1. What types of attacks have Jewish people across the U.S. been victim to during the Israel-Gaza conflict (and even after a cease-fire took effect Friday)?

2. Who is responsible for the attacks?

3. a) What various reactions did Jewish people have to the attacks?
b) What effect would an attack on you for your religion/identity have in the way you went about your life or visibly identified yourself?

4. Where/what types of attacks have Jews outside the U.S. experienced in increasing numbers since the conflict between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas militants began?

5. a) What similar observation did Jewish model Elizabeth Pipko and Rabbi Avremi Zippel make about the reaction to the slew of attacks?
b) There has been an alarming number of incidents. Do you think politicians would react with more urgency if the victims of these attacks had been Muslims, illegal immigrants, or members of the LGBTQ community? Explain your answer.
c) What is your impression of media reporting? Is the media placing appropriate importance on these attacks? Explain your answer.

6. Also from the article: Top officials from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations said in a statement Thursday:

"We are shocked and horrified by the recent dramatic rise in antisemitic attacks by anti-Israel agitators across the country.  These reprehensible organized and spontaneous attacks are an unconscionable affront to basic American values, and must be emphatically condemned by all who stand against hate and prejudice. We call on local, state, and federal law enforcement to quickly apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of antisemitic and all hate crimes. We also call on religious, educational, entertainment, media, and government leaders to join in a comprehensive effort to combat incitement and bigotry in our communities, campuses, and on social media."

How do you think President Biden should respond to the increasing attacks? (hold a press conference, give an address to the American people condemning these attacks, etc.) Explain your answer.