Challenging falsehoods with pride

“I’ve got some hate, but the vast majority has been nothing but love,” Eitan Chitayat told The AJN about walking around in his “I’m That Jew” shirt.

“I’m That Jew” is a global movement empowering Jews of all backgrounds to proudly own and express their identity, while helping the world truly get to know who the Jewish people are.

When Chitayat arrives in Australia for a series of UIA and other Jewish community events later this month and early August, his shirt is bound to be a conversation starter.

“My experience, and lots of people who have worn it say the same, is that people look at you and smile,” said Chitayat.

“They come up to you and say I just want you to know that I stand with you.