Confronting Antisemitism and Hate

CJP is confronting the troubling rise of antisemitism and anti-Zionism through powerful community initiatives and by amplifying the important work of our partners. Join us here to access resources, hear from local voices, and take action against this form of hate.

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How to Be a Jewish Activist Online — and Stay Safe

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Chabad House at Brandeis Builds Community and Combats Hate, One Story at a Time

By CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

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CJP’s Communal Security Initiative Helps Secure Funds for Safer Facilities

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

What Does It Mean To Be Pro-Israel in 2025?

May 12, 8:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Newton

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Temple Emanuel of Newton

Monday, May 12 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Temple Emanuel385 Ward StNewton, MA 02459

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Community News

Craig F. Walker

4/22/2025 Top Pick

ADL Reports Slight Increase in Antisemitic Events in New England Last Year Following Surge in 2023

Antisemitic incidents continued to occur at record numbers in New England last year, following a dramatic spike in 2023 in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

By Nick StoicoFor The Boston Globe

CJP Communal Security Initiative, Jeremy Yamin, Vice President of Security and Operations; Daniel Levenson, Director Communal Security Initiative

3/6/2025 Top Pick

CJP Initiative Secures Funds for Safer Facilities

Jewish organizations around Greater Boston received more than $1.2 million to bolster security amid rising antisemitism and hate crimes.

By Dan SeligsonFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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2/26/2025 Top Pick

Epstein Hillel School & Jewish Nonprofits Receive Security Grants

Marblehead’s Epstein Hillel School is one of 36 Jewish nonprofits receiving nearly $2 million in state grants for security upgrades and personnel.

By Brett M. RhyneFor Jewish Journal

Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, Parade, Joan Marcus

2/19/2025 Top Pick

Tony-Winning “Parade” Brings the Tragic Story of Leo Frank to Boston

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

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2/12/2025 Top Pick

Americans Are More Hesitant To Identify as Jewish in Public

Thirty percent of Jewish Americans experienced an antisemitic incident in 2024, a 20% increase from the year before, according to a new survey released Wednesday.

By Emily SpatzFor The Boston Globe

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2/6/2025 Top Pick

Study Finds ERGs Unlock Young Jewish Professionals’ Potential

Employee resource groups could be the key to engaging and retaining young Jewish professionals, a new study finds.

By Jay DeitcherFor eJewish Philanthropy

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Resources

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4/9/2025 Top Pick

How to Be a Jewish Activist Online — and Stay Safe

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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3/27/2025 Top Pick

Jewish Teens Guide to Combating Antisemitism

Articles, resources, and programs to empower teens to take action in their communities and address antisemitism.

By Jewish Teen Initiative

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3/13/2025 Top Pick

How To Address Antisemitism: Becoming an Engaged Leader

A how-to for developing an action plan when antisemitism hits home.

By Dan SeligsonFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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12/4/2024 Top Pick

Jewish and Israeli Americans Face Discrimination

A new report claims antisemitic discrimination in the U.S. labor market.

By Dr. Bryan TomlinFor Anti-Defamation League

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11/11/2024 Top Pick

“Extremely” Podcast

Hosted by ADL’s Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves, this new podcast gives audiences a window into the daily work of fighting, and disrupting, extremism and hate.

By Extremely PodcastFor ADL Center on Extremism

Ronald D. Liebowitz, the ninth president of Brandeis University

10/30/2024 Top Pick

Brandeis University President’s Initiative on Antisemitism

Founded last year, the initiative includes upcoming webinars for administrators in higher education.

By Brandeis University

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10/2/2024 Top Pick

ADL, Brandeis Center, StandWithUs Launch Antisemitism Helpline for MA and NY K-12 Schools

A new helpline is now available to help parents, students and schools in Massachusetts and New York K-12 systems respond to incidents of antisemitism.

By Anti-Defamation League

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Ways to Take Action

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12/8/2023 Top Pick

Dispel the Darkness: #ShineALight on Antisemitism

This December, post a unified image and caption on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and TikTok.

By Shine A Light

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12/5/2023 Top Pick

Shine A Light Shabbat Dinner Guide

This Chanukah, we will come together to observe the inaugural Shine A Light Shabbat on Friday, Dec. 8.

By OneTable and Shine A Light

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12/4/2023 Top Pick

How To Fight Antisemitism on College Campuses

The increase in antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents has been deeply alarming, particularly as it has impacted our Jewish students on campuses.

By Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesFor FaceJewishHate.org

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10/24/2023 Top Pick

Counter Hamas Propaganda and Antisemitism Online

Join us in calling on social media companies, including X, TikTok, Meta, Snap Inc. and YouTube, to curb antisemitism online.

By American Jewish Committee

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9/26/2023 Top Pick

Staying Safe Against Cyberhate

Online abuse includes antisemitism; organizations suggest ways to respond.

By Rich TenorioFor FaceJewishHate.org

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9/26/2023 Top Pick

A Deep Dive Into Cyberbullying

How to recognize it, what its effects are, and how to stop it.

By Rich TenorioFor FaceJewishHate.org

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8/22/2023 Top Pick

At Brandeis, a New Holocaust Memorial Unlike Any Other

By Kara BaskinFor FaceJewishHate.org

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Voices From Our Community

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5/6/2025 Top Pick

What Companies Can Learn From Boston’s Success With ERGs

In a time of heightened anxiety, trauma and reports of antisemitism among Jewish employees across sectors, a sense of belonging and connection at work is more important than ever.

By Jacqueline Hart & Melissa GarlickFor Staffing Industry Analysts

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4/18/2025

Fighting Antisemitism and Protecting Civil Rights

A statement from the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis.

By Rabbi Darby LeighFor Kerem Shalom

Chabad House at Brandeis University

4/7/2025 Top Pick

Chabad House at Brandeis Builds Community and Combats Hate

By Samantha RobinsonFor CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism

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3/27/2025

Antisemitism: How I’m Thinking About It

Since January, I’ve been wanting to write about antisemitism.

By Rabbi Aliza SchwartzFor Temple Hillel B'nai Torah

Andrew Burke-Stevenson

1/6/2025 Top Pick

In Face of Grim Data, Gains Are Being Made in Combating Antisemitism

By Melissa GarlickFor The Boston Globe

Carlin Stiehl

12/21/2024 Top Pick

Jewish Authors Confront Growing Backlash in Literary World

Calling Jewish writers Zionists as an epithet and the reason to be excluded from the annals of publishing unless we denounce our attachment to our identities is frightening.

By Joan LeegantFor The Boston Globe

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