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# StandWithUs

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- [News](https://standwithus.com/news/) - Amicus Briefs Campus Community Data & Analytics Events Impact In the Media International K-12 Legal Litigation News Press Releases Title VI UK Deep Dives Uncategorized Workplace News StandWithUs Condemns Effort to Intimidate Jewish Life Center in Dallas Read More News The Art of the Neighbor: A Christian University’s Visual Stand Against Antisemitism Read More Campus
- [A Victory in El Cajon – San Diego Jewish World](https://standwithus.com/news/a-victory-in-el-cajon-san-diego-jewish-world/) - By: Dan Pritsker | San Diego Jewish WorldEL CAJON, California — The El Cajon City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, March 25, that defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition.At first glance, this may seem like a matter of semantics — but it’s far more significant. When we try to
- [Event Recap: Resilience in the face of threats](https://standwithus.com/news/event-recap-resilience-in-the-face-of-threats/) - On September 11, 2025, Brigitte Gabriel delivered a powerful and compelling talk on resilience in the face of threats, leaving the audience informed, engaged, and deeply moved. With clarity and conviction, she shared firsthand insights on national security, extremism, and the importance of standing firm in defense of democratic values. The room was fully captivated as
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department Files Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Seeking to Hold UNRWA Accountable for October 7 Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-saidoff-legal-department-files-amicus-brief-in-lawsuit-seeking-to-hold-unrwa-accountable-for-october-7-terrorism/) - StandWithUs filed an amicus brief in the Southern District of New York on September 20, 2024, along with the Raul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, in support of a lawsuit recently filed against UNRWA by Israelis alleging UNRWA’s aiding and abetting the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. StandWithUs’ amicus brief argues UNRWA is not entitled
- [Brandeis Center/ADL/StandWithUs Expand Helpline on Antisemitism in K-12 Schools to Massachusetts and New York](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/brandeis-center-adl-standwithus-expand-helpline-on-antisemitism-in-k-12-schools-to-massachusetts-and/) - (Boston, MA, September 30, 2024) --. The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), and StandWithUs, along with a coalition of leading law firms, on September 30 announced the launch of a helpline in K-12 schools to provide pro bono legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism
- [StandWithUs and 36 Organizations Urge Covington & Burling Law Firm to Withdraw Its Sponsorship of Conference Due to Host’s Celebration of Navi Pillay](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-and-36-organizations-urge-covington-burling-law-firm/) - (New York, NY) -- On September 24, 2024 a coalition of 37 leadership organizations in the American Jewish and legal communities (listed below), called on the law firm of Covington & Burling in a letter to withdraw its sponsorship of the American Branch of the International Law Association’s (ABILA’s) “International Law Weekend” (October 24-26, 2024). This
- [StandWithUs Requests from UC Chancellors Proof of Compliance with UC Policy](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-requests-from-uc-chancellors-proof-of-compliance-with-uc-policy/) - On September 23, 2024, StandWithUs sent a letter to all ten UC Chancellors, requesting proof that they indeed have fulfilled their obligation to review and update existing campus policies regarding campus protests, encampments, and concealing identity. UC President Drake issued this directive to all UC campuses over the summer. Since sending StandWithUs' letter, UC Davis
- [StandWithUs Urges Action in Washington State, Bellevue School District, for Ignoring Antisemitism in Violation of District Policy and State Law](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-action-in-washington-state-bellevue-school-district-for-ignoring-antisemitism-in/) - In April 2024, StandWithUs contacted the Bellevue School District in Washington State about increasingly antisemitic incidents at their schools and the District’s ongoing failure to remedy the hostile environment, particularly after October 7. Although the District promptly opened an official investigation and hired an independent investigator to look into the allegations of antisemitism, the District failed to
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to Board Game Convention Offering Advice in the Face of Antisemitic Boycotters](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-board-game-convention-offering-advice-in-the-face-of-antisemitic-boycott/) - The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department wrote to the organizers of Big Bad Con, a board game convention scheduled for October 2024 in California, (1) commending the organizers’ decision to remove exclusionary, antisemitic language from the description of a panel at their convention and (2) cautioning them against capitulating to the demands of boycotters trying to
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to The New School Seeking Administrative Action Regarding Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-the-new-school-seeking-administrative-action-regarding-antisemitism/) - On September 23, StandWithUs sent a letter to administrators at The New School (1) addressing a departmental newsletter replete with biased anti-Israel information as well as attacks against Jewish identity and (2) asking the administration to investigate and take appropriate action. Read the letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department Files Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Seeking to Hold UNRWA Accountable for October 7 Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-saidoff-legal-department-files-amicus-brief-in-lawsuit-seeking-to-hold-unrwa-accountable/) - The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department filed an amicus brief in the Southern District of New York on September 27, 2024 along with the Raul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, The Endowment for the Middle East Truth, the National Jewish Advocacy Center, Inc., and Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, in support of a lawsuit recently filed against
- [StandWithUs Will Open October 7th Memorial Exhibition To Run from September 24 Through October 30 at its Katz Education Center in Jerusalem](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-will-open-october-7th-memorial-exhibition-to-run-from-september-24-through-october-30-at/) - The exhibition will feature acclaimed Israeli graffiti artist Benzi Brofman’s portraits of victims of Oct. 7th including hostages still in Hamas captivity. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of October 7th, renowned graffiti artist Benzi Brofman and the international Israel education organization StandWithUs are collaborating on a special memorial art exhibition called "Faces of October 7th.”
- [StandWithUs Announces New Criminal Justice Division within the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-announces-new-criminal-justice-division-within-the-standwithus-saidoff-legal-department/) - (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- On September 18, 2024 , StandWithUs announced a new criminal justice division within its StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, a division of StandWithUs, which supports Israel and fights antisemitism through legal action. After a decade of being a leader in the legal fight against antisemitism in the US by handling thousands
- [SUNY Purchase President Steps Down Amid Backlash Over Handling of Anti-Israel Protests, Campus Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/suny-purchase-president-steps-down-amid-backlash-over-handling-of-anti-israel-protests-campus-antis/) - By Dion J Pierre | The Algemeiner | September 12, 2024 State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase president Milagros Peña will leave office at the end of this academic year, ending a four-year tenure that was derailed by pro-Hamas demonstrations on the campus. According to The Journal News , Peña announced her “retirement” in
- [SUNY Purchase Leaders Violated Students’ Rights and Rewarded Jew-Hating Rhetoric; They Must Be Held Accountable](https://standwithus.com/news/suny-purchase-leaders-violated-students-rights-and-rewarded-jew-hating-rhetoric-they-must-be-held/) - By Esti Heller | The Algemeiner | September 11, 2024 When I first met Milagros “Milly” Peña — the president of SUNY (State University of New York) Purchase College — it was in the wake of two incidents involving Jewish safety on campus, both prior to October 7. In the first incident, a vandalized Israeli
- [‘The irony of becoming what you once hated’: Milwaukee mural intertwines Star of David with swastika](https://standwithus.com/news/the-irony-of-becoming-what-you-once-hated-milwaukee-mural-intertwines-star-of-david-with-swastika/) - There’s outrage from group working to combat antisemitism By Kristin Pierce | WISN | September 12, 2024 Screenshot The outside of a building on the corner of Holton and Locust streets used to display a mural of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman shot and killed by Louisville Metro police in 2020. The
- [Education Is Power](https://standwithus.com/news/education-is-power/) - By Julianne Katz | Jewish Link | August 29, 2024 StandWithUs students in Los Angeles StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism. It was co-founded by Roz Rothstein (CEO), Jerry Rothstein (COO) and Esther Renzer (president) in 2001 during the Second Intifada. Since then, the organization has spread to
- [Hezbollah Pager Attack](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/hezbollah-pager-attack/) - A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive “The manner and timing are like something from a movie, it’s shocking”:Hezbollah Pager Surprise Attack On Wednesday 17th September, the Middle East was the setting for another dramatic element of the wars against Israel. In the afternoon, thousands of small explosions were setoff across Lebanon and parts of Syria. Within
- [StandWithUs Israel Team hosts exhibition to honor October 7 victims](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-israel-team-hosts-exhibition-to-honor-october-7-victims/) - By Jerusalem Post Staff | Jerusalem Post | September 26, 2024 “When we look into their eyes, we see their stories”: New exhibition honors October 7 victims Graffiti artist Benzi Brofman honors those killed and kidnapped in the Hamas massacre with a moving multimedia exhibition blending art and storytelling. Faces of October 7, a profoundly
- [It’s time to correct Wikipedia’s dangerous anti-Israel bias - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/it-s-time-to-correct-wikipedia-s-dangerous-anti-israel-bias-opinion/) - A clear double standard exists, whereby for anti-Israel terrorists, Wikipedia frequently buries the devils in the details and places the burden on readers to find them. By Jordan Cope | The Jerusalem Post | October 10, 2024 Wikipedia prides itself as a “free encyclopedia of the highest possible quality” available to “every single person on
- [StandWithUs expands dramatically since 2001](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-expands-dramatically-since-2001/) - By Chris Leppek | Intermountain Jewish News | October 2, 2024 StandWithUs founders and directors Roz and Jerry Rothstein, with Miri Kornfeld (middle), SWU Colorado director, in Denver, Sept. 23, 2024. (Courtesy) StandWithUs was born in the midst of strife and bloodshed in Israel. Terrorists were on the offensive. More than a thousand Israelis, civilians
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to Stony Brook University Seeking Administrative Action Regarding Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-stony-brook-university-seeking-administrative-action-regarding-antisemit/) - StandWithUs sent a letter to Stony Brook University asking its leadership to address a discriminatory anti-Israel lecture in conjunction with a possible violation of the First Amendment by a professor. Read the letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the toolbar for additional options such as fullscreen mode
- [Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus in town for StandWithUs reception](https://standwithus.com/news/former-idf-spokesperson-jonathan-conricus-in-town-for-standwithus-reception/) - ”We are dealing with terrorists that believe that Jews do not have a right to exist in this land that we call Israel.” By David Rullo | Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | September 16, 2024 Jonathan Conricus addresses the more than 300 people at StandWithUs’ inaugural Pittsburgh Community Reception. (Photo by VanDyke Photography) Jonathan Conricus is
