With the rise of antisemitism in recent years, many in the Jewish community are questioning whether the allies they once relied on are still showing up. To address these concerns, AJU is launching a three-part series that examines the current potential for coalitions against hate with key communities: African American, Asian American, and LGBTQ+. Each program will feature AJU President Jeffrey Herbst in dialogue with experts on these communities, providing fresh perspectives on allyship that are often missing from Jewish conversations.

Part one of this three-part series features a thought-provoking conversation with Anthea Butler, Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought at the University of Pennsylvania, as she explores the complexities of African American solidarity with the Jewish community in the face of rising antisemitism.

The Project on Allyship to Combat Antisemitism is funded by The Schechter/Levine Program in Public Ethics and the Sid B. Levine Service-Learning Program.