Kmart Pulls Christmas Bag from Shelves After Jewish Activists Spot Hamas Problem
Most of the time, the social media feeds of the Australia Jewish Association reflect the hatred and anti-Semitism with which the Jewish people contend.
Its Facebook account is filled with attacks on synagogues, slurs against individual Jews, and calls for self-defense classes for Jewish people.
“There has been a surge in antisemitism of all kinds across Australia. Neighborhoods with many Jews have not been spared,” the association wrote in a Thursday post.
Into this time of tension came the ham-bag incident.
Ham, being a traditional Christmas meal, and leftovers being a tradition of just about all family gatherings, Kmart Down Under was selling bags in which to put the leftovers. They bore the red and green colors of the season and the words “Merry Ham-mas.”
In normal times, rebuke from the pun police might suffice. But for Jewish people around the world, nothing is as it was before Oct. 7, when Hamas rampaged through southern Israel, leaving death in its wake.
“It’s not normal times, there are people that will distort things and will harass the Jewish community,” Dr. David Adler of the Australian Jewish Association told the West Australian.
And so the organization called out the item as just plain insensitive in a post on X.
“K-MART STUFF-UP! Check out the special Christmas bag currently available via K-Mart online. Yes, it’s real!! Although this is potentially funny (the AJA committee has tossed around some non-PC jokes) it’s really not a good look,” the post said.
“We suspect some product manager may cause the company some embarassment. So we’ve politely written to Wesfarmers corporate suggesting the product be pulled,” it said. Wesfarmers owns Kmart in Australia.
K-MART STUFF-UP!
Check out the special Christmas bag currently available via K-Mart online. Yes, it’s real!!
Although this is potentially funny (the AJA committee has tossed around some non-PC jokes) it’s really not a good look.
We suspect some product manager may cause the… pic.twitter.com/vGswVvvNG6
— Australian Jewish Association (@AustralianJA) November 8, 2023
A follow-up post announced that the item was no longer being sold.
“Of course, there are bigger issues to be addressed, dealing with the actual terrorism is important, but one of the other things we are dealing with is propaganda,” Adler said, according to the West Australian.
“I want to give credit to Kmart management as they acted very quickly,” he said.
A Wesfarmers representative said the item was one of those things.
“We got it wrong on this occasion, and we apologize unreservedly,” the representative said.
“When designing this product we clearly didn’t think through all the implications and the product has been removed from sale,” the representative said.
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The Australia Jewish Association’s proactive stance against the insensitivity displayed by Kmart is commendable. By speaking out and urging for the removal of the “Merry Ham-mas” bags, they have shown a commitment to combatting anti-Semitism in all its forms. It is crucial for organizations and individuals to stand up against hate speech and discriminatory acts to ensure a safe and inclusive society for all.
However, it is deeply concerning that the social media feeds of the Australia Jewish Association often reflect the hatred and anti-Semitism with which the Jewish people continue to contend. Attacks on synagogues, slurs against individual Jews, and calls for self-defense classes are prevalent on their Facebook account. The surge in anti-Semitism across Australia, as acknowledged by the association, necessitates a robust response from all stakeholders.
It is disheartening to witness the persistence of anti-Semitism in our society. The Jewish community, like any other, deserves to live without fear of discrimination or violence. Acknowledging and addressing these issues is the first step toward creating a more inclusive and harmonious society.
It is crucial for social media platforms and internet companies to enforce stricter policies against hate speech and the dissemination of anti-Semitic content. By implementing stronger guidelines and swiftly taking down offensive material, these platforms can play a significant role in curbing anti-Semitism and promoting a more tolerant online environment.
Education and awareness also play a pivotal role in combating anti-Semitism. Promoting understanding, tolerance, and respect among different religious and ethnic communities will contribute to the eradication of prejudice and discrimination.
The Australia Jewish Association’s efforts in advocating for the removal of the “Merry Ham-mas” bags from Kmart demonstrate the importance of activism and speaking out against anti-Semitism. It is essential for communities to come together and support one another in the face of discrimination and hate.
Ultimately, creating a society free from anti-Semitism requires collective action. Governments, organizations, individuals, and social media platforms must work hand in hand to condemn and counteract anti-Semitic acts and ideologies. By fostering dialogue, facilitating education, and promoting tolerance, we can strive towards a future where discrimination and hatred have no place.
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