Longstanding institutional strategies of publicly 'calling out' antisemitism are proving inadequate as antisemitism grows; organizations trained to operate in a low‑antisemitism environment need a different, politically costly playbook. Changing strategy will require tradeoffs that upset both conservative and progressive Jewish constituencies and a rethink of how to reduce real‑world risk rather than rely on rhetorical denunciations.
— If true, this requires major Jewish organizations, donors, and policymakers to redesign anti‑hate interventions — shifting from reputation management and public shaming toward concrete safety, coalition‑building, and political strategy, with wide implications for free‑speech debates and campus/public‑square politics.
Matthew Yglesias
2026.03.03
100% relevant
Matthew Yglesias critiques a Jonathan Greenblatt tweet and the Anti‑Defamation League’s 'call it out' posture, noting the rise in antisemitism has occurred despite well‑funded institutional efforts.
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