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Budi

(15,325 posts)
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 04:29 PM Feb 2022

'JewBelong' founders Launch JewBelong a Multi-Media Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, June 2021/22

JewBelong Founders
https://www.formidablewomanmag.com/archie-gottesman-and-stacy-stuart-launch-jewbelong-a-multi-media-campaign-against-anti-semitism/
Archie Gottesman and Stacy Stuart Launch JewBelong a Multi-Media Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, June 2021

JUNE 2021 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH, ..( they're returning in 2022 with Fla & US /Canada cities with Billboards Campaigns)

Known for their witty humor and thought-provoking advertising campaigns, JewBelong was created to welcome and inspire Jewish people (and those who love them) who find themselves disengaged from Judaism, whether they drifted away from the religion, or simply never got much of a Jewish education

The campaign makes a powerful statement about the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. JewBelong is proud that their name has included the word belong since their inception. JewBelong balances tradition with inclusion by highlighting the love and values at the core of the religion.
It starts with 750 somewhat tongue in cheek digital ads running across Manhattan that say, “Here’s an idea: Let’s ask everyone who’s wondering if antisemitism is real to wear a yarmulke for a week and then report back.”

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'JewBelong' founders Launch JewBelong a Multi-Media Campaign Against Anti-Semitism, June 2021/22 (Original Post) Budi Feb 2022 OP
Not a cute name. elleng Feb 2022 #1
It is a play on words. Behind the Aegis Feb 2022 #3
Yes, it is. ShazzieB Feb 2022 #5
It took 100 yrs of triggered conditioning unfortunately. Budi Feb 2022 #6
Jew are correct! Behind the Aegis Feb 2022 #9
A few years ago I was in the office on the computer Mosby Feb 2022 #10
Please do read the article on the couple who began this campaign Budi Feb 2022 #4
Very good wendyb-NC Feb 2022 #2
Their website (linked in the article) is awesome! ShazzieB Feb 2022 #7
I was impressed, yet not aware they had started it a yr or so ago. Budi Feb 2022 #8

elleng

(136,358 posts)
1. Not a cute name.
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 04:35 PM
Feb 2022

Will read for substance later.

(Anyone notice that good, nice, conscious talking heads say 'Jewish people?')

ShazzieB

(18,741 posts)
5. Yes, it is.
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 05:42 PM
Feb 2022

And there's nothing inherently offensive about the word "Jew." It's what they call themselves (so I'm told), and it's not, in itself, a slur, despite some trying to turn it into one.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
6. It took 100 yrs of triggered conditioning unfortunately.
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 05:49 PM
Feb 2022

It'll see some positive changes I believe, but only in time, as open conversation against the triggred hate becomes the norm.

One billboard at a time.





Behind the Aegis

(54,874 posts)
9. Jew are correct!
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 08:48 PM
Feb 2022


"Jew" as a word is not inherently anti-Semitic. It is correct to say; "I am a Jew. She is a Jew. They are Jews.". It is also OK to replace "a Jew" or "Jews" with "Jewish." The problem comes in when people use Jew as an adjective or verb: "The Jew boy is cute." or "I bought a new car and he jewed me on the price." Both examples are anti-Semitic, though the former is sometimes used out of ignorance and not malice. Sometimes, even the verb form is used out of ignorance and not malice, but most will recognize it is probably problematic.

Frankly, the biggest "Jew" problem I see today, and it is a problem among the left, including some here, is the lack of or outright refusal to capitalize "Jew". Sometimes, I think it is just lazy proof-reading, but there are times where it is obvious the reason for the lowercase "j" is very obvious, and it is to use the diminutive as a dog-whistle insult.

Mosby

(17,514 posts)
10. A few years ago I was in the office on the computer
Mon Feb 7, 2022, 09:17 AM
Feb 2022

And I was at the site Jewcy.com. My wife walked by the room and made some snide comment I didn't understand at the time. Apparently she thought it was some type of porn site, I didn't realize this until later, so I never explained the name to her. Oh well.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
4. Please do read the article on the couple who began this campaign
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 05:41 PM
Feb 2022

It explains their approach to a controversial topic.

Their billboard campaign is brilliant & welcome.
Expanding to ctities acros the country & now Canada.

I will gladly donate to their billboard messaging campaign.



 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
8. I was impressed, yet not aware they had started it a yr or so ago.
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 05:53 PM
Feb 2022

They couldn't have timed it any better either!

Anxious to see their billboards in Ottowa.
Hope they hurry, for Canada right now.
So many fires to put out everywhere.

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