samet@sfmag.UUCP (A.I.Samet) (03/25/85)
> In this context, a general question recurs: when to react or when to > keep silent... > M. Fingerhut There are at least two organizations in this country which deal with this type of problem and probably could offer advice, materials, and other help. One is the Anti Defamation League of the Bnai Brith. The other is the Simon Wiesenthal Center (Los Angeles?). The Wiesenthal Center produced an award winning documentary on the Holocaust and is generally active in the media. I recall reading that Bnai Brith has found by experience that media responses to some types of antisemitic activity ,e.g. desecration of cemetaries, actually reinforces continued activity. Sickies can be gratified by publicity, even if it is negative. Since these organizations have developed strategies to combat antisemitic propaganda, it's worth hearing their "professional" opinion. Yitzchok Samet