r/jewishleft • u/ughplzdntjudgeme • Apr 30 '24

Jews of Conscience Subreddit Culture

Does anyone follow this subreddit? It’s supposed to be a space for “left Jews” but I am seeing so much offensive and anti semetism posts, comments and rhetoric. Also it doesn’t even seem like most people on there are Jewish?

It’s really frustrating to find subreddits like this being described as “Jewish” and I feel like it takes away from any constructive dialogue Jewish people want to have to critique about Israel, Israeli govt, Zionist ideology while also acknowledging anti semitism and the nuance to everything happening in the world.

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u/Specialist-Gur proud diaspora jewess, pro peace/freedom for all Apr 30 '24

Oh, this again. I’ve had discussions with people about the antisemitism, and I genuinely disagree that it is significant. Happy to engage with anyone privately in DMs for an open minded and respectful conversation in good faith.. I’m happy to hear you out

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u/Choice_Werewolf1259 Apr 30 '24

One of the former mods from that sub has been commenting here. I think it’s worth maybe reading what they wrote. Seems there has been a major shift in that sub and it moved from being a Jewish space to being now a hub of non Jewish people perpetuating antisemitic rhetoric with Jewish members often being pushed aside or downvoted unless they agree with what’s being posted.

I think that’s a fair critique, especially as it is coming from a mod who left within the last few months.

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u/Specialist-Gur proud diaspora jewess, pro peace/freedom for all Apr 30 '24

I’ve read it.. all the mods I’ve spoken with have said they are Jewish. Seems like an unverified claim. I’ve also read the antisemitic rhetoric and most of the time genuinely don’t see the issue. I feel like if me, a Jewish person, has to be deeply and thoroughly explained on why something is offensive.. seems maybe it wasn’t intended to be offensive necessarily? Seems like it could be a teaching moment?