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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-11 Human Relations Commission Agenda PacketHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, January 11, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o n YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐ Relations‐Commission.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701) Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.December 6, 2023 BUSINESS ITEMS 2.Introduction to City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kojo Pierce. – Discussion – Staff – 15 minutes 3.Voices of Our Community (Listening Session): Local Jewish Experiences in the Face of Rising Anti‐Semitism. – Discussion – Chair Smith – 60 minutes 4.Election of Human Relations Chair and Vice Chair. ‐  Action – Staff ‐ 10 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) Commissioner Reports Council Liaison Report Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Documents PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, January 11, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMHuman Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.December 6, 2023 BUSINESS ITEMS 2.Introduction to City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kojo Pierce. – Discussion – Staff – 15 minutes 3.Voices of Our Community (Listening Session): Local Jewish Experiences in the Face of Rising Anti‐Semitism. – Discussion – Chair Smith – 60 minutes 4.Election of Human Relations Chair and Vice Chair. ‐  Action – Staff ‐ 10 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) Commissioner Reports Council Liaison Report Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Documents PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, January 11, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMHuman Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.December 6, 2023BUSINESS ITEMS2.Introduction to City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kojo Pierce. – Discussion – Staff – 15minutes3.Voices of Our Community (Listening Session): Local Jewish Experiences in the Face ofRising Anti‐Semitism. – Discussion – Chair Smith – 60 minutes4.Election of Human Relations Chair and Vice Chair. ‐  Action – Staff ‐ 10 minutesCITY OFFICIAL REPORTSMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)Commissioner ReportsCouncil Liaison ReportStaff Liaison ReportCOMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)ADJOURNMENTINFORMATIONAL REPORTPUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Documents PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, January 11, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMHuman Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.December 6, 2023BUSINESS ITEMS2.Introduction to City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager, Kojo Pierce. – Discussion – Staff – 15minutes3.Voices of Our Community (Listening Session): Local Jewish Experiences in the Face ofRising Anti‐Semitism. – Discussion – Chair Smith – 60 minutes4.Election of Human Relations Chair and Vice Chair. ‐  Action – Staff ‐ 10 minutesCITY OFFICIAL REPORTSMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)Commissioner ReportsCouncil Liaison ReportStaff Liaison ReportCOMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)ADJOURNMENTINFORMATIONAL REPORTPUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Documents PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 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ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 1     Packet Pg. 5     A Mayor’s Guide to Countering Antisemitism: Implementing the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 6     The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism outlines a whole-of- society effort to address anti-Jewish hate. *The Strategy stands on four pillars, each of which present opportunities for mayors who are often on the front line of combating antisemitism, protecting Jewish communities, and supporting American values. This guide provides suggestions for possible actions mayors could take to implement the four pillars. A Mayor’s Guide to Countering Antisemitism: Implementing the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism *In many ways, the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism mirrors AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America1, a guide for all sectors of society to understand, respond to, and prevent antisemitism, released in September 2022. 1AJC.org/CallToAction 3     Packet Pg. 7     Pillar 1 Increase awareness and understanding of antisemitism, including its threat to America, and broaden appreciation of Jewish American heritage The Strategy reaffirms the U.S. government's embrace of the non-legally binding ‘working definition’ of antisemitism adopted in 2016 by the 31-member states of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). ADOPT OR ENDORSE the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism2, a proven, flexible tool embraced by more than half of U.S. states and dozens of local municipalities3. UTILIZE THE IHRA WORKING DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM to deepen awareness amongst educators, members of law enforcement, prosecutors, and others. The U.S. Departments of Education and State have used the definition for years. Here4 is information on how several European agencies are using the definition5. The Strategy calls on state and local governments to utilize materials published by Jewish organizations to help identify antisemitic tropes, words, and symbols that can hide in plain sight. SHARE AJC’S TRANSLATE HATE GLOSSARY which helps identify and expose antisemitic tropes, words, and symbols. Mayors and departments of education can share Translate Hate6 on their websites for educators and constituents. Urge public libraries to offer copies. The Strategy calls on state and local leaders to celebrate the positive contributions Jewish Americans have made, particularly by highlighting International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month. PLAN FOR JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, which occurs in May. AJC offers many resources specifically designed to help mayors celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month7, including talking points, customizable social media posts, and template press releases. AJC can also help plan community events in partnership with elected officials. ACKNOWLEDGE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY, designated by the UN to take place annually on January 27. Mayors can issue public statements8, use the opportunity to encourage Holocaust education, and hold community events reaffirming the fundamental guiding lesson of the Holocaust: never again. 2AJC.org/the-working-definition-of-antisemitism 3AJC.org/use-of-the-working-definition-in-the-us 4AJC.org/employing-the-working-definition 5AJC.org/employing-the-working-definition 6AJC.org/TranslateHate 7AJC.org/JewishAmericanHeritageMonth 8AJC.org/InternationalHolocastRememberanceDay 3     Packet Pg. 8     The Strategy calls on states and localities to offer trainings to help people understand Jewish communities, antisemitism, and ways to counter antisemitism in their neighborhoods. PARTNER WITH AJC TO PLAN TRAININGS for elected officials, law enforcement, corporations, sports teams, higher education institutions, and nonprofits to help them recognize antisemitism, raise awareness, and address it using a variety of tools. To schedule a training, contact antisemitism@ajc.org. The Strategy calls on state and local governments to strengthen education on Jewish history, antisemitism, and the Holocaust, by encouraging studies to assess how effectively school districts are teaching the Holocaust, and creating councils on Holocaust and genocide education. SEE HOW YOUR STATE COMPARES. Thirty-nine states9 have some sort of Holocaust education and yet most Millennials and Gen Z lack basic knowledge. Short of mandatory Holocaust education, state and local governments can urge formal or informal educational opportunities. AJC’s resource on Holocaust education highlights legislative guidelines and best practices for teaching Holocaust education10. The Strategy affirms that ethnic studies and history curricula should include Jewish studies. ENCOURAGE JEWISH REPRESENTATION IN ETHNIC STUDIES CURRICULA. Lessons should include Jewish religion and culture11,Jewish history, and contributions to America12, Jewish diversity, and contemporary antisemitism13. Because antisemitism presents in unique forms, teachers should be trained to teach about the topic accurately and to be alert to its presence in the classroom. 9AJC.org/NeverAgain 10AJC.org/NeverAgain 11AJC.org/Culture 12AJC.org/JAHMTalkingPoints 13AJC.org/Issues/Antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 9     Pillar 2 Improve safety and security for Jewish communities The Strategy calls for increased coordination among local government, law enforcement, and the Jewish community. It cites AJC’s 2022 State of Antisemitism in America report14 that says 63% of American Jews believe law enforcement is effective in responding to the Jewish community’s needs, a sharp drop from 81% in 2019. ENSURE COLLABORATION. Ask your city’s police chief to designate an appropriate senior official to be a central point of contact for local Jewish communities on security needs. INVEST IN JEWISH COMMUNITY SECURITY. Encourage religiously affiliated institutions to apply for nonprofit security grants15 from the Department of Homeland Security to fund security training and physical security enhancements. The Strategy calls on mayors, governors, and municipal leaders to convene diverse networks of community partners, including law enforcement, to discuss antisemitism and promote hate crime reporting. Year after year, Jews are the largest target of all religiously motivated hate crimes, despite accounting for just 2% of the U.S. population. Making matters worse, many hate crimes go unreported to law enforcement by victims. APPOINT A LIAISON. Designate a central coordinator for Jewish and other faith communities, especially as security needs arise. Many elected leaders have Jewish advisory groups or interfaith/ interethnic taskforces. Using the National Strategy as a model, consider an action plan to outline a comprehensive city-wide strategy on antisemitism. ENCOURAGE VICTIMS AND WITNESSES TO REPORT HATE CRIMES. Local governments can leverage Department of Justice (DOJ) resources for hate crimes bias training and hotlines. ENCOURAGE LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING. Year after year, fewer and fewer law enforcement agencies share hate crimes data with the FBI. It is impossible to address hate crimes when we do not understand their extent. Elected leaders should work to ensure that all law enforcement agencies submit hate crimes data to the FBI for its annual report. 14AJC.org/AntisemitismReport2022 15www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security 3     Packet Pg. 10     Pillar 3 Reverse the normalization of antisemitism and counter antisemitic discrimination The Strategy calls on elected leaders at all levels to speak out against antisemitism and to recognize and celebrate those in their communities who speak out against antisemitism. ISSUE UNEQUIVOCAL CONDEMNATIONS. As with all hate crimes, when an incident occurs, elected officials should speak out loudly and clearly using their broad reach, affirming that antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem, but an assault on American values. DEPOLITICIZE THE FIGHT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM. Bipartisanship is critical to American success in countering hatred of Jews in the U.S. and abroad. Politicians must call out hatred within their party, before pointing fingers across the aisle. The Strategy calls on state and local leaders to work with Jewish and other religious communities to ensure that calendars for public schools and elections consider the major holidays of religious groups of all faith communities and that appropriate religious accommodations are made. ENCOURAGE OFFICIAL CALENDARS (schools, elections, etc.) to consider major Jewish holidays16. The Strategy calls on states, cities, and school districts to expand media literacy education to address online misinformation and disinformation related to antisemitism. ENCOURAGE MEDIA LITERACY. A number of attacks against Jews originated on social media. State and local governments should promote media and digital literacy and critical thinking, especially among educators. 16AJC.org/Culture 3     Packet Pg. 11     Pillar 4 Build cross- community solidarity and collective action to counter hate The Strategy states it is imperative that non-Jewish and Jewish communities work together and stand up for each other in order to counter antisemitism and other forms of hate. A diversity of voices and actors signals that antisemitism is not just a problem for Jews, but for all. ENGAGE LEADERS IN COMMUNITY COALITIONS. Elected officials should join in and lift up exemplary cross-community partnerships like AJC’s Muslim- Jewish Advisory Council17, Latino Jewish Leadership Council18, and Christian-Jewish, Black/Jewish and other coalitions in solidarity and action against antisemitism. CREATE PREVENTION NETWORKS. Consider implementing a program like Tackle!, a customized curriculum to empower public officials to develop local prevention frameworks to protect their communities from threats motivated by extremism or bigotry. Funded in part by a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant, Tackle! is a partnership between Muflehun19, a resource center, and AJC. 17AJC.org/MJAC 18AJC.org/LJLC 19www.muflehun.org 3     Packet Pg. 12     The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. For decades, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has had policy opposing antisemitism and all forms of hate and bigotry in American cities. Mayors are on the frontlines of the fight against antisemitism, serving as a leading voice against hate crimes in their communities and directing their local police departments to collect and report all hate crimes. In 2021, USCM and AJC established the Mayors United Against Antisemitism20 initiative to unite leaders across the country in the fight against antisemitism. More than 500 mayors joined this effort, signing a statement declaring that antisemitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values. Recently the Conference established a page dedicated to Combating Antisemitism21 on its website. The U.S. Conference of Mayors remains committed to combating antisemitism and all forms of hate in America’s cities. American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. With headquarters in New York, 25 offices across the United States, 14 overseas posts, as well as partnerships with 38 Jewish community organizations worldwide, AJC’s mission is to enhance the well- being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world. Following the historic unveiling of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism by the White House, AJC CEO Ted Deutch announced the creation of the AJC Task Force to Implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. AJC’s Task Force is designed to ensure the execution of the National Strategy, which includes dozens of AJC’s recommendations closely resembling AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America, in a meaningful and timely manner. For more information on AJC’s Task Force visit AJC.org/NationalStrategyNews. 20AJC.org/mayors 21www.usmayors.org/programs/mayors-and-business-leaders- center-for-compassionate-and-equitable-cities/combating- antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 13     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 1 AJC's glossary of antisemitic terms, phrases, conspiracies, cartoons, themes, and memes. 3     Packet Pg. 14     Table of Contents Introduction 3 B blood libel 4 C cabal 4 clannish 5 conspiracy theory 5 control 6 cosmopolitan elite 6 cowardice 7 creatures 7 D deadly exchange 8 deicide 8 dual loyalty 9 E (((echo))) 9 F “From the River to the Sea” 10 G globalist 10 “The Goyim Know” 11 greed 11 H Holocough 12 Holocaust denial 13 I Illuminati 14 J Jewish capitalist 14 Jewish communist 15 Jew down 15 Jewish features 16 Jewish figures 16 Jewish lightning 17 Jewish lobby 17 Judas/30 pieces of silver 18 K Khazars 18 Kike 19 kosher tax 19 N New World Order 20 “not the real Jews” 20 P poisoning the well 21 Protocols of the Elders of Zion 22 Q QAnon 22 R Rothschild 23 S Satan 24 scapegoat 25 silencing 25 slavery / slave trade 26 smirking merchant 26 Soros 27 Z “Zionism is racism” 27 Zionist / “Zio” 28 Zionist Occupied Government 29 Defining Antisemitism 30 How to Report Hate 32 Conclusion 33 3     Packet Pg. 15     3 Introduction Antisemitism is the hatred of Jews. But it is not only a hatred and manifests itself in many different ways. It includes medieval blood libel claims rooted in Christianity and twentieth century conspiracy theories about Jewish control of the world economy. It encompasses Holocaust denial and distortion and virulent anti-Israel animus. It can exist in places where Jews are prominent and visible and in places where Jews themselves are entirely absent. It may be present in physical encounters at work or on the street or in the virtual world of the internet and social media. But in order to combat antisemitism we must first understand it. And that means we must define it in all its forms and expressions, in ways both painfully evident and obscure. In 2020, nine in ten American Jews believe that antisemitism is a problem in the United States. Eight in ten believe it has increased in the past five years. Their concerns align with FBI data which show increased levels of antisemitism in the U.S. However, non-Jews are largely not aware of this increase. Only four in ten members of the U.S. public believe antisemitism has increased in the past five years. And maybe most startling, nearly half (46%) of U.S. adults have not heard the term antisemitism or have heard the term but do not know what it means. Translate Hate was created to explain antisemitism. This glossary aims to improve media literacy on antisemitism and hate, especially in the digital realm. It offers a comprehensive list of terms and expressions that will help you recognize antisemitism when you see it. And once you recognize it, you can become part of the global effort to fight it—and eliminate it. 3     Packet Pg. 16     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 4 blood libel noun \ 'bləd 'lī-bəl \ : perpetuated accusation that Jews have murdered non-Jews (such as Christian children) in order to use their blood in rituals WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The blood libel charge—also known as the ritual murder charge—has falsely accused Jews of killing and using the blood of Christians for ritual purposes since the Middle Ages. Blood libels were commonly spread before the Jewish holiday of Passover, outrageously asserting that Jews “used the blood of Christian children” as an ingredient in ritual breads—an association linked to the ancient accusation that Jews are to blame for the death of Jesus (see deicide). In more contemporary times, blood libel charges evolved into a widespread blame of Jews for unconnected murders and other horrific crimes—including the modern rumors of organ harvesting in Israel (see Figure B1) and Jews (or Zionists) eating Palestinian children and drinking their blood (see Figure B2). As one of the longest-standing forms of antisemitism, blood libels have led to horrific violence, destruction, persecution, and massacres of Jewish people and communities—before, during, and beyond the Nazi propaganda that used it to demonize Jews. Despite its utter falsehood and its disavowal by Jews, the Roman Catholic Church, and other nonreligious authorities, blood libel remains an influential myth in the 21st century. cabal Noun \ kə'bäl \ : a small, powerful group that seeks to establish control WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Jews have long been accused of being part of a secret group that controls the economic and political world order. The term cabal originates from the word kabbalah, the Jewish mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Often denoted as “Jewish cabal” on social media, it is a dog whistle for Jewish control (see control). Several antisemitic publications and conspiracy theories capitalize on this imagery of a conniving cohort, such as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion or the New World Order theory which is based on the idea that Jews have formed a power structure in which they control the media, economy, and politics (see Protocols of the Elders of Zion, New World Order). B C Figure B2 An UNRWA teacher in Jordan posted this cartoon on Facebook showing a Jewish person cutting up and eating a Palestinian child while drinking his blood, 2015. Figure C1 A tweet shared in September 2020. Figure B1 A headline from October 2018 referencing a blood libel charge of Israel murdering Palestinian children for their organs. 3     Packet Pg. 17     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 5 clannish theme \ 'klaniSH \ : of or relating to a clan; tending to associate only with a select group of similar background or status WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Referring to Jews as clannish is an antisemitic stereotype claiming that Jews only associate and do business with “their own kind,” using their power to benefit other Jews and keep non- Jews from having a fair chance. This accusation has been used to label Jews as economically untrustworthy, aggressive, apathetic, exclusive, and unaccepting of non-Jews and non-Jewish cultures. Similarly, the conspiracy that global Jewish financial firms are connected by family ties and work together in an unethical manner is known as the “clannish” theory. This false claim perpetuates the idea that Jews are “elitists” who work against the interest of all non-Jews to gain wealth (see greed). The nearly 200-year-old Rothschild conspiracy theory is an example of how this “clannish” theme has fueled antisemitism throughout history to the modern day. At its core, this theory states that a secret clan of Jews under the leadership of the Rothschild banking family has been manipulating currency and global events for personal enrichment and world domination (see Rothschild). conspiracy theory theme \ kən-'spir-ə-sē 'thē-ə-rē \ : a belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: From medieval times until the present day, conspiracy theories have spread antisemitic beliefs that blame Jews for the world’s worst tragedies. Jews were accused of poisoning wells in 14th century Europe causing the Black Death and in 21st century America, they were charged with being the "hidden hand" responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Antisemitism, like all conspiracy theories, is irrational in nature— unable to be explained by logic or sound reasoning. In his 1986 book Antisemitism in the Contemporary World, Michael Curtis describes how no other group aside from Jews has been blamed simultaneously for opposing phenomena: being an insular yet cosmopolitan group; for being capitalists and behind Communist revolutions; for being subhuman but also a chosen people. To conspiracists, conspiracy theories are “self-sealing,” meaning any attempt to dispel the theory with logic will serve as evidence to the conspiracist of the theory’s existence. Many conspiracy theories are rooted in the antisemitic myth that Jews are the “hidden hand,” plotting to take over and Figure C3 An antisemitic conspiracy involving the 9/11 terrorist attack was spray-painted on a landmark rock at the University of Tennessee in September 2019. Referencing rumor of celebrations following 9/11 Figure C2 A tweet shared in July 2011. 3     Packet Pg. 18     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 6 control the world (see control). This trope was central in the rise of Nazism and is still present today. Other conspiracies allege Jews are behind their own hate crimes, such as the “false flag” theories, and even go as far as to say the Holocaust was a hoax created by Jews to gain sympathy (see Holocaust denial). control theme \ kən'trōl \ : power or authority to guide or manage WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: False reports that claim Jews control the media, banks, and governments are part of a longstanding conspiracy of secret Jewish power. This antisemitic trope is rooted in the discredited publication, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, which was published in Russian tsarist times and accused Jews of trying to control the world (see Protocols of the Elders of Zion). These myths of control portray Jews as secret puppet masters ruling over others and manipulating the world’s economies and governments (see Figure C4). For centuries, Jews were blamed for leading “blind” world leaders into wars and into debt to enrich themselves and further their own hidden agenda (see Figure C5). Antisemitic propaganda continues to spread the idea that rich or influential Jews are behind the scenes furthering their plans of world domination. cosmopolitan elite Noun \ ,kazmə'palit(ə)n ‘i'lit \ : a phrase combining “cosmopolitan,” or representing many cultures, with “elite,” referring to the upper class of society WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “Cosmopolitan” and “elite” are terms that have separately incited antisemites across the political spectrum. Based on stereotypes of Jewish wealth and insularity, Jews have been accused of being part of an elite class for centuries. In the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, for instance, Jews were charged with being “rootless cosmopolitans” and fell victim to Stalin’s anti-cosmopolitan campaign where they were arrested and tortured. Today, “cosmopolitan elite” is a code word used by the far-right to accuse Jews and liberals of controlling America and/or being disloyal and unpatriotic by favoring internationalism over isolationism. Figure C6 A tweet shared in September 2020. Figure C4 An antisemitic meme posted by the former head of the Philadelphia NAACP to Facebook in July 2020. Figure C5 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a dog leading a blind U.S. President Donald Trump published in The New York Times, April 25, 2019. 3     Packet Pg. 19     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 7 Figure C7 An antisemitic Facebook threat received in December 2015 by a victim of the San Bernardino shooting one day prior. Figure C8 An antisemitic cartoon shared on Instagram in July 2018. Antisemitic caricatures mocking Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud lawmakers cowardice noun \ 'kau(-ə)r-dəs \ : lack of bravery WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Evolving from the erroneous accusation that Jews lacked patriotism (see dual loyalty), in the aftermath of World War I, Jews were portrayed as cowardly and weak people who actively evaded military service. According to this trope, Jews’ inherent cowardice and disloyalty made them responsible for national defeats. The apparent Jewish meekness in the face of the Holocaust (ignoring the many acts of bravery against overwhelming odds) even allowed antisemites to claim that Jews contributed to their own genocide (see Holocaust denial).   creatures theme \ 'krē-chərs \ : animals, as distinct from human beings; fictional or imaginary beings WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: A common form of coded antisemitism includes illustrations and images that depict Jews as vermin, tentacled creatures, reptilian men, and other “subhuman” monsters. Antisemitic rhetoric that dehumanizes Jews laid the foundation for the Holocaust, used as rationale by the Nazis to treat them as creatures that needed to be exterminated. It appeared in Nazi literature and other propaganda to spread antisemitic tropes—including Jews as the overlords of global affairs, Jews controlling minds, Jews’ quest for world domination, and Jews as superior or elite masterminds (see New World Order). More recently, antisemites such as Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan have referred to Jews as “termites” likening them to unwanted pests who multiply rapidly, take over, and destroy everything they touch. 