Annette Poizner, Stacey Love, Andria Spindel et al
Journal of Contemporary Antisemitism, Feb. 3, 2023
“When the far left think they are “punching up” and “sticking it to the rich,” they are now mimicking the type of trope that motored barbaric antisemitism in the past and feeds into today’s target: people of white privilege.”
Owing to documented and anecdotal reports of antisemitism experienced by Canadian and American Jews undertaking social work training, a qualitative research project was launched2 to better understand the lived experience of Canadian students, specifically as it relates to their Jewish identities. Allowing them to tell their stories while protecting anonymity (their own and that of their school) would be a first step to better understanding their lives.
The research is underway but, owing to the concerning feedback that has been collected to date, tentative preliminary findings are released herein for scrutiny. This pilot study was designed to determine whether further efforts to explore the lived experience of this population is warranted. Based on the initial reports, urgent problems seem indicated, which must be further investigated.
This research engaged current or former students who had sought support regarding antisemitic content or incidents within the context of social work education.4 Four individuals who had reached out to local Jewish organizations were interviewed. Additionally, six more individuals were recruited into the study, having either responded to social media announcements or otherwise been invited to participate. … Source