Dear Rabbi: Response to Antisemitism

Dear Rabbi: In the face of anti-semitic acts, how should we act?

The recent uptick in antisemitism in the United States has shaken me to my core.  In moments when turmoil and uncertainty breed fear, I often fall into a trap of insularity and distrust. But in this particular moment in Jewish history, I think we must fight our urge to build higher walls and focus instead on building longer tables. Antisemitism thrives in the absence of Jews, and cozying ourselves behind a false sense of security will only fuel the fire of hatred.

This post originally appeared in haam.org.