Islamophobia has tragically become one the defining features of the lives of Muslim-Americans. It is a Jewish imperative to stand up against prejudice and bigotry in all its forms. In the tradition of Torah im Derech Ererz here is a collection of mekorot presenting a number of Jewish perspectives on Islam and Jewish communal relations with those of other faiths as well as well as a number of ways you can take action on this critical issue.
Sources:
http://utzedek.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Judaism-and-Islamophobia-Uri-LTzedek-mekorot.pdf
Take Action!
- Think critically about the way you and those around you talk about the other
- Share sources and open up discussion with friends and community about this issue
- Host a Jewish-Muslim bridge-building event
Get Involved! Contact one of these organizations to work on this issue more directly