In the wake of the horrific hate incident in Pittsburgh we are going to focus tonight's #resiliencechat on the sensitive topic of: Resilience in the Midst of Hate. #TreeofLifeSynagogue
Tidbit: Ever since the election, I have been thinking about my Eastern European Jewish grandparents and what they probably witnessed before hopping on ships to Ellis Island. #resiliencechat
#Resiliencechat Tidbit: The simple definition of a hate crime is a crime motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice, typically one involving violence.
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
#resiliencechat A1: can be voting, attending events, doing service projects, or even different agencies, organizations, schools, businesses allowing stakeholders from the community the opportunity to be involved and provide input in the goings on of that business, agency, etc.
A2: I haven’t really heard much about it while at school. When I heard of it, I have just woken up on Sunday, and I was so confused on what had happened and who would do such as thing. #Resiliencechat
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
A1 Once again thinking about my need to be resilient in light of antisemitism, racism, #MeToo and other situations that reflect hatred. We cannot fold up. #resiliencechat
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
A1 I have been thinking about my maternal grandma, who was the last one to come over. She talked about hiding when German soldiers came looking for food. #resiliencechat
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
A1 My grandma's mother had died years before, and her father wouldn't come with her. He starved to death. She never forgave herself. But she couldn't force him to leave. #resiliencechat
A1 #resiliencechat discussed this with many colleagues. #hate actually exists in many forms, and demonstrates itself in quiet, and demonstrative ways. Some we hear about, others go on daily in silence. So very upsetting on many levels.
I’m a Jew. I’m an American. I’m a human. For these reasons the news was devastating—the initial shock, sure, but it’s weighing on me more and more. We went to a vigil on Sunday. Spoke of it with parents and my own family. Yet life goes on... it’s distressing. #ResilienceChat A1
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
#resiliencechat A1: I have engaged via twitter and listened to a couple of #podcasts but have not yet been able to verbalize my feelings in person. Thoughts: what could happen during a persons life that precipitates so much hatred. How did we end up with a leader who fuels hatred
Q1: How have you responded, reacted, dialogued and/or engaged with others since hearing about the shootings that occurred at the Jewish Synagogue in Pittsburgh? #resiliencechat
#resiliencechat A2 fortunately not a crime, yet, in my position, I am frequently characterized as a “Villian” when some folks might not get what they desire, or when rules must be applied, which upsets certain groups.
A2 I have not been subjected to a hate crime, but when I was 6 a 5 year old girl came up to me and told me that I killed "Our Lord." I started to cry. #resiliencechat
#resiliencechat A2: No, but my senior year of high school I was stage manager for the play @Laramieproject_ which is about a hate crime and we held a panel discussion. Since that experience, my world view has completely changed.
Do you feel comfortable talking about it? I’ve been “lucky,” at least with whatever was out in the open. I had one hateful person respond to me on Twitter—a rare time I had to block (and the only time I’ve reported someone). #ResilienceChat
A3 #resiliencechat Many children are suffering through #trauma, and I fear that without appropriate services, supports, and caring adults, some first internalize their pain, which may then return to their environments as hate behavior, ill-will inflicted on others, etc..
I think perspective taking is where do many people miss the boat...the "if it isnt happening to me then it isnt a big deal attitude" just perpetuates the platform for hatred. #resiliencechat
Early on in my Twitter times, I had a very vitriolic person respond to my tweets and I too, had to block them. I did try to respond with a kind heart but it didn't seem to work. #resiliencechat
Yes, we all must do what gives us relief. I like that you engaged in some baking therapy. I engaged in some eating therapy ;) (Good to have you in #resiliencechat, Marcia!)
Oh yes—I forgot that reading a lot on Twitter is one way I’ve responded to this. It’s been helpful to learn as much as I could and get historical perspective. I also found I needed to step away—and at the same time didn’t feel like talking about anything else. #ResilienceChat
A3: Julian Bond's quote about violence comes to mind, though hate seems applicable too: "Violence is Black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years’ worth of education." #resiliencechat
That is why it's important to know history. I understand how antisemitism came about. The fear of the Other runs deep and can be readily manipulated. #resiliencechat
A2) I have not, but I have friends who have. It’s terrible enough seeing their condition after, let alone what it must be like for them to experience the trauma. #resiliencechat
A3: Julian Bond's quote about violence comes to mind, though hate seems applicable too: "Violence is Black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years’ worth of education." #resiliencechat
In the playground before school, one kid after another said their parents were voting for George Wallace. I was terrified. No one to talk to about it. #resiliencechat
A4: Schools have to address hate very quickly and start very early by not tolerating it. Teaching acceptance with cultural experiences but hate is taught at home and hard to undo #resiliencechat
A3) It has too many faces to be a able to define it. Some of the most insidious seem fairly harmless. Calling something “gay”, or saying “don’t be such a girl”, etc. These are the fertilizers of hate. The wrong school culture can foster the conditions of hate. #resiliencechat
Tidbit: Back in the '70s when I was a student at University of Iowa, often others would tell me I was their first Jew. Or second (the other being the town dentist). #resiliencechat
Honestly, and age-appropriately. I don’t think schools should hide it, for any age. Black families don’t have the luxury of waiting for “the talk.” If we’re to dismantle privilege, no one should grow up with the privilege of not having to develop any awareness. #ResilienceChat A4
One time I thought this girl wanted to touch my head to see if I had horns. I don't think she meant any harm, but she couldn't stop the impulse. #resiliencechat
In 1968 when George Wallace was a 3rd party candidate, I was so frightened because my parents and their friends were talking about leaving the US if somehow he was elected. #resiliencechat
A5) Resilence- ESPECIALLY in the face of hate- is defined not only by what we can do to be strong ourselves, but by the bonds we make to confront it as a tribe. We must define our culture as a group, not just as individuals. #resiliencechat
A5: MLK's words are instructive: "Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." #resiliencechat
A5. Might not seem like the greatest answer, however I think it's important to teach kids the understanding that sometimes bad things happen, and the best we can do is to focus more on the good things. #resiliencechat
But, see, if you came from a small town then you wouldn't have run into one of us. You have to bear in mind that Jewish population has gone down. So don't beat up on yourself. #resiliencechat
A5: I think teaching ss (and maybe some adults) how to respond in ways that aren't mirror the hate that's been put out into the world. What are healthy and helpful ways to address the hate without perpetuating it. #resiliencechat
I was the ed. consultant on the film, LOVE HATE LOVE about love in the face of terrorism. I invite you to check it out: https://t.co/yzU5M1Et0J#resiliencechat
Also at University of Iowa, this so called Christian (member of a Christian organization on campus) asked us a riddle: What do Jews and pizza have in common? They both get put into ovens. #resiliencechat
A5. I believe another resource to minimize hate is to have students compare and contrast their own beliefs to the ones that are "hated". This reminds me of a topic in class where we compared Islam to Christianity an found extraordinary similarities #resiliencechat
See now if you had lived in East Texas, you would have known my grandma's cousins. But other small towns, hard to guess if you'd come across a Jew. Seriously. #resiliencechat
A6: I think I can be better at instead of just saying that's not a funny joke or that's inappropriate, explaining why something isnt okay. AND I will always try to put my positivity/love into this world than the negativity/hate around me. #resiliencechat
A6) Not gonna lie. When it’s appropriate I tell my students I love them. Sometimes to a group. Sometimes to an individual. But I do love them, and I want them to hear it honestly from someone who means it. Being okay saying these things helps in lots of ways. #resiliencechat
I am so grateful for everyone who participated in this important #resiliencechat tonight! Even though the chat is over, it is important to keep the conversation going!