3     Packet Pg. 20     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 8 deadly exchange theme \ 'dedli/ /iks'CHānj \ : suggesting Israel is responsible for American police brutality due to training programs between U.S. and Israeli police forces WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The deadly exchange trope directly compares U.S. police actions against Black Americans with the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) treatment of Palestinians. Believers in the “deadly exchange” allege “worst practices” are shared [between U.S. and Israeli armed forces] to promote and extend discriminatory and repressive policing practices that already exist in both countries, including racial profiling, massive spying and surveillance, deportation and detention, and attacks on human rights defenders.” Users of this trope argue Israeli and U.S. law enforcement exchange security practices and ideologies to purposely target people of color. This false equivalence appeared in demonstrations in the summer of 2020 when protesters chanted “Israel, we know you, you murder children, too" (see blood libel). This is categorically false. Accusing Israel or Zionists (see Zionists) of complicity in the murder of Black people is malicious, perpetuates antisemitism, and blames Jews for societal ills (see scapegoat). deicide noun \ 'di ə,said \ : the killing of a god WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Deicide is the charge that Jews bear eternal responsibility for the death of Jesus Christ. This claim is based on Matthew 27:24-25, “His blood be on us, and on our children,” also known as the blood curse. This verse (25) has led to more Jewish suffering than any other passage in the Christian Bible. This source of antisemitism among Christians was only refuted by the Catholic Church in 1965, with Nostra Aetate, the landmark document that rejected collective Jewish responsibility for this crime. Protestant churches have also repudiated the deicide charge. Nevertheless, antisemites continue to use the charge that Jews killed Jesus to justify their anti-Jewish hatred. Additionally, the same wrongful accusation and imagery connected with Jews as Christ-killers has been recycled in the Middle East, often in the form of Jesus representing Palestinians who are “crucified” by the Israeli Defense Forces or the Israeli Government. Recycled deicide charge Figure D3 Boukhari, Arabia.com. April 7, 2002. D Implying Israel is responsible for claims of American police brutality and racism Figure D2 A headline from March 2016 reporting on an antisemitic chant that broke out during a high school basketball game. Figure D1 A cartoon shared on the official Fatah Facebook page, May 2020. 3     Packet Pg. 21     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 9 dual loyalty noun \ 'd(y)oōəl 'loiəltē \ : loyalty to two separate interests that potentially conflict with each other, leading to a conflict of interest WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Dual loyalty is a bigoted trope used to cast Jews as the “other.” For example, it becomes antisemitic when an American Jew’s connection to Israel is scrutinized to the point of questioning his or her trustworthiness or loyalty to the United States (see Figure D4). Dual loyalty accusations also occur on U.S. college campuses when Jewish students are asked to denounce the actions of the Israeli government in order to participate in progressive activities. By accusing Jews of being disloyal citizens whose true allegiance is to Israel or a hidden Jewish agenda (see globalist), antisemites sow distrust and spread harmful ideas—like the belief that Jews are a traitorous “fifth column,” meaning they are undermining their country from within. The allegation of dual loyalty can also be aimed at non-Jews for what antisemites see as being “excessively loyal to Israel,” a criticism rarely leveled against friends and supporters of other countries (see Figure D5). For centuries, these antisemitic accusations of disloyalty have led to the harassment, marginalization, oppression, and murder of Jewish people. (((echo))) symbol \ 'e-(,)kō \ : an antisemitic symbol used to highlight the names of Jewish individuals or organizations owned by Jews WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The (((echo))) is part of the coded antisemitism that occurs online (see Figure E1). Used by antisemites, neo-Nazis, and white nationalists, the triple parentheses are applied to Jewish names or topics to identify, mock, and harass Jews in a way that is difficult to find in search engines, yet hiding in plain sight. While it originated on an antisemitic blog, the (((echo))) went mainstream with the creation of a now-removed Chrome extension—called "Coincidence Detector"—that placed three sets of parentheses around the names of Jewish individuals, of which there were over 8,000 listed. This symbol has opened yet another avenue for Jews to be targeted with antisemitic messages and even death threats— but it’s also given some Twitter users a chance to fight back by placing parentheses around their names in an act of solidarity spearheaded by Yair Rosenberg (see Figure E2). Figure E2 A tweet shared by Yair Rosenberg in June 2016. Figure D5 A tweet shared in February 2019. Blaming Jews for all tragedies Figure E1 A tweet shared in September 2016. Referring to Jewish victims of the Holocaust E Figure D4 Antisemitic flyer posted in Long Branch, New Jersey, June 2018. 3     Packet Pg. 22     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 10 “From the River to the Sea” noun \‘fruhm ‘thə ‘RIVər ‘too ‘thə ‘si\ : the catch-all phrase symbolizing Palestinian control over the entire territory of Israel’s borders, from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free” is a common call-to-arms for pro-Palestinian activists. It calls for the establishment of a State of Palestine from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, erasing the State of Israel and its people. It is also a rallying cry for terrorist groups and their sympathizers, from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) to Hamas, which called for Israel’s destruction in its original governing charter in 1988. Sometimes the Palestinian flag emoji is used as shorthand for this phrase to spam social media posts related to Jews, whether having to do with Israel or not. There is of course nothing antisemitic about advocating for Palestinians to have their own state. However, calling for the elimination of the Jewish state, or suggesting that the Jews alone do not have the right to self-determination, is antisemitic. globalist noun \ 'glōbəlist \ : a person who advocates the interpretation or planning of economic and foreign policy in relation to events and developments throughout the world WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Much like dual loyalty, globalist is used to promote the antisemitic conspiracy that Jewish people do not have allegiance to their countries of origin, like the United States, but to some worldwide order—like a global economy or international political system—that will enhance their control over the world’s banks, governments, and media (see control). The idea of a Jewish globalist was embedded in the core ideology of Nazism. Hitler often portrayed Jews as “international elements” who “conduct their business everywhere,” posing a threat to all people who are “bounded to their soil, to the Fatherland.” Today, globalist is a coded word for Jews who are seen as international elites conspiring to weaken or dismantle “Western” society using their international connections and Figure G1 A tweet shared in March 2018. AntiSemitic Term G F Figure F1 A poster from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terrorist group. 3     Packet Pg. 23     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 11 control over big corporations (see New World Order)—all echoing the destructive theory that Jews hold greed and tribe above country. “The Goyim Know” meme \ t'hə 'g'i-əm 'nō \ : a catchphrase used to impersonate and mock Jews and the antisemitic conspiracy theories connected to them WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “The Goyim Know,” sometimes followed by “Shut It Down,” is a popular antisemitic meme based on conspiracy theories of manipulative Jews with plans of world domination and in control of the media, economy, and governments. Typically paired with offensive images of a stereotypical Jew talking on a phone or holding a shocked expression (see Figure G2), this meme is widely used by white supremacists and other antisemites—on sites like 4chan and 8kun (formerly 8chan)—to mock a panicked Jew whose secret plot or manipulations have been revealed by non-Jewish people, or goyim. While “goyim” is a term used by some Jews to refer to non- Jews, antisemites and white supremacists have weaponized the word to mock and accuse Jews of promoting a prejudiced support for their own clan. As it spread online, “The Goyim Know” also made its way offline through an antisemitic song parody by the same name, as well as the phrase appearing on signs during the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Other manifestations of the far-right using “Goyim” to mock Jews are the Goyim Defense League (GDL) and GoyimTV.com (see Figure G4). greed theme \ 'grēd \ : a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: As a foundation for the most constant antisemitic falsehoods, the association of Jews with greed has fueled antisemitism throughout history and still affects Jews today. In the Middle Ages—when Christians were forbidden by the Church to lend money for interest—money-lending, trade, and commerce were the few professions Jews were allowed to have. Jews were blamed for usury, or the act of charging high rates of interest, and this association led to stereotypes about Jewish greed and wealth. These accusations were among the reasons listed by John Earnest, the white Figure G2 An example of the popular “The Goyim Know. Shut It Down.” meme. Figure G3 An example of the popular “The Goyim Know” meme. Figure G4 A sign with the phrase "The Jews Want A Race War” was hung from the heavily trafficked Los Angeles interstate 405 highway overpass. 3     Packet Pg. 24     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 12 supremacist who murdered a Jewish woman and injured others in Poway, CA in 2019. From Shakespeare’s sinister Jewish caricature in The Merchant of Venice to Rothschild schemes of world domination (see Rothschild) to Nazi propaganda on Jewish economic control, the antisemitic trope of greed can be found in everything from pop culture to deep-web conspiracy theories. The theme of greed in antisemitic rhetoric is so widespread that it’s led to a long list of Jewish stereotypes, including being excessively materialistic and money-oriented, exploiting others for personal gain, being overly wealthy, and controlling the world’s finances (see Figure G5). Holocough meme \ hälə ‘käf \ : a call by the far-right to spread coronavirus to Jews to infect and kill them WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “Holocough” first emerged on white supremacist and neo- Nazi channels on alternative social media platforms as news of COVID-19 spread in the U.S. Far-right personality Milo Yiannopoulos used “Holocough” in a Telegram poll, and the term further spread to Gab, a messaging platform with a large far-right and extremist base, after user Bjundabare created an image with the text, “If you have the bug, give a hug. Spread the flu to every Jew.” The “Holocough” finds its roots in the historic practice of connecting Jews to sickness, providing antisemites with familiar tropes. In the 14th century, Jews in Europe were blamed for poisoning wells and causing the Bubonic plague, and thousands of Jews were murdered in response; in the 1890s, Jewish Americans were blamed for the tuberculosis outbreak in the U.S.; in the 1930s, Adolf Hitler compared Jews to bacteria and disease; and today we are again witnessing Jews being blamed for COVID-19 (see poisoning the well). Ironically, the same people invoking the term #Holocough are often the same ones denying the scope and veracity of the Holocaust. Figure H2 An antisemitic picture created by Bjundabare on Gab in April 2020. H Figure H1 A poll posted to Milo Yiannopoulos’s Telegram page in March 2020. Figure G5 A tweet shared on August of 2019. 3     Packet Pg. 25     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 13 Holocaust denial theme \ hō-lə-,kost di-'nī(-ə)l \ : an attempt to negate the facts of the Nazi genocide of the Jewish people; a belief that the Holocaust did not happen or was greatly exaggerated WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Despite endless historical facts, Holocaust denial and distortion spread the false idea that Jews invented or exaggerated the Holocaust, including the diary of Anne Frank, Nazism’s intent to massacre Jews, the use of gas chambers in concentration camps, and the murder of millions of Jews. Denying the Holocaust, including denying the scope or methods used by the Nazis and their allies during the Holocaust, is antisemitic. The term “Holohoax” is a common term for Holocaust deniers across the political spectrum, who claim the Jewish people exaggerated or made up the Holocaust. The term appears on dozens of Facebook groups of every political disposition, including extreme-right, anti-Zionist, conspiracy theory communities, pro-Palestinian groups, and more (see Figure H3). And even when antisemites don’t deny the Holocaust, they have used it to attack Jews by accusing them of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust or by comparing its horrors by the Nazi regime to defensive actions taken by the State of Israel. Claiming that the State of Israel, home to the largest number of living Holocaust survivors, behaves like the Nazis in its treatment of Palestinians is a personal attack on survivors and distorts the meaning of the Holocaust. Likening the Gaza Strip, governed by the terrorist organization Hamas, to the Warsaw Ghetto, where Jews were confined by the Nazis before being transported to death camps as part of the systematic massacre of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust, or comparing the Israeli Defense Forces to the Nazi army (Wehrmacht), is a form of Holocaust denial. There is no legitimate comparison between defending the State of Israel and ensuring the safety of its citizens to the systematic destruction and liquidation of an entire people. Figure H3 A tweet shared in August 2020. Figure H4 A tweet shared in October 2019. 3     Packet Pg. 26     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 14 Illuminati noun \ i-,lü-mə-'nä-tē \ : groups or persons claiming special religious enlightenment WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Historically, the Order of the Illuminati refers to a secret society founded in Bavaria by Adam Weishaupt in the late 18th to advocate for secularism. However, during the interwar period of the 20th century, fascist propaganda claimed the Illuminati were a subversive element which served Jewish elites who were behind global capitalism and Soviet communism (see Jewish capitalist, Jewish communist) and were plotting to create a New World Order (see New World Order). This conspiratorial stance on the Illuminati, as well as its related conspiracy theory of Freemason-controlling Jews, are built on classic antisemitic themes, including the notion of Jewish control over the world, the meddling by Jews in global politics, and the Jewish plot for complete power over world governance (see control). Jewish capitalist noun \ 'joōiSH 'kapədləst \ : a person who supports the principles of capitalism, an economic and political system based on private or corporate ownership of production and profits as opposed to public or state ownership WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Jews have been accused of puppeteering the world economy for centuries, having been associated with money since the Middle Ages when commerce, trade, and other financial industries were the only professions Jews were allowed to have. As capitalism replaced other traditional forms of commerce, the association of Jews with money remained (see greed). While capitalism and communism are each terms that describe an economic philosophy and worldview that have been embraced by millions of people and served to define the two adversaries of the Cold War which dominated the 20th century, when an adjective is added and the terms become Jewish capitalist or Jewish communist (see Jewish communist), the meanings change. Figure J2 Graffiti artist Mear One’s “Freedom for Humanity” mural depicting white male capitalists, several who are Jewish (see Jewish features) as the enemy of the good. London, 2012. J I Figure I1 A headline referencing the New World Order from February 2011. Dollar triangle = Illuminati triangle Two triangles creating the Star of David “ASNOM” anagram for MASON Figure J1 A tweet shared in October 2020. The German Democratic Republic (GDR ) was a communist satellite state of the Soviet Union and yet Jews were blamed as enemy capitalists. 3     Packet Pg. 27     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 15 Blaming Jews as “greedy capitalists” or for being at fault for capitalism’s woes is a form of economic antisemitism. Economic antisemitism is based on the alleged economic status and financial behavior of Jews. It can also transcend into government policies which target Jews based on perceived economic practices. Jewish communist noun \ 'joōiSH 'kämyənəst \ : a person who supports the principles of communism, a political and socio-economic ideology, in which all goods are publicly owned as opposed to privately or state owned, and social classes are eliminated WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “Jewish communism,” or “Judeo-Bolshevism,” is an antisemitic conspiracy theory that states Jews have been behind communist revolutions around the world. Leon Trotsky was a political ideologue, who happened to be Jewish, who was personified by the Russian Czarist government as a symbol for Jewish Bolshevism (see Figure J4). Nazi Germany invoked the antisemitic “Judeo-Bolshevism” myth to blame Jews for Germany’s woes after World War I. While some Jews were communists and fought in the Red Army during World War II, labeling all Jews as communists is antisemitic. Another code word invoked is “Marxists,” after Karl Marx, who, despite being of Jewish descent, decried Judaism and blamed Jewish merchants for promoting capitalism. Jew down verb \ joō doun \ : antisemitic term for haggling or bargaining for a cheaper price WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Rooted in the false stereotype that Jews are cheap or stingy, the phrase “Jew down” may seem to be a harmless expression that’s used in everyday vernacular. However, it is an insulting, antisemitic misrepresentation of Jewish behavior that plays into the trope of Jews as greedy money handlers who are unwilling to part with their earnings. The common, mainstream use of antisemitic terms, like Jew down, plays a dangerous role in normalizing antisemitism and reinforcing conspiracy theories in the minds of antisemites. Figure J5 A tweet shared in March 2015. Term for non-Jew Figure J4 1919 Russian Civil War propaganda poster depicting Jewish Bolshevik Leon Trotsky (from Serhii Plokhy’s The Gates of Europe). Figure J3 A tweet shared in July 2018. ‘Marxists’ has often been used as a code word for Jews and is antisemtiic when Jews are blamed for communist oppression 3     Packet Pg. 28     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 16 Jewish features theme \ 'joōiSH 'fēCHərs \ : antisemitic stereotypes that focus on physical features or characteristics WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Large curved noses. Curly or red hair. Horns. Dark eyes with drooping lids. Even though Jesus and all twelve of his disciples were Jewish, it is red-haired Judas who is purported to espouse Jewish values of greed and betrayal (see Judas, greed). From religious woodcuts to inflammatory publications in the medieval ages, Jewish features like curly or red hair and hooked noses were grotesquely drawn, fueling conspiracies that Jews are easily identifiable and subhuman. The degradation of Jews through fictional facial stereotypes has been a staple theme in antisemitic propaganda used to portray Jews as subhuman or disfigured. Stereotypical Jewish features are still used today—from Internet memes to cartoons in top-tier news outlets—and they perpetuate the antisemitic notion that base motives are revealed in ugly features. In the 2020 Aalst Carnival theme, “UNESCO: Controlled by the Jews?” Jews are drawn as distorted, red-nosed, and with gold teeth, furthering the stereotype that Jews are malformed and associated with money (see Figure J6). Anti-Zionists also use the common feature of Jews as “white” to attack Israel as a “white, colonial, settler” power, which ignores and disavows the identity of millions of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews of color living in America, Israel, and around the world. Jewish figures theme \ 'joōiSH 'fi-gyərs \ : the use of public Jewish figures to spread antisemitic ideas about Jews as an overall group WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Much like the age-old theme of blaming Jews for disasters across the world (see scapegoat), prominent Jewish figures are often the victim of antisemitic rhetoric that’s actually being pointed at all Jews. By focusing attacks on a single person, antisemites create a coded language in which that person’s name or face becomes synonymous with dangerous antisemitic conspiracies or tropes. These can include everything from a Jewish plan for world domination to a Jewish puppet master who manipulates international events and creates social conflict for his own gain. Modern examples of this include rumors that George Soros—a Hungarian-American of Jewish descent and well- known billionaire—is paying members of a migrant “caravan” Figure J7 A tweet shared in January 2018. Figure J6 The 2020 Aalst Carnival theme: “UNESCO: Controlled by the Jews?” 3     Packet Pg. 29     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 17 to march on U.S. borders (see Soros). Or when Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual abuse is somehow linked to his Jewish identity, spreading the antisemitic trope of “Jewish sexual perversion.” The Rothschilds, another prominent Jewish family, have even been blamed for bad weather, natural disasters, and creating “the concept of climate change” (see Rothschild, Figure J7). Jewish lightning theme \ 'joōiSH 'lītniNG \ : a derogatory phrase describing the act of burning down a home or institution in order to collect the insurance money WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “Jewish lightning,” like “Jew down,” is a phrase rooted in Jewish stereotypes of stinginess and greed (see greed). The faulty reasoning argues that because Jews love money and are unwilling to spend it, they will commit insurance fraud. Whether directed at Jews or non-Jews (this term is also referred to as “Greek lightning” or “Irish lightning” depending on the area), it is an ethnic slur that should be condemned. Jewish lobby theme \ 'joōiSH 'läbē \ : Jewish interest groups that engage in lobbying to seek influence on a particular issue WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Lobbying groups by definition use their money to support specific causes. Individual Jewish groups use money through contributions, including campaign contributions, to draw support for various missions and causes, as do tens of thousands of other American lobbies and interest groups. There is no one “Jewish lobby” that speaks for the Jewish community. While some people use “Jewish Lobby” and “Israel Lobby” interchangeably and have no antisemitic intentions when saying “Jewish Lobby,” the phrase serves as a dog whistle for those who believe Jews control politics (see control). When “Jewish Lobby” is purposefully invoked to describe Jewish control of Washington, then that is antisemitic. Figure J8 A tweet shared in June 2020. Jews blamed for the 2019 Notre Dame fire Figure J9 A tweet shared in August 2020. 3     Packet Pg. 30     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 18 Judas/30 pieces of silver person, theme \ joōDUS/ 'THərdē pēses ‘äv 'silvər \ : in the Christian Bible, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’s 12 disciples, received 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus to the religious authorities. Although Jesus and all 12 disciples were Jews, the Western world—through art, literature, music, and tradition—chose to depict Judas as the Jew who sold out his Savior for money. Thus, the name Judas became synonymous with traitor, contributing to the persecution of Jewish communities for two millennia. This false and libelous narrative would feed into Hitler’s propaganda and the Holocaust. Khazars people \ kə'zär \ : a people once existing as a nation in the Caucasus and southeastern Russia WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: In the 6th century CE, the Khazars—an obscure warlike tribe in Turkistan [present day Kazakhstan]—fought for land that was ultimately overtaken by Southern Russia and Ukraine. Despite the decline in population and territorial defeat, the Khazars continued to be mentioned throughout history— especially as one of the first groups to adopt Judaism. By the 8th or 9th century, antisemitic conspiracy theories began forming around the Khazars’ reported conversion to Judaism. This spurred antisemitic beliefs that they were building a secret empire which sought widespread control through financial gains (see Figure K1). Given that the Khazars moved into and settled in Eastern Europe, antisemites push the conspiracy that Ashkenzai Jews—Jews descending from Eastern Europe—are not “real Jews” and are working to infiltrate other nations on their quest for world domination (see “not the real Jews”). The Khazar trope is also used to undermine the Jewish connection to Israel, and therefore Israel’s right to exist, because it falsely says Jews originated from the northern Caucasus region and were part of the Turkic empire—and not the Land of Israel (see Figure K2).   Figure K1 A social post from June 2019. Figure K2 A tweet shared in February 2018. K Figure J10 A tweet shared in June 2020. Antisemitic reference to Judas and Jews as traitors 3     Packet Pg. 31     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 19 Kike noun \ kīk \ : an offensive, derogatory term for a Jewish person WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Kike is an ethnic slur for a Jewish person. There are multiple theories about where the term might have emerged. One popular theory is that it is derived from the Yiddish word for circle, “kikel,” a reference to how Jewish immigrants at Ellis Island signed their entry forms: a circle as opposed to an X, which Jews associated with the cross of Christianity. Immigration officers described those who signed forms with a circle as “kikel,” eventually being shortened to “kike.” Kike is a highly offensive term used to insult and denigrate people of Jewish faith or ethnicity that is widely considered to be a form of hate speech. kosher tax conspiracy \ 'kō-shər 'taks \ : the idea that food companies and consumers are forced to pay money to support the Jewish religion or Zionist causes and Israel through the costs of kosher certification WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Many Jews adhere to religious dietary restrictions, which govern the slaughter of animals and the ingredients and production of various foodstuffs. To assist them, these products are usually marked with a symbol attesting to the fact that they are kosher, such as and . The kosher tax conspiracy theory states that this kosher certification of products is an extra tax collected from unwitting consumers for the benefit of Jewish organizations. It is mainly spread by antisemitic and white supremacist groups, who claim this to be a “Kosher tax” (or “Jewish tax”) that is “extorted” from food companies wishing to avoid a boycott and used to support Zionist causes or the State of Israel. Figure K5 A sticker circulated by antisemites to be placed on kosher items in stores. Figure K3 Figure K4 3     Packet Pg. 32     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 20 New World Order conspiracy \ 'nü 'wər(-ə)ld 'or-dər \ : the conspiracy of a small group of powerful individuals working in secret to establish all-powerful control WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The New World Order conspiracy theory becomes antisemitic when it’s followed by a reference to a Jewish business leader or political official with a secret agenda who’s seeking global control. A widely-used conspiracy theory made popular in the 20th century, the term centers on a cabal of world leaders using the global stage to create an almighty, totalitarian regime that strips people of their individual liberties and consolidates power at the very top (see cabal). The conspiracy theory behind the New World Order involving Jewish leaders is based on the idea that Jews have formed a power structure in which they control every aspect of humankind—the economy, media, and political landscape (see control). “not the real Jews” theme \ nät thə ‘rē(ə)l joōs \ : a phrase claiming that Jews are not God’s chosen people as outlined in the Bible WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: While this phrase has been used by many throughout history, today it is most commonly used by Black supremacists claiming Black people—not Jews—are the true chosen people of God. Black supremacy has roots in “Black Chosenness”— the belief that African Americans are the descendants of the twelve Hebrew tribes of Israel who settled across Africa after the destruction of the Kingdom of Israel and were eventually sold into slavery during the Atlantic slave trade. Black supremacy argues that Black people are superior to all other races and that “white” Jews are imposters. Elements of Black supremacy can be found within the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, as well as within Nation of Islam under the leadership of Louis Farrakhan and his supporters. In the age of social media, some Black supremacists have co-opted the language of white supremacists when discussing Jews: calling them “termites” and “bugs” with subhuman features (see creatures). Figure N2 A tweet shared in September 2020. Figure N3 An Instagram post shared in April 2014 N Figure N1 A tweet shared in October 2019. 