Photo: Cover of 'Off White: The truth about antisemitism'.
Off White: The truth about antisemitism
By Rachel Shabi
The Quakers with Jewish Connections (QJC) group recently asked if one of us would like to join a subgroup, to consider the reception given to Britain Yearly Meeting’s ‘Challenging Antisemitism’ pack. I felt sure I could not take part in it. I am in turmoil over discussions on antisemitism in society at large, especially on social media, and in no way did I want to enter that particular minefield, even among Friends. Then some members of QJC organised a Zoom on the topic, and I was asked to be on the introductory panel. I found the invitation particularly challenging, so only with trepidation accepted. In the event, I had not really understood the brief I was given, so gave up on the headings I thought I would use, and spoke off the cuff. The turmoil surged forth again, and I realised how angry this subject makes me feel. My contribution may have been somewhat intemperate.
