Interfaith Affairs

Race Relations: Asian Jewish Relations Background

Asian-Jewish Relations The Census suggests that the Asian-American population is among the fastest-growing minority groups in the United States. Asian-Americans constitute significant percentages of the population in California and New York City, for example, where high concentrations of Jews also settled.

Race Relations: Status

Status The majority of the Religious Action Centers interaction with various racial and ethnic communities is through coalition work. The RAC works together with representatives of different communities on several issues, including hate crimes, affirmative action, criminal justice, human rights, gun control and economic justice.

Anti-Semitism: The Holocaust and Modern Genocide

The Holocaust and Modern Genocide In a speech about the Holocaust and the atrocities of Bosnia, Rabbi David Saperstein said the following, "The Holocaust is used as the ultimate benchmark for our generation of the worst atrocity ever committed against one group of people.