3     Packet Pg. 33     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 21 Some antisemites on both the right and left claim that Ashkenazi Jews are “fake Jews,” and that Israel is a “fake nation.” This accusation has been used historically and continues to be used by those who believe in the Khazar conspiracy theory dispelling the Jewish connection to Israel (see Khazar). poisoning the well trope \ 'poiz(ə)niNG thə wel \ : a smear tactic in which an opponent introduces negative information about their adversaries in order to discredit them. The term derives from the ancient war tactic of poisoning an opponent’s water to diminish his strength WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: “Poisoning the well,” an accusation rooted in the 14th century Bubonic Plague, blames Jews for purposefully spreading disease. As the Black Death spread across Europe, Jews were accused of spreading the infection through common drinking wells. Thousands of innocent Jews were murdered in response. This trope can be found on all sides of the political spectrum— from Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, which accused Jews of being “vermin” and spreading bacteria, to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan’s diatribes labeling Jews as “termites” also spreading disease. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jews were blamed by alternative figures on various far-right fringe platforms for creating and/or purposefully spreading COVID-19. This trope reached a more mainstream audience on the far-left, where political cartoons and statements were made saying Israel (or “Zionists”) created COVID-19 in order to hurt the Palestinians and/or profit off the vaccine. Figure P2 An Instagram post shared in July 2014. P Figure P1 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a piece of bread for peace doves that he is poisoning with liquid from a bottle labeled "settlement construction,” Stuttgarter Zeitung, 2013. Prime Minister Netanyahu is depicted poisoning the peace process 3     Packet Pg. 34     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 22 Protocols of the Elders of Zion conspiracy \ 'prō-tə-,kol 'äv thə 'el-dər 'äv 'zī-ən \ : a fraudulent document attributed to the secret police of Tsarist Russia, first disseminated in the early 20th century and still circulated today, that serves as a pretext and rationale for antisemitism WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Protocols of the Elders of Zion—written by the Russian secret police in early 20th century—incorporates much of what we know to be classic antisemitic themes and supports the trope that Jews seek world domination, using their "invisible hand" to enslave the rest of mankind. The book spun tales of a conspiracy that Jews were collaborating clandestinely to use their international influence in the media and economy to take over the world and encourage the downfall of societal norms through communism, gambling, labor unions, and music. Russian leadership used the Protocols of the Elders of Zion text to scapegoat Jews as the reason for widespread poverty and suffering (see scapegoat). In the mid-1920s, Henry Ford brought this text to the United States and published excerpts alongside articles in The Dearborn Independent, a newspaper he owned. Through this effort, he propagated antisemitic falsehoods that Jews were using ideals of communism and their control over financial institutions to damage the U.S. economy and cause moral harm to the American people (see Jewish communist). Today, Protocols of the Elders of Zion can still be found in translation across the world (see Figure P3)—including in many Arab nations where it’s sold as an authoritative text. QAnon conspiracy \ 'kyoo ən än \ : a loosely organized, far-right network of people who believe the world is controlled by a satanic cabal of pedophiles and cannibals, made up of politicians (mostly Democrats), mainstream media, journalists, and Hollywood entertainers. This cabal is accused of controlling a “deep- state” government whose purpose is to undermine and attack President Donald Trump and his supporters Q Figure Q1 Twitter account profile of @Qanon76. QANON'S MOTTO IS "WHERE WE GO ONE, WE GO ALL" OFTEN WRITTEN AS WWG1WGA. Figure P3 An Amazon listing for the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion paperback. 3     Packet Pg. 35     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 23 WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Antisemitic conspiracy theories about Jewish elites, globalists, and bankers are part and parcel of the QAnon belief system, and George Soros and the Rothschilds are consistent targets (see Soros, Rothschild). The use of children in the conspiracy—the need to rescue children from the hands of the powerful globalists—harkens back to medieval blood libel accusations against Jews (see blood libel). QAnon emerged in October 2017 when anonymous messages appeared on 4chan, an online messaging board used by the far-right. “Q” refers to the top security clearance of the U.S. Department of Energy, while “Anon” references the anonymity of the Q source. “Q” is believed to be a government insider, revealing secrets to his/her followers. QAnon conspiracy theorists are waiting for the “Storm”—the mass arrest of people in power—and the Great Awakening, where everyone will realize the QAnon theory is the truth. In May 2019, the FBI identified QAnon as a potential domestic terrorist threat. Rothschild person \ rōt SHild \ : a wealthy Jewish family whose banking business dates back to the 18th century Holy Roman Empire WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The Rothschilds are a Jewish banking family who have been accused of secretly controlling the economy, manipulating the weather, and profiting from wars. “Rothschild” has become a generic term for greedy and manipulative Jewish billionaires (see Jewish figures, greed). In the mid-19th century, French antisemite Georges Dairnvaell, under the pseudonym “Satan,” published a pamphlet alleging Nathan Rothschild witnessed France’s defeat in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and returned to London before the news broke to make 20 million francs on the stock exchange. All of this was false. Rothschild was not at Waterloo (or Belgium), nor did he profit from the battle. Despite being provably false, the Satan pamphlet was reprinted and translated into many languages. The Rothschild family (and by extension Jews) were blamed for economic crises and wars for the next 200 years. R Figure R1 An antisemitic cartoon centered on the Rothschild family, 2015. Antisemitic cartoon depicting the Rothschilds as a pig feeding countries’ intelligence services, including Islamist terrorist groups. Figure Q2 A tweet shared in 2020, using QAnon slogan #WWG1WGA (“Where we go one, we go all.”) QAnon followers are encouraged to become “digital soldiers” and take an oath pledging support to the cause. On July 4, 2020, Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor to President Trump, posted a video online of a small group, including himself, taking this oath.” 3     Packet Pg. 36     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 24 Hitler’s propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, produced “Die Rothschilds Aktien auf Waterloo” in 1940 as part of Nazi Germany’s antisemitic propaganda campaign. Conspiracy theorists in Iraq recently blamed the Rothschilds for the COVID-19 pandemic. Louis Farrakhan’s speech, The Conspiracy of the International Bankers, claims the Rothschild banks are members of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which they are not. The most malicious of conspiracies about the Rothschilds is that they orchestrated the Holocaust to gain sympathy for Jews in order to create the State of Israel (see Holocaust denial). In January 2021, news broke that Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) had blamed “space lasers...beaming the sun’s power down to Earth,” funded by “Rothschild Inc.,” for California’s deadly wildfires in November 2018. It is yet another example of a baseless conspiracy that charges the Rothschilds for world events. Satan noun \ 'seit(ə)n \ : also known as the Devil, Satan is the Western personification of evil. Within Christianity, Satan is also referred to as the tempter, the ruler of demons, and the father of lies WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Referring to Jews as Satan or the devil stems from the interpretation of John 8:41-44 in the Christian Bible. Here Jesus says to his fellow Jews, “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does…. When [the devil] lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.” In medieval Christian folklore and artwork, Jews were depicted with grotesque characteristics such as devil’s horns, sharp claws, jagged teeth, pointy ears, and other satanic features to portray the differences between Christianity and Judaism. Today Jews, and the Jewish State, continue to be cast as Satan, demons, vampires, or other demonic figures. Like the deicide charge, antisemitic elements from Christian tradition have been recycled in the Muslim world (see deicide charge). Israel is demonized and, like the devil, viewed as the “source of evil” in the world. The Islamic Republic of Iran openly calls for Israel’s destruction and refers to the country as the “Little Satan.” Louis Farrakhan has come under fire for ranting about “unmasking the satanic Jew and the synagogue of satan.” S Figure S1 A cartoon shared in Qatari newspaper al-Watan in July 2002. The Star of David being used to make the devil Jewish, with the face of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Figure S2 “The Pope,” al-Hayat al-Jadida, March 22, 2000. A Satanic-looking Jewish figure labeled 'Israeli Colonialism' replies to the Pope’s words “May there be peace throughout the Land,” with “May there be settlements throughout the Land.” Figure R2 A post on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Facebook page, November 17, 2018. 3     Packet Pg. 37     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 25 scapegoat theme \ 'skāp-,gōt \ : one that bears the blame for others WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The story of the scapegoat is derived from the book of Leviticus in the Torah, and is translated from the Hebrew word ‘ăzāzêl, meaning “absolute removal.” It is said that every year on Yom Kippur, collective grievances and sins are placed onto a physical goat that is sacrificed, as a symbol of the washing away and casting aside of wrongdoing. Antisemites have been using Jews as “scapegoats” for thousands of years, blaming them for deicide, the murder of Christ, and even the Bubonic plague in the Middle Ages (see deicide, Figure D2). Over the past several hundred years, antisemitism has slanderously assigned blame to Jews for world events such as Germany’s loss in World War I— giving rise to Hitler and the Holocaust—and even 9/11 and the financial crisis in 2008 due to the perceived control of financial institutions (see conspiracy theory, control). silencing theme \ 'sīlənsiNG\ : prohibit or prevent from speaking WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: One of the longest standing antisemitic attacks leveled against Jews is the “silencing” of their opponents. The false claim that Jews deem any criticism of Israel or the Jewish people as antisemitic, and wield the power of the antisemitic label to silence the opposition, is offensive and dangerous for productive discourse. The idea of “silencing” speech plays into the commonly used trope of “Jewish control” with the false accusation that all discourse that criticizes the policies of Israel should cease to exist in order for the State of Israel to remain powerful. It is yet another example of the nonsensical way in which Jews are both blamed for silencing their critics and accused of perpetrating hateful rhetoric by speaking out against them in order to gain sympathy. Figure S4 A tweet shared in June 2014. Figure S3 A tweet shared in April 2018. 3     Packet Pg. 38     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 26 slavery / slave trade noun \ ‘sleiv(ə)ri \ ‘slāv trād \ : the practice of owning slaves, people who are forced to work with little or no pay and are denied physical freedom or the opportunity to leave WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: The claim that Jews controlled or made up a significant portion of the Atlantic Slave Trade is false. The Council of the American Historical Association (AHA) “condemns as false any statement alleging that Jews played a disproportionate role in the exploitation of slave labor or in the Atlantic slave trade.” While some Jews with resources owned slaves, as did wealthy people of all backgrounds, it was by no means widespread within the Jewish community. This trope has been spread by the far-right and far-left, from David Duke, the former Ku Klux Klan wizard, to Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI). The claim was popularized in Farrakhan’s 1991 publication The Secret Relationship Between Blacks and Jews, Volume One, and has most recently resurfaced within segments of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement to prevent Jews from taking part in the protest movement. smirking merchant meme \ t'hə 'smərkiNG 'mər-chənt \ : an antisemitic cartoon portraying a Jew based on stereotypes and tropes WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Visually, the smirking merchant cartoon, also known as the happy merchant meme, relies heavily on derogatory Jewish stereotypes—a large hooked nose, a scheming smirk and pose, frizzy hair, and grimy beard (see Jewish features). As the most popular antisemitic image online, the smirking merchant is also used to symbolize both traditional and modern-day tropes, including Jewish control over the world, Jewish greed, Holocaust denial, and a general blame for white supremacy hot topics like “race-mixing,” feminism, and the LGBTQ community. While originally created as part of a racist and antisemitic cartoon, the smirking merchant joined other bigoted memes— e.g., antisemitic versions of trollface and Pepe the Frog—on popular, far-right sites like 4chan, 8kun (previously 8chan), and Gab. Figure S6 Antisemitic Facebook comment using the smirking merchant meme. Hooked Nose SIGNIFIES GREED EVIL, SCHEMING SMILE Figure S5 A tweet shared in June 2020. Claims that Jews made up the majority of slave owners is malicious and false. 3     Packet Pg. 39     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 27 Soros person \ ‘sORos \ : refers to Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor George Soros, a billionaire philanthropist, who was born Jewish, and champions liberal and progressive causes WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: George Soros is vilified in some quarters of the world (and revered in others) for supporting progressive causes such as immigration and criminal justice reform. In the U.S., George Soros has been charged by the far-right with funding Black Lives Matter protests and migrant caravans to the southern U.S. border. He is also the namesake of the anti-migrant legislation in his native Hungary (the so-called “Stop Soros law,” which criminalizes aiding migrants). Criticizing Soros or his politics and actions is not antisemitic. Indeed, those who have suggested that any criticism is antisemitic do real disservice to the cause of fighting Jew- hatred. However, when Soros is used as a symbol for Jewish control, wealth, and power, the criticism may be an updated version of traditional antisemitic tropes (see conspiracy theory, control, Jewish figures). Unfortunately, hatred of George Soros has not remained solely on the Internet. In October 2018, a far-right agitator sent a bomb to his house, as part of a string of bomb threats against prominent Democrats. “Zionism is racism” theme / 'zīə.nizəm iz 'rā,sizəm / : refers to United Nations Resolution 3379 in 1975, in which the General Assembly linked Zionism and the State of Israel, to racism and racial discrimination. This was overturned in 1991 making it one of only two resolutions ever revoked by the UN WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Prior to 1948, Zionism was an aspiration—the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, founded by Theodore Herzl in the late 19th century, to re-establish a Jewish nation as a solution to the antisemitism Jews faced in Europe. After 1948 until today, Zionism became a reality: a homeland not only to persecuted European Jews, but Jews from all over the globe, including Jews fleeing persecution from the Soviet Union, the Arab world, Turkey, Iran, and Ethiopia, amongst others. Israel is one of the most diverse countries in the world with over half of its population being from Africa, India, and other areas of the Middle East. The vast majority of Jews around the world identify as Zionists, meaning they support the existence of Israel as a Jewish State in the historic Land of Israel. Figure Z1 The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council claimed that racist Zionism should be the most concerned about "the collapse of racist symbols." June 2020. Connecting Zionism to racism conveys that Jews do not have a right to self-determination Z Figure S7 A tweet shared in Sept. 2020. Figure S8 A tweet shared in March 2020. Soros is often used as a symbol of Jewish control 3     Packet Pg. 40     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 28 The Soviet Union led the effort to link Zionism to racism, basing their accusations on the notorious Protocols of the Elders of Zion and arguing that Judaism’s concept of “the chosen people” promoted racial superiority. This deliberate slur interpolated and distorted the real meaning of Judaism which explains the Jewish people are ‘chosen,’ or set apart, for special and burdensome religious and social obligations. Other states from Cuba to the Arab world repeated these slurs and criticized Jews and Israel by using the phrase “Zionism is racism,” often taking the discrimination practiced historically against Jews as individuals and employing it against their collective identity. Criticizing specific Israeli government policies as discriminatory or racist is not antisemitic. However, saying “Zionism is racism,” a phrase which itself is a racist and religious distortion, conveys that the Jewish people—unlike all other people in the world—do not have a right to self- determination. The phrase also denigrates the Jewish State and belittles the diversity of Jewish life in Israel. Famed Soviet Nobel Peace Laureate Andrei Sakharov warned that this resolution would “contribute to antisemitic tendencies in many countries by giving them the appearance of international legality.” Zionist / “Zio” noun / 'zīənəst / ‘zīō / : a supporter of Zionism; a person who believes in the development and protection of a Jewish nation in its historic homeland of Israel WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC: Zionism is a movement and ideology to reestablish and support the existence of a Jewish state in the Biblical Land of Israel. A Zionist is someone who supports Jews’ right to self-determination in their historic homeland and Israel’s right to exist. However, antisemites often use “Zionist” or “Zio” as shorthand for “Jew,” while many antisemites attempt to cloak their hate by claiming to be merely “anti-Zionists” (see Figure Z3). Notably, anti-Zionism—the belief that the Jewish people do not have the right to a national home in their ancestral homeland (e.g. that the State of Israel should not exist)—is itself widely believed by Jews to be a form of antisemitism. Anti-Zionism can also spread antisemitic conspiracy theories. For example, referring to Zionism and Judaism interchangeably blames Jewish people for the actions and policies of the State of Israel, which furthers conspiracy theories about control and world domination (see Figure Z2). Figure Z3 A tweet shared in August 2020. Figure Z2 A tweet shared in September 2019. 1. Labelling Jews as “the other” 2. Widely used antisemitic conspiracies 3. Using Jews as a scapegoat 3     Packet Pg. 41     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 29 Zionist Occupied Government (ZOG) conspiracy /'zīə,nizt 'äkyə,pīd 'gəvər(n)mənt (zôg) / : white supremacist belief declaring the U.S. government is controlled by Jews WHY IT’S ANTISEMITIC: ZOG is a white supremacist theory that believes Jews (“Zionists”) secretly control Western politics (see conspiracy theory, control). The term first appeared in the 1970s in the U.S. and is found on white supremacist sites such as Aryan Nations and National Alliance. By manipulating Western governments, antisemites claim ZOG controls the world economy, limits free speech, confiscates land, and usurps military and police forces. The phrase “Zionist occupiers” is also used by antisemites on the far-left and by Islamists, seeking to destroy Israel. Figure Z4 A tweet shared in August 2020. 3     Packet Pg. 42     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 3030 Defining Antisemitism The purpose of Translate Hate is to provide visuals and explanations of the diversity of sources of contemporary antisemitism. Recognizing and defining antisemitism go hand in hand. The tropes and themes referenced here are all encompassed within the authoritative International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, recommended by the European Council, the European Parliament, the UN Secretary General, the Organization of American States, and dozens of governments around the world, including the United States. To effectively fight antisemitism, we must define it. Here is the definition in full: On 26 May 2016, the IHRA Plenary decided to adopt the following non legally binding working definition of Antisemitism: Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. To guide IHRA in its work, the following examples may serve as illustrations: Manifestations might include the targeting of the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish collectivity. However, criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic. Antisemitism frequently charges Jews with conspiring to harm humanity, and it is often used to blame Jews for “why things go wrong.” It is expressed in speech, writing, visual forms and action, and employs sinister stereotypes and negative character traits. Contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere could, taking into account the overall context, include, but are not limited to: • Calling for, aiding, or justifying the killing or harming of Jews in the name of a radical ideology or an extremist view of religion. • Making mendacious, dehumanizing, demonizing, or stereotypical allegations about Jews as such or the power of Jews as collective—such as, especially but not exclusively, the myth about a world Jewish conspiracy or of Jews controlling the media, economy, government or other societal institutions. • Accusing Jews as a people of being responsible for real or imagined wrongdoing committed by a single Jewish person or group, or even for acts committed by non-Jews. 3     Packet Pg. 43     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 31 • Denying the fact, scope, mechanisms (e.g. gas chambers) or intentionality of the genocide of the Jewish people at the hands of National Socialist Germany and its supporters and accomplices during World War II (the Holocaust). • Accusing the Jews as a people, or Israel as a state, of inventing or exaggerating the Holocaust. • Accusing Jewish citizens of being more loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of Jews worldwide, than to the interests of their own nations. • Denying the Jewish people their right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the existence of a state of Israel is a racist endeavor. • Applying double standards by requiring of it a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation. • Using the symbols and images associated with classic antisemitism (e.g., claims of Jews killing Jesus or blood libel) to characterize Israel or Israelis. • Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis. • Holding Jews collectively responsible for actions of the state of Israel. Antisemitic acts are criminal when they are so defined by law (for example, denial of the Holocaust or distribution of antisemitic materials in some countries). Criminal acts are antisemitic when the targets of attacks, whether they are people or property—such as buildings, schools, places of worship and cemeteries—are selected because they are, or are perceived to be, Jewish or linked to Jews. Antisemitic discrimination is the denial to Jews of opportunities or services available to others and is illegal in many countries. 3     Packet Pg. 44     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 32 How to Report Hate REPORT HATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA We can all play a role in reducing online hate. Don’t be silent when you see an instance of antisemitism or other forms of hatred on social media. Report it to the platform directly. 1. Tap options symbol (dots, arrow, carrot) on the post, profile, or comment. 2. Tap Report. 3. Select the reason (hateful conduct, hate speech, inappropriate) as listed on the platform. Not seeing what you’re looking for? Find more direct information from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Help.twitter.com then click “Abuse” then “Report abusive behavior” Facebook.com/Help then click “Policies and Reporting” then “Reporting Abuse” Help.Instagram.com and search “Abuse and Spam” Support.tiktok.com then click “Safety” then “Report a Problem” But what if the platform doesn’t take it down? We may not be able to remove all antisemitic posts, but we can and will have our voices heard. With every report, we shed light on antisemitic behavior—getting us a step closer to stopping it. REPORT HATE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Talk to Law Enforcement Check www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/get-help-now for help on reporting hate crimes and incidents to your local police and the FBI. WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN INCIDENTS OF HATE OCCUR Report it. Speak out and be an ally. Consider a prompt, public statement of condemnation to signal that online hate is unacceptable. Use Translate Hate to explain why a post is antisemitic. Hold the perpetrator accountable and demand a public apology. Work to restore civility to the public discourse. Reach out personally to those affected by online hate to show solidarity. Participate in coalitions and educate others about antisemitism. Advocate for measures that help reporting and prosecution of hate crimes. Support funding for Jewish community security needs. 