- [Pro-Hamas Group Planning Oct. 7 Celebration in New York City](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-hamas-group-planning-oct-7-celebration-in-new-york-city/) - By Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | October 2, 2024 (Screenshot) Within Our Lifetime (WOL), one of the most outspoken anti-Israel organizations in the US, is planning to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre across southern Israel with a mass demonstration in New York City, The Algemeiner
- [‘The irony of becoming what you once hated’: Milwaukee mural intertwines Star of David with swastika](https://standwithus.com/news/the-irony-of-becoming-what-you-once-hated-milwaukee-mural-intertwines-star-of-david-with-swastika-1/) - There's outrage from group working to combat antisemitism By Kristin Pierce | WISN | September 12, 2024 (Screenshot) MILWAUKEE — The outside of a building on the corner of Holton and Locust streets used to display a mural of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was a 26-year-old Black woman shot and killed by Louisville Metro police in
- [“When we look into their eyes, we see their stories”: New exhibition honors October 7 victims](https://standwithus.com/news/when-we-look-into-their-eyes-we-see-their-stories-new-exhibition-honors-october-7-victims/) - Graffiti artist Benzi Brofman honors those killed and kidnapped in the Hamas massacre with a moving multimedia exhibition blending art and storytelling. By Jerusalem Post Staff | Jerusalem Post | September 26, 2024 Left to right: Eitan Neishlos (Dubai-based philanthropist and partner of exhibition), Benzi Brofman (Israeli Graffiti Artist), Michael Dickson (Executive Director of StandWithUs
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to Gaming Convention Decrying Capitulation to Radical Activists](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-gaming-convention-decrying-capitulation-to-radical-activists/) - The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department wrote a second time to the organizers of Big Bad Con, a gaming convention scheduled for October 2024 in California, to express disappointment over their capitulation to pressure from radical activists to declare the convention an “anti-Zionist space.” StandWithUs reminded the organizers that exclusionary policies targeting and excluding Zionist Jews
- [Jewish Students at Brown University Celebrate Victory as the Brown Corporation Rejects Divestment Proposal](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-students-at-brown-university-celebrate-victory-as-the-brown-corporation-rejects-divestment/) - (Providence, Rhode Island - October 10, 2024) — StandWithUs congratulates the Jewish students at Brown University, including two current StandWithUs Emerson Fellows and one Emerson alum, for their pivotal leadership in opposing the Brown Divest Coalition’s (BDC) anti-Israel BDS proposal. The Brown Corporation's October 9th decision to reject this harmful proposal is a
- [Colorado Jewish Community Statement on Today’s Attack and Upcoming Anti-Israel Events](https://standwithus.com/news/colorado-jewish-community-statement-october-2024/) - We condemn in the strongest possible terms the October 1, 2024 massive bombardment of 180 ballistic missiles fired at Israel by Iran, as well as terror attacks in Tel Aviv and in Jaffa that killed anywhere from six-to-eight people and wounded several others. We stand in solidarity with the Israeli people during this moment
- [Standing United: Thoughts from Jewish Interns at StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/standing-united-thoughts-from-jewish-interns-at-standwithus/) - To Whom It May Concern, On September 1, 2024, we woke to find ourselves grappling with grief and loss once again. With pain mirroring the heartbreak of October 7th, we learned that the lives of six hostages were brutally taken by Hamas, just days before they were found by IDF soldiers . Carmel Gat, Eden
- [Islamist mob chanting “Allahu Akbar! outside of Eylon Levy Canada Tour](https://standwithus.com/news/islamist-mob-chanting-allahu-akbar-outside-of-eylon-levy-canada-tour/) - As our final Voice of the People event with Eylon Levy took place on November 5 in Montreal, a crowd of anti-Israel protestors gathered outside of the shul in an attempt to intimidate our community. Our staff and guests were called baby killers and terrorists, and a number of our students were menacingly called out by name
- [Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas on the October 7 Massacre ](https://standwithus.com/news/oct-7-sexual-violence/) - Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas on the October 7 Massacre On October 7, 2023, Hamas, a recognised terrorist organization, invaded Israel from the air, land, and sea, in a series of coordinated attacks in which more than 1,100 victims were murdered. Following the initial infiltration, the border remained open for many hours and other terrorist
- [We Condemns UK Government’s Backing of ICC Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders](https://standwithus.com/news/we-condemns-uk-government-s-backing-of-icc-arrest-warrants-against-israeli-leaders/) - 21 November 2024 StandWithUs UK Condemns UK Government’s Backing of ICC, Following Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders StandWithUs UK expresses deep concern over the UK Government’s support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in light of its recent actions targeting Israeli leadership. While we acknowledge the importance of respecting international institutions, endorsing the ICC at
- [Israel flag burned at a Jewish student event - StandWithUs UK statement](https://standwithus.com/news/israel-flag-burned-at-a-jewish-student-event-standwithus-uk-statement/) - 20 November 2024 StandWithUs UK condemns the burning of an Israeli flag belonging to the organisation at a Jewish student event in London on Tuesday night (November 19 th ). Over 250 Jewish and Zionist students came together for an Israeli party. What was supposed to be an event of joy during such difficult times
- [StandWithUs Horrified by Pogrom Attack in Amsterdam](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-horrified-by-pogrom-attack-in-amsterdam/) - (Courtesy: Screenshot) (November 8, 2024) StandWithUs is horrified by the pogrom that took place in Amsterdam on November 8, 2024 following a soccer game in which Maccabi Tel Aviv were competing. Videos show Hamas-supporters on the streets praising the terrorist group and expressing hate for Jews. Following the game, Jews were hunted and attacked on
- [IsraelLINK and Jewish National Fund-USA Announce Strategic Educational Partnership](https://standwithus.com/news/israellink-and-jewish-national-fund-usa-announce-strategic-educational-partnership/) - (November 1, 2024 — Los Angeles, CA) — IsraelLINK, a division of StandWithUs, a leader in digital Jewish identity and Israel education for students K - 12, and Jewish National Fund-USA, a leading philanthropic movement that builds a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist education, are
- [Letter to San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliot](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-san-diego-city-attorney-mara-elliot/) - StandWithUs wrote to San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliot requesting that she bring charges in the cases of 65 people arrested for unlawful assembly and other crimes at UC San Diego on Monday, May 6, 2024, following the dismantling of the anti-Israel encampment on campus. Read the letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows
- [Emerson Fellow Student poll: Navigating Jewish and Zionist Identity on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/emerson-fellow-student-poll-navigating-jewish-and-zionist-identity-on-campus/) - 31 October 2024 Written by Ben Weinstein, a StandWithUs UK Emerson Fellow at LSE "Strength and Struggle: Navigating Jewish and Zionist Identity on Campus" As a Jewish and Zionist student on campus, the last year has not been easy. I say this having nothing to compare this last year to as I started university a
- [StandWithUs Asked That Boiler Room, a Music Broadcast Platform, Investigate and Address Harassing Antisemitic Conduct at Los Angeles DJ Event](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-asks-boiler-room-company-to-investigate-and-address-harassing-antisemitic-conduct-at-los/) - StandWithUs requested that the Boiler Room company address a recent incident at one of it's recent DJ events in Los Angeles, when someone hijacked the stage and began waving a keffiyeh and leading a chant of “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free.” Jewish attendees reported feeling threatened by the menacing atmosphere
- [StandWithUs UK Commemorates Oct 7: 'Stories of Resilience' tour](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-commemorates-oct-7-stories-of-resilience-tour/) - 10 October 2024 StandWithUs UK commemorates 7/10 anniversary with inspirational 'Stories of Resilience' tour StandWithUs UK proudly conducted a transformative week-long tour titled "Stories of Resilience" to mark the poignant first anniversary of 7/10. This exceptional event brought together survivors, soldiers, and first responders who courageously shared their powerful narratives of survival and heroism from
- [UN Exposed: Complicity or Incompetence?](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/un-exposed-complicity-or-incompetence/) - A StandWithUs UK Special Deep Dive Series According to its first article in its Charter, the first purpose of the United Nations (UN) is: To maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression
- [UN Exposed: Complicity or Incompetence?](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/un-exposed-complicity-or-incompetence-3/) - A StandWithUs UK Special Deep Dive Series Our last Deep Dive about UNRWA found the following: UNRWA’s Founding and Scope: Established in 1949, UNRWA was designed to support Palestinian refugees and uniquely allows them to retain refugee status through generations, providing aid, education, and services across the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring countries. Educational Concerns:
- [UN Exposed: Complicity or Incompetence?](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/un-exposed-complicity-or-incompetence-2/) - A StandWithUs UK Special Deep Dive Series According to its first article in its Charter, the first purpose of the United Nations (UN) is: Our first Deep Dive about UNIFIL found the following: UNIFIL's Purpose vs. Reality: Originally established to restore peace and security along the Israel-Lebanon border, the UNIFIL peacekeeping force has been accused
- [UN Exposed: Complicity or Incompetence?](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/un-exposed-complicity-or-incompetence-4/) - A StandWithUs UK Special Deep Dive Series Our last Deep Dive about the UN Human Rights Council found the following: The UNHRC’s Disproportionate Focus on Israel – Israel is uniquely scrutinized under a special agenda item and condemned in multiple annual resolutions, unlike any other country. Unequal Accountability in Human Rights – The Council has
- [StandWithUs' Annual “Festival of Lights” Gala 2024 Event Recap](https://standwithus.com/news/festival-of-lights-2024-recap/) - StandWithUs’s (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” (FOL) gala celebrated the organization’s 23rd anniversary, with an evening devoted to those brave people who support Israel despite the hardships it may cause them. Held on December 15, 2024 at the Fairmont Century City, the event gathered more than 850 people. Titled, “An Evening to Stand With Israel
- [2024 Northwest Impact Report](https://standwithus.com/news/2024-northwest-impact-report/) - As we look to 2025, we anticipate even more challenges for Israel and the Jewish people. Although the work ahead is daunting, we are confident in our ability to meet these challenges.StandWithUs Northwest has recently launched several new committees to help expand and deepen our work. The Legal Action Committee is comprised of a diverse
- [Jewish groups mourn death of Olga Washington, Christian Zionist and staunch Israel supporter](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-mourn-death-of-olga-washington-christian-zionist-and-staunch-israel-supporter/) - Izzy Salant | Jewish News Syndicate | January 7, 2025 Olga Meshoe Washington, CEO of Defend Embrace Invest (in) Support Israel and COO of the international Zionist youth organization Club Z, died on Jan. 6 after a month-long battle with lupus, her husband, Joshua Washington, wrote . Born in 1981, she was in her mid-40s.
