Temple Beth Shalom hosts “History of Antisemitism” course in October

 

“History of Antisemitism,” a three-part course led by Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, will look at the phenomenon of antisemitism.

 

The course will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20 at the Temple, 12202 N. 101st Ave. in Sun City.

 

Antisemitism is the prejudice against or hatred of Jewish people and was the foundation of the Holocaust. But it did not begin or end with the Holocaust. Antisemitism has existed for thousands of years. It has often taken the form of systemic discrimination and persecution of Jews. It has repeatedly led to serious and deadly violence against Jewish people.

 

“We had all hoped that antisemitism had declined to negligible levels only to find in the last few years that it has revived itself with a vengeance. Much, if not most antisemitism today expresses itself as hostility towards the existence of the State of Israel. Nevertheless, there is considerable and growing hostility toward Jewish people living throughout the United States – including all parts of Arizona,” Rabbi Kaplan said.

 

The spiritual leader of TBSWV, Rabbi Kaplan has lived in Israel, has studied thererecently, and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia. People of all backgrounds are invited to learn with us about this pernicious hatred.

 

Registration deadline is noon Oct. 1. Cost is $20 for TBS members; $35 non-membersor one coupon. To register, buy coupon books, and pay call the Temple Office at 623-977-3240 (Monday through Thursday; 9 am-3 p.m.) More information: templebethshalomaz@gmail.com or tbsaz.org.