August 30, 2026
A Jewish woman at the head of a Catholic association
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Amy-Jill Levine is a Jewish scholar from the United States.
She studies Christian scriptures and works to bring Jews and Christians closer together.
Recently, members of the Catholic Biblical Association of America elected her as president.
She is the first Jewish person in this role.
Following the election, online users posted antisemitic comments against her.
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Some claimed that she acts against Christianity. The association's leaders and senior church officials supported her. They explained that they chose her because of her work and research.
Levine wants to continue strengthening the connection between Jews and Christians. She also wants to help remove antisemitic messages from textbooks and church sermons.