Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA) is committed to enhancing the sense of well-being and safety within the Jewish community of Lexington. We aim to increase knowledge about the incidence and consequences of antisemitism, broaden the sense of solidarity with the Jewish community among teens and adults who are not Jewish, and expand the interpersonal skills among teens and others necessary to “stand-up” to antisemitic speech and actions. We believe these efforts will amplify and extend ongoing activity in our community to combat racism, anti-LGBTQ hatred, and other forms of religious, cultural, and social bigotry.

Upcoming events:

White Nationalism and Antisemitism

Monday, October 28, 2024, 7-9pm

Follen Church UU, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington

Sponsored by Lexington United Against Antisemitism (LUAA)

How do virulent antisemitism and racism interact with each other? We’ll address this question

after watching a 20-minute segment of the videotaped panel “How Antisemitism Fuels White

Nationalism.” Panelists include Eric K. Ward, author of Skin in the Game: How Antisemitism

Animates White Nationalism Sr. Fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center; Pamela Nadell,

Director of American University Jewish Studies Program; R. Derek Black, a former white

nationalist; and Daryl Johnson, an intelligence analyst. RSVPs are helpful but not necessary at

luaa.lexington@gmail.com. This event is similar to a LUAA-sponsored event on May 20 that was

well-received and seemed worth repeating. Questions? Contact Maggie Herzig

at luaa.lexington@gmail.com.

Understanding and Responding to Anti-Jewish Ideas:

A Workshop for Allies Presented by Project She’ma

Sunday, November 17, 12:30-2:30, including a buffet lunch

Follen Church (UU) 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington

This 90-minute workshop with Project She’ma staff members Eli Cohn-Postell (in person) and

Kiyomi Kowalski (on screen) is designed to “help others understand Jews’ stories, identities and

lived experiences” and to “spot harmful rhetoric and be an ally to the Jewish community while

honoring the dignity of all.” Project She’ma describes itself as follows: “We are a team with

diverse identities who have invested our lives in uplifting vulnerable communities. [We] focus

on depolarizing difficult conversations around anti-Jewish harm to strengthen allyship for and

within the Jewish community. Listening with curiosity and compassion is at the center of our

relational engagement approach.”  Space is limited. Register here. For additional information,

contact Maggie Herzig at Lexington United Against Antisemitism: luaa.lexington@gmail.com.