Tag: Combating Antisemitism

"We Are One" is a central theme in the global Jewish community, emphasizing unity amidst diverse beliefs and practices.
Ellin Bessner, host of The CJN Daily podcast, reflects on Toronto's historic Walk with Israel amid concerns of disruption due to threats from pro-Palestinian groups following the Hamas attack.
Jewish teens in Howard County, Maryland are engaging in a Student to Student program to combat antisemitism in schools.
President Joe Biden addressed Holocaust remembrance, reassuring the Jewish community of continued support against anti-Israel and antisemitic actions, particularly in light of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks.
A group of young Jewish philanthropists formed the Slingshot Giving Circle on Antisemitism in response to the rising antisemitism in the American Jewish community.
A group of young Jewish philanthropists established the Slingshot Giving Circle on Antisemitism in response to the growing concerns over antisemitism in college campuses and communities.
The Beacon Coalition, a new organization in Pittsburgh, is focusing on combating antisemitism at the local level by raising awareness, endorsing political candidates based on their stance on antisemitism, and engaging with the community.
Jewish college student leaders at Binghamton University, Seth Schlank and Eytan Saenger, discuss their experiences combating antisemitism on campus following the October 7 massacre in Israel by Hamas.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is expanding efforts to educate college-age students, initially through a private tour for City University of New York (CUNY) students focusing on Denmarks Jews during the Holocaust.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, in collaboration with the Israeli government, has initiated a comprehensive review of the 32 Jewish schools under his authority in the UK, aiming to enhance the educational system and foster a deeper love and understanding of Judaism among students.
Antisemitism is a complex issue with different manifestations in different parts of the world.
70 Faces Media, the parent company of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, will be hosting the Jewish Digital Summit 2024, a three-day virtual conference in February aimed at helping Jewish professionals in the digital world.
In this episode, host Avishay Artsy discusses with educators Sarah Ellen Zarrow and Jody Spiegel the topic of Holocaust education in response to the rising antisemitic incidents.
Rapper Kanye West's recent antisemitic remarks, both in a Fox News interview and on social media, highlight the normalization of Jew-hatred in American society.
In this conversation recorded at the AJC Global Forum 2022, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt and European Commission Coordinator on Combating Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish Life Katharina von Schnurbein discuss how their governments are working to fight against antisemitism.
In this podcast episode, the focus is on the lasting impact of the 1994 AMIA attack on the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Center in Buenos Aires.
Mazi Melesa Pilip, a former Israeli paratrooper and refugee from Ethiopia, recently won a seat in the county legislature on Long Island.
In this text, the focus is on the upcoming trial of Sines v. Kessler, a lawsuit filed by Integrity First for America (IFA) against the organizers of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Deborah Lipstadt, a prominent Jewish historian and Holocaust scholar, has been appointed by President Joe Biden as the U.S. State Department's special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism.
Irwin Cotler, an 80-year-old human rights lawyer and former Canadian minister, remains deeply involved in defending political prisoners worldwide, such as Saudi writer Raif Badawi.
Holly Huffnagle, the U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and Dave Rich, the Director of Policy at the UK's Community Security Trust, discuss the increase in antisemitic conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the killing of George Floyd.
AJC's Jason Isaacson discussed the U.S. Department of Justice Summit on Combating Antisemitism and the increased efforts to combat antisemitism.