- [Jewish Voice for Peace’s ‘Extremist’ Anti-Israel Agenda, Terror Group Ties Highlighted in Report](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-voice-for-peace-s-extremist-anti-israel-agenda-terror-group-ties-highlighted-in-report/) - Corey Walker | The Algemeiner | January 9, 2025 A pro-Israel nonprofit has published a new bombshell booklet detailing the inner workings and funding of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) , a controversial and prominent anti-Zionist group that has helped organize widespread demonstrations against the Jewish state during the war in Gaza. StandWithUs (SWU), an
- [STANDWITHUS STATEMENT ON HOSTAGE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT - January, 2025](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-hostage-ceasefire-agreement/) - January 18, 2025 Our hearts are with the hostages and their families, who have endured over one year and three months of unimaginable pain and uncertainty since the atrocities of October 7, 2023. We hope the agreement , which would see the release of hostages begin on Sunday, January 19, 2025 will become a reality. Each
- [Jewish Civil Rights Group Seeks to Overturn Dismissal of MIT Antisemitism Lawsuit](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-civil-rights-group-seeks-to-overturn-dismissal-of-mit-antisemitism-lawsuit/) - By Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | December 17, 2024 The StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ) has filed an appeal to overturn the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of responding to an explosion of antisemitic harassment and intimidation on campus with “deliberate indifference” to the welfare of
- [StandWithUs Gala Shines a Light on Advocacy, Education and Support for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-gala-shines-a-light-on-advocacy-education-and-support-for-israel/) - Ayala Or-El | The Jewish Journal | January 2, 2025 Each December, around Hanukkah, StandWithUs (SWU) hosts its annual “Festival of Lights” gala, honoring those who have made significant contributions to its mission of combating antisemitism and educating about Israel. The event also serves as a fundraiser, offering supporters a chance to connect and network.
- [The antisemitism rooted in the US healthcare system](https://standwithus.com/news/the-antisemitism-rooted-in-the-us-healthcare-system/) - It’s not just the NHS, can American Jews trust their doctors? Melissa Langsam Braunstein | The Jewish Chronicle | December 19, 2024 There has been much coverage of antisemitism within the NHS. But a new study by StandWithUs’ Data & Analytics Department in the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that the issue is no less
- [Pittsburgh City Paper honors anti-Israel group; StandWithUs responds](https://standwithus.com/news/pittsburgh-city-paper-honors-anti-israel-group-standwithus-responds/) - Pittsburgh City Paper bestowed Students for Justice in Palestine with its activism award. Toby Tabachnick | The Jewish Chronicle | December 20, 2024 StandWithUs , an international nonprofit supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism, has launched a campaign urging the Pittsburgh City Paper to rescind an award it conferred on an anti-Zionist student group and to
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to Texas Attorney General Seeking Action Regarding Antisemitism at Baylor College of Medicine](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-texas-attorney-general-seeking-action-regarding-antisemitism-at-baylor-c/) - On December 9, 2024, StandWithUs sent a letter to the Texas Attorney General asking for an investigation after Baylor College of Medicine terminated Dr. Sheldon Rubenfeld under what appears to have been antisemitic circumstances. The letter was sent in partnership with the Dhillon Law Group and American Jewish Medical Association. Read the letter below. To navigate, simply
- [StandWithUs Releases Comprehensive Report: "Jewish Voice for Peace – A Shield for Hate, Not a Voice for Peace"](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-voice-for-peace-jvp-report/) - (LOS ANGELES, CA — January 7, 2025) StandWithUs released a comprehensive report titled “Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP): A Shield for Hate, Not a Voice for Peace,” exposing the extremist ideology, dangerous alliances, and harmful actions of JVP. The report highlights JVP’s role in fueling antisemitism, partnering with groups connected to terrorism, and undermining efforts to achieve genuine
- [Jewish medical professionals face ‘alarmingly high’ exposure to antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-medical-professionals-face-alarmingly-high-exposure-to-antisemitism/) - Peter Cordi | Washington Examiner | December 12, 2024 A new study revealed “alarmingly high” exposure to antisemitism among Jewish medical professionals, resulting in over a quarter of them reportedly feeling “unsafe or threatened” in the workplace. Led by StandWithUs’s data and analytics department, the Journal of General Internal Medicine study published Wednesday found that
- [StandWithUs' annual “Festival of Lights” gala 2024 was heartfelt, inspiring and memorable, and a true display of resilience and solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people](https://standwithus.com/news/festival-of-lights-gala-2024/) - StandWithUs's (SWU) annual "Festival of Lights" (FOL) gala celebrated the organization's 23rd anniversary, with an evening devoted to those brave people who support Israel despite the hardships it may cause them. Held on December 15, 2024 at the Fairmont Century City, the event gathered more than 850 people. Titled, "An Evening to Stand With Israel
- [Rambam alum Avi Posnick leads StandWithUs against antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/rambam-alum-avi-posnick-leads-standwithus-against-antisemitism/) - Parker Schug | LI Herald | November 29, 2024 Avi Posnick, Northeast Regional executive director of StandWithUs, spoke at the Town of Hempstead Jewish American Heritage Month celebration on May 21. Avi Posnick, a Rambam Mesivta High School alum, went from learning to leading in combating antisemitism. Now serving as Northeast Regional Director of StandWithUs
- [New Study: Nearly 40% of Jewish medical professionals report exposure to antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/new-study-nearly-40-of-jewish-medical-professionals-report-exposure-to-antisemitism/) - (Los Angeles, CA – December 11, 2024) – StandWithUs is proud to present the first published study by our Data & Analytics department: Antisemitism in American Healthcare: A Survey Study of Reported Experiences. It was published on December 11, 2024 by the Journal of General Internal Medicine and can be read HERE .
- [Legal Actions and Successes - July to December 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/legal-actions-and-successes-july-to-december-2024/) - With the exponential increase in antisemitism since October 7, we have received an unprecedented influx of requests for help to our legal hotline. This report details highlights of our work for the six-month period from July-December 2024. For more information on our work from October 7, 2023-June 2024, see our previous legal actions report here.
