We Can Build a World Where Hate Has No Place

Analucía Lopezrevoredo • Age 38
Cultural Ambassador & Sociologist, Founder and Executive Director at Jewtina y Co, San Francisco, California

As a Latin-Jewish woman, educator, and cultural sociologist, I’ve spent much of my life navigating the intersections of identity, community, and belonging. One thing I want people to understand is that antisemitism is not an isolated issue; it’s part of a larger ecosystem of hatred that feeds on fear, division, and ignorance. When we overlook or dismiss antisemitic acts—whether they be overt or subtle—it signals the unraveling of civil society.

What scares me most is how easily this form of hatred is becoming normalized, often dismissed as an overreaction or oversensitivity on the part of Jews who speak out against it. From conspiracy theories circulating on social media to casual comments in everyday conversations, antisemitism is steadily becoming background noise in our lives. Many fail to recognize its urgency, as though it can be set aside while we confront other “more pressing” crises. But history is clear: ignoring antisemitism only allows it to fester, grow, and spread into deeper and more dangerous forms.

In my work as an educator and bridge-builder, I’ve always emphasized the importance of fostering connections between communities. Addressing antisemitism requires us to build these bridges, to find common ground with other marginalized groups who face different forms of hatred and discrimination.

One book that has been resonating with me deeply at this moment is How to Cure a Fanatic by Amos Oz. In it, Oz explores the roots of fanaticism and the importance of dialogue in confronting extremism. What I find most powerful is his argument that the cure for fanaticism lies not in more hatred, but in empathy and understanding. In a world so polarized, where antisemitism is one of many forms of fanaticism, this message is more important than ever. Oz’s belief in the transformative power of dialogue and mutual respect is something I carry with me in my work, particularly when engaging with those outside the Jewish community.

As a Latin-Jewish woman, I see firsthand how the different layers of our identities can help shape a broader understanding of the world.