dogma was central to the development of antisemitism. AND, many Christian people were & are active allies to Jews.

Jews must take responsibility for our complicity in & fight against all oppressions. AND, Jews must mourn, heal from & fight against antisemitism.

Vent Diagrams is a social media & art project @onespacefor started in collaboration with educator & fellow JFREJ member E.M./Elana Eisen-Markowitz. Learn more: ventdiagrams.com