The Jewish world currently finds itself experiencing an ever-changing environment. Leaders and individuals are grappling with how to interpret the moment and are considering the best way to react to the challenges. On one side, traditional advocacy—personified by the ADL, AJC and others—insists on the consistent, well-funded confrontation of antisemitism wherever it rears its head. On the other, thinkers like Bret Stephens and Ben Shapiro suggest that the “war” on Jew-hatred is a losing battle. Stephens argues for a “pivot to the positive,” focusing on Jewish excellence and internal institution-building, while Shapiro, in a recent speech over Passover, bluntly suggested that the best response to digital hate is a middle finger and a commitment to continued personal success. The truth behind both of these poles is that both are true: while Jew-hatred may be an insurmountable constant of history, the Jewish community has a responsibility to do all that they can to combat it—not because victory is guaranteed, but because the Jewish people owe it to themselves and their children to never accept defeat.  The best way to fight back is through organizing the “community” for action........

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