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

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

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

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Catholic and Jewish Reactions to Antisemitism in Boston

Jan 22, 6:00 pm

Free

Top Pick

Interfaith Security Summit

Jan 14, 10:00 am

JCC Greater Boston, Newton

Free

Lessons From Soviet Antisemitism and the Refusenik Movement: A Historic Overview

Jan 12, 1:00 pm

Free

Top Pick

The Soviet Union’s Role in Global Antisemitism

12/15/2024, 1:00 pm

Free

Top Pick

Antisemitism on Campuses: Reflections From Jewish Studies Faculty at Major American Universities

12/10/2024, 1:30 pm

Boylston Hall, Cambridge

UC Berkeley campus in California. (Photo credit: BRAINCHILDVN/FLICKR/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

Free

Teen Up: Using Lessons of the Holocaust To Stand up Against Antisemitism

Up Next: 11/3/2024, 4:00 pm

Lappin Foundation, Beverly

Free

Standing Strong Against Antisemitism Workshop for Teens

12/8/2024, 10:00 am

Temple Emanuel of Andover, Andover

Free

Opening the Dialogue: Helping Youth Navigate Antisemitism

12/5/2024, 4:00 pm

Free

Community News

11/7/2024 Top Pick

“Walking on Eggshells”: The Experience of Being Jewish in the Workplace Post-10/7

Antisemitism in professional environments has surged since Oct 7, 2023. Explore how Jewish employees are responding and ways to combat this growing intolerance.

By Kate WhitneyFor FaceJewishHate.org

10/20/2024 Top Pick

Antisemitism Is on the Rise in Mass. Peggy Shukur Is Fighting It

Peggy Shukur, vice president of ADL’s East Division in Boston, speaks about rising antisemitism, the war anniversary and how the Jewish and Israeli expat community is coping.

By John L. MicekFor MassLive

10/7/2024 Top Pick

One Year Later: Anti-Jewish and Anti-Muslim Hate Incidents Spike Since Oct. 7 Attacks

Hate crimes in general have reached record levels, based on FBI data.

By Sara ChernikoffFor USA Today

Simon Cataldo, Massachusetts House of Representatives, 14th Middlesex District

10/3/2024 Top Pick

Duo To Lead Antisemitism Commission

Massachusetts State Sen. John Velis and State Rep. Simon Cataldo are the co-chairs of the recently created commission.

By Colin A. YoungFor MSN

CJP Stronger Together Jewish Day Schools in Massachusetts – 5623

10/1/2024 Top Pick

Podcast: How Jewish Day Schools Are Responding to the Rise in Antisemitism

Why Jewish day schools seem to be a safe haven amid rising antisemitism faced by Jewish students since Oct. 7.

By From the Frontlines PodcastFor Anti-Defamation League

9/28/2024 Top Pick

FCAS Study: Antisemitism Rising Since Oct. 7

Antisemitism has surged in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, a key finding from the “Stand Up to Jewish Hate: The US Antisemitism Landscape Survey.”

By Foundation to Combat Antisemitism

9/19/2024 Top Pick

Medical Professionals Raise Awareness of Antisemitism

The practitioners were part of a group that went to Capitol Hill to voice concerns over antisemitism in the medical field.

By Marc RodFor Jewish Insider

9/16/2024 Top Pick

Teen Up Program Inspires Teens to Stand Against Antisemitism

Lappin Foundation’s Teen Up program empowers Jewish high schoolers to confront antisemitism by drawing lessons from the Holocaust.

By Kara BaskinFor Lappin Foundation

Resources

7/1/2024 Top Pick

Anti-Israel Summer “Schools” Emerge Nationwide

The ADL voices concern over anti-Israel summer “schools” currently running from June to August.

By Center on ExtremismFor Anti-Defamation League

6/7/2024 Top Pick

A Guide for Discussing Antisemitism With Young People

By ADL New England

5/20/2024 Top Pick

Anxious About Antisemitism? Try This

Try using the DARE method to deal with concerns over antisemitism.