3     Packet Pg. 45     American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | October 2021 33 Conclusion While this glossary is by no means an exhaustive account of all the antisemitism present in our world, it captures the most commonly used tropes and conspiracies. After all, antisemitism is an ever-evolving threat, as are the most widely used tropes that help it spread. Antisemitism continues to pose a direct threat to democracy, democratic values, and human rights. It is a problem for Jews and—even more critically—for non-Jews to solve. Because antisemitism is a societal issue, our aim is to raise public awareness of common forms of antisemitism and elevate the debate on confronting this menace. AJC.org/TranslateHate 3     Packet Pg. 46     34 | American Jewish Committee | The Translate Hate Glossary | January 2021 3     Packet Pg. 47     January 3, 2024 Members of the California State Legislature California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: October 7 Attack, Rising Antisemitism, and the 2024 Legislative Year Dear Colleagues: We write to ask for your support and solidarity at an unprecedented moment of pain and fear for our Jewish community. Recent events, including Hamas’s horrific October 7 massacre, the ongoing Israel- Hamas war, the glorification of violence and sexual assault against Jews, calls for the annihilation of Israel, and the extreme escalation of antisemitism in the United States and around the world have left our community reeling. According to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), since October 7 there have been more than 200 bomb threats against Jewish institutions in California. We cannot recall another time in recent history when Jews in California felt as targeted, threatened, and unsafe as they do now. At this moment, the work our Legislative Jewish Caucus has been doing in close partnership with Jewish community organizations feels existential. For members of the Jewish Caucus, the legislative recess was shaped by the horrific October 7 massacre — the largest mass murder, rape, and kidnapping of Jewish civilians since the Holocaust. The trauma of this horrific event was compounded by the shocking response to the Hamas attack from many whom we had considered allies and whom we have supported. It has impacted many of us on a deeply personal level, and we find ourselves asking fundamental questions — including about the security of our families and our community — that we could not have imagined several months ago. At the same time, we are grateful that many of you — on both sides of the aisle and across the state — reached out after the October 7 attack, issued supportive statements, attended rallies, engaged with your local Jewish communities, and stood with us during this incredibly challenging moment in time. We particularly appreciate the Diversity Caucuses for their joint statement condemning the October 7 massacre; Governor Newsom for his vocal support and for visiting Israel; and our federal partners — including President Biden, Vice President Harris, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, and Senators Padilla and Butler — who have supported our community in word and deed. We will never forget those who stood with us. 3     Packet Pg. 48     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 2 We hope you will take a moment to read this letter, to reflect on the ongoing trauma impacting us and the Jewish community generally, to engage with us in thoughtful dialogue, and to work closely with us on policies that will help build a safer, kinder, and more peaceful world for all communities. *** It is difficult to overstate the ongoing trauma that October 7 has caused for Jews in California and around the world. Hamas — the terrorist organization that governs Gaza — infiltrated Israel and brutally massacred 1,200 people. Thousands more were injured. As documented by The New York Times, Hamas terrorists engaged in mass rape and grotesque sexual violence. Hamas also kidnapped large numbers of civilians — including the elderly, disabled, and young children — and abducted them to Gaza. Hamas’s victims include primarily Israelis, but also citizens of the United States, Thailand, Nepal, France, Ukraine, Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Argentina, Canada, and other countries. More than 100 hostages remain in Gaza. The intentional cruelty and brutality of this attack is difficult to comprehend. The October 7 massacre was deeply personal for members of the Jewish Caucus and for many Jews across California. Many Jewish Californians have family and friends who were impacted, including loved ones who were killed, injured, raped, or kidnapped. We continue to worry about the safety of our friends and relatives in Israel, including those who have been traumatized by the constant threat of rocket fire and the hundreds of thousands of Israelis who have been displaced because of the violence. And, we are worried sick about the hostages who remain in captivity, particularly given harrowing testimony about widespread sexual assault. The Jewish Caucus has been engaged with our Congressional partners and the Biden Administration in support of efforts to secure the safe and immediate release of the hostages and we welcome your assistance in these efforts. Deepening the trauma for our community has been the truly despicable response to October 7 by many organizations and individuals, including some we have supported as allies. Beyond the devastating silence by so many people and organizations in the aftermath of October 7, there were also a shocking number of people and organizations that excused, celebrated, and even glorified Hamas’s horrific violence against Jews. *Immediately* after the October 7 massacre and *before* Israel entered Gaza, rallies in cities and on college campuses in California celebrated violence against Jews and glorified Hamas. Prominent social media accounts celebrated the murder, rape, and kidnapping of children and seniors as legitimate “resistance,” “a historic win,” and “an extraordinary day.” And, protestors vocalized their support for violent “intifada” while openly calling for the annihilation of Israel — home to more than 7 million Jews, more than half the world’s Jewish population. At rallies in California and around the world, protestors chanted phrases like “from the river to the sea” and “we don’t want no two states, we want all of ’48,” leaving little doubt that many of them support the annihilation of the world’s only Jewish nation. Our community has been deeply impacted by public statements that rewrite history or ignore Jewish suffering. It has been infuriating to see statements and resolutions about the Hamas-Israel war that fail to even acknowledge October 7, the ongoing attacks against Israeli civilians, or the fact that Hamas continues to hold hostages in Gaza. For example, UN Women — an official agency of the United Nations — at first ignored and then barely acknowledged the mass rape and horrific sexual violence perpetrated against Israeli women on October 7. The unmistakable signal sent by these statements is that Jewish lives and bodies are somehow less valued and that different rules apply when the victims of human rights violations happen to be Jewish. More personally for members of our Caucus, it has been incredibly painful to watch individuals and organizations we have considered allies — including some capitol advocates and labor unions — remain 3     Packet Pg. 49     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 3 silent when Jews were being raped, butchered, and kidnapped, only to speak out forcefully against Israel’s efforts at self-defense. It has been shocking to see the vitriol, lack of context, and historical inaccuracy that has permeated this criticism, with some calling for a boycott of Israel — i.e., the destruction of Israel’s economy — and even amplifying calls for Israel’s elimination. To be clear, we respect everyone’s right to criticize the Israeli government and Israeli policy — indeed, some of us have done so frequently, including during the current war. Yet, the contrast between the silence around anti-Jewish violence and antisemitism, on the one hand, and anti-Israel venom has been shocking. We are deeply concerned about Jewish students at UC and CSU campuses who have been highly impacted by antisemitism inside and outside the classroom. Shortly after October 7, the UC Ethnic Studies Council, who are UC faculty members, celebrated the Hamas attack as “part of the Palestinian freedom struggle” and strenuously objected to the use of the word “terrorism” to describe the intentional murder, rape, and kidnapping of Israeli children and adults. A coalition of CSU ethnic studies professors issued a statement agreeing with the UC Ethnic Studies statement. Both the UC and CSU ethnic studies faculties called for a boycott of Israel — part of the BDS movement whose goal is to destroy Israel’s economy and Israel itself. Students at CSU Long Beach advertised a “Day of Resistance” for Palestine with an image of a hang glider, a tool Hamas used on October 7 to transport terrorists into Israel to murder and rape young people at a music festival. A UC Davis professor posted on social media “zionist journalists who spread propaganda & misinformation . . . have houses w addresses, kids in school . . . they can fear their bosses, but they should fear us more.” The post included knife and hatchet emojis, followed by emojis for three drops of blood. The professor remains employed by UC Davis today, with the University having taken no action to date other than to initiate a vague investigation. Our concerns about the environment for Jewish students have been amplified by our visits to several UC and CSU campuses, conversations with campus administrators, and meetings with Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Most significantly, what we have heard directly from Jewish students about their experiences with antisemitic harassment, threats, and vandalism on campus is distressing. Our Jewish Caucus sent a letter to UC and CSU leadership demanding comprehensive action to address antisemitism on campus, and we intend to follow-up with legislative initiatives to ensure accountability and the success of those efforts. Sadly, children in some of our K-12 public schools have been subject to intense anti-Israel and antisemitic indoctrination in the wake of the October 7 massacre. For example, a group of public school teachers in Oakland, backed by the Oakland Education Association, conducted an unauthorized “teach in” that was riddled with offensive, inaccurate, and inflammatory content about Israel and Jews. Among other falsehoods, they taught students that Jews first arrived in Israel in 1948 (Jews have been there for several millennia), that Israel is a place for “white Jews” (the majority of Jewish Israelis are of non-European descent, largely of Middle Eastern, North African, or Ethiopian ancestry), and that “intifada” — which in the current context means killing Jews — was to be celebrated. We have since learned of similar curricula being used in other school districts. We have also seen the tragic impacts of broad ignorance among young people about the Holocaust, including many who do not believe the Holocaust happened. Unfortunately, these disturbing incidents build upon an ongoing effort by a group of activists with extreme views who, for years, have been attempting to use ethnic studies as a vehicle to teach anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hate in our public schools. Most significantly, a group promoting so-called “Liberated Ethnic Studies” has been shopping its services to often-unsuspecting school districts seeking to comply with California’s ethnic studies graduation requirement — a requirement that every member of our Jewish Caucus supported in good faith and as an act of solidarity with other marginalized communities and our sister Caucuses. Unfortunately, rather than focus on the experiences of communities of color in California and the United States, those promoting “Liberated Ethnic Studies” have made it a top priority to promote 3     Packet Pg. 50     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 4 bigoted, inaccurate, discriminatory, and deeply offensive anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda — in many cases, promoting the content that was explicitly rejected by the Governor, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, and the Legislature because of its extreme bias and discriminatory nature. Taken together, these efforts to use California’s public education system to indoctrinate young people with dangerous anti-Jewish stereotypes, misinformation, and hateful rhetoric is a top concern for our Jewish Caucus. Certain individuals charged with educating California’s children appear committed instead to teaching them to view Jews as oppressors, to hate Israel, to reject Israel’s right to exist, and to view “resistance” (in this context, killing Jews) as somehow acceptable or even laudable. We cannot overstate how problematic such incitement is for Jews in California and for our community’s future in the Golden State, particularly given our longstanding historical experience with anti-Jewish rhetoric leading quickly to anti-Jewish violence. This toxic hate directed toward our community has seeped into our public discourse and political process, up to and including fatal violence directed toward a Jewish person at a protest. Local resolutions on the Israel-Hamas war — most notably in Oakland and Long Beach — have provided a platform for bigots to express hateful conspiracy theories and extreme anti-Jewish vitriol. Anti-Israel protesters literally shut down the California Democratic Party Convention after they were unable to achieve their aims through reasoned argument or the political process. The explosion of hate directed at our community comes at a time when many Jews were already on edge. In the last few years, long before October 7, Jewish neighborhoods in California were targeted repeatedly with hate crimes, harassment, and anti-Jewish violence, including multiple shootings. The statistics tell the same story. In 2022, the Anti-Defamation League recorded the highest ever number of anti-Jewish hate incidents in the United States — which have increased nearly 500 percent in the past decade — and Jews remain the single most targeted religious minority in America. For members of our Caucus, some of whom have been personally targeted with antisemitism, this reality is confirmed by the metal detectors and armed security we now encounter every time we visit a Jewish school or house of worship — a state of affairs we would have considered inconceivable just a few years ago. Compounding the challenge for our community is that antisemitism is alive and well on both sides of the political spectrum. The far right and far left in America view each other as existential enemies, yet the one thing they seemingly can agree on is that Jews are a unique problem responsible for various evils in the world. Our community is trapped between white nationalists who hate us because they believe we are behind a plan to diminish the influence of white people and far-left ideologues who hate us because we are somehow the epitome of white oppressors. In reality, we are an extremely tiny minority (there are more Latinos in California than Jews in the world) with a long history of being victims of violent persecution. We have seen this movie before, and we are determined to prevent history from repeating itself. *** We want to name and mourn the devastation that is occurring in Gaza. Far too many Palestinian civilians, including a heartbreaking number of children, have been killed — civilians who are not Hamas and who did not commit the October 7 massacre. While Hamas has cynically used these civilians as human shields and intentionally placed them in harm’s way, we believe Israel must do everything possible to protect civilian life while it defends itself. More broadly, like so many people around the globe, we pray for a speedy end to the violence, for a future for Gaza that does not include Hamas, for a new government in 3     Packet Pg. 51     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 5 Israel committed to peace and a viable Palestinian state, and for a two-state solution that brings peace, security, self-determination, justice, and dignity to Israelis and Palestinians alike. We are deeply concerned about recent incidents of Islamophobia in the United States, including the horrific murder of a Palestinian American child in Illinois and the injury of his mother, as well as the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont. As Jews and as representatives of diverse communities, we are committed to protecting our Muslim friends and neighbors and to fighting Islamophobia with the same vigor that we fight antisemitism. *** As we return to the Capitol, we invite you to join our efforts to confront hate and bigotry and support the Jewish community at this difficult moment in time. To that end, we plan to unveil a package of Jewish Caucus priority bills and actions in the coming weeks, including:  Requesting the formation of a Select Committee on Antisemitism in California to explore legislative, budget, administrative, and policy changes we can make to protect the Jewish community in California;  Addressing the toxic anti-Jewish environment on certain UC and CSU campuses and ensuring our campuses are safe and welcoming for students of all faiths, backgrounds, and viewpoints;  Ensuring our K-12 schools are not teaching children propaganda and falsehoods about Jews and Israel that lead to antisemitism and anti-Jewish violence;  Enshrining Holocaust education in our public schools and universities, particularly in light of recent polling demonstrating a broad lack of awareness by younger Americans about this industrial extermination of six million Jews;  Creating standards and processes for reporting antisemitism in our schools and colleges; and  Expanding and strengthening the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which has provided critical security assistance to Jewish institutions, as well as to other communities at risk of hate- motivated violence. In addition, members of our Jewish Caucus and allies will be traveling to Israel early in the year to meet with diverse stakeholders, and we hope to present more opportunities for Legislators and staff to learn about Israel, antisemitism, and the challenges facing our community. *** We appreciate that California and the world are currently facing many challenges, that the Israeli- Palestinian conflict is intensely complicated, and that it may be difficult for those outside our community to fully comprehend how recent events have impacted us so deeply. In that spirit, we hope to begin a conversation — both individually and at the Caucus level — about how we can work together to confront antisemitism, hate, and violence. In the meantime, we welcome your questions, thoughts, and ideas and hope that you will not hesitate to reach out to any of us directly. We need your allyship at this moment of crisis and we look forward to working with you to help build a safer, kinder, and more peaceful world for all our communities. 3     Packet Pg. 52     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 6 In Solidarity and With Deep Appreciation, SCOTT WIENER Co-Chair, Legislative Jewish Caucus State Senator, 11th District JESSE GABRIEL Co-Chair, Legislative Jewish Caucus Member of the State Assembly, 46th District JOSH BECKER Vice Chair, Legislative Jewish Caucus State Senator, 13th District DAWN ADDIS Member of the State Assembly, 30th District REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN Member of the State Assembly, 16th District MARC BERMAN Member of the State Assembly, 23rd District LAURA FRIEDMAN Member of the State Assembly, 44th District JACQUI IRWIN Member of the State Assembly, 42th District JOSH LOWENTHAL Member of the State Assembly, 69th District GAIL PELLERIN Member of the State Assembly, 28th District BLANCA RUBIO Member of the State Assembly, 48th District CHRIS WARD Member of the State Assembly, 78th District RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR Member of the State Assembly, 51st District BEN ALLEN State Senator, 24th District 3     Packet Pg. 53     Members of the California State Legislature January 3, 2024 Page 7 STEVE GLAZER State Senator, 7th District JOSH NEWMAN State Senator, 29th District SUSAN RUBIO State Senator, 22nd District HENRY STERN State Senator, 27th District CC: Governor Gavin Newsom Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis Secretary of State Shirley Weber Attorney General Rob Bonta State Controller Malia Cohen Treasurer Fiona Ma Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond California Congressional Delegation 3     Packet Pg. 54     Palo Alto: The Jewish Experience and Recommendations Palo Alto Human Relations Commission Listening Session with the Jewish Community January 11, 2024 3     Packet Pg. 55     Speaker: Rabbi David Booth 3     Packet Pg. 56     3     Packet Pg. 57     3     Packet Pg. 58     3     Packet Pg. 59     3     Packet Pg. 60     3     Packet Pg. 61     3     Packet Pg. 62     Speaker: Sarith Honigstein 3     Packet Pg. 63     3     Packet Pg. 64     3     Packet Pg. 65     Los Altos, October 2023 3     Packet Pg. 66     Los Altos, October 2023 3     Packet Pg. 67     Woodside, October 2023 3     Packet Pg. 68     3     Packet Pg. 69     Israel Flag burned El Cerrito, January 2024 3     Packet Pg. 70     El Cerrito, January 2024 3     Packet Pg. 71     Stanford, October 2023 3     Packet Pg. 72     3     Packet Pg. 73     Palo Alto, December 2023 3     Packet Pg. 74     Oakland, November 2023 3     Packet Pg. 75     Speaker: Lori Meyers 3     Packet Pg. 76     ANTISEMITISM NOWAntisemitism In the Community Pennies thrown and “Hitler didn’t finish the job”, 2012 “They are stupid Jews,” 2013 Pennies thrown, recent Antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 77     Antisemitism in the Library Organization promoted on Palo Alto Library website, May 2021 Author promoted by staff member on Palo Alto Library website, Oct 2023 More Antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 78     Excerpts from “Handala’s Return,” TK-3rd Grade lesson, “From Oakland to Gaza” Tea In, 12/2023 Antisemitism In Our Lives Antisemitic image 3rd- 5th Grade lesson, “From Oakland to Gaza” Teach-In, 12/2023 And More Antisemitism Social media post, upcoming “Teach-In”, 1/2024 3     Packet Pg. 79     The “Palo Alto” WayThe “Palo Alto” Way City of Palo Alto Proclamation, October 2023 Junior Museum and Zoo helping Jewish children, October 2023 3     Packet Pg. 80     Recommendation #1: Implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 3     Packet Pg. 81     U.S. National Strategy -Pillar 1 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Pillar 1 3     Packet Pg. 82     U.S. National Strategy -Pillar 1 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism: Pillar 2 3     Packet Pg. 83     U.S. National Strategy -Pillar 1 U.S. National Strategy: Pillar 3 3     Packet Pg. 84     U.S. National Strategy -Pillar 1 U.S. National Strategy: Pillar 4 3     Packet Pg. 85     Recommendation #2: Bring Us Together 3     Packet Pg. 86     From:Office of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg To:Human Relations Commission Subject:D4 November Newsletter Date:Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:00:34 AM You don't often get email from supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Greetings D4 residents & friends - The holiday season is officially upon us! As many of you prepare for quality time with loved ones, it is also important to be cognizant of those in our lives who may be struggling with seasonal depression, holiday-induced stress, or feelings of isolation. Extra kindness is in order, along with egg nog and cookies. I have included links to a few gift drives in this newsletter if you are inclined to spread some holiday cheer across the county. Following are some highlights from the past month’s work. United Against Hate Week Since its inception by a group of Bay Area activists in 2018, United Against Hate Week has spread to more than 200 communities, including all of Los Angeles County, numerous faith-based, LGBTQ+ and human rights organizations, and is beginning to spread across the country. My colleagues and I supported this effort by proclaiming November 12- 18th United Against Hate Week. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 87     Frankly, I’m heartbroken that we need to take such a public and active stand against hate, but it’s evidently not a given. From the appalling rise in anti-Asian hate during and following the pandemic to the ongoing violence against trans-individuals and the very recent significant spikes in antisemitism and Islamophobia, I truly wonder whether all our talk about welcoming immigrants and being a safe, inclusive community, embracing diversity really holds up when so many people feel alone, frightened and silenced. I am grateful to the community members who came to the Board of Supervisors meeting on November 6th and stood together to show support for this proclamation. Santa Clara County must always be a place where everyone is welcomed. Transgender Awareness Month Over the past 54 years, the United States has made significant strides toward achieving equality for all its citizens. Yet, even as we've moved forward, a stark reality confronts us: there is an organized assault to halt and even reverse the march of justice. Anti-LGBTQ bills are cropping up in state legislatures across the country, systematically targeting transgender individuals, LGBTQ+ youth, drag performers, healthcare, adoptions, education, and equal employment rights. It is in the face of this adversity that we observe Transgender Awareness Month. This month serves as a beacon of hope, created to complement Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourns and honors the memory of lives lost in acts of anti- transgender violence. It also encompasses Transgender Awareness Week, dedicated to raising the visibility of transgender people and addressing the unique challenges they face. We must do better. Be better allies. Be better protectors. Literally, walk the walk of all our good intentions. California State Association of Counties This year marked the 129th Annual California State Association of Counties Conference. Thematically set to "The Road to Thriving Communities," County leaders from across the State gathered to discuss {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 88     ideas and successes each area has achieved. I am honored to have been elected by County Supervisors across the state as 2nd Vice President of CSAC. This role will allow me to expand my advocacy to our state legislators and the Governor’s administration on matters such as accessible childcare, expansion of mental health services, homelessness prevention and more on behalf of all California Counties. Through collaboration we can identify implementable solutions, innovative techniques, and enhancements in all fields that can better each county across California. Teacher Recognition Celebration The 53rd Annual Teacher Recognition Celebration held by the Santa Clara County Office of Education gave our teachers just a bit of the fanciness and hoopla they deserve. From a red-carpet arrival to a feature video, thespecial treatment and extensive effort that wasexpended to produce this memorable night wasa reminder of what we all know – teaching is theprofession that makes all other professionspossible. To every teacher - thank you! If you scroll down to the bottom of thenewsletter you can see the exceptional teacherswho were recognized at this event. Until next month, be well. And if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Blog Post: Gender Affirming Care In this month's blog post I give some insight to the importance that gender affirming care has in our Transgender community and its tie to Santa Clara County's mental health support. Give it a read on Medium! Until next month, be well. And if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Warmly, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 89     Susan Ellenberg Board President Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 4 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 90     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 91     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 92     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 93     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 94     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 95     70 West Hedding East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 299-5040 Email Supervisor Ellenberg District 4 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 96     From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Baker, Rob; Bryan Gobin; Cait James; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Marina Lopez; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; ParkRec Commission; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Richard Konda; Roberta Ahlquist; Rodriguez, Miguel; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; alisa mallari tu; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; dennis burns; friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; ladoris cordell Subject:Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests Date:Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:52:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests https://oaklandside.org/2023/11/28/oakland-city-council-gaza-ceasefire-resolution/ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 97     From:Office of Supervisor Otto Lee To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Upcoming Events - San José Gunbuyback & Ranked Choice Voting Listening Sessions - The D3 Community Newsletter Date:Friday, December 1, 2023 5:26:47 PM You don't often get email from supervisor.lee@bos.sccgov.org. