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.

Jew(ish)

How to Be a Jewish Activist Online — and Stay Safe

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Young(ish)

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

Jew(ish)

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

By Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Events

Top Pick

Beyond the Headline: Israel’s Most Critical War Front – Media Bias

5/19/2024, 8:00 pm

Free

Top Pick

By Teens, for Teens: The Rise of Antisemitism

5/19/2024, 2:00 pm

Smiling happy young adult friends arms around shoulder outdoors friendship and connection concept

Free

Y2I Leadership

Up Next: 11/19/2023, 4:00 pm

Free

The Correlation Between Campus Antisemitism and Media Influence

5/2/2024, 6:30 pm

Free

Top Pick

Standing Strong: Empowering Teens to Recognize and Respond to Antisemitism

4/28/2024, 3:00 pm

Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, Marblehead

Free

Top Pick

Stand up for Jewish Students

4/28/2024, 1:30 pm

Temple Israel, Boston

Free

Community News

3/26/2024 Top Pick

Teachers, Parents Accuse MTA of Antisemitism

Some teachers and parents have accused the MTA of antisemitism following a March 21 webinar on racism against Palestinians.

By Louisa MollerFor WBZ News

3/21/2024 Top Pick

On Campus, Jewish and Muslim Students Fear Their Safety

MIT graduate student Talia Khan said this year—for the first time in her eight years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—she feared for her safety.

By Kirk CarapezzaFor GBH News

3/18/2024 Top Pick

Tribute to Hostages Vandalized in Newton

A 110-foot-long tribute to hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel was vandalized over the weekend. Police are treating it as a hate crime.

By Russ ReedFor WCVB Channel 5

3/18/2024 Top Pick

Newton Homeowners Hoping To Fight Hate With Humanity

A homeowner created the display in his front yard which spans more than 100 feet.

By Kelly SullivanFor Boston 25 News

3/17/2024 Top Pick

Auschwitz Exhibit the Result of a 20-Museum Partnership

The traveling exhibition encompasses some 700 artifacts, many from the Nazis’ most deadly camp.

By Murray WhyteFor The Boston Globe

3/13/2024 Top Pick

Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia on Campus

A new study shows that campus fears are widespread.

By Robert A. PapeFor The Boston Globe

3/12/2024 Top Pick

Inspiring Anti-Hate Commercial Premieres at Oscars

By Foundation to Combat Antisemitism

Resources

12/3/2019 Top Pick

What To Do When You See a Swastika

By Kara BaskinFor FaceJewishHate.org

11/8/2019 Top Pick

The Good Fight Toolkit

By ADL New England

3/7/2019 Top Pick

The 5 Must-Read Books About American Anti-Semitism

By Jonathan D. SarnaFor Brandeis University

3/7/2017 Top Pick

What To Tell Kids About Antisemitism

By Kara BaskinFor FaceJewishHate.org

Ways to Take Action

Voices From Our Community

10/25/2023 Top Pick

An Open Letter to My Children: An Earthquake

A letter to my teenage sons as they apply to college and face antisemitism that was not present in this form during my entire life.

By Halye Sugarman

10/19/2023 Top Pick

Standing Alone

I grew up assuming that antisemitism would eventually fade into history and go away. Oct. 7 has destroyed that dream and reminded us that it never really went anywhere.

By Dan Brosgol

Portrait of group of people activists protesting on streets, women march and demonstration concept.

10/17/2023 Top Pick

The Jewish Community Rejects Bigotry and Hate

Over 100 Jewish groups unequivocally reject Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate.

By Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston

10/16/2023 Top Pick

Opinion: Anti-Zionism Is a More Malevolent Form of Anti-Semitism

It not only butchers Jews but consigns Palestinian civilians to the role of cannon fodder.

By Ruth R. WisseFor Wall Street Journal

10/12/2023 Top Pick

Remarks From Rabbi Marc Baker at ADL’s Good Fight Forum

Rabbi Marc Baker, president & CEO of CJP, shared his opening remarks at ADL New England’s The Good Fight Forum on Oct. 10, 2023.

By FaceJewishHate.org

10/5/2023

Combating Antisemitism as a Teen

Lappin Foundation’s Teen Antisemitism Task Force recently kicked off its 2023-2024 programming.

By Max HubbardFor Lappin Foundation

9/14/2023 Top Pick

Want to Fight Antisemitism? Embrace Jewish Traditions.

By Deborah LipstadtFor The New York Times