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This conference is a gathering of
Progressives and activists, with a desire for coalition. Here we can
share and develop our ideas, theories, and personal reactions to
anti-Semitism within ourselves and our own communities, in an atmosphere
of self-reflection, mutual respect, and deep concern.
The purpose of this conference is to:
 | Bring together diverse activists from many parts
of the Left who are concerned about anti-Semitism. |
| Develop effective and
responsible strategies for
challenging anti-Semitism within our organizations and our political
theories. |
| Learn from one another
about the history of
anti-Semitism, about traditional stereotypes against
Jews, and how we see those bigotries living within our
psyches and in our current activist beliefs. |
| Explore how national and international institutions, such as schools,
government, the medical system, etc., reinforce anti-Semitism and
Christian hegemony. |
| Validate that non-Jewish
allies’ concern about
anti-Semitism is an essential Progressive issue. |
| Develop the concept of
coalition politics to
include Jews among other oppressed peoples,
counteracting the divide and conquer strategy that
benefits larger forces of control. |
| Examine our ideas about
oppressed groups who are
in conflict with one another, in order to show concern
for the oppression of both. |
This conference will not attempt to resolve any international disputes.
*”Anti-Semitism” is used here to mean the historic and
ongoing attacks against and prejudice towards Jews.
As Progressives, we also acknowledge with concern
other Semitic peoples, such as Arabs, who are targeted
by attacks and bigotry.
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FACING A CHALLENGE WITHIN: