Program

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Dismantling Antisemitism with Kohenet Shoshana Brown

Join Rabbi Andy Kahn and Kohenet Shoshana Brown for a powerful conversation about how accusations of antisemitism are increasingly weaponized to silence dissent, divide communities, and align Jewish identity with far-right agendas. We'll explore how to dismantle antisemitism through liberatory, non-punitive practices grounded in restorative justice, solidarity, and collective healing.

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Start:
August 14th, 2025
Time:
6:00 - 7:00pm
Location:
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As part of our monthly interview series, Rabbi Andy Kahn sits down with Kohenet Shoshana Brown of Diaspora Alliance to unpack how accusations of antisemitism are being weaponized to silence dissent and reinforce far-right narratives. Together, they will explore what it means to confront antisemitism through solidarity, healing, and non-punitive, justice-centered practices.

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