In a sea of complicity, acts of individual courage illuminate the darkness. One such moment, seared into my mind and giving me hope each day, is captured in a 1936 photograph of August Landmesser at the Blohm+Voss shipyard, where he alone crossed his arms, refusing to give the Nazi salute. His silent defiance became an enduring symbol of resistance to tyranny.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This week, at a retreat organized by The Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI), I was deeply moved by the courage displayed by our guest speakers. These individuals, many of whom are not Jewish, have taken a stand against antisemitism because they understand that what is at stake is not just the safety of the Jewish people, but the values that uphold all of society—truth, justice, and human dignity. Like Landmesser, they know the personal costs associated with standing up for what is right.   {ai:summary}August Landmesser’s defiance in a 1936 photograph, where he alone crossed his arms at the Blohm+Voss shipyard instead of giving the Nazi salute, symbolizes individual courage against tyranny. His act of resistance continues to inspire hope today. #history

Avi Benolo: When it comes to antisemitism, silence is complicity

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