- [Antisemitic Abuse Directed At Jewish Schoolchildren: StandWithUs UK statement](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitic-abuse-directed-at-jewish-schoolchildren-standwithus-uk-statement/) - 28 November 2024 StandWithUs UK Condemns the Antisemitic Abuse Directed At Jewish Schoolchildren StandWithUs UK condemns the abhorrent behaviour by a group of individuals who targeted a JFS school bus this week with antisemitic abuse and pelting the bus with rocks. We offer our support to JFS, a strong partner of our organisation, and particularly
- [2024 Campus Champions Gala](https://standwithus.com/news/2024-campus-champions-gala/) - Nearly 400 people united at the 2024 Campus Champions Gala to celebrate strength, resilience, and our unwavering commitment to fight antisemitism and support Israel. We came together as a community of advocates and allies, reaffirming our mission to protect our people, educate against hatred, and secure a safe future for Jewish communities. A special thank
- [High School Kids Beg Administration: “Step Up; Educate Your Students!”](https://standwithus.com/news/high-school-kids-beg-administration-step-up-educate-your-students/) - By: Alexandra Chana Fishman | The Times Of Israel | Nov 13, 2024 In August 2024, StandWithUs held the annual Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship training conference in Los Angeles. The Internship is a year-long program for over 200 student leaders at high schools across the United States and Canada who want to proactively impact their
- [Eylon Levy 2024  "Voice of the People" Canada Tour](https://standwithus.com/news/eylon-levy-2024-voice-of-the-people-canada-tour/) - c in Fall 2024, StandWithUs Canada had the privilege of touring Former Israeli Government Spokesman Eylon Levy in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal to share his insights on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the dramatic flareup of antisemitism in the Diaspora, and how to combat it by using our voices to speak up. With profound conversations led by excellent moderators, audience members were
- [Legal Actions and Successes - Oct 2023 to June 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/legal-actions-and-successes-oct-2023-to-june-2024/) - Summary of Our Wins and Actions This is a moment in time when we cannot tolerate the normalization of blatant forms of antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Through the legal fight, we are setting precedent and creating new models so that universities and secondary schools realize that if they continue to allow hostile environments for Jewish,
- [NJ Community and Legislators Unite to Push IHRA Bill](https://standwithus.com/news/nj-community-and-legislators-unite-to-push-ihra-bill/) - By Debra Rubin | Jewish Link | February 6, 2025 A bipartisan show of unity brought together a large contingent of organizations representing New Jersey’s Jewish community and legislators to voice support for the passage of a bill to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. The January 30 event at the
- [Statement on Reported Changes to the Palestinian Authority’s Welfare Payments](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-on-reported-changes-to-the-palestinian-authority-s-welfare-payments/) - The Palestinian Authority (PA) is reportedly changing its system of welfare payments to terrorist prisoners and their families. For years, the PA's welfare system has been used to financially reward terrorism, with over $1 billion reportedly spent on this "Pay for Slay" program from 2018-2023. The PA has stated going forward, payments will
- [Georgetown Law Hosts Convicted Palestinian Terrorist for Dinner and Speech on Purported Issues of Arrest, Detention, and Alleged Israeli Torture](https://standwithus.com/news/georgetown-law-hosts-convicted-palestinian-terrorist-for-dinner-and-speech-on-purported-issues-of-ar/) - When Georgetown Law's SJP advertised a convicted PFLP terrorist as a "student activist" and a "political prisoner" without reference to his role in a terrorist attack that killed a teenaged Israeli girl and wounded her family, StandWithUs requested clarification, condemnation, and a statement of moral clarity from the school. Rabhi Karaja, a member of the
- [StandWithUs Files Amicus Brief Seeking to Hold the PLO Accountable for Supporting Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-files-amicus-brief-seeking-to-hold-the-plo-accountable-for-supporting-terrorism/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department jointly filed an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court on February 4, 2025, arguing that when organizations support terrorism against Americans and participate in the "pay-for-slay" program by rewarding terrorists' families financially, they should be held accountable in US courts. The petitioner is an American murdered by a Palestinian terrorist. In
- [Exciting Resolutions to Title VI Investigations at Four Major US Universities!](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/resolutions-to-title-vi-investigations-at-four-major-us-universities/) - Department of Education Resolves Title VI Complaints Filed by StandWithUs (Los Angeles, February, 2025) — In the final days of President Biden’s administration, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concluded its investigations into four federal Title VI complaints filed by StandWithUs and its partner organization, the StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice
- [Creating a Hostile Work Environment at UNC Through Anti-Israel Activity](https://standwithus.com/news/creating-a-hostile-work-environment-at-unc-through-anti-israel-activity/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Legal sent a letter to University of North Carolina asking its leadership to address discriminatory anti-Israel lectures in its undergraduate program and medical school. The letter explains how such lectures, in conjunction with discriminatory chalking, protests, and fliers can contribute to a hostile work environment. Read the letter below. To navigate, simply use the
- [Allegheny County D.A.'s office offers ‘Combating Antisemitism’ training for universities](https://standwithus.com/news/allegheny-county-d-a-s-office-offers-combating-antisemitism-training-for-universities/) - Matt Eidson | 90.5 WESA | January 15, 2025 Pittsburgh universities and the District Attorney’s office are taking steps to identify and address hate-fueled aggression toward Jewish people on college campuses. University representatives from around the Pittsburgh area attended “Combating Antisemitism” training this week. The event was presented by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office
- [Violins of Hope in San Diego](https://standwithus.com/news/violins-of-hope-in-san-diego/) - This International Holocaust Remembrance Day , January 27, 2025 , we are deeply grateful to Holocaust Survivor Susanne Reyto for her inspiring presentation at the Canyon Crest Academy Music Department in San Diego. As the author of Pursuit of Freedom and Destination Freedom and chair of Violins of Hope, LA County
- [JVP is a shield for hate, not a voice for peace](https://standwithus.com/news/jvp-is-a-shield-for-hate-not-a-voice-for-peace/) - ROZ ROTHSTEIN | Jerusalem Post | JANUARY 16, 2025 As horrific wildfires spread in my home city of Los Angeles, I joined much of our local Jewish community in trying to get urgent relief to people in need. Meanwhile, instead of doing something to help, multiple chapters of “Jewish Voice for Peace” (JVP) took to social
- [Santa Ana Public Schools Prevented from Teaching Anti-Semitic Ethnic Studies](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/santa-ana-public-schools-prevented-from-teaching-anti-semitic-ethnic-studies/) - School District Settles Lawsuit Brought by Brandeis Center, ADL, and AJC Alleging Ethnic Studies Courses were Developed in Secret and Infected with Anti-Semitism (Santa Ana, Calif., February 20, 2025) – Major Jewish organizations on February 20 announced that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the school
- [Chicago Stands with African Victims of Modern Enslavement and Persecution](https://standwithus.com/news/chicago-stands-with-african-victims-of-modern-enslavement-and-persecution/) - One week after 70 Christians were beheaded by terrorists in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed a resolution standing in solidarity with the people of Africa victimized by terror and modern-day slavery. The resolution was introduced by Alderman Raymond Lopez (15 th ) and cosponsored by forty-one of the city’s fifty
- [Shurat HaDin Sues Al Jazeera on Behalf of Victims of Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/news/shurat-hadin-sues-al-jazeera-on-behalf-of-victims-of-terrorism-2/) - (Washington, D.C. - February, 2025) —Shurat HaDin, in partnership with StandWithUs, filed suit against the Al Jazeera Media Network on February 23, 2025 at US District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit seeks to hold Al Jazeera accountable for its role in providing material support to terrorist organizations, and seeks financial compensation and justice for
- [Bringing the Fight to Workplace Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/bringing-the-fight-to-workplace-antisemitism/) - "There is no mathematically precise test to prove a hostile work environment; courts consider issues like the frequency and severity of the conduct." By Deedee Bitran, a Senior Counsel and Director of Pro Bono in the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and Of Counsel at Shutts and Bowen LLP . (March 5, 2025 / JNS) “My
- [Trump says any school that "allows illegal protests" will lose funding as Columbia faces review of federal contracts](https://standwithus.com/news/trump-says-any-school-that-allows-illegal-protests-will-lose-funding-as-columbia-faces-review-of-f/) - Carly Gammill, StandWithUs Director of Legal Policy, explains to CBS New York when campus protest activity is unlawful, a rampant problem at universities across the country. By: CBS New York Team | Lisa Rozner | March 4, 2025 Read article here President Trump is threatening to pull funding from schools that allow what he calls
- [State of Florida Tackles BDS With New Bills](https://standwithus.com/news/state-of-florida-tackles-bds-with-new-bills/) - (Tallahassee, Florida, March 5, 2025) — The State of Florida is once again taking a leading role in combating antisemitism by bolstering its protections against taxpayer dollars becoming embroiled in discriminatory treatment of Israel. Bills were introduced on Wednesday in both the Florida House and Senate to extend the state’s anti-BDS law to prohibit state
- [Addressing Potentially Unlawful Employee Conduct at Alamo Drafthouse in New York](https://standwithus.com/news/addressing-potentially-unlawful-employee-conduct-at-alamo-drafthouse-in-new-york/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Legal sent a letter to Sony, which owns Alamo Drafthouse, asking its leadership to enforce its own policies after employees wore keffiyehs while working at a movie screening of September 5 , a film about the murder of Israeli athletes in the Munich Olympics. The letter explains how Alamo Drafthouse's policies appear to prohibit such conduct within
- [StandWithUs Calls on Barnard to Take Action After Disgraceful Response to Violent Occupation of Campus Hall](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-barnard-to-take-action-after-disgraceful-response-to-violent-occupation-of-camp/) - StandWithUs wrote to Barnard College on March 3, 2025, to express our dismay at the wholly inadequate response of Barnard College’s administration to the violent takeover of Milbank Hall. It appears that Barnard not only blatantly disregarded its own rules, but actively aided and abetted, and purportedly rewarded the individuals violating those rules. StandWithUs calls