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. In This Newsletter: San José Gun Buyback Event - Dec. 2 at Reid- Hillview Airport | Ranked Choice Voting Listening Sessions - Dec. 6 & Dec. 14 | BOS Meetings Update | Veterans Updates | New County Locations - Clerk-Recorder & Assessor | Before We Go | Around The Community | Community Events Dear Friends & Neighbors - We’re thankful for you! December’s here, but before we celebrate the holiday season, we have several upcoming events you’re invited to and two more Board of Supervisors meetings before we welcome in 2024. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 98     San José Gun Buyback - Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at Reid-Hillview Airport In partnership with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office - the County of Santa Clara and City of San José will host a Gun Buyback Event at the Reid-Hillview County Airport in San José on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 8 AM - 1 PM. Residents may anonymously turn in unwanted guns for cash - no questions asked. Click HERE to learn more - also available in ESPAÑOL & TIẾNG VIỆT. We’re excited for our first buyback in San José in years. We organized the first buybacks since the COVID pandemic in 2022 in Milpitas and Morgan Hill, collecting more than 700 firearms - including 26 assault-style weapons, 7 illegal ghost-guns, and even a sawed-off shotgun. Special thanks to our local law enforcement agencies for working together to prevent self- harm, accidental shootings, and violence in our homes. Click HERE for more information about gun violence prevention and safe ownership. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 99     Ranked Choice Voting Listening Sessions - TWO Sessions [In-person & Online] We are partnering with the California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition, CalRCV, to host TWO listening sessions about the opportunity for the County of Santa Clara to explore the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting for County elections [Supervisors, Assessor, Sheriff]. Click HERE to learn more. Session 1 IN-PERSON - Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6 PM – Click HERE to RSVP Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Session 2 ONLINE - Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 PM – Click HERE to RSVP Zoom Link Did you know that ranked choice voting has already been implemented in Alaska, Maine, Nevada, and California, including Berkeley, Oakland, Ojai, San Francisco, San Leandro, Palm Desert, Albany, and Eureka? In 1998, voters passed Measure F which ensured ranked choice voting would not be {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 100     prohibited. In 2019, the County purchased new voting machines that would make ranked choice voting possible. We hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming sessions. Board of Supervisors Meetings Update We only had one meeting in November. We had two referrals on the agenda that our colleagues supported - one to expand community outreach for battery recycling and a second to explore mobile dental services for veterans - two of our key priority issues. We also received a report on our support for gender-affirming care, a big mental health and substance use report, and a necessary conversation about expanding mobile opioid treatment. The meeting was adjourned in honor of our friend and former Santa Clara Mayor Patty Mahan. We have two meetings in December - 5th & 12th. We will be adjourning in honor of another dear friend, Michel E. Fox, Sr. at our December 5 meeting. Click HERE to read more about his contributions to our community. You can follow along live or get Board Meeting updates with our Live Meeting Thread on the Threads App @ottoleed3 - Follow us to stay updated on the latest happenings at Board meetings. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 101     Veterans Update We’re excited to share that on November 27, 2023 the County of Santa completed the closing and transfer of the property and veterans housing facility at 10 Kirk Avenue, San José. The County now fully owns this location! This is another big step in supporting the more than 64,000 veterans in the South Bay. We want to thank everyone that made this possible. Click HERE for photos, video, and press release from our press conference celebrating this acquisition. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 102     It was an honor to join community for several Veterans Day 2023 events across the community. Click HERE for more information and resources New Locations - County Clerk/Recorder & Assessor - Now on Tasman Drive! The D3 Office is still located at the County Government Center on 70 West Hedding Street in San José, but recently the County Clerk- Recorder’s Office and County Assessor have moved to wonderful new facilities on Tasman Drive. ⇒ County Assessor New Location - 130 W. Tasman Drive, San José, CA 95134 LINK ⇒ County Clerk-Recorder New Location: 110 W. Tasman Drive, 1st Fl., San José, CA 95134 LINK Before We Go The holidays are a joyous time of year for many families, but it’s also a very stressful time too. We also want to take a moment to recognize that international affairs are still very delicate. We must not let external conflicts create {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 103     divisions or violence in our community. Let us stand united and accept differing views and have courageous conversations. Let us reject Islamophobia and antisemitism, and all forms of hate. We want to encourage kindness, and please know that we’re here to help. We have many resources and options for anyone in need of help - including our new 9-8-8 Crisis Hotline. Click HERE for County's Behavioral Health Website; Click HERE for information on gun violence restraining orders. Also, there will not be a December 2023 D3 Community Roundtable Meeting, but we will be back in 2024 on January 18th. Click HERE for more information. Wishing you and your loved ones the best. Warm regards, Supervisor Otto Lee Santa Clara County, District 3 SupervisorLee.org Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org Cold Weather Safety Information &Warming Locations - CLICK HERE P.S. - Health Reminder - COVID/FLU/RSV Vaccines Protect your kids from three viruses this winter. Kids should get an updated COVID shot and this year’s flu shot. Babies younger than 8 months need to get immunized against RSV. Special {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 104     thanks to our outstanding healthcare workers and support staff at the County's Public Health Department. Click HERE to visit sccphd.org/ProtectThem for more information and find an appointment. AROUND THE COMMUNITY On November 16th, Daniel from the D3 Team joined the Santa Clara County Office of Education and the Milpitas Unified School District for the ribbon cutting of the new student wellness center at Milpitas High School. This center provides students a safe space to prioritize their mental health and will help our children thrive. Click HERE to read more about this important new center {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 105     D3's Junior Team Members Emma & Claribelle joined their mom, Michelle, at the recent La Raza Roundtable meeting. D3 Team members Ashley & Emily attended Santa Clara Family Health Plan's 2nd Anniversary Celebration of the Blanca Alvarado Community Resource Center in San José. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 106     D3 Team member Eric joined Board President Ellenberg at Trans Awareness Night organized by Silicon Valley Pride & County Office of LGBTQ Affairs at San José State University. Eric also joined community for the World AIDS Day commemoration and flag raising at the McEntee Plaza at County Government Center. Click HERE to learn more about World AIDS Day along with local HIV/AIDS programs and resources. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 107     The D3 Team enjoys our wonderful opportunities to share time with the community - visit us on Instagram @ottoleed3 to see more photos of us around the community - Click HERE for the D3 Instagram. Want Supervisor Lee or the D3 to attend an event? Click HERE for our event request form COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS Spare The Air - Switch Out Wood burning Stoves/Fireplaces We want your help to raise awareness to stop wood burning and encourage residents to switch out their wood burning stoves and fireplaces - as this smoke is the largest source of PM2.5 emissions in the Bay! Click HERE to watch a video from our friends at BAAQMD created to learn more about how harmful wood burning stoves and fireplaces are for our health and air quality. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 108     Valley Water’s Get Flood Ready Campaign Are you flood-ready? Climate change has made extreme weather the new normal, and as the rainy season approaches, Valley Water encourages us to take some time to make sure we are ready in case of a flood. It’s important to remember that floods can happen anytime it rains. Flooding incidents can also be reported via Access Valley Water LINK or by calling Valley Water's watershed hotline at 408-630-2378. Click HERE to learn more about Getting Flood Ready {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 109     Public Defender's Office Walk-In Clinic at Veterans Services Office - Dec. 5 The Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office will be at the Veterans Services Office, 68 N Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 8:10 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4:30 PM to assist justice involved veterans with services including expungements, warrants, fines and fees, pending criminal cases, and resource connections to civil legal services. Click HERE to visit the Public Defender’s Website Milpitas High School Students Jack Emery Food Drive - Dec. 3 - 10 Help support MHS students with the Jack Emery Food Drive from December 3 to 10. For more details contact Robert via email at rhjung@gmail.com or visit JackEmeryDrive.com {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 110     Civil Grand Jury Recruitment - Application Deadline March 29, 2024 The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara has begun their recruitment for the 2024-25 Civil Grand Jury. The Court will be accepting applications until Friday, March 29, 2024. Click HERE for more information and application. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 111     70 West Hedding 10th Floor San José, CA 95110 (408) 299-5030 Email Supervisor Lee District 3 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 112     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 113     From:San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Last Christmas at The Note Date:Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:40:10 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Unashamedly Black, Unapologetically Beautiful!!!! The Oldest, Largest And Strongest Civil Rights Organization In The United States. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 114     Dear Community, As we approach the yuletide season, it is with a bittersweet heart that we extend an invitation to join us in bidding farewell to a cherished establishment, The Note. This beloved black-owned bar and club has been a pillar in our community, and it is about to close its doors for the last time. The San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP Branch cordially invites you to come out and celebrate the holidays with us at The Note. Let's gather to reminisce, share stories, and honor the memories we've created within its walls. Join Michelle and Steve, the warm and welcoming owners, as we come together to show our appreciation for the place that has played such an important role in our community. Last Christmas at The Note holds special significance as we bid adieu to the last black- owned club in Santa Clara County. The Note has been a sanctuary for diversity, culture, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 115     and friendship. It has welcomed us with open arms, providing a space for expression, celebration, and solidarity. As we gather to celebrate the holidays, let's take a moment to recognize the historical and cultural significance of The Note. It has been a symbol of resilience, strength, and unity within our community. Though it may be closing its doors, it will never be forgotten. The memories, the laughter, the music, and the connections made within its walls will live on in our hearts. This yuletide season, let's come together to honor The Note and the profound impact it has had on us all. Let's raise a glass to the cherished moments and the enduring friendships that have been cultivated within its vibrant atmosphere. In the spirit of togetherness, we invite you to join us in expressing our gratitude for The Note and the legacy it leaves behind. We hope to see you at The Note as we celebrate the last Christmas in this iconic establishment. Let's create new memories and cherish the ones we hold dear. Together, let's ensure that the spirit of The Note lives on in our community, as we continue to honor its legacy in our hearts. With warm regards, The San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP Branch {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 116     OPINION I want to address a matter of great importance that directly impacts our democracy and the upcoming presidential election. I want to bring to your attention that more than 40 states have passed new voting laws this year, which will be in effect for the 2024 general election. Specifically, at least 14 states have enacted laws that will make it harder to vote, according to an October 2023 roundup of voting laws from the Brennan Center. This influx of restrictive laws is unprecedented, surpassing the wave of changes seen in 2021 after the last presidential election. In addition, a report from the Voting Rights Lab, authored by Avore, has identified over 560 new laws governing elections that are now in effect since 2020. These changes to voting laws have raised concerns about the integrity of our electoral process and the {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 117     impact they may have on voter turnout and representation in our democracy. As we approach the upcoming presidential election, the issue of ranked choice voting has surfaced as a topic of significant interest and concern to me. While ranked choice voting claims it has the potential to enhance our electoral process by offering voters more options and promoting greater representation, it is understandable that some have apprehensions about its implementation and impact. One of the primary concerns revolves around potential confusion among voters and the potential deterrence of some individuals from participating in the election as a result. It is essential that voters are well-informed about how ranked choice voting works and what it means for the electoral process. Comprehensive education and outreach efforts are crucial to ensure that voters understand the mechanics of ranked choice voting and feel confident in their ability to participate effectively. In light of this, the question of funding for efforts to educate the community about ranked choice voting becomes crucial. Understanding who is financing these educational initiatives and their motivations is essential for maintaining the integrity of the educational efforts and ensuring that voters receive accurate and unbiased information about ranked choice voting. Given the significance of the upcoming presidential election, it is imperative to consider the potential scenarios that could unfold under a ranked choice voting system. One common concern is the possibility of a voter only selecting a single candidate on their ballot. While ranked choice voting allows voters to rank multiple candidates in order of preference, it is crucial to address what happens if a voter chooses to vote for only one candidate. In the event that a voter selects only one candidate, their vote would be counted as a single vote for that candidate, similar to a traditional voting system. The fear of neither President Biden nor the previous president (President #45) securing the 270 electoral votes, the election outcome would be determined by the procedures outlined in the Constitution. In such a scenario, where no candidate secures the necessary electoral votes, the responsibility falls to the U.S. House of Representatives to select the president. This situation is indeed a possibility, and it raises concerns about the potential implications of such a decision. The House of Representatives would be tasked with the critical responsibility of appointing the president, and the outcome of that decision could have far- reaching consequences for the future of the country. The prospect of the House of Representatives appointing a president in the event of an electoral college deadlock underscores the importance of understanding the potential implications of 14 states enacting laws that will make it harder to vote, and the introduction of ranked choice voting during a presidential election. It is essential for voters to be informed about the various outcomes and what they signify for the democratic process. In considering the potential appointment of a president by the House of Representatives, there are valid concerns about the political dynamics and partisan influences that could come into play. The decision-making process in the House of Representatives could be subject to intense political maneuvering and negotiations, and the ultimate outcome could be influenced by a range of factors. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 118     The implications of a House-appointed president in the context would raise significant questions about the legitimacy and public confidence in the electoral process. It is essential for voters to have a clear understanding of the potential scenarios and the mechanisms by which the president may be appointed, as well as the implications of these outcomes for the future of the country. Furthermore, the fundamental right of every citizen to have their voice heard in the electoral process must be safeguarded. Concerns about potential confusion and its impact on voter turnout highlight the importance of comprehensive education and outreach efforts to ensure that all individuals have the knowledge and confidence to participate effectively in the electoral process As we navigate these pivotal moments in our democracy, it is crucial that we engage in open and informed discussions about the impact of new voting laws and the intricacies of ranked choice voting. We must work together to ensure that all eligible voters have the information and resources necessary to participate in the electoral process effectively and with confidence. Rev Jethroe Moore II,President Warm regards, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 119     WE HELP BLACK CHURCHES USE THEIR ASSETS TO ESTABLISH GARDENS ON THEIR LAND, HOST MINIATURE FARMER’S MARKETS, AND BUY WHOLESALE FROM BLACK FARMERS. The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) is the fruit of Maxine’s Garden at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD. After years of seeing the benefits of integrating a vegetable garden into the ministry of the church and growing frustrated with food access and charity models, Rev. Heber Brown, III began dreaming of what could happen if more Black churches started growing food on their land and worked in coordination with other congregations and farmers to co-create, local Black-owned food systems. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 120     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 121     We are offering an early bird special for the month of December. You do not want to miss this! Stay tuned for more information. Early Bird Registration Here {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 122     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 123     THE TRUMP CASESTrump not immune from criminal, civil liability over Jan. 6, judges rule By Rachel Weiner and Spencer S. Hsu Donald Trump has no absolute immunity from civil or criminal consequences for his attempts to stay in power following the 2020 election, two federal courts ruled Friday — a pair of decisions that set the stage for a legal battle over presidential power probably headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Hours after an appellate court ruled that Trump could be sued by police officers over injuries they suffered during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, the judge overseeing his criminal case on election {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 124     subversion charges in D.C. ruled that he had no protection from prosecution as a former president. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 125     Mission College's Kwanzaa Celebration: December 6, 2023; 11:00am - 2:00pm; Freeberg Hospitality Management Building; Free Parking -- Lot C. There is a worldwide celebration of Kwanzaa on its 57th anniversary coming up in December 2023. Mission College, Santa Clara, CA. is celebrating and its 15th anniversary December 6, 2023; 11:00am - 2:00pm; Freeberg Hospitality Management Building; FREE EVENT; Free Parking -- Lot C. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 126     Call for Nominations: Quintessential Servant Leadership Award Dear San Jose Silicon Valley Community, The San Jose Silicon Valley Branch NAACP is thrilled to announce the annual African American Flag Raising Event Community Awards. This year, we are proud to present: the Quintessential Servant Leadership Award, dedicated to remembering Charles (Chuck) Alexander. The Quintessential Servant Leadership Award aims to recognize an individual who exemplifies the qualities of a servant leader. This leadership style is characterized by a genuine desire to develop leadership qualities in others. It requires individuals to demonstrate empathy, active listening, stewardship, and a deep commitment to the personal growth of those around them. Servant leaders embody compassion, character, and competence, which form the {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 127     foundation of trust. By embracing honesty, transparency, and accountability, they establish authentic influence that motivates and inspires their teams. Through their leadership, they create an environment where team members can engage in sincere and meaningful exchanges with both leaders and peers. Nominations for the Quintessential Servant Leadership Award are now open. We encourage you to nominate exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable servant leadership qualities within our community. Together, let us celebrate those who have selflessly dedicated themselves to serving others and fostering the growth and development of those around them. Please submit your nominations by January 15th, 2024. We look forward to receiving your recommendations and recognizing the outstanding contributions of servant leaders within our San Jose Silicon Valley community. send nominations to moore2j@att.net/ victoria.mcdowell@sjsu.edu Thank you for your continued support. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 128     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 129     Developing Ethical Law EnforcementLeaders. A Plan of Action By Jay Fortenbery, M.J.A. Sir Robert Peel, the founder of modern police culture, stated, “Police seek and preservepublic favor not by catering to the public opinion but by constantly demonstrating absoluteimpartial service to the law.” Officers are and should be held to a high standard in relationto obeying the laws they strive to enforce.1 Law enforcement organizations nationwide adhere to strict hiring standards mandated bycertification commissions that seek out individuals with the highest moral values. Cadetsreceive ethics training in academies to reinforce the importance of high ethical behaviorand its relationship to the profession. However, because police officers are human beingschosen from the public, leaders cannot expect total absence of corruption and unethicalbehavior. The question is whether organizations are doing enough to reinforce ethicstraining and reduce misconduct. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 130     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 131     THE FOUNDING OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA™ Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. READ MORE  Civil Rights Alpha Phi Alpha has long stood at the forefront of the African-American community's fight for civil rights through leaders such as W.E.B. DuBois, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Edward Brooke, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Andrew Young, William Gray, Paul Robeson, Charles Hamilton Houston, Charles H. Wesley, Walter White, and many others. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 132     IBEW Apprenticeships: A Comprehensive Guide To Electrician Union Apprenticeship Programs Ready To Learn How To Join The IBEW? Are you considering a career as an electrician and wondering how to join the IBEW? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the ins and outs of the IBEW Apprenticeship program, a renowned electrician union apprenticeship that offers an excellent path to becoming a licensed electrician. By joining the IBEW, you’ll not only gain access to valuable training and experience but also enjoy the benefits of being part of a prestigious electrician union. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 133     Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to enter the world of skilled trades, combining hands- on experience with classroom learning. They offer a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while earning a competitive salary. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 134     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 135     WHY BLACK AND PALESTINIAN CHRISTIANS NEED EACH OTHER BY JOSIAH R. DANIELS Honestly, I never thought much about Israel before college. Then, during my sophomore year, a prominent New Testament studies scholar had been invited to speak on campus; after it came to light that they were openly critical of the state of Israel, they were summarily disinvited. A few other students and I were still able to meet with the scholar, and we were shocked by the language they were using to describe the conditions in Israel for the Palestinians: “Second-class citizens,” “genocide,” and “apartheid” were the terms that struck me most. “It can’t be as bad as what Black people have faced in the United States or what they faced in South Africa,” I remember saying to the scholar. “Go and see,” they admonished. And so, one year later, that’s exactly what I did. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 136     Learn about the different ways the tobacco industry targets the hip-hop community. Learn about the history and role of hip-hop culture and strategies on how to combat big tobacco. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 137     Inside The Brutal Struggle For Trans Care In Prison Trans people across the country are facing an assault on their right to exist — but being transgender in prison is uniquely difficult. By Jessica Schulberg The first person she came out to as transgender was her pen pal in New Zealand. Incarcerated in a men’s prison in Washington state, facing a sentence of life without parole, she had no idea how or when she could safely present as female, but choosing her name felt like a good first step. Her pen pal recommended she start by writing down names she liked and crossing off those she didn’t want to use. She was drawn to “Guinevere” because of her Celtic ancestry, but she could never remember how it was spelled. She liked “Wren,” but felt that naming herself after a small, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 138     twitchy brown bird was a bit too on the nose. She landed on “Amber,” the name of her favorite stone. Made from fossilized tree resin, it’s one of the few precious gems that was once a living thing. