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Rabbi Abraham Cooper is the Executive Dean and Director of Global Social Action at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a leading global human rights organization dedicated to combating antisemitism and promoting the rights of Jewish people worldwide. He is is an international expert on antisemitism, global social action, online hate and terrorism and religious freedom. For over 48 years, Rabbi Cooper has been at the forefront of efforts to defend Jewish communities, regularly meeting with world leaders, including popes, presidents, and foreign ministers, to address issues of religious freedom, terrorism, and multi-faith relations. He has also served as the Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, monitoring religious freedom violations in numerous countries. Rabbi Cooper is a tireless advocate for tolerance and understanding, working to bridge divides between different cultures and faiths globally. He regularly appears on national media speaking about PR and religious-based propaganda, digital terrorism, human rights and more, working with a broad spectrum of interfaith and global partners. In addition to meeting with popes and other religious and political leaders, he has met with television celebrities such as Nick Cannon following antisemitic remarks, resulting in Cannon making public statements about anti-bullying and promoting awareness of the problems of antisemitism.
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In this talk, Rabbi Cooper addresses the persistent global challenge of antisemitism and the critical work being done by the Simon Wiesenthal Center to combat hate and promote Jewish rights worldwide. He delves into the Center’s efforts, particularly through the Digital Terrorism and Hate Project, which monitors and counters the spread of extremist content and antisemitic propaganda on platforms like Telegram and TikTok. Rabbi Cooper highlights the alarming rise in online hate speech and the importance of holding social media companies accountable for their role in this disturbing trend.
Rabbi Cooper also reflects on his experiences in promoting interfaith dialogue and multi-faith relations, particularly in the context of the Abraham Accords. He shares insights from his interactions with leaders in the Arab world and emphasizes the significance of building bridges between Jewish and Muslim communities. By discussing examples like his meetings with key figures in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Rabbi Cooper illustrates the potential for peace and cooperation in the Middle East when respect and dialogue are prioritized.
In addition to these themes, Rabbi Cooper explores the broader issue of religious freedom and the challenges faced in countries where this fundamental right is under threat. He speaks about the need for moral leadership and the responsibility of individuals and communities to combat prejudice and bigotry. Through his stories and insights, Rabbi Cooper encourages his audience to engage in the global struggle for justice and to remember the lessons of history in order to prevent the spread of hate in today’s world.
Rabbi Abraham Cooper is the Executive Dean and Director of Global Social Action at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a leading global human rights organization dedicated to combating antisemitism and promoting the rights of Jewish people worldwide. He is is an international expert on antisemitism, global social action, online hate and terrorism and religious freedom. For over 48 years, Rabbi Cooper has been at the forefront of efforts to defend Jewish communities, regularly meeting with world leaders, including popes, presidents, and foreign ministers, to address issues of religious freedom, terrorism, and multi-faith relations. He has also served as the Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, monitoring religious freedom violations in numerous countries. Rabbi Cooper is a tireless advocate for tolerance and understanding, working to bridge divides between different cultures and faiths globally. He regularly appears on national media speaking about PR and religious-based propaganda, digital terrorism, human rights and more, working with a broad spectrum of interfaith and global partners. In addition to meeting with popes and other religious and political leaders, he has met with television celebrities such as Nick Cannon following antisemitic remarks, resulting in Cannon making public statements about anti-bullying and promoting awareness of the problems of antisemitism.
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In this talk, Rabbi Cooper addresses the persistent global challenge of antisemitism and the critical work being done by the Simon Wiesenthal Center to combat hate and promote Jewish rights worldwide. He delves into the Center’s efforts, particularly through the Digital Terrorism and Hate Project, which monitors and counters the spread of extremist content and antisemitic propaganda on platforms like Telegram and TikTok. Rabbi Cooper highlights the alarming rise in online hate speech and the importance of holding social media companies accountable for their role in this disturbing trend.
Rabbi Cooper also reflects on his experiences in promoting interfaith dialogue and multi-faith relations, particularly in the context of the Abraham Accords. He shares insights from his interactions with leaders in the Arab world and emphasizes the significance of building bridges between Jewish and Muslim communities. By discussing examples like his meetings with key figures in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Rabbi Cooper illustrates the potential for peace and cooperation in the Middle East when respect and dialogue are prioritized.
In addition to these themes, Rabbi Cooper explores the broader issue of religious freedom and the challenges faced in countries where this fundamental right is under threat. He speaks about the need for moral leadership and the responsibility of individuals and communities to combat prejudice and bigotry. Through his stories and insights, Rabbi Cooper encourages his audience to engage in the global struggle for justice and to remember the lessons of history in order to prevent the spread of hate in today’s world.
