Anti-Semitism is once again in the news, locally and nationally. What exactly is it? Who is harmed by it? Who perpetuates it? What can we do about it?

Understanding the nature and mechanisms of anti- Semitism is critically important for building safe communities where hate and bias are not tolerated at home or abroad.

This program will examine the pervasiveness of anti-Jewish stereotypes, the historical patterns of anti-Semitism and how people in our community have been affected by it.

It will also offer some tools and guidelines for those who want to be allies in the struggle against anti-Semitism.

Presenters will be members from the "Understanding Anti- Semitism Project," a program of Community Alliance of Lane County. Members include Joan Bayliss, Irwin Noparstak, Marion Malcolm and Sally Sheklow.

Our first questioner, Munir Katul, was raised in Jerusalem and Beirut. He is a longtime City Club member, and a retired physician.