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 139     HOW IT WORKS: 1. California and Hawaii citizens submit a signed "Civil & Human Rights Complaint" (CHRC) Form to their local NAACP Branch. 2. The local Branch submits the received CHRC form to their Legal Redress committee upon seeing "Racial Discrimination" or "Racial Harassment" triggers on the form. 3. The local Branch's Legal Redress Committee conducts an investigation and determines whether or not an attorney needs to be consulted. a. If it is determined that an attorney does not need to be involved, the Branch's Legal Redress Committee shall resolve the issue internally. b. If it is determined that an attorney should be consulted, the Branch's Legal Redress Committee shall refer the Complainant to the State Conference by filling out an NAACP CA/HI Stop the Hate Case Synopsis Form. The State will then refer the Complainant to a contracted law firm and pay for the consultation between the Complainant and the firm. After a referral has been made and consultation has taken place, the decision to take on the Complainant's case rests solely {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 140     with the firm. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Currently, Californians who are/were the victims of racial harassment or discrimination in employment, housing, and other situations that violate their civil rights. We are actively looking for law firms in additional areas of practice, and we welcome recommendations from Branches on new law practice areas that could be included. This information can also be found on the State Conference's website under the "Legal Redress" tab. Please feel free to get in touch with me with any questions or concerns. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 141     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 142     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 143     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 144     Vol. 29 No. 15 – CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DISCLOSURE OF OFFICERS’ NAMES CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DISCLOSURE OF OFFICERS’ NAMES Acting in the case of Long Beach Police Officers Association v. City of Long Beach (2014 Cal. LEXIS 3757 (May 29, 2014)), the California Supreme Court, on a 6-1 vote, has held that the public interest in disclosure of the names of officers in an OIS will, as a general rule, outweigh in the privacy interest of the officers in having their names withheld. History  On December 12, 2010, officers of the Long Beach Police Department were involved in the fatal shooting of an intoxicated man who pointed an apparent handgun at them. (Though said by officers to have been pointed as though — and appearing to them to be — a firearm, the device was later learned to have been a hose spray nozzle.) The Los Angeles Times made a Public Records Act (CPRA) request for release by the City of the names of the involved officers, as well as those involved in shootings in the preceding several years. The Long Beach POA sought to enjoin the City from releasing the names, an effort supported by the City. They maintained that the Police Department historically treated the names of officers under investigation as personnel records not subject to disclosure, and that disclosure of names of shooting-involved officers would endanger their safety. The Los Angeles Times argued that under the CPRA the public interest in knowing the names of involved officers outweighed the privacy interest of the officers. After the trial court denied injunctive relief, the POA and the City appealed without success before the Court of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court granted review. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 145     2024 MLK Commemorative Transportation Each year the Foundation partners with local and regional transportation agencies to provide commemorative transportation to and from the celebration events. The NorcalMLK Foundation's MLK Transportation Program, in collaboration with Bay Area transit systems including Caltrain, BART SFMTA, and Golden Gate Ferries, is a vital initiative that removes barriers to participation in our MLK Celebration events. On the federal holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this program provides thousands of individuals and families across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California region with a remarkable opportunity to attend our events free of transit fare charges. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 146     ‌ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 147     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 148     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 149     Part history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism has been mangled by opportunists who are apologists for racism. After the Civil War, the pillars of Black Republicanism were a balanced critique of both political parties, civil rights for all Americans, reinventing an economy based on exploitation, and, most importantly, building thriving Black communities. How did Black Republicanism devolve from revolutionaries like Frederick Douglass to the puppets in the Trump era? Whether it's radical conservatives like South Carolina Senator Tim Scott or Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, they are consistently viral news and continuously upholding egregious laws at the expense of their Black brethren. Black faces in high places providing cover for explicit bigotry is one of the greatest threats to the liberation of Black and brown people. By studying these figures and their tactics, Cane exposes the grift and lays out a plan to emancipate our future. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 150     Koritha Mitchell analyzes canonical texts by and about African American women to lay bare the hostility these women face as they invest in traditional domesticity. Instead of the respectability and safety granted white homemakers, black women endure pejorative labels, racist governmental policies, attacks on their citizenship, and aggression meant to keep them in "their place." Tracing how African Americans define and redefine success in a nation determined to deprive them of it, Mitchell plumbs the works of Frances Harper, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Toni Morrison, Michelle Obama, and others. These artists honor black homes from slavery and {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 151     post-emancipation through the Civil Rights era to "post-racial" America. Mitchell follows black families asserting their citizenship in domestic settings while the larger society and culture marginalize and attack them, not because they are deviants or failures but because they meet American standards. 2024 King Holiday Observance Calendar of Events The 2024 King Holiday Observance Calendar of Events encompasses {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 152     experiences to remind global citizens of our capacity to create the Beloved Community, and to help us develop strategies for shifting the cultural climate in key areas of our lives. Share the schedule on social media using the hashtags #KHO2024 #MLKDay2024 #TheKingCenter Detailed Schedule {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 153     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 154     Register at https://sdpconference.info/2024-conference/ The 2024 conference will be convened at the Palmer House Hotel, Monday, February 19 – Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. The Annual Clergy and Lay Leadership Conference through the power of prophetic preaching, informed teaching and social activism, clergy and laity work together on behalf of the disenfranchised, vulnerable, and those most marginalized in the world. The 2024 Conference will include… Opening conference worship service at the Palmer House hotel Renowned African American preachers, theologians, and activists Informed teaching and educational opportunities through various breakout sessions including Connecting the Dots: Racism, Ecojustice and the Wealth Gap General Secretary's Luncheon & Ella Jo Baker Awards “Beautiful Are The Feet” Honoree Signature Event “Where Legacy Meets Future: ReImagine, ReThink, and ReInvent” {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 155     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 156     Website History Events Youth ‌ Address: 205 E Alma Ave d10 San Jose, CA 95112 Telephone: +1 (408) 898-6985 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 157     Drop Us A Line San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP | 1313 N Milpitas Blvd #163, Milpitas, CA 95035 Unsubscribe hrc@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by moore2j@att.net powered by Try email marketing for free today! {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 158     From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Baker, Rob; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; David S. Norris; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; ParkRec Commission; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Roberta Ahlquist; Rodriguez, Miguel; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; alisa mallari tu; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; dennis burns; friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; ladoris cordell Subject:I found this on NewsBreak: ‘Awful News’: Christiane Amanpour Says ‘At Least Nine Members’ of CNN Producer’s Family Killed in Gaza Date:Monday, December 4, 2023 1:33:50 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. I found this on NewsBreak: ‘Awful News’: Christiane Amanpour Says ‘At Least Nine Members’ of CNN Producer’s Family Killed in Gaza https://share.newsbreak.com/5kpc0g3l {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 159     From:Chuck Jagoda To:Aram James Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Baker, Rob; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; David S. Norris; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; O"Neal, Molly; ParkRec Commission; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Roberta Ahlquist; Rodriguez, Miguel; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Perron, Zachary; alisa mallari tu; Barberini, Christopher; dennis burns; friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; ladoris cordell Subject:Re: I found this on NewsBreak: ‘Awful News’: Christiane Amanpour Says ‘At Least Nine Members’ of CNN Producer’s Family Killed in Gaza Date:Monday, December 4, 2023 2:12:59 PM Some people who received this message don't often get email from jagodachuck@gmail.com. Learn why this isimportant CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Did you hear about the NYC Jewish teacher (at Hillcrest High) who was chased by pro Palestinian students? On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 1:33 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: I found this on NewsBreak: ‘Awful News’: Christiane Amanpour Says ‘At Least Nine Members’ of CNN Producer’s Family Killed in Gaza https://share.newsbreak.com/5kpc0g3l {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 160     ISRAELISM NOW AVAILABLE TO RENT WORLDWIDE Dear Israelism supporters, Israelism is now available to watch during the first 3 days of Hanukkah, Dec 8- 10. Pre order now at: bit.ly/rentisraelismnow Please share with your friends and family, and we hope you’re able to watch From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Binder, Andrew; Bryan Gobin; Cerise Castle; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Diana Diamond; District1@bos.sccgov.org; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; Enberg, Nicholas; Jensen, Eric; Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jose Valle; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Bains, Paul; Penni Wilson; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Yi Chen; Perron, Zachary; alisa mallari tu; Barberini, Christopher; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; Tannock, Julie; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; walter wilson Subject:Re: RENT ISRAELISM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD THIS HANUKKAH Date:Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1:29:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 12:57 PM Israelism <contact@israelismfilm.com> wrote: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 161     during Hanukkah. Also, Israelism has been covered extensively in the press, and here’s some of the articles covering our film that recently came out. Go to www.israelismfilm.com/press for a comprehensive list. To make a donation to support the film and its rollout please click here. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 162     In Solidarity, The Israelism Team Copyright © 2023 Tikkun Olam Productions, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Tikkun Olam Productions 165 Middlesex Ave #1018 Somerville, MA 02145 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Donate to Israelism {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 163     From:Aram James To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Nat Turner rebellion Date:Wednesday, December 6, 2023 8:38:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://www.google.com/gasearch? q=nat%20turner's%20rebellion&tbm=&shem=rime&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 164     From:Michelle Kraus To:Human Relations Commission Cc:michellekraus@yahoo.com Subject:Articles about the words of the Exec Director of CAIR - Date:Friday, December 8, 2023 4:49:47 PM Importance:High You don't often get email from michelle.kraus@carbontracing.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Below are articles about the recent remarks of the Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Please be aware of this before we engage on any materials going forward. Michelle https://www.foxnews.com/us/cair-director-says-happy-witness-oct-7-says-israel-does-not-have- right-self-defense https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4349399-white-house-condemns-cair-director- recent-oct-7-comments/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/us/politics/white-house-cair-nihad-awad.html? smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare Dr. Michelle Kraus 650-218-5540 Michellekraus@yahoo.com {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 165     From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Cherrill Spencer; Aram James; Palo Alto Renters" Association Subject:Fwd: Rally today at 1pm outside Palo Alto City Hall 1pm Date:Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:33:14 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. fyi ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Date: Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 11:06 AM Subject: Fwd: Rally today at 1pm outside Palo Alto City Hall 1pm To: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto <wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com> Date: Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 9:49 AM Subject: Rally today at 1pm outside Palo Alto City Hall Protest Rally for Palestine by Youth Voices for Humanity Today, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Protest King Plaza 250 Hamilton Ave. Palto Alto, CA Come join hands as we stand in support of human rights of all children, regardless of their race, religion and ethnicity. We have an excellent line up of incredible speakers from diverse communities and backgrounds. SPEAKERS: Mina Fedor - AAPI Youth Rising Zahra Billoo - CAIR SF Executive Director Dr. Lama Rimawi - Salaam Shalom Sisterhood, Pediatrician Kiyoshi Taylor - Haiti Action Committee Emma Hartung - Jewish Voice for Peace (South Bay) And of course there will be Chai and treats! For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/9093200471... ______________________ Thanks for Granny Ruth for the information {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 166     From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Diana Diamond; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; Enberg, Nicholas; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Zelkha, Mila; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Sue Dremann; Vara Ramakrishnan; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; ladoris cordell Subject:Jewish American families confront divide over Israel Date:Saturday, December 9, 2023 5:49:47 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Jewish American families confront divide over Israel Jewish American families confront divide over Israel https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=38ad8347-670f- 4d66-a103-a33c49ba7dab&appcode=SAN252&eguid=195071c3-0612-4a6e-bf0a- 0a08b3fe4ce7&pnum=1# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 167     From:Aram James To:Council, City; Ed Lauing; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Shana Segal; Shikada, Ed Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Ayoola Mitchell; Cecilia Taylor; D Martell; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Diana Diamond; Don Austin; DuJuan Green; Jensen, Eric; Gennady Sheyner; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Holman, Karen (external); Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Zelkha, Mila; Reifschneider, James; Stump, Molly; Sue Dremann; Tom DuBois; Vara Ramakrishnan; Barberini, Christopher; dennis burns; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Foley, Michael; yolanda Subject:Re: Criticize Israel? You’re fired. Date:Monday, December 11, 2023 11:23:59 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 11:16 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 11:16 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 10:55 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM The Intercept <membership@emails.theintercept.com> wrote: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 168     A climate of fear is gripping U.S. newsrooms as a growing list of journalists have been fired, suspended, or otherwise sidelined after refusing to abide by the pro-Israel bias across the U.S. news media. The New York Times, Associated Press, BBC, and Los Angeles Times are just a handful of the more prominent news outlets where journalists say they were sidelined after criticizing Israel or expressing sympathy for Palestinians. Meanwhile, the death toll in the Gaza Strip now exceeds 18,000, and more than 80 percent of Palestinians there have been displaced by the war. This is why the fiercely independent journalism of The Intercept is so vital in this moment, and we’re asking our readers to donate to help {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 169     support our work. Will you make a donation to help support the journalism of The Intercept at this critical moment? If you’ve saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: DONATE $15 → DONATE $25 → DONATE $50 → DONATE $100 → DONATE ANOTHER AMOUNT → Since October 7, there have been numerous incidents reported in which journalists were fired, demoted, suspended, or otherwise silenced after voicing criticism of Israel, including: The German media giant Axel Springer fired Kasem Raad, a 20-year- old apprentice at the company, after he questioned the company’s Israel policy through internal channels. Thirty-eight Los Angeles Times journalists have been barred from covering Gaza for a minimum of three months after signing an open letter criticizing media coverage of the war and Israel’s targeting of journalists. The BBC took six Arab journalists off the air after they allegedly showed “anti-Israel bias” by liking and publishing pro-Palestinian posts on social media. Mona Chalabi, the data journalist and illustrator who won the Pulitzer Prize for the New York Times earlier this year, said she’s been unable to get commissioned for additional work from the paper since the war started. Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco was fired after wealthy art collectors objected to an open letter by artists expressing solidarity with Palestinians was posted on the magazine’s website. The Harvard Law Review killed an article on the Gaza war and Nakba after it was commissioned, edited, fact-checked, and prepared for publication. Two weeks ago, MSNBC canceled the Sunday night show hosted by Mehdi Hasan, one of the only cable news hosts willing to openly challenge Israel and a valued former Intercept colleague. While the reasons for some of these moves against journalists have been disputed, there’s been an undeniable chilling effect across the U.S. media landscape as a result of incidents like these. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 170     In the words of Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Abdallah Fayyad, a “culture of fear in many newsrooms” is leading many journalists “to take the easier route and continue the mainstream media’s pro-Israel slant.” In this environment of censorship and thought-policing, The Intercept’s adversarial journalism is desperately needed — perhaps more than at any other time since The Intercept was founded. If you value this reporting and share our belief that great journalism can make a difference in times of war, please make a donation to The Intercept today. 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Contribute now to support our independent journalism. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 171     From:Aram James To:Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Zelkha, Mila; Sean Allen; Shana Segal; Tom DuBois Subject:Re: Watch "Los Altos City Council Meeting 12/11/2023" on YouTube Date:Tuesday, December 12, 2023 3:47:20 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 2:58 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: FYI: You can hear my 2 min comments at approximately the 3 hr & 51-minute mark- at last night’s Los Altos City Council meeting. The meeting was allegedly to support a resolution condemning Hamas. I asked the council to condemn the terrorist state of Israel. Aram https://www.youtube.com/live/Nk0X_cysrtg?si=6_ss4Mj-m6YxdJ7q {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 172     From:Aram James To:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Council, City; D Martell; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore II; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Kaloma Smith; Gardener, Liz; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Vicki Veenker; dennis burns Subject:Supervisors back mental health proposal Date:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:16:05 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Supervisors back mental health proposal Supervisors back mental health proposal https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=6dd906c5-def5- 4fb3-b92f-4edac2e90e7a&appcode=SAN252&eguid=a0922b7f-fcc4-42cc-9b3f- d4f027133054&pnum=31# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 173     From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Aram James; Gerry Gras; Rebecca Eisenberg; Cherrill Spencer; Henry Etzkowitz; Steve Beckley; Marie-Louise Starling-Bell; sandra weiss; Jacqueline W Stewart; Sally Clark; Sandy Perry-HCA; Samina Sundas Subject:Fwd: the weapons israel tests on Palestinians will be used against all of us Date:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 11:31:07 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: linda Date: Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 10:23 PM Subject: the weapons israel tests on Palestinians will be used against all of us To: J https://therealnews.com/the-weapons-israel-tests-on-palestinians-will- be-used-against-all-of-us?utm_medium=email -- " Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 174     From:Michelle Kraus To:Human Relations Commission Cc:Van Der Zwaag, Minka; michellekraus@yahoo.com Subject:January 11 Date:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:08:35 PM Importance:High CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Kaloma and Minka, as you get ready for the program, I hope that you will consider inviting the following representatives of the Jewish Community. I’d like to have input on the program. Tyler Gregory, the CEO, of the JCRC Rabbi Jessica Kirschner, Exec Director, Hillel @ Stanford (why? Her students often eat, play, and often live in Palo Alto, and they have been targeted) Zack Bodner, President and CEO, JCC, Palo Alto Rabbi David Booth, Kol Emet, Palo Alto Someone from Jewish Family & Children Services, downtown, Palo Alto – maybe Stacy Rackusin Happy Holidays, Michelle Dr. Michelle Kraus 650-218-5540 Michellekraus@yahoo.com {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 175     From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Henry Etzkowitz; Aram James; Gerry Gras; Cherrill Spencer; Sally Clark; Bill Cane Subject:Fwd: [CARE-ED] THIS THURSDAY 12/14 4 PM PST: Mobilization in LA for Ethnic Studies! Date:Wednesday, December 13, 2023 7:03:14 PM Attachments:B5BEF2D6-AA22-4701-95A0-260A30490637.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments and clicking on links. fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Ruchi Date: Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 5:55 PM Subject: [CARE-ED] THIS THURSDAY 12/14 4 PM PST: Mobilization in LA for Ethnic Studies! To: <CARE_ED@googlegroups.com> ISSUE Ethnic Studies is under attack! Educators are being sued for teaching and defending Ethnic Studies. On December 14, the US District Court of California will hear Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles et al v. Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium et al. CASE BACKGROUND Zionists are using the legal system to attack Chicana Educators, Lupe Carrasco Cardona and Theresa Montaño, who are beloved teachers and organizers in the Ethnic Studies movement. All because Palestinian people were included in the Ethnic Studies curriculum. We cannot allow the systematic dismantling of Ethnic Studies! This case is the first of many to come and we must act in solidarity to protect our right to our histories and to resist oppression in all forms! Unified, we will defend justice and our ancestors' 50+ year struggle for freedom! We are calling on the community to rally at the hearing in defense of Ethnic Studies and our siblings - the #Liberated2 Demand & Defend Ethnic Studies Now! Rally & Hearing December 14, 2023 at 4PM {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 176     350 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3112, United States FB Event Link: Stop Zionist Attacks on Chicana Educators! Defend Ethnic Studies NOW! | Facebook Organizers & Allies Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Consortium Union del Barrio Association of Raza Educators Empowering Pacific Islander Communities Resources Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles et al v. Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium et al 2:2022cv03243 | US District Court for the Central District of California | Justia MORE DETAILS, POSTS, & BUS FORM IN THE TOOLKIT LINKED HERE Can't be in LA but want to support? Share this email and our posts on all of our social media platforms linked below in our signature! -- Coalition for Liberated EthnicStudies (CLES) ethnicstudies-coalition.org -- Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath, Ed.D. Pronouns: she/her/hers Associate Professor and Faculty Coordinator for South Bay MAT program University of San Francisco, School of Education Executive Director, CARE-ED Check out my newest publication: Planting the Seeds of Equity: Ethnic Studies and Social Justice in the K-2 Classroom “Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another.” -Yuri Kochiyama -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CARE–ED" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to CARE_ED+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/CARE_ED/0BDF35FA-5E12-4909-93F3-E62F2BC3CCC1%40usfca.edu. