Periagoge
Scenario

When humanitarian giving is seen as community betrayal

I donated to a Palestinian relief fund and someone in my synagogue saw the charge on a shared expense report and now people are whispering that I am a self-hating Jew.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are learning that your understanding of Jewish values may not align with how others police Jewish loyalty.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.