Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew

From two New York Times bestelling authors, a disarmingly honest and propulsive investigation that will do for antisemitism what How to Be Antracist did for racism by connecting the dots between the tropes and hatred of the past to our current controversial and complicated moment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

From two New York Times bestselling authors, Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby, comes an urgent, disarmingly honest, and thought-provoking investigation into antisemitism that connects the dots between the tropes and hatred of the past to our current complicated moment. In their book, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew," Acho and Tishby tackle a range of topics, including the Black and Jewish struggle, the question of whether Jews killed Jesus, and the definition of Judaism itself. They explore the complexities of Judaism, including its religious, cultural, and racial aspects, and address the issue of whether being anti-Zionist is synonymous with antisemitism. Acho and Tishby bring diverse perspectives to the table, with Tishby being an outspoken Israeli American and Acho being a mild-mannered son of a Nigerian American pastor. However, they share a superpower: the ability to make complicated ideas easy to understand, allowing anyone to follow the straight line from the past to our immediate moment and see around corners. The book's structure is unique, with Acho asking questions and Tishby answering them with deeply personal, historical, and political responses. It is a much-needed lexicon for this fraught moment in Jewish history, as it enables anyone to explain and identify what Jewish hatred looks like. Acho emphasizes the importance of proximity, stating that hatred toward one group is never isolated and that if you see the smoke of bigotry in one place, expect that we will all be in the fire. Overall, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew" is an informative and accessible book that provides a valuable tool for understanding and addressing antisemitism in our society today.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 213 x 147 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781668057858