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 177     From:Aram James To:Greg Tanaka; Julie Lythcott-Haims Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Council, City; Dave Price; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; GRP-City Council; HRW Silicon Valley; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; KEVIN JENSEN; Michelle; Sean Allen; Shana Segal; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns Subject:Re: Global call for Gaza cease-fire grows Date:Monday, December 18, 2023 4:56:37 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 3:50 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: FYI: Hi Julie & Greg: Please lend your powerful voices to the global call for a cease-fire at the city council meeting on 12-18. It is the right thing to do and I believe it will distinguish you from all or most of the other candidates running for Congress in the 16th district. Best regards, Aram https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/12/14/24001352/gaza-ceasefire-united-nations-israel- palestine {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 178     From:San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Exclusive: Rep. Barbara Lee and CBC members’ letter addresses layoffs of Black tech employees Date:Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:43:46 PM You don't often get email from moore2j+att.net@ccsend.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links. Unashamedly Black, Unapologetically Beautiful!!!! The Oldest, Largest And Strongest Civil Rights Organization In The United States. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 179     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 180     Manger in rubble reminds world of suffering in Gaza at Christmas by MADELEINE DAVIES AN INFANT Christ swaddled in a keffiyeh and lying amid stones is the centrepiece of the crib scene at the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church, in Bethlehem, this year. The pastor of the church, the Revd {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 181     Munther Isaac, told The National: “We came with the idea of a manger in the rubble, and it’s inspired from the difficult images we see on a daily basis on our television screens of children being pulled from under the rubble in Gaza. . . We are tired of the world rationalising and justifying the killing of our children in Gaza. . . “While the world celebrates Christmas with big festivities, in the homeland of Christmas, children are being killed, homes are being destroyed, and families displaced. We want to remind the world of the suffering of Palestinians, the injustice we go through, so it can hopefully challenge the world to work for peace.” Last month, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued a call concerning the forthcoming season, encouraging congregations to “stand strong” with the victims of the conflict, “foregoing any unnecessarily festive activities” (News, 1 December). READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 182     Dear Santa Clara County Community, Merry Christmas to each and every one of you! May this festive season bring you immeasurable joy, treasured moments with family and friends, and the enduring spirit of togetherness. Let us revel in the company of our loved ones and cherish the moments we share, as we bask in the glow of the holiday lights and the love that fills our hearts. As we bid farewell to the old year and step bravely into the new, let us collectively embrace the anticipation of a fresh start and the optimism that comes with it. The year 2024 presents us with new challenges and opportunities, and we stand ready to face them with strength, resilience, and unity. This will be a year for safeguarding our democracy, standing firm in our shared values, and working together to create a brighter future for Santa Clara County. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 183     Amidst the joyful celebrations and the contemplative moments, we also urge everyone to prioritize safety and well-being. Let us take the necessary precautions, share kindness and compassion with one another, and ensure that each member of our community feels supported and cared for. As we look to the future, we do so with a sense of purpose and determination. Let the forthcoming year be a testament to our collective commitment to justice, equality, and the preservation of democracy. Together, let us strive to build a stronger, more inclusive community where every voice is heard and every person is valued. I extend my sincerest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all residents of Santa Clara County. May the spirit of the season fill your homes with love, peace, and goodwill, and may the coming year bring us closer together as we navigate the road ahead. Matthew 5:9: "Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children." Rev. Jethroe Moore II, President San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP Exclusive: Rep. Barbara Lee and CBC members’ letter addresses layoffs of Black tech employees “It's very important that we be very assertive in our fight for equity and justice within the private sector and public sector,” Lee Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California and several other Congressional Black Caucus members have written a letter to Julie Su, the acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, to address the disproportionate layoffs of Black tech employees. An excerpt from the letter reads, “We write to express our concerns with recent reports highlighting the impacts of widespread layoffs within the tech industry and its disproportionate impacts on the African American community and women.” “Tech companies who previously agreed to address bias and discrimination and create greater opportunities in the workforce are now quietly defunding diversity pledges,” the letter maintained. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 184     NAACP President Claims Critics of Harvard’s Claudine Gay Are Advancing ‘White Supremacist Agenda’ by BRITTANY BERNSTEIN Welcome back to Forgotten Fact Checks, a weekly column produced by National Review’s News Desk. This week, we look at the meager attempts to defend Harvard president Claudine Gay amid dual scandals, look at NBC’s embarrassing coverage of a Senate sex-tape scandal, and cover more media misses. Claudine Gay Defenders Make It About Race With Harvard University president Claudine Gay in the hot seat for her comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism asa well as for the recently reported instances of plagiarism in her scholarly work, it was only a matter of time before her supporters {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 185     accused her critics of racism. READ DECEMBER 21 TOMBSTONE MEMORIAL AT ARENA GREEN Contact: Shaunn Cartwright 650-642-6910 San Jose’s annual December 21 Tombstone Memorial to honor the memory of unhoused people who died this year in Santa Clara County has moved. This year, the display will be held on the Arena Green at the corner of West Santa Clara Street and Barack Obama Boulevard, across from the SAP Pavilion. The tombstone replicas will be displayed all day, and a small gathering with speakers from the unhoused community and friends will be held there at 11 AM. The tombstones are painstakingly designed by people who are unhoused themselves, formerly unhoused, and friends and relatives. They include the names and ages of the deceased along with basic personal information where available. It was decided to move the project this year because the memorial service it was previously associated with has shifted its focus from the voices of unhoused people themselves to elected officials (notably the Mayor). Many feel that officials responsible for perpetuating homelessness should not be part of a memorial service meant to honor those who are forced to experience it. The 2023 Tombstone Memorial is being held in recognition of the fact that this year there is a dark spirit spreading over America and the world. Now more than ever it is time to recommit ourselves to compassion and hope, and turn away from condemnation and oppression. Senior (people over 50, homelessness ages people 15 years): 115 49% POC: 122 52% {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 186     GATHERING TIME: 11 AM THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 DISPLAY TIME: 10 AM TO 5 PM PLACE: ARENA GREEN WEST SANTA CLARA STREET AND BARACK OBAMA BOULEVARD, SAN JOSE Celebrate Black STEAM Pioneers: Host a Screening for Black History Month This Black History Month, engage your community with a screening of National Geographic's The Space Race. This inspiring documentary highlights {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 187     Black astronauts, scientists, and engineers at NASA who persevered against social injustices. Screening Opportunity How to Host: Simply fill out the screening application form. Support: Receive a digital toolkit with promotional materials and a discussion guide. Choose Your Format: Host a virtual, in-person, or hybrid event. Key Details Deadline: Book by February 23, 2024. Options: Host a live event or a 7-day Video-On-Demand window. Be Part of This Inspiring Journey Your participation can spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and celebrate Black excellence. Let us know if you're in! Together, let's make this Black History Month memorable and impactful. Contact Rev. Jethroe Moore II, moore2j@att.net To view the trailer, Click Here. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 188     Chuck Cantrell; I am a father, a son, a husband, and an Economist. I was born poor and Black in the projects of St. Louis. My family had not yet found a way to escape generational poverty and was once again exposing a new generation to its perils. This was life as it had been for my family for at least four generations, but before that, we were likely slaves and subjected to a completely different but oddly similar set of circumstances. I developed this project for every one of us. Those trapped in what I discovered was an inherently racist economic system and its business cycles. It is for those of us trapped in generational poverty, those that have escaped poverty, to find themselves trapped in new cycles and circumstances that limit their freedom. Black people know these things in an intensely personal way. We live it every day. While we may not have put a name to it, we know the experiences. It took me almost 20 years to put this all together and map the causation of my life experiences; sometimes, patterns are hard to recognize, especially when trapped within them. Invest a mere 8 minutes in watching the film, and I promise it will be time well spent. This isn't just entertainment—it's a call to action. It's a conversation starter that has the power to lead us into profound discussions aimed at alleviating the impacts we face. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 189     But this is only the beginning. I'm currently working on a podcast that will delve deeper into critical issues that demand our collective attention and community-driven solutions. Your support can make a tangible difference. Consider contributing to the GoFundMepage dedicated to financing the podcast's creation. Here is a link to the gofundme page. https://www.gofundme.com/f/dying-to-stay-here-podcast {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 190     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 191     WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ISRAELI AGAINST APARTHEID? BY MITCHELL ATENCIO For many living in the U.S., Israel’s ongoing attack on Gaza — along with Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and the treatment of Palestinians living in its borders — is horrific on multiple levels. First, it is horrifying to see so much death, destruction, and oppression. Second, it is horrifying to know the United States helps fund (to the tune of billions of dollars) Israel’s actions and supplies the weapons that are being used to kill thousands. For many people, they feel like there is little they can do to affect these policies. Dov Baum knows that something can be done. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 192     Call for Nominations: Quintessential Servant Leadership Award Dear San Jose Silicon Valley Community, The San Jose Silicon Valley Branch NAACP is thrilled to announce the annual African American Flag Raising Event Community Awards. This year, we are proud to present: the Quintessential Servant Leadership Award, dedicated to remembering Charles (Chuck) Alexander. The Quintessential Servant Leadership Award aims to recognize an individual who exemplifies the qualities of a servant leader. This leadership style is characterized by a genuine desire to develop leadership qualities in others. It requires individuals to demonstrate empathy, active listening, stewardship, and a deep commitment to the personal growth of those around them. Servant leaders embody compassion, character, and competence, which form the foundation of trust. By embracing honesty, transparency, and accountability, they establish authentic influence that motivates and inspires their teams. Through their leadership, they create an environment where team members can engage in sincere and meaningful exchanges with both leaders and peers. Nominations for the Quintessential Servant Leadership Award are now open. We encourage you to nominate exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable servant leadership qualities within our community. Together, let us celebrate those who have selflessly dedicated themselves to serving others and fostering the growth and development of those around them. Please submit your nominations by January 15th, 2024. We look forward to receiving your recommendations and recognizing the outstanding contributions of servant leaders within our San Jose Silicon Valley community. Send Essay nominations to moore2j@att.net/ victoria.mcdowell@sjsu.edu Thank you for your continued support. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 193     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 194     NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ACTIVIST OF THE YEARAWARD Do you know a young activist that deserves recognition? Nominate them today. The nomination period for the 2024 Youth and Adult Activist of the Year ends January 26, 2024. The NAACP Image Awards give a major shout-out to both young and adult NAACPmembers who are out there making real changes in their communities. The 2024 YouthActivist of the Year award recognize those who take the lead in educating others,spotlighting issues, and driving the change we need, no matter the scale of their actions.For young leaders across the country, it's about seeing how commitment and values cantruly uplift the NAACP's mission. In Solidarity, Wisdom ColeNational DirectorNAACP, Youth & College {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 195     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 196     The Napoléon that Ridley Scott and Hollywood won’t let you see Critics have been raking Ridley Scott’s new movie about Napoléon Bonaparte over the coals for its many historical inaccuracies. As a scholar of French colonialism and slavery who studies historical fiction, or the fictionalization of real events, I was much less bothered by most of the liberties taken in “Napoleon” – although shooting cannons at the pyramids did seem like one indulgence too far. I have argued elsewhere that historical fictions need not necessarily be {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 197     judged by adherence to facts. Instead, inventiveness, creativity, ideology and, ultimately, storytelling power are what matter most. READ MORE Old-School Hair Analysis Is Junk Science. But It Still Keeps People Behind Bars. The technique, developed before DNA testing, can’t definitively tie suspects to crimescenes. Try explaining that to juries — or some judges. In the three decades since Florida sent Gerald Delane Murray to death row for {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 198     murder, he has watched the case against him crumble. DNA evidence prosecutors used to link him to the crime was handled so badly that the state’s highest court threw it out — twice. A jailhouse witness who testified that Murray confessed to the rape and murder later said he may really have learned about the crime from watching “America’s Most Wanted.”  Now, after four separate trials and multiple appeals, Murray and his lawyers argue that the main thing keeping him behind bars is a single piece of evidence: pubic hair found at the scene of the crime. Back in the early 1990s, an FBI analyst looked at the hair under a microscope and found it “consistent” with Murray’s, meaning the hairs shared some visual characteristics. At trial, the agent said that in his experience, it was “highly unlikely” that the hair came from someone other than Murray. READ MORE Honoring Dr. King A Talk With Dr. Joe Canton This year, the BFSA Network will host Dr. Joe Canton as the speaker for this annual event honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for an engaging discussion on justice ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 Noon-1 p.m. Conference Rooms A&B (Upper level of the Campus Center) Please register to attend by completing the form below {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 199     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 200     Samantha Power Calls on Samantha Power to Resign Over Gaza If Power, the USAID administrator, would take her own genocide book seriously, she would step down over Israel’s assault on Palestinians. Jon Schwarz A STATE DEPARTMENT official resigned on October 14, writing in a letter that the U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Gaza “will only lead to more and deeper suffering for both the Israeli and Palestinian people.” The director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights resigned on October 31, stating that “once again we are seeing a genocide unfolding before our eyes and the organization we serve appears powerless to stop it.” With over 20,000 now dead in Gaza, there’s one government official who you’d assume — at least if you take her own words seriously — would join them. That is Samantha Power, current head of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Before that, she was the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. during the Obama administration. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 201     Harvey Rose recently published a Management Audit of the County of Santa Clara’s “Equal Opportunity Division”. The audit found that complaints made by black people were disproportionately, unsustained and withdrawn. This is incredibly alarming and unacceptable. According to the County’s website, the “Vision” of the EEOD states: The County of Santa Clara will reflect a diverse, inclusive, and harmonious environment where each person is valued.” Yet, the results of this audit indicate that the word person excludes black people. Clearly, the county’s patterns and practices show that when black people complain of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, bullying, or a hostile work environment, the county goes to great lengths to reject these claims. The findings in this audit contradict the county’s commitment to equity and inclusion. The county’s Whistleblower program and the EEOD fall under the umbrella of the Office of County Counsel (Attorney responsible for protecting the county against litigation) and the Office of the County Executive. These two branches of executive offices are tasks with protecting the county from liability while simultaneously having the responsibility to investigate complaints against all branches of the county. This is a conflict. Our branch demands transparency and accountability. We are requesting the following: The number of complaints filed with a complete demographic and gender breakdown The Division of the county the complaint was filed against (Probation, Parks, County Clerk Clerks Office and the other Offices identified in California Government Code 24000 -CHAPTER 1. COUNTY OFFICERS - Sections 24000-24012 :: California Government Code :: 2005 California Code :: California Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia The demographics and gender of the complainant and the person or persons the complaint was filed against. The outcome of the complaints with demographics and gender The statistics associated with complainants who were subjected to complaints against them (including poor performance evaluations), passed over for promotion, or prevented from professional growth after they filed a complaint or complaints (Retaliation). The statistics associated with those who received complaints, including management and executive-level employees The number of complaints reported to the EEOD, Whistleblower program, and OCLEM that were not investigated or not investigated within the time set forth by the statute of limitations. Here is the statement taken from the Audit: Finding 2: Tracking Investigation Outcomes by Case Traits EOD does not analyze investigations by employee demographics, allegations, involved department(s), or other factors to identify trends and verify {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 202     consistent outcomes among different employee populations. Consequently, the Division may overlook recurring complaints or disparities in final investigation dispositions among certain groups. For example, summary case data shows that, between Fiscal Year 2015-16 and FY 2019-20, complaints were disproportionately unsustained and withdrawn among Black complainants. Multiple departments also represented a disproportionate share of complaints relative to their share of County employees. While there may be valid explanations for some of these patterns, failing to identify these trends and examine their potential causes raises the risk of unjustified differential outcomes for certain employees. Further, EOD may be missing an opportunity to provide targeted training to departments that exhibit recurring discrimination and harassment allegations. The Office of the County Counsel should designate a person with an appropriate statistical and analytical skillset to work with EOD's Analyst staff to conduct an annual analysis of investigation trends and report the results of this analysis to the Board of Supervisors. In a recent article from the Mercury News, Deputy County Counsel Hilary Kerriganof wrote, “As you know, the County and our Departments are strongly committed to racial justice and healing….” It is clear with the actions, or lack thereof, by the County Counsel’s Office and the Office of the County Executive that black people are less than equal. The negligence identified in the Harvey Rose audit supports the implicit and explicit practices against black people by the government of Santa Clara County. The San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP demand that corrections and restitutions are made. Our organization will accept nothing less than immediate, long-term corrections and that all those responsible be held accountable Sean Allen 3rd Vice President, Legal Redress Chair {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 203     Inside The Brutal Struggle For Trans Care In Prison Trans people across the country are facing an assault on their right to exist — but being transgender in prison is uniquely difficult. By Jessica Schulberg The first person she came out to as transgender was her pen pal in New Zealand. Incarcerated in a men’s prison in Washington state, facing a sentence of life without parole, she had no idea how or when she could safely present as female, but choosing her name felt like a good first step. Her pen pal recommended she start by writing down names she liked and crossing off those she didn’t want to use. She was drawn to “Guinevere” because of her Celtic ancestry, but she could never remember how it was spelled. She liked “Wren,” but felt that naming herself after a small, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 204     twitchy brown bird was a bit too on the nose. She landed on “Amber,” the name of her favorite stone. Made from fossilized tree resin, it’s one of the few precious gems that was once a living thing. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 205     HOW IT WORKS: 1. California and Hawaii citizens submit a signed "Civil & Human Rights Complaint" (CHRC) Form to their local NAACP Branch. 2. The local Branch submits the received CHRC form to their Legal Redress committee upon seeing "Racial Discrimination" or "Racial Harassment" triggers on the form. 3. The local Branch's Legal Redress Committee conducts an investigation and determines whether or not an attorney needs to be consulted. a. If it is determined that an attorney does not need to be involved, the Branch's Legal Redress Committee shall resolve the issue internally. b. If it is determined that an attorney should be consulted, the Branch's Legal Redress Committee shall refer the Complainant to the State Conference by filling out an NAACP CA/HI Stop the Hate Case Synopsis Form. The State will then refer the Complainant to a contracted law firm and pay for the consultation between the Complainant and the firm. After a referral has been made and consultation has taken place, the decision to take on the Complainant's case rests solely {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 206     with the firm. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Currently, Californians who are/were the victims of racial harassment or discrimination in employment, housing, and other situations that violate their civil rights. We are actively looking for law firms in additional areas of practice, and we welcome recommendations from Branches on new law practice areas that could be included. This information can also be found on the State Conference's website under the "Legal Redress" tab. Please feel free to get in touch with me with any questions or concerns. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 207     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 208     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 209     Dear San Jose City Council Members, I write to you on behalf of the San Jose/Silicon Valley chapter of the NAACP to express our concerns regarding the proposal to entrust the management of Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park to the Plaza Conservancy, a private or non- profit entity. Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park holds significant cultural and historical importance as it honors the legacy of Cesar Chavez and his contributions to the civil rights movement. It is essential that any decisions regarding its management are made with careful consideration of the values and principles it embodies. Public spaces in California, including parks, plazas, and sidewalks, are held in the public trust and are intended for the use and enjoyment of the community as a whole. This means that they are typically owned and managed by government entities and are subject to regulations and oversight to ensure they serve the public interest. We believe that entrusting the management of Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park to a private or non-profit entity brings forth several concerns regarding transparency, power, and access. It is crucial to uphold the public nature of this space and ensure that decisions regarding {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 210     its management are made with the best interest of the community in mind. Furthermore, any private or non-profit group that seeks to operate the park should have the approval and support of Cesar Chavez's family. Their involvement and endorsement are significant in maintaining the integrity of the park's purpose and ensuring that its management aligns with the values and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Instead of turning over the management of Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park to an external entity, we recommend that the city's parks and recreation department take the lead in improving the upkeep and care of the park. This would include efforts to establish marquee venue signage that highlights the accomplishments of Cesar Chavez and preserves his memory within the park. We urge the city council to consider the concerns raised by our organization and the community at large before making any decisions regarding the management of Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. It is our collective responsibility to honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez and ensure that the park continues to serve as a meaningful public space for all residents of San Jose. