Tonight, on this explosive episode of “Light ‘Em Up” … we shine the light of the truth on:
The cancerous face of Antisemitism – the hatred towards all things Jewish that has permeated our society and the world. Antisemitism is a global problem today. Hatred of Jews based on religious, political, or racial ideologies continues among ordinary citizens, people of influence, and even under state sponsorship.
From tiki-torch toting white supremacists in Charlottesville, VA, to attacks at synagogues in Pittsburgh, PA to Poway, CA – there has been an outsized increase in the number of hate crimes perpetrated against members of the Jewish community across the U.S. According to the Anti-Defamation League there were more than 2,024 Antisemitic incidents in 2020 – the third highest year on record.
Simply wearing the “Kippah” has rendered many Jews as a target – and it shouldn’t be that way.
Recent incidents have ranged from being taken hostage in their own synagogue, to attacks at Jewish Community Centers, Kosher markets and on the streets in Brooklyn, New York.
People who want to study the Torah have had to learn Tactical Techniques to help preserve their lives and mitigate the risk of being victimized. Jews are the minority most often targeted for hate crimes according to the FBI. Jews make up less than 2% of the U.S. population - yet 60% of the faith-oriented- hate crimes target Jews across the country. Although Antisemitism predates the advent of the internet, the internet is a hot-bed filled with the sewage of Antisemitism.
Taking the witness stand is our dear friend and special guest Mr. Alan Fortnoff.
Alan is a peace warrior! For the longest, he has labored with all of his heart in the area of interfaith dialogue and social justice. His strong leadership skills have led him to be the past President of the Akron Interfaith Caregivers and the Akron Area Interfaith Council.
Alan is a founding member of the Akron Interfaith Immigration Advocates and the Akron Interfaith Social Justice Group.
He is a devout man of peace. He firmly believes that interfaith dialogues and interfaith action is the answer to issues that divide us in our communities. His interfaith efforts are “designed to develop great peace and tranquility. From this, friendships are created that result in interfaith experiences and from that you create leaders, then you create the communities that are enriched with a wealth of inferfaith dialogue and wisdom … suddenly you realize peace and tranquility”.
Explosive and highly informative! We hope this episode educates and empowers you!
Phil Rizzo, Executive Producer
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