In recent weeks, we’ve seen an unprecedented epidemic of the coronavirus spread across the world. Unfortunately, we’ve also seen a spike in anti-Asian violence and prejudice.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is launching today #BeAMensch, a new initiative to encourage and highlight acts of kindness and decency during the Coronavirus pandemic. Mensch is Yiddish for “a person of integrity and honor,” or, put simply, a good person.
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Haipei Shue, President of United Chinese Americans, joined AJC on Tuesday for an online discussion about the rising racism and xenophobia that has targeted Asian Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak.
We are seeing that in the response to the deadly Coronavirus. American Jewish Committee’s #BeAMensch initiative celebrates that essential humanity, by telling the stories of menschen, good people. The tales of goodness, even greatness, inspire us.