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Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism

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To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OH

I am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/19/united-states/the-rabbi-of-springfield-ohios-reform-synagogue-says-haitian-migrants-lack-western-civilized-values

Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.

I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.

I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.

In anger and sadness,
James

#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians

Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism

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To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OH

I am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/19/united-states/the-rabbi-of-springfield-ohios-reform-synagogue-says-haitian-migrants-lack-western-civilized-values

Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.

I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.

I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.

In anger and sadness,
James

#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians

Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism

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To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OH

I am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/19/united-states/the-rabbi-of-springfield-ohios-reform-synagogue-says-haitian-migrants-lack-western-civilized-values

Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.

I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.

I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.

In anger and sadness,
James

#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians

Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism

---------------------------
To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OH

I am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/19/united-states/the-rabbi-of-springfield-ohios-reform-synagogue-says-haitian-migrants-lack-western-civilized-values

Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.

I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.

I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.

In anger and sadness,
James

#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians

Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism

---------------------------
To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OH

I am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/19/united-states/the-rabbi-of-springfield-ohios-reform-synagogue-says-haitian-migrants-lack-western-civilized-values

Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.

I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.

I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.

In anger and sadness,
James

#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians

@tomiahonen As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats

〝Lee said she never imagined her post would become fodder for conspiracy theories and hate. […] “I didn’t think it would ever get past Springfield," she said.〞
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-just-exploded-springfield-woman-says-never-meant-spark-rumors-haitian-rcna171099

#disinfo #rumors #Haitians #America #SpringfieldOH

So the origins of the grotesque lies about Haitian immigrants come directly from the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe.

Blood Tribe, founded by esoteric Hitlerist loser Christopher Pohlhaus, is the group that's been marching around Ohio and other parts of the country with Swastikas and screaming "Sieg Hiel" and waving guns at immigrants while shouting at them to "go the fuck back to Africa".

So apparently Laura Loomer, JD Vance, and great replacement bandwagoner Charlie Kirk are the least racist players in this situation.

Blood Tribe member Drake Berentz, giving a racist pseudonym, even testified to the Springfield city council before being ejected.

It is noteworthy how much the dehumanizing, visceral elements of this edge on the ancient antisemitic trope of blood libel (beloved by neo-Nazis). Vance knows this. And these vicious lies about Haitian immigrants spread from Nazis on Telegram and Gab to Donald Trump on the presidential stage in about a week or so. The extent to which the MAGA dominant right is picking up what Nazis are putting down... let's just say the need for proper antifascist research and action is not becoming any less urgent.

References: The Guardian (Stephen Starr), NBC News (Brandy Zadrozny), @rebeccawatson, etc

#BloodTribe #ChristopherPohlhaus #DrakeBerentz #SpringfieldOH

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction Haitians are eating cats in Springfield Ohio
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction Haitians are eating cats in Springfield Ohio
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets

As the Tietel picture proves, cats really are eaten in Springfield #Correction
#SpringfieldOH #SpringfieldOhio #HaitiansEatingCats #CatsInOhio #HaitiansEatHousepets #KamalaHarris #haitians #SpringfieldOhio #geese #cats #savages #OurStrength #invasian #ThirdWorld #decay #illegals #CatsInOhio #Haitian #dogs #ohio #Springfield #pets #eating #catladiesfortrump #cats #pets #CatsofTwittter #Trump2024Vance #pets #animals #SaveThePets