Conversation with Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs

Interview by Haim Dov Beliak, JewsOnFirst.org, February 14, 2008

Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs is a long time social justice activist. Now in retirement, Jacobs focuses on building bridges between Jews and Muslims. In this interview he discusses attending a meeting with the Florida Attorney General, who screened Obession for his staff. Jacobs says that Jews should know how it feels to be scapegoated -- the way Muslims are now.

For the broader context of this interview, please see Republican Jewish Coalition responsible for mailing anti-Muslim film.