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we hope for your careful consideration of our recommendations. Sincerely, Rev. Jethroe Moore II San Jose/Silicon Valley NAACP Cesar Chavez “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.” ‌ ‌ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 211     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 212     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 213     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 214     Dr. Iva Carruthers General Secretary Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference The Finger of God ignites a new trajectory to address America’s spiritual and material fall or rise from its legacy and current war within. In an authentic and uncompromised quest for transformation and salvation, personal and national, Jesse Jackson, Jr. vigorously interrogates the “experiment of democracy” through the theological and symbolic meanings embedded in the U.S. Constitution and the foundational documents of this nation. In so doing, he excavates the theological lens of the founding fathers, implicating the most perilous and prescient issues of today: voter protection for all Americans, including the formerly incarcerated; processes of constitutional amendment; immigrant and human rights in the context of demographic shifts and ultimately, America’s reckoning with its racialized past. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 215     Koritha Mitchell analyzes canonical texts by and about African American women to lay bare the hostility these women face as they invest in traditional domesticity. Instead of the respectability and safety granted white homemakers, black women endure pejorative labels, racist governmental policies, attacks on their citizenship, and aggression meant to keep them in "their place." Tracing how African Americans define and redefine success in a nation determined to deprive them of it, Mitchell plumbs the works of Frances Harper, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Toni Morrison, Michelle Obama, and others. These artists honor black homes from slavery and {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 216     post-emancipation through the Civil Rights era to "post-racial" America. Mitchell follows black families asserting their citizenship in domestic settings while the larger society and culture marginalize and attack them, not because they are deviants or failures but because they meet American standards. 2024 King Holiday Observance Calendar of Events The 2024 King Holiday Observance Calendar of Events encompasses {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 217     experiences to remind global citizens of our capacity to create the Beloved Community, and to help us develop strategies for shifting the cultural climate in key areas of our lives. Share the schedule on social media using the hashtags #KHO2024 #MLKDay2024 #TheKingCenter Detailed Schedule {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 218     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 219     Register at https://sdpconference.info/2024-conference/ The 2024 conference will be convened at the Palmer House Hotel, Monday, February 19 – Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. The Annual Clergy and Lay Leadership Conference through the power of prophetic preaching, informed teaching and social activism, clergy and laity work together on behalf of the disenfranchised, vulnerable, and those most marginalized in the world. The 2024 Conference will include… Opening conference worship service at the Palmer House hotel Renowned African American preachers, theologians, and activists Informed teaching and educational opportunities through various breakout sessions including Connecting the Dots: Racism, Ecojustice and the Wealth Gap General Secretary's Luncheon & Ella Jo Baker Awards “Beautiful Are The Feet” Honoree Signature Event “Where Legacy Meets Future: ReImagine, ReThink, and ReInvent” {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 220     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 221     Website History Events Youth ‌ Address: 205 E Alma Ave d10 San Jose, CA 95112 Telephone: +1 (408) 898-6985 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 222     Drop Us A Line San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP | 1313 N Milpitas Blvd #163, Milpitas, CA 95035 Unsubscribe hrc@cityofpaloalto.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by moore2j@att.net powered by Try email marketing for free today! {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 223     From:Aram James To:Council, City; Jack Ajluni; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen Cc:Cecilia Taylor; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Diana Diamond; District1@bos.sccgov.org; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Rosen, Jeff; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Vara Ramakrishnan; Vicki Veenker; cindy.chavez@os.sccgov.org; dennis burns; districtattorney@sfgov.org Subject:U.N. Resolution 194 -right of return of Palestinian refugees Date:Thursday, December 21, 2023 8:07:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. U.N. Resolution 194 -right of return Palestinians refugees https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly_Resolution_194 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 224     From:Aram James To:Cecilia Taylor; Council, City; David S. Norris; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Rosen, Jeff; Sean Allen; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis burns Subject:Re: World Alert: Death toll in Gaza surpasses 20,000, health officials say, as U.S. concerns grow over civilian impact of Israel’s military campaign Date:Thursday, December 21, 2023 10:08:27 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Time to call -for an end to the genocide!!!!! On Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 9:31 PM The Washington Post <email@washingtonpost.com> wrote: Sign up for alerts The Washington Post {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 225     Alert Time to call for a cease-fire Now!!!! World Alert Dec. 22, 12:28 a.m. EST Death toll in Gaza surpasses 20,000, health officials say, as U.S. concerns grow over civilian impact of Israel’s military campaign The Gaza Health Ministry also said more than 50,000 people have been wounded in more than two months of war, which began after Hamas militants killed 1,200 people in southern Israel and abducted some 240 others. U.S. officials have urged Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties, as humanitarian officials warn that hunger and disease are spreading fast and Gaza is on the verge of collapse. Read more ADVERTISEMENT {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 226     The Washington Post Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Help You received this email because you signed up for news alerts or because it is included in your subscription. ©2023 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 227     From:Aram James To:Braden Cartwright; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; EPA Today; Emily Mibach; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lewis james; Gardener, Liz; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Sue Dremann; Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda Date:Friday, December 22, 2023 12:17:25 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/altercation-over-ceasefire-banner-san- jose/3404106/ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 228     From:Aram James To:Cindy Chavez; Council, City; Dennis Upton; District1@bos.sccgov.org; GRP-City Council; Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Jethroe Moore II; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Holman, Karen (external); Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Michelle; Zelkha, Mila; ParkRec Commission; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Supervisor Otto Lee; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; ash.kalra@sanjoseca.gov; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns Date:Friday, December 22, 2023 12:55:46 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 229     From:Aram James To:Julie Lythcott-Haims Cc:<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Aram James; Binder, Andrew; Cait James; Cindy Chavez; Council, City; D Martell; Damon Silver; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; EPA Today; Ed Lauing; GRP-City Council; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; O"Neal, Molly; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Roberta Ahlquist; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sameena Usman; Sean Allen; Shana Segal; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Otto Lee; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Uzmaminhas@gmail.com; Vara Ramakrishnan; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; chuck jagoda; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Re: How Much Blood Do You Want On Your Hands? Date:Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:27:29 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. From: the archives of Aram James-originally sent a few days ago… How Much More Blood Do You Want On Your Hands ? 12/23/2023 Julie, Hate crimes locally. Time to call for a cease-fire. Nothing complex about it JULIE despite your protestations to the contrary. Just Say No to the Genocide and War crimes taking place as I write to you.Israeli bombs, tanks, guns, nuclear weapons, Israeli army, navy, air force all supported by our tax dollars—- making you and me and all of us complicit in this war —in this Israeli campaign of ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. We must demand a ceasefire and zero no more aid ever to the terrorist state of Israel. The 4 billion in annual aid to Israel must now go to Palestine and the Palestinian people to rebuild Gaza, the West Bank, etc. Julie, you are my city council representative —now you want to represent me in Congress —SO NOW IS THE TIME FOR YOU TO CALL OUT TO OUR GOVERNMENT TO STOP THE AID TO THE TERRORIST STATE OF ISRAEL —Demand OUR GOVERNMENT FORCE ISRAEL INTO A CEASE--FIRE. DEMAND AN END TO THE SLAUGHTER OF PALEASTIAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN NOW! THE DEATH TOLL IS OVER 25,000—MOSTLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN. HOW MUCH MORE SLAUGHTER WILL IT TAKE BEFORE OUR {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 230     REPRESENTATIVE -JULIE LYTCOTT HAIMS -WILL DEMAND A CEASE FIRE? HOW MUCH MORE BLOOD DO YOU WANT ON YOUR HANDS -BEFORE YOU SAY ENOUGH? PLEASE LET THE PEOPLE YOU WANT TO SEND YOU TO CONGRESS KNOW. SPEAK UP JULIE! Aram https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/altercation-over-ceasefire- banner-san-jose/3404106/?amp=1 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 231     From:Aram James To:Council, City; D Martell; Daniel Kottke; David S. Norris; Dennis Upton; DuJuan Green; Ed Lauing; GRP-City Council; Greg Tanaka; Human Relations Commission; Jack Ajluni; Jay Boyarsky; Jeff Moore; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Kaloma Smith; Lewis james; Linda Jolley; Gardener, Liz; Zelkha, Mila; O"Neal, Molly; Roberta Ahlquist; Rosen, Jeff; Salem Ajluni; Sean Allen; Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; chuck jagoda; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; dennis burns Subject:A Nativity scene surrounded by rubble shows a woman holding what symbolizes a dead child wrapped in a white sheet in Gaza on Friday at ll Date:Sunday, December 24, 2023 8:52:24 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. A Nativity scene surrounded by rubble shows a woman holding what symbolizes a dead child wrapped in a white sheet in Gaza on Friday at Manger Square next to the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. LEO CORREA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘God is under the rubble in Gaza’ https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=11cdc360-47fd- 4a32-99a6-c45abec5e220&appcode=SAN252&eguid=33aa1faf-3b35-41b3-bdd2- 4e16fb6cd039&pnum=3# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 232     From:Aram James To:Baker, Rob; Braden Cartwright; Council, City; D Martell; Dave Price; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; GRP-City Clerk; Human Relations Commission; Jay Boyarsky; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Rosen, Jeff; chuck jagoda; dennis burns Subject:Cease-Fire Now! Christmas Eve Vigil -Palo Alto Date:Sunday, December 24, 2023 9:55:55 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 233     From:Aram James To:Baker, Rob; Braden Cartwright; Council, City; D Martell; Dave Price; Diana Diamond; DuJuan Green; Emily Mibach; GRP-City Clerk; Human Relations Commission; Jay Boyarsky; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Linda Jolley; Zelkha, Mila; Raj Jayadev; Raymond Goins; Rosen, Jeff; chuck jagoda; dennis burns Subject:Re: Cease-Fire Now! Christmas Eve Vigil -Palo Alto Date:Monday, December 25, 2023 6:43:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at 9:54 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 234     From:Office of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg To:Human Relations Commission Subject:D4 December Newsletter Date:Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:22:46 AM You don't often get email from supervisor.ellenberg@bos.sccgov.org. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. Greetings D4 residents & friends - As we count down the final days of 2023, I find myself looking back on the successes and progress our County has made over the year through new policies, investments, and community efforts, and simultaneously looking ahead to the coming year and the achievements and growth we will undertake in 2024. I encourage you to be on the lookout for my Year in Review updates on our social media channels over the next few weeks to share highlights of County and my office’s accomplishments this past year. The full Year in Review will appear as part of the January 2024 newsletter. Also in January, please SAVE THE DATE for my State of the County address scheduled for January 25th at 5 pm at the County Administration building at 70 West Hedding Street in San Jose. Lots more to follow on that! {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 235     Until next month, I hope the current year’s end and new year’s beginning find you in good health, safe, and surrounded by loved ones. Six New Housing Developments Funded During the December 5th Board of Supervisors meeting, my colleagues and I approved $47.4 million in funding for six new affordable housing developments! $36.1 million of this funding comes directly from the voter passed Measure A Affordable Housing Bond. When Measure A was initially passed by voters in 2016, it set the goal of creating 4,800 new affordable rental housing units through its $950 million in funds. Through seven years of implementation, there are now 5,127 new apartments and 56 housing developments in various stages of development that will surpass the original goal. It is evident that Measure A has played a key role in the creation of affordable housing throughout the County and will continue to expand the County’s ability to achieve its housing priorities. New Homes for FormerFoster Youth: The Hub San Jose at Parkmoor & Meridian The County is taking another significant step in supporting foster youth and transitional age youth (defined as 18–25-year-olds who had been part of the foster care system) through the creation of an innovative housing and community services development. The Hub is a youth-led and organized community center, dedicated to supporting current and former foster youth. It will also include 80 housing units, 40 of which will be designated for transitional age youth. Onsite resources will include computer labs, life skills classrooms, college preparation classes, school supplies, mental health services and other resources. All our children and youth deserve the support {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 236     that so many better resourced youths receive from their own families. For our foster and TAY, their success is our success. Thank you, Supervisor Chavez, for your leadership on this project that has been in the works for more than a decade! Valley Medical Center andSanta Clara County Health System Acknowledgements This month, the Valley Medical Center and Santa Clara County Health System received prestigious awards/acknowledgements for the work they are doing in the County. The Health System received the 2023 California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH)/California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI) Quality Leaders Award (QLA) for their entry “An Integrated Transitions of Care Model for Vulnerable Populations: Developing Best Practices and Closing Gaps for Justice Involved Individuals with Executive Function Disorders.” Valley Medical Center was named a high performing hospital for Maternity Care, the highest award a hospital can earn from U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care These Awards are more than deserved for our talented and passionate healthcare workers. Thank you and congratulations to all our county healthcare employees for supporting our community and making our health system one of the best in the nation! Mission Street Recovery Station The County improved on one of our tools to address intoxicated individuals who encounter law enforcement but aren’t charged with committing serious harm. Law enforcement officers can bring those individuals to our newly renovated and expanded Mission Street Recovery Station (MSRS) to receive sobering and mental health/drug triage services. MSRS {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 237     The new location offers recliner chairs; private, ADA-compliant bathrooms with showers; laundry facilities; a kitchen; and available blankets, eye masks, and other important supplies. TRUST (Trusted Response Urgent Support Team) At the December 12th Board of Supervisors meeting the Board directed administration to explore a direct phone number to reach the County’s 24/7 non-law enforcement mobile crisis response team (TRUST). This direct line would supplement 9-8-8, the County’s existing crisis and suicide prevention hotline. Thank you, Supervisor Lee, for bringing forward this referral! San Jose Earthquakescommit to creating NewPublic Fields at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds The San Jose Earthquakes are building a 30- acre state-of-the-art soccer training facility at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and, thanks to strong partnerships between the Earthquakes, the County and the City of San Jose, the team will also build four public soccer fields at the site. Much more to come on this subject so definitely stay tuned! Special Meeting onDepartment of Family and Children’s Services Protocol On Tuesday, December 19th, the Board held a special meeting to review and discuss the policies and protocols of our Department of Family and seeks to stabilize clients through a focus on recovery, rehabilitation, and linkages to services and treatment rather than relying on incarceration or the utilization of expensive emergency resources to address substance use disorders. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 238     Children’s Services in response to the tragic death of Baby Phoenix. We heard from nearly 100 members of our community, presenters, and staff. The Board requested that our County Administration return to the February 6th Board of Supervisors meeting with additional information on how we can make improvements to our system. I am so honored to be part of a community that is dedicated to child safety and well-being and look forward to seeing what we can all do together in this vein. Blog Post: If it’s important to do, it’s important to do it right. In this month's blog post I offer my thoughts on some new mandates and policies that address the State and County's mental health crisis. Medium That’s it for now! As always, if you need anything, I and my team are here to provide assistance and support. Warmly, Susan Ellenberg Board President Santa Clara County Supervisor, District 4 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 239     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 240     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 241     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 242     70 West Hedding East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 299-5040 Email Supervisor Ellenberg District 4 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 243     From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Aram James; paul bundy; Rebecca Eisenberg; Cherrill Spencer; chuck jagoda; Gerry Gras; Gardener, Liz; Anne Hudson; Ann Berlak; Virginia Lea; Marie-Louise Starling-Bell; Bill Cane; Donna Bender; Marni Barnes; Steve Beckley; Sally Clark; Sunita de Tourreil; Meryl M. Courtice; Debbie Mytels; Koichi Miyashita; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Henry Etzkowitz; EPA Today; Emer Martin; Eugenia (Genie) Njolito; friendsofcubberley94303@gmail.com; SILKE GURLICH; Paul George @ PPJC; Human Relations Commission; Julie Lythcott-Haims; HRW Silicon Valley; Iza Predmdore; Jacqueline W Stewart; Joe Simitian; Lenny S. via Mobilize; Nextdoor University South; Sandy Perry-HCA; Rosalinda Quintanar; Robin; sandra weiss; Trudy Reagan; Wendy Peikes Subject:Fwd: Dr. Jill Stein Date:Saturday, December 30, 2023 2:48:56 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Vigil at T&C corner, 12/31/23 3:30-5pm ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: linda lopez- To: she's NOT silent on Gaza - the ONLY one speaking up. https://twitter.com/DrJillStein/status/1740152022144622839? ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet -- Linda " Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 244     From:D Dorenz To:Human Relations Commission Subject:re: Antisemitism Date:Saturday, December 30, 2023 7:57:31 PM You don't often get email from ddorenz@gmail.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear Human Relations Commission members: I have learned that you will be discussing the issue of antisemitism in the Palo alto community and beyond on Jan. 11, 2024. I appreciate that you are taking this seriously and putting it on your agenda. Anti-semitism morphs over the decades and is always taking new forms. It is the world's oldest conspiracy theory. Now that there is a war in the middle east, those who want to rid the Middle East of any Jews, and also any western influence, are pressuring city councils, School Boards, and others to condemn Israel for fighting for its citizens' safety by eliminating Hamas. As a Jewish resident of the East Bay, I know that hatred of Jews doesn't stay in one community. It is spread on the internet and has been strengthened by the coming together of the right wing antisemites from whom we typically expect antisemitism, and the newer version of it from the left, that include those who are protesting the war between Hamas and Israel and calling for a ceasefire with no demands on Hamas to release the hostages, to lay down their arms, and with no condemnation for their attack on Israeli citizens whatsoever. The lack of condemnation of these horrendous acts that constitutes the worst pogrom against the Jewish People since the Holocaust tells us that these acts are condoned by the very people who claim that they are victims: the Palestinians and their supporters .They come to the City council meetings with signs that say "From the River to the Sea Palestine will be free" or "Free Palestine" which actually is a call for the destruction of the Jewish state of ISrael. Their goal is not just to save lives of the people who live in Gaza, but to use the situation as a propaganda tool against Israel. Criticism of Israel is free speech, but calling for the destruction of an entire state of Jewish, Arab, Christian, Druze and other ethnicities and Religious residents of Israel, is hate speech and the newest form of antisemitism. No other state in the world is being condemned in this way, not even Russia is called out for trying to destroy Ukraine, by any of these people. We recently experienced the presdients of three major universities equivicate and by refusing to say that calling for a genocide against Jews was antisemitism. ( Harvard, Penn, Columbia). They answered the question by saying "It depends on the context". This is certainly a moral failure on the parts of these presidents who represent our most prestigious universities that are educating the future leaders of our country. These students are learning that its ok to call for the genocide of an entire people and still think that they are ethical human beings worthy of leading this country. The pro-Palestinians arrive in busloads to the City Council meetings all over the Bay Area to demand resolutions calling for a ceasefire in the war. Having attended four different meetings of City Councils including Richmond, Oakland, Berkeley, and the Berkeley unified School District School Board, I have had direct experience of the hate coming from those who condemn Israel as it fights to protect Israel from further vicous, unspeakable acts of torture and murder against its civilians by Hamas terrorists, including the taking of 240 hostages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 245     They are holding all Jews responsible for the acts of the Israeli government, and do not condemn Hamas' attack, do not want it to be condemned in any of these resolutions, because they chose to see it as "a war of liberation" .But their liberation includes the destruction of Israel and Jews. On campuses in the Bay Area, and at Universities throughout the United States such as Harvard, Columbia, Penn, Yale, SFSU, and many other schools including highschools, Jewish students have been banned from these anti-zionist spaces on campus if they support Israel. These include many of the law students' organizations and other student organizations. They have been threatened, attacked, and have experienced vandalism. They are not being allowed free and equal access to their education on these campuses. I hope that your commission will accurately label this kind of behavior as antisemitism because then you will help people to recognize it and condemn it. This will support our pluralistic democracy. Once Jews are banned, and ostracised, attacked and discriminated against, then other minorities are also in even more danger and it marks the deterioration of a civil society as it didn in Germany. I hope that you will unequivocally condemn the verbal and physical acts against our Jewish communities so that those perpetrating these hateful attacks will understand that they cannot get away with this behavior. If a government doesn't stand up for minorities, then democracy cannot survive. I hope that you will decide that a letter to the president or a resolution is beyond your bailiwick and I hope that you will instead attend to the important business of your city where you can have real impact on the lives of your City's residents, rather than wade into an international issue that can only bring more strife here at home and not have a positive effect on the lives of those experiencing this war. Thank you for hearing my concerns. Dorit Dorenz Berkeley, Ca. -- Dorothea Dorenz {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 246     From:A F To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Cease fire resolution Date:Wednesday, January 3, 2024 9:42:45 AM You don't often get email from annaf5678@yahoo.com. Learn why this is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Dear City Council members, It came to my attention that Palo Alto City Council is considering a resolution demanding immediate cease fire in Israeli/Hamas conflict. Aside from the fact that the foreign policy does not seem to be among City Council responsibilities, such resolution would send a very unwelcome message to many Palo Alto residents, including my family. As far as we know, City Council never issued such resolutions regarding other international conflicts (for example, the war that Russia is waging in Ukraine right now, and which claimed many thousands victims, including countless civilians). As far as we know, City Council also never issued any statements deploring October 7 assault on civilian Israeli targets where 1400 people were killed and more than 240 taken hostages. It is not that we would demand any such resolutions from the City Council, it is the singling out of Israel for condemnation that bothers us a lot. We arrived in this country 30 years ago to escape the antisemitism in the Soviet Union, and now we watch with alarm its growth right here in the US. We sincerely hope that antisemitism is NOT the main engine of this resolution, but it is very difficult not to suspect that at least in part it is. I would strongly urge Palo Alto City Council to reject this provocative and unnecessary action. Sincerely, Anna Felberg Lev Shapiro {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 247