- [City of Miami Beach, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the Center for Combating Antisemitism Take Action Against Antisemitism in Medicine.](https://standwithus.com/news/city-of-miami-beach-mount-sinai-medical-center-and-the-center-for-combating-antisemitism-take-acti/) - The Program Is the First of Its Kind to Launch First in the Nation. (Miami Beach, FL — February 27, 2025) — In a groundbreaking move to address the growing concern of antisemitism in health care, the City of Miami Beach has unanimously agreed to partner with and help fund a new antidiscrimination program developed
- [Shurat HaDin Sues Al Jazeera on Behalf of Victims of Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/news/shurat-hadin-sues-al-jazeera-on-behalf-of-victims-of-terrorism/) - (Washington, D.C. - February, 2025) —Shurat HaDin, in partnership with StandWithUs, filed suit against the Al Jazeera Media Network on February 23, 2025 at US District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit seeks to hold Al Jazeera accountable for its role in providing material support to terrorist organizations, and seeks financial compensation and justice for
- [Bridging Faiths, Defending Truth: Christian Zionists in the Emerson Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/news/bridging-faiths-defending-truth-christian-zionists-in-the-emerson-fellowship/) - By Bella Brannon | Ha'am UCLA's Jewish Newsmagazine | March 3, 2025 C.S. Lewis once wrote, “What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” The Christian, StandWithUs Emerson Fellows are not just friends of the Jewish people; they are bound by a deeper recognition of truth. In
- [StandWithUs International Conference in LA draws 650, biggest attendance yet](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-international-conference-in-la-draws-650-biggest-attendance-yet/) - CEO Roz Rothstein told JNS that the pro-Israel gathering is “nourishing” for young Jews: “They are facing so much hostility. They need to be in this room. They need to be at this conference.” By Izzy Salant | Jewish News Syndicate | March 4, 2025 When StandWithUs founder and CEO Roz Rothstein founded the pro-Israel
- [StandWithUs pilot study: Safety and security on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-pilot-study-safety-and-security-on-campus/) - The survey showed that while campuses have resources in place, there is a clear need for enhanced measures to ensure all students feel safe and supported. By Alexandra Chana Fishman | The Jerusalem Post | December 13, 2024 The StandWithUs Data and Analytics Department recently conducted a pilot study to assess safety and security concerns
- [How pro-Israel students were affected by antisemitism in fall and spring 2024 - survey](https://standwithus.com/news/how-pro-israel-students-were-affected-by-antisemitism-in-fall-and-spring-2024-survey/) - The survey results highlight the impact of antisemitism on students’ ability to participate fully in campus life. By Alexandra Chana Fishman | The Jerusalem Post | February 18, 2025 StandWithUs reached out to 250 of our Emerson Fellows on college campuses to participate in a timely survey. We wanted to know how antisemitism during the
- [Middlebury College, facing antisemitism investigation, is among those warned by Trump administration](https://standwithus.com/news/middlebury-college-facing-antisemitism-investigation-is-among-those-warned-by-trump-administration/) - While some organizations that support Israel have expressed support for the Trump administration’s action, other free speech organizations have said the administration is trying to silence speech it opposes. By Greta Solsaa | vtdigger | March 12, 2025 Middlebury College is among 60 higher education institutions that received a letter from the U.S. Department of Education
- [Cryptocurrency platforms need better clarity to avoid being a petri dish for antisemitism - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/cryptocurrency-a-new-platform-for-antisemitism/) - By allowing such tokens to feature on its platform, and occasionally on its very homepage, Pump has become tacitly complicit in promoting their obscene messaging. Jerusalem Post By Jordan Cope March 11, 2025 Since the infamous October 7 attacks, antisemitism has exploded and adapted in its virus-like tendencies, finding new ways to achieve popularity by
- [WHO WILL BE THE NEXT BIG ONLINE ISRAEL INFLUENCER?](https://standwithus.com/news/who-will-be-the-next-big-online-israel-influencer/) - Israel educational organizations Let’s Do Something , StandWithUs , and DiploAct Launch ‘Ascend’—A Cutting-Edge Digital Incubator for Pro-Israel Creators New program trains the next generation of digital storytellers to shape online narratives and fight misinformation [Los Angeles, CA — March 12, 2025] – Let’s Do Something (LDS) , in partnership with StandWithUs and DiploAct
- [StandWithUs Leads Lecture for Medical Professionals Regarding Workplace Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-leads-lecture-for-medical-professionals-regarding-workplace-antisemitism/) - March, 2025 Julie Paris, Regional Director StandWithUs Mid Atlantic, and Deedee Bitran from StandWithUs along with Professor Rona Kaufman led a webinar for medical professionals titled "Combatting Antisemitism Insights from World Class Legal Experts". The webinar discussed common issues arising in the workplace nationwide, such as discrimination and harassment of Jewish and Israeli employees, and
- [Federal Anti-Semitism Complaints Filed Against Three California Schools – Scripps, Cal Poly, and Etiwanda District](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-anti-semitism-complaints-filed-against-three-california-schools/) - Brandeis Center, ADL, StandWithUs, Jewish on Campus Allege California Schools Willfully Ignored Severe Anti-Semitic Harassment & Intimidation, Urge Feds to Intervene Washington, D.C., March 6, 2025… Leading Jewish organizations, today, announced they have filed federal complaints with the U.S. Department of Education against California State Polytechnic , Scripps College , and California’s Etiwanda School District
- [Court Denies Antisemitic Harassment Order, Affirming Free Speech in Online Advocacy](https://standwithus.com/news/court-denies-antisemitic-harassment-order-against-ari-hoffman-affirming-free-speech-in-online-advoc/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2025 SEATTLE, WA – On April 10, 2025, a Washington State King County Superior court denied a civil protection order sought against Ari Hoffman, a local media personality and community advocate, ruling that his actions were constitutionally protected free speech. The case stemmed from a series of events in late
- [StandWithUs partners with Dhillon Law Group in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against The New School for Enabling Antisemitic Harassment and Retaliating Against One of its Victims](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-partners-with-dhillon-law-group-in-federal-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-the-new-school-f/) - On April 8, 2025, the Dhillon Law Group, in partnership with StandWithUs Saidoff Legal, filed a lawsuit in federal district court seeking redress for New York's The New School’s wanton mishandling of antisemitic harassment on its campus. The lawsuit alleges that in December 2023, anti-Israel agitators blocked and physically shoved a student out of a
- [StandWithUs Legal Testified Before the U.S. Senate HELP Committee on Campus Antisemitism ](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-legal-testified-before-the-u-s-senate-help-committee-on-campus-antisemitism/) - Carly Gammill, StandWithUs Director of Legal Policy, was invited by the United States Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committee to testify in its hearing, titled "Antisemitic Disruptions on Campus: Ensuring Safe Learning Environments for All Students," on March 27, 2025. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA), chair of the HELP Committee, is
- [StandWithUs Commends Kansas Governor For Signing into Law Bill Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/kansas-legislature-passes-bill-against-antisemitism/) - (Topeka, Kansas - April, 2025) - StandWithUs applauds Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for signing into law a bill which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. The Kansas state legislature passed Senate Bill 44 (SB 44) and presented it to Governor Kelly for signature on April 4. A growing number of
- [StandWithUs Legal Calls on International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners to Take Action After Denial of License Renewal Due to Israeli Citizenship](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-legal-calls-on-international-board-of-lactation-consultant-examiners-to-take-action-afte/) - An Israeli citizen was targeted for a temporary denial of her license renewal because of her Israeli citizenship. StandWithUs Saidoff Legal sent a letter to the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the umbrella organization overseeing the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. StandWithUs' letter notifies the Institute of antisemitic discrimination and urges the Institute to implement appropriate safeguards
- [StandWithUs and the Bay Area Jewish Coalition File Title VI Complaint Against CA’s Santa Clara Unified School District for Disparate Treatment and Harassment of Jewish Students ](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-and-the-bay-area-jewish-coalition-file-title-vi-complaint-against-ca-s-santa-clara-unifi/) - Federal civil rights complaint alleges that district engaged in disparate treatment of Jewish elementary, middle and high school students, and ignored severe and pervasive harassment of Jewish students across multiple schools Santa Clara, CA, April 3, 2025 – StandWithUs Saidoff Legal, a division of StandWithUs, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to educating
- [StandWithUs and SAUJS Empower South African Students During Israel Apartheid Week](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-and-saujs-empower-south-african-students-during-israel-apartheid-week/) - March 2025 – Johannesburg & Cape Town, South Africa – As Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) spreads anti-Israel misinformation and hostility on campuses, StandWithUs and the South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) ensured Jewish and pro-Israel students were equipped to lead the conversation, counter false narratives, and stand proud in their identity. Empowering Students with
- [How are Massachusetts schools failing Jewish students through bias? - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/how-are-massachusetts-schools-failing-jewish-students-through-bias-opinion/) - As antisemitic lessons increase, who’s running K-12 education? By Deborah G. Schuss | Jerusalem Post | March 24, 2025 As Massachusetts students remain stubbornly behind their pre-pandemic levels in math and reading scores according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Massachusetts Teachers Association’s recent focus of attention is instructive. The teachers’ union,