By Ben MadsenFor Jew in the City

High angle view of university students sitting on stairs and discussing studies. Young people studying in college campus.

3/12/2024 Top Pick

How Students Can Address Anti-Israel Activity on Campus

As anti-Israel voices protest on campus, how can Jewish students find a safe space?

By Rich TenorioFor FaceJewishHate.org

1/25/2024 Top Pick

A Guide To Staying Safe at Community Events

Learn how to stay safe at community events, understand the organizer’s role, and learn to spot and respond to potential incidents.

By Rich TenorioFor FaceJewishHate.org

10/25/2023 Top Pick

From the River to the Sea: What Does It Mean?

Learn how this catch-all phrase is an antisemitic call-to-arms for pro-Palestinian activists and a rallying cry for terrorist groups.

By American Jewish Committee

10/17/2023 Top Pick

10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict activates strong emotions and differences of opinion and perspective for many people.

By Anti-Defamation League

Ways to Take Action

(Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

1/19/2022 Top Pick

Urge the White House to Combat Domestic Antisemitism

Join AJC in calling on the White House to convene a task force to develop a national action plan to fight antisemitism.

By AJC

1/18/2022 Top Pick

Urge Congress to Double Funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program has been an important tool to help secure Jewish and other communities that face regular threats to their safety and well-being.

By JewishTogether.org

1/18/2022 Top Pick

Fill the Position of Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism

Add your name to urge the Senate to swiftly confirm Deborah Lipstadt to the position of U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism.

By National Council of Jewish Women

1/10/2022 Top Pick

Antisemitism: 90 Ways You Can Respond

By Anti-Defamation League

Smiling young man waving the Israeli flag looking at the camera

1/10/2022 Top Pick

Best Practices Guide for Combating Campus Antisemitism

These best practices are intended to help universities address campus antisemitism and discrimination on the basis of Israeli national origin.

By Kenneth L. MarcusFor The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law

Voices From Our Community

9/9/2024 Top Pick

Antisemitism’s Long Roots Offer Lesson for Today

I went to see the “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” exhibit at the Castle at Park Plaza before it leaves on Sept. 15.

By Ed GaskinFor Boston Herald

8/28/2024 Top Pick

Back to School: A Family Affair

Our first two kids applied to college during separate pandemics: one called COVID and the other one called antisemitism. Luckily, they both ended up at a familiar place.

By Dan Brosgol

Hispanolistic iStock, flight attendant safety demonstration travel airline aviation

8/26/2024 Top Pick

Parents of Jewish College Students: Please Turn Your Attention to This In-Flight Demonstration

Encourage your Jewish college student to stay connected to their heritage by engaging with campus groups like Hillel.

By Betsy Polk & Joyce GordonFor eJewish Philanthropy

REFERRAL ONLY Mark Abramson for The New York Times

8/25/2024 Top Pick

What I Want a University President to Say About Campus Protests

As college students return to campus, this is what I hope a university president might say to them about how their school intends to handle future protests.

By Bret StephensFor The New York Times

8/12/2024 Top Pick

Finding Joy Within the Cracks

How do we live in the dumpster fire of our world, find joy, and widen the cracks of opportunities to find and experience joy?

By Leora KimmelFor The Times of Israel Blogs

8/8/2024 Top Pick

Navigating a Post-10/7 World as a Jewish Educator in Brookline

I am writing this piece for the sole purpose of clarifying to my colleagues and my community what we have gone through this past year.

By Marcie MillerFor The Times of Israel Blogs

REFERRAL ONLY BosGlo Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

7/19/2024 Top Pick

How Colleges Should Prepare to Counter Antisemitism

Harvard task force reports provide lessons for all schools.

By Shira SchoenbergFor The Boston Globe

7/16/2024 Top Pick

Leadership and Jewish Peoplehood

Marc Baker and his son, Lishi, speak about the complexities of Jewish leadership and the unique challenges Jewish students face today.

By Claire E. SufrinFor Sources: A Journal of Jewish Ideas