Thread by @JeffreyASachs

Re. The Tablet article on California's proposed Ethnic Studies curriculum, I really do think there's much less there than meets the eye. At least it pertains to Jews and Judaism. Read the sample lessons (Appendix A: pp. 485-514) and see for yourself.

cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/esmct…

Most of the "objectionable" stuff discussed in The Tablet was either stripped out after the 2nd draft or is irrelevant (the past statements of the curriculum's authors). Meanwhile, the 3rd draft DOES include information on campus anti-Semitism and hate crimes against Jews.

The main point of contention, at least in regards to Jews, is the claim that some Ashkenazi Jews possess white privilege because they can pass as white, and that they non-Ashkenazi Jews don't because they can't. Make of that what you will.

Oh! It also cites the IHRA definition, which obviously I'm not thrilled about but is definitely a victory for groups like ADL. They were pushing for it and, interestingly, seem supportive of the lesson plans that Tablet singles out for criticism.

sandiego.adl.org/news/take-acti…

Here's another largely supportive take on the 3rd draft by a local Jewish org.

jweekly.com/2020/08/04/rev…