- [Trump’s DOE investigates Seattle-area school district for ‘enabling rampant antisemitism’](https://standwithus.com/news/trump-s-doe-investigates-seattle-area-school-district-for-enabling-rampant-antisemitism/) - The Lake Washington School District, which is located near Seattle, has been accused of fostering a hostile environment for its Jewish students since the 2023 Hamas terror attacks. Katie Daviscourt and Ari Hoffman | The Post Millennial | March 19, 2025 The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into
- [Federal government investigates Lake Washington School District for allegedly allowing anti-semitism](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-government-investigates-lake-washington-school-district-for-allegedly-allowing-anti-semitism/) - Washington's second-largest district faces a federal investigation for allegedly allowing a hostile learning environment for Jewish students. Maddie White | King 5 | March 20, 2025 SEATTLE — The second-largest school district in the state, Lake Washington School District, is under federal investigation over claims it is not preventing anti-Semitism. Title VI of the Civil
- [Montana Tucker, Dan Ahdoot Highlight StandWithUs Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/montana-tucker-dan-ahdoot-highlight-standwithus-conference/) - Montana Tucker, Dan Ahdoot, Zach Sage Fox, John Ondrasik and Judea Pearl were among those who spoke at the StandWithUs International Conference at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport from Feb. 27-March 2. Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | March 12, 2025 Speaking to the 650 conference attendees on Feb. 28, Tucker, an actress, singer and social
- [Berkeley enabling violent Jew-hatred, per federal civil rights complaint](https://standwithus.com/news/berkeley-enabling-violent-jew-hatred-per-federal-civil-rights-complaint/) - The school “utterly failed to take the steps reasonably necessary to protect Jewish students on their campus,” Yael Lerman, of StandWithUs, told JNS. JNS Staff | JNS | March 18, 2025 The University of California, Berkeley and its police force failed to protect Jews, including declining to identify and apprehend suspects, who allegedly attacked visibly
- [Enough Is Enough: Lies, Defamation, and Intimidation – What These Open Letters Really Represent](https://standwithus.com/news/enough-is-enough-lies-defamation-and-intimidation-what-these-open-letters-really-represent/) - Sydney, Australia – 31/03/2025 StandWithUs Australia unequivocally condemns the defamatory, misleading, and ideologically driven open letters sent to Monash University, the University of Sydney, and UTS management in response to our upcoming campus events. Let’s call these letters what they are: a coordinated smear campaign designed to intimidate universities, silence survivors of terror, and push
- [El Cajon Unanimously Adopts the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/el-cajon-unanimously-adopts-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism/) - (El Cajon, California - March 26, 2025) — In a resounding and unanimous 5-0 vote on Tuesday , the City of El Cajon officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism—marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. StandWithUs wholeheartedly thanks Mayor Bill
- [StandWithUs Title VI Complaint Against Lake Washington School District Prompts Investigation by Department of Education](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-title-vi-complaint-against-lake-washington-school-district-prompts-investigation-by-depa/) - (Seattle, WA — March 19, 2025) – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened for investigation a federal Title VI complaint filed by StandWithUs Saidoff Legal against the Lake Washington School District (LWSD), which the complaint alleges has ignored and enabled rampant antisemitism. LWSD is located in King County, Washington,
- [StandWithUs Launches “SWUBOT”: An innovative, free StandWithUs AI Assistant to help provide quick and accurate answers to questions relating to Israel and antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-launches-swubot-an-innovative-free-standwithus-ai-assistant-to-help-provide-quick-an/) - [Los Angeles, CA — March 18, 2025] – StandWithUs, the international non-partisan education organization dedicated to supporting Israel and combating antisemitism, is proud to announce the launch of SWU BOT (Beta), an innovative AI-powered assistant designed to educate, inform, and empower individuals around the world. This StandWithUs “bot” will be a useful resource for young
- [StandWithUs Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against UC Berkeley For Failing to Protect Jewish Students](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-files-federal-civil-rights-complaint-against-uc-berkeley-for-failing-to-protect-jewish-s/) - (Berkeley, CA, March 18, 2025) – StandWithUs Saidoff Legal and a Jewish undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley filed a federal Title VI civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), with notice to the Department of Justice. The complaint alleges that masked pro-Hamas aggressors assaulted an identifiably
- [Oklahoma Stands Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/oklahoma-stands-against-antisemitism/) - (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) - The Oklahoma House gallery broke out in a standing ovation when SB 991 , which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism , passed on April 30 with a 62-24 vote. SB 991 had passed the Senate in March with a 27-15 vote. The bill ensures that
- [“Healing Hate” Event Draws Overflow Crowd to Address Growing Crisis of Antisemitism in Healthcare](https://standwithus.com/news/healing-hate-event-draws-overflow-crowd-to-address-growing-crisis-of-antisemitism-in-healthcare/) - Healthcare Leaders Sound the Alarm at Miami Summit: “Patient Safety Is Primary” Miami Beach, FL ( April 28, 2025) – In a powerful show of urgency and solidarity, over 120% of expected attendees packed into La Gorce Country Club April 27, 2025, as healthcare executives, policymakers, and medical professionals from across Florida and the nation
- [NYC university sued, accused of not taking action against antisemitic harassment](https://standwithus.com/news/nyc-university-sued-accused-of-not-taking-action-against-antisemitic-harassment/) - Lawsuit claims university investigated victim instead of perpetrators after student was physically blocked from class and subjected to online smear campaign Rachel Wolf | Fox News | April 11, 2025 A New York City university has been slapped with a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the New School's Parsons School of Design "allowed a climate
- [Inclusion: The Benefits of Treating Fellow Jews as Am Echad (One Nation)](https://standwithus.com/news/inclusion-the-benefits-of-treating-fellow-jews-as-am-echad-one-nation/) - We don’t need to erase our differences to stand together. But we do need to make space for one another — with intention, respect, and courage. Alexandra Fishman Ph.D. | The Jewish Journal | April 16, 2025 As an Orthodox Jew with a broad group of friends, I often find myself navigating a frustrating dilemma.
- [California Public School Teacher Played Students Turkish Propaganda Video Likening Israel’s War on Hamas to the Holocaust: Lawsuit](https://standwithus.com/news/california-public-school-teacher-played-students-turkish-propaganda-video-likening-israel-s-war-on-h/) - Santa Clara Unified School District has ‘allowed an egregiously hostile environment to fester’ for Jewish students, suit says Alana Goodman | The Washington Free Beacon | April 4, 2025 A teacher at a public high school in California showed 10th-grade students a Turkish propaganda video that equated Israel’s war on Hamas to the Holocaust and
- [StandWithUs Condemns PVUSD contract with "Liberated" Ethnic Studies Consultant](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-pvusd-contract-with-liberated-ethnic-studies-consultant/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Watsonville, CA — April 17, 2025) — StandWithUs condemns the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) board's decision to approve a $90,000 contract with Community Responsive Education (CRE) - a consultant that promotes "liberated" ethnic studies in K-12 schools. We are also deeply concerned that the district used a California Department of
- [The New School’s Parsons School of Design Sued for Enabling Antisemitic Harassment and Retaliation on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/the-new-school-s-parsons-school-of-design-sued-for-enabling-antisemitic-harassment-and-retaliation-o/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2025 New York City — The Dhillon Law Group has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Brandon White, an emerging artist and recent graduate of The New School’s Parsons School of Design. The lawsuit alleges that the university failed to protect White from physical assault, antisemitic slurs,
- [How donors can prevent their university gifts from funding antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/how-donors-can-prevent-their-university-gifts-from-funding-antisemitism/) - By: Yael Lerman & Jonathan Rotter | https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/ | May 30, 2025 As antisemitism rises on American campuses, concerned donors are increasingly asking how to ensure their gifts to universities don’t end up supporting discrimination against Jews. At StandWithUs, we routinely hear from philanthropists who want to give responsibly; they want their gifts to reflect
- [StandWithUs Director Blasts Councilperson Over Inciteful Social Media Post](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-director-blasts-councilperson-over-inciteful-social-media-post/) - Just days after a young couple—one Jewish, the other Israeli-German—were tragically murdered outside the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., ( May 21 ), Allegheny County councilperson, at large, Bethany Hallam reposted an inflammatory social media post questioning whether people should remain civil toward "Zionists." Let's be unequivocally clear: for the vast majority of Jews,
- [StandWithUs Joins in Filing of Amicus Brief](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-joins-in-filing-of-amicus-brief/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Legal jointly filed a motion for leave to file an amicus brief in the Eastern District of New York on May 20, 2025. The motion requests discovery from Democracy for the Arab World Now ("DAWN") as a part of a larger effort to hold Yesh Din accountable for their unlawful sanctioning of a United
- [Christian Student Leaders Declare: “We Love You, We Stand With You, Don’t Lose Hope.”](https://standwithus.com/news/christian-student-leaders-declare-we-love-you-we-stand-with-you-don-t-lose-hope/) - Focus Groups with Christian Students at StandWithUs Convey Powerful Message Alexandra Chana Fishman | Substack | May 22, 2025 In a time of rising antisemitism and moral confusion in higher education, a courageous group of Christian student leaders is stepping into the breach—not for political gain, but out of deep faith and a shared sense
- [StandWithUs Campaign Aimed at Columbia U and Highland Emergency Medicine in CA](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-campaign-aimed-at-columbia-u-and-highland-emergency-medicine-in-ca/) - (LOS ANGELES, CA — May 21, 2025) -- StandWithUs has initiated a campaign calling on Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) to uphold its academic and ethical standards by denying graduation to medical student Gabrielle Wimer , who is facing unresolved criminal charges stemming from her participation in a campus protest that
