#ShabbatOfPeaceNotHate

White supremacists are targeting the Jewish community with a "National Day of Hate” on February 25, 2023. Publicly, they are planning for vandalism and intimidation, but it will be unsurprising if violence occurs as well. 

At this time, I call upon all Book of Life listeners, and everyone who cares about peace and justice, to let the world know that you stand with the Jews. Whether you are Jewish or Gentile, please join the Anti-Defamation League in taking action. This horrific day of hate is taking place two days after my birthday. I would consider it a great gift  if you were to join me in doing any of the simple advocacy actions below:

• Let your elected representatives know that hate is not OK, at https://www.adl.org/take-action/advocate-with-adl. 
  
  
• Choose any action on The Book of Life's "Justice" page, and do it today. See https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/p/stand-up.html
  
  
• Use and share the Association of Jewish Libraries' "Love Your Neighbor" booklists to help demystify Judaism for young readers; see https://jewishlibraries.org/love-your-neighbor/
  
  
• Copy and post the image below on your social media to show that you stand with your Jewish friends and neighbors.