- [An Australian Lesson: Voters Reject Identity Politics and Imported Extremism](https://standwithus.com/news/an-australian-lesson-voters-reject-identity-politics-and-imported-extremism/) - By Michael Gencher | The Algemeiner | May 13, 2025 In the lead-up to Australia’s 2025 federal election on May 21, 2025, the Jewish community harbored cautious optimism. Many hoped that the electorate would deliver a rebuke to the rising tide of antisemitism and the radicalization of political discourse, particularly from the Greens and certain
- [‘Vital role’ for lawyers in fighting Jew-hatred, StandWithUs says](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/vital-role-for-lawyers-in-fighting-jew-hatred-standwithus-says/) - “When there is a legal remedy, lawyers can play a vital role in ensuring that there is a strong response from our Jewish community to antisemitic activity,” Deedee Bitran told JNS. Jewish News Syndicate | May 9, 2025 Even attorneys with tight schedules can help fight Jew-hatred by pitching in as little as an hour
- [Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA](https://standwithus.com/news/chula-vista-city-council-unanimously-passes-ihra/) - StandWithUs | San Diego Jewish World | May 15, 2025 CHULA VISTA, California — In a unanimous 5-0 vote on May 13, the City of Chula Vista officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. “We
- [Just keep going: What Jewish campus professionals owe their students](https://standwithus.com/news/just-keep-going-what-jewish-campus-professionals-owe-their-students/) - By Shira Gould | eJP | April 28, 2025 “Persistence” was the first big word that my father taught me. When faced with challenges big or small, my parents would say: “Just keep doing what you’re doing.” That word also encapsulates the Jewish story: A small, 3,000-year-strong people who, through joy and tragedy, have maintained
- [New Study Exposes Antisemitism in University Medical Centers](https://standwithus.com/news/new-study-exposes-antisemitism-in-university-medical-centers/) - Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | May 6, 2025 Antisemitism in academic medical centers located on college campuses is fostering noxious environments which deprive Jewish healthcare professionals of their civil right to work in spaces free from discrimination and hate, according to a new study by the StandWithUs Data & Analytics Department. “Academia today
- [DFW students support Israel through StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/dfw-students-support-israel-through-standwithus/) - 7 local college students share leadership, advocacy for Israel nationwide By Deb Silverthorn | Texas Jewish Post | May 7, 2025 From left, front row: StandWithUs senior campus regional manager Josh Mitchell-Arbital with 2024-2025 StandWithUs Emerson Fellows Noa Dor, Eliana Field, Noa Buaron; back row: Daniel Horn, Dani van Creveld, Peleg Katz, Gabi Magenheim, Michal
- [NYC university sued, accused of not taking action against antisemitic harassment](https://standwithus.com/news/nyc-university-sued-accused-of-not-taking-action-against-antisemitic-harassment-1/) - Lawsuit claims university investigated victim instead of perpetrators after student was physically blocked from class and subjected to online smear campaign By Rachel Wolf | Fox News | April 11, 2025 A New York City university has been slapped with a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging the New School's Parsons School of Design "allowed a
- [Legal expert backs Trump admin’s crackdown on Harvard: ‘Accountability must be enforced’](https://standwithus.com/news/legal-expert-backs-trump-admin-s-crackdown-on-harvard-accountability-must-be-enforced/) - Yael Lerman said recent findings from the antisemitism report at Harvard are 'deeply troubling' By Rachel Wolf | Fox News | May 8, 2025 The Trump administration garnered mixed reactions after announcing it would stop all future grant funding for Harvard University unless the school complied with its demands. This latest move adds to the
- [StandWithUs UK Voice of Students 2024/25 Report](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-voice-of-students-2024-25-report/) - 7 May 2025 StandWithUs UK Warns: Anti-Zionism Now the Leading Driver of Campus Antisemitism StandWithUsUK today unveiled its comprehensive "Voice of Students 2024/25" report, exposing a shocking pattern of antisemitic harassment, intimidation, and institutional neglect at universities across Britain since the October 7 Hamas massacre. Drawing directly from multiple student testimonies, this report paints a
- [New Study Exposes Alarming Antisemitism In Academic Medical Centers](https://standwithus.com/news/new-study-exposes-alarming-antisemitism-in-academic-medical-centers/) - Over 60% of Jewish Medical Professionals Reported Experiencing Antisemitism Work at Academic Medical Centers LOS ANGELES, CA, (May 5, 2025) — In a groundbreaking new study , StandWithUs’ Data & Analytics Department reveals that antisemitism is disturbingly pervasive in American healthcare — especially within academic medical centers. This study, the first peer-reviewed analysis of workplace
- [StandWithUs Legal Calls on California Community Colleges After Employee Consistently Uses Anti-Israel Emojis in Work Email Signature Blocks](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-legal-calls-on-california-community-colleges-after-employee-consistently-uses-anti-israe/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Legal sent a letter to the largest system of higher education in the nation, the California Community Colleges, seeking action after an employee repeatedly included politically charged symbols (watermelon and Palestinian flag emojis) in work email signature blocks. StandWithUs Legal requested that California Community Colleges implement a content-neutral email signature policy for all
- [StandWithUs UK Delegation to March of the Living 2025](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-delegation-to-march-of-the-living-2025/) - 23 April 2025 We were honoured to send a delegation to this year's March of the Living. Our Jewish Agency Shlicha (emissary) Rotem shared with us her powerful experience: "Today, we visited Birkenau and Auschwitz- where some of my family members perished. I found my great-grandparents' names in the Yad Vashem commemoration cabin. We're on
- [Swipe Up Rise Up 2025](https://standwithus.com/news/swipe-up-rise-up-2025/) - 28 March 2025 StandWithUs UK hosted a successful inter-school event on Thursday 27th March. Returning for its third year, Swipe Up Rise Up brought together Sixth Form pupils from multiple schools including JCoSS, Yavneh College, Immanuel College, and JFS. The event tackles antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred on social media and empowers the pupils to unite
- [StandWithUs UK: House of Lords and Embassy Roundtable Discussions](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-house-of-lords-and-embassy-roundtable-discussions/) - 21 March 2025 Amplifying our students’ voices In the past week, StandWithUs UK hosted two critical roundtable discussions with university students—one at the House of Lords and another at the Israeli Embassy. These gatherings provided a platform for students to share their personal experiences and testimonies about the challenges they face as Zionist students on
- [StandWithUs Thanks Florida for Passing the Nation’s Strongest Anti-BDS Law ](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-thanks-florida-for-passing-the-nation-s-strongest-anti-bds-law/) - (Tallahassee, Florida, July 10, 2025) — StandWithUs thanks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing SB 1678 into law on June 30, 2025. The new law builds on Florida’s existing policies against boycotts of Israel. It now makes sure that the state won’t do business with, invest in, or give grants to schools, non-profits, or governments
- [Kasowitz and Barnard Announce Settlement of Lawsuit](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/kasowitz-and-barnard-announce-settlement-of-lawsuit-1/) - July 07, 2025 Today, Barnard College, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. and the Barnard student plaintiffs in the federal court action Students Against Antisemitism, Inc. et al v. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York et al (S.D.N.Y. 1:24-cv-01306-VSB-SN) announced an agreement to resolve claims against
- [DOJ Says Harvard Committed 'Violent' Civil Rights Violation](https://standwithus.com/news/doj-says-harvard-committed-violent-civil-rights-violation/) - Nick Mordowanec | NEWSWEEK | June 30, 2025 Harvard University committed "violent violations" of U.S. civil rights and is "among the most prominent and visible breeding ground for race discrimination," according to a new letter sent Monday to the higher education institution by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of
- [Jewish Group Gathering To Protest Antisemitism In Educational Settings](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-group-gathering-to-protest-antisemitism-in-educational-settings/) - KXL | July 2, 2025 For the local Jewish population in Portland, there’s an avenue to making voices heard. StandWithUs, a nonpartisan group that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, is holding a rally across from the Oregon Convention Center as the National Education Association assembly hosts its annual conference in Portland. David Smokler, the rally
- [StandWithUs Condemns Acts of Hinduphobic Terrorism in Utah ](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-acts-of-hinduphobic-terrorism-in-utah/) - July 01, 2025 (S panish Fork , Utah) StandWithUs condemns the recent campaigns of terrorism that have targeted the Hindu community in Spanish Fork, Utah. As Hinduphobia becomes an increasingly concerning problem throughout the United States, both in terms of number and severity of incidents, StandWithUs urges local leadership and law enforcement to take
- [StandWithUs to Hold Peaceful Rally Supporting Jewish Teachers and Students at NEA Assembly](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-to-hold-peaceful-rally-supporting-jewish-teachers-and-students-at-nea-assembly/) - (Portland, OR – June 30, 2025 ) — The K-12 Fairness Center, a division of StandWithUs, will lead a peaceful rally outside the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly on July 2 to support Jewish educators, students, and allies across the country. The rally is a direct response to mounting concerns over antisemitic rhetoric, symbolism,
- [Iran’s Nuclear Escalation Is Not Just Israel’s Problem — It’s the World’s](https://standwithus.com/news/iran-s-nuclear-escalation-is-not-just-israel-s-problem-it-s-the-world-s/) - Now is the time for moral clarity and international resolve. It is a test of the world’s ability to recognize evil, call it by its name, and confront it before it’s too late. Roz Rothstein | The Jewish Journal | June 18, 2025 As Israeli civilians rush in and out of bomb shelters, under threat
- [Nova Survivor Segev Recounts Tale of Horror](https://standwithus.com/news/nova-survivor-segev-recounts-tale-of-horror/) - Ron Segev gave an emotional presentation about his escape from the Nova Music Festival and how StandWithUs is empowering young students. Marcia Caller Jaffe | Atlanta Jewish Times | June 11, 2025 As one who cares, Harold Cohn is taking action to raise the profile of StandWithUs (SWU), an organization that he feels could use more
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Ability of American Victims of Terrorism to Sue](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-saidoff-legal-applauds-supreme-court-decision-upholding-ability-of-american-victims-of-t/) - June 23, 2025 StandWithUs Saidoff Legal applauds the June 20, 2025, unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Fuld v. PLO and U.S. v. PLO, upholding the ability of American victims of foreign terrorism to sue the Palestine Liberation Organization (“PLO”) and Palestinian Authority (“PA”) in U.S. federal courts. StandWithUs is proud to have
- [Defending Peace Through Strength: RabbisUNITED Backs U.S.-Israel Action on Iran](https://standwithus.com/news/defending-peace-through-strength-rabbisunited-backs-u-s-israel-action-on-iran/) - (Los Angeles, June 23, 2025) RabbisUNITED, a division of StandWithUs, issued the following statement expressing steadfast support and deep gratitude for President Trump’s decisive military action against Iran’s nuclear regime. RabbisUNITED fully supports the U.S. administration and military for their successful neutralization of Iran’s key nuclear sites. Saturday, June 21 marked a historic moment
- [StandWithUs Statement on U.S. Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-u-s-action-against-iran-s-nuclear-facilities/) - (June 21, 2025) StandWithUs is deeply grateful to the United States for taking decisive action against Iran’s nuclear sites, after Iran’s leadership refused to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons through diplomacy. We recognize that this was a difficult and high-stakes decision, and we do not take it for granted. Since 1979, Iranian forces and
- [Layoffs and Harassment: This is What Quiet Antisemitism Looks Like in the U.S.](https://standwithus.com/news/layoffs-and-harassment-this-is-what-quiet-antisemitism-looks-like-in-the-u-s/) - Assaf Gilad | GLOBES | June 5, 2025 Public displays of anti-Semitism since October 7, expressed in violence and protests, have become commonplace. • But beneath the surface, Jews in the US are reporting an unprecedented wave of discrimination, exclusion and layoffs – in academia, healthcare and high-tech. • Now they are fighting back and
- [Silence is not an option: How Hamas’s lies against Israel fuel terrorism against Jews - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/silence-is-not-an-option-how-hamas-s-lies-against-israel-fuel-terrorism-against-jews-opinion/) - Terrorists worldwide are being inflamed by Hamas’s fabricated lies; we must call on our elected officials and community leaders to condemn those who blame Israel for defending themselves Oleg Ivanov | The Jerusalem Post | June 10, 2025 Jews around the world are under assault, from Washington, DC, and Boulder, Colorado, to Paris, Montreal, Chile,
- [There Is Massive Antisemitism in the Workplace; Here’s What You Need to Know](https://standwithus.com/news/there-is-massive-antisemitism-in-the-workplace-here-s-what-you-need-to-know/) - Deedee Bitran | The Algemeiner | June 4, 2025 Most people think they would recognize antisemitism if they saw it: a slur, a swastika, or someone saying Jews deserved to be attacked on October 7. However, the public rarely hears about such antisemitism permeating workplaces in almost every industry nationwide. In my work as a
- [Going to work has become ‘miserable’ for many Jews since Oct. 7, employment lawyer says](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/going-to-work-has-become-miserable-for-many-jews-since-oct-7-employment-lawyer-says/) - “People reach out to me when they’re already on medication to manage the emotional toll,” Deedee Bitran, of StandWithUs, told JNS. Vita Fellig | Jewish News Syndicate | June 6, 2025 The Saidoff Legal Department at StandWithUs typically handled about 270 annual requests for legal assistance before the Hamas-led terror attacks in southern Israel on
- [We Stand With the People of Israel, as Israel strikes Iran’s Nuclear Program](https://standwithus.com/news/we-stand-with-the-people-of-israel-as-israel-strikes-iran-s-nuclear-program/) - Following decades of the Iranian regime making genocidal threats to destroy the world's only Jewish state, Israel has launched a military operation to dismantle Iran's nuclear program. Iran's leaders continuously call for death not only to Israel, but also the United States, the UK, and all others who oppose their reign of terror. In
- [“Run For Their Lives Walk” in Boulder Colorado](https://standwithus.com/news/run-for-their-lives-walk-in-boulder-colorado/) - Boulder, Colorado – June 1, 2025 StandWithUs condemns the heinous June 1, 2025 attack in Boulder, Colorado, of peaceful members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community who were walking—as they've done every week since the brutal Hamas attack on October 7, 2023—to raise awareness about the 58 remaining hostages held in horrendous conditions by Hamas
- [StandWithUs Alarmed About Appointment of Pentagon Spokesperson With Antisemitic Record](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-alarmed-about-appointment-of-pentagon-spokesperson-with-antisemitic-record/) - (Los Angeles, CA — May 30, 2025) — StandWithUs is extremely concerned about the appointment of U.S. Department of Defense official Kingsley Wilson as the new press secretary at the Pentagon. This decision undermines core American values and raises questions about the integrity of our national security institutions. We respectfully call on Secretary of Defense Pete
- [Humanitarian Aid to Gaza](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/humanitarian-aid-to-gaza/) - A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive In the chaos of war-torn Gaza, the battle isn’t just fought with rockets, it’s waged over food. While global headlines cry “famine” and images of starving civilians flood the media, a darker, more complex story unfolds behind the scenes. Humanitarian aid is pouring into Gaza at record levels, yet hunger
- [Jewish groups, parents worry about San Francisco district’s new ethnic-studies program](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-parents-worry-about-san-francisco-district-s-new-ethnic-studies-program/) - Marci Miller, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS that the curriculum was “unvetted” and “rushed.” Aaron Bandler | The Jewish News Syndicate | July 8, 2025 Maria Su, the superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District, announced on June 30 that the district, which serves about 50,000 students in 122 schools, plans to introduce
- [Don’t Cancel the Party; Expand the Guest List](https://standwithus.com/news/don-t-cancel-the-party-expand-the-guest-list/) - The best way to strengthen a school, a classroom, a library — an entire community — is to ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and invited to join the party. Jenna Statfeld Harris and Lori Lowenthal Marcus | The Detroit Jewish News | July 4, 2025 As attorneys who fight antisemitism in K-12 schools,
- [Inside the Univ. of Virginia gun incident that drew DOJ's ire](https://standwithus.com/news/inside-the-univ-of-virginia-gun-incident-that-drew-doj-s-ire/) - In a letter released after President Jim Ryan resigned, the Justice Department questioned U.Va .'s handling of an alleged hate crime against a Jewish student. By Tyler Kingkade | NBC News | July 10, 2025 University of Virginia President James Ryan resigned last month amid a Justice Department investigation into allegations the school failed to
- [Students become Israel advocates through StandWithUs internships](https://standwithus.com/news/students-become-israel-advocates-through-standwithus-internships/) - Students become Israel advocates through StandWithUs internships StandWithUs, a nonprofit that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, is giving young adults the opportunity to become advocates for the Jewish state through internships.The Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship for students in 11th and 12th grade, and the Emerson Fellowship for college students, are yearlong programs that provide
- [UC Berkeley Chancellor Tells Congressional Committee he is Committing to Fighting Jew hatred at the School](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-berkeley-chancellor-tells-congressional-committee-he-is-committing-to-fighting-jew-hatred-at-the-school/) - UC Berkeley Chancellor Tells Congressional Committee he is Committing to Fighting Jew hatred at the School Then he praises anti-semitic Berkeley Professor as a ‘fine scholar’ By Evan Gahr | California Globe | July 17, 2025 Facing multiple lawsuits and discrimination complaints over rampant campus anti-Semitism, University of California at Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons told
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Files Supplement to Title VI Complaint at Stanford University. Jewish Doctoral Student Withdrew From the Program Due to Rampant Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-saidoff-files-supplement-to-title-vi-complaint-at-stanford-university-jewish-doctoral-student-withdrew-from-the-program-due-to-rampant-antisemitism/) - StandWithUs Saidoff Files Supplement to Title VI Complaint at Stanford University. Jewish Doctoral Student Withdrew From the Program Due to Rampant Antisemitism (July 23, 2025 – Palo Alto, CA) – On July 22, 2025, StandWithUs and Co-Complainant Zahava Feldstein, a Jewish graduate of Stanford University Graduate School of Education, submitted a filing to the Department
- [Stanford leaders show ‘apathy’ after ‘identity-based harassment’ of student, per complaint](https://standwithus.com/news/stanford-leaders-show-apathy-after-identity-based-harassment-of-student-per-complaint/) - Stanford leaders show ‘apathy’ after ‘identity-based harassment’ of student, per complaint A Jewish doctoral candidate who left the university said she experienced “ancient stereotypes with modern progressive language, repackaged through social-justice discourse.” Aaron Bandler | JNS | July 24, 2025 Zahava Feldstein dropped out of a doctoral program at Stanford University due to what she
- [Examining Starvation Allegations in Gaza ](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/examining-starvation-allegations-in-gaza/) - A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive In recent days, the media and social networks have been flooded with claims of famine in Gaza. These are serious allegations relating to some of the gravest violations of the laws of war. To avoid spreading disinformation, it's crucial to understand the facts and not be misled by unverified information. In
- [My identity as a progressive Zionist Jew shouldn’t be at stake](https://standwithus.com/news/my-identity-as-a-progressive-zionist-jew-shouldnt-be-at-stake/) - My identity as a progressive Zionist Jew shouldn’t be at stake By Jenna Harris, Senior Counsel and K-12 legal specialist for StandWithUs Saidoff Lawejewishphilanthropy.com I have been trying for months to understand a perspective that has gained new prominence among a small but vocal group since Hamas’ brutal massacre in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. According
- [NJ Assembly committee approves bill to establish definition of antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/nj-assembly-committee-approves-bill-to-establish-definition-of-antisemitism/) - NJ Assembly committee approves bill to establish definition of antisemitism By Deena Yellin | NorthJersey.com | July 25, 2025 A New Jersey Assembly committee voted July 24 in favor of a measure to define antisemitism in the state, following over eight hours of heated debate on the issue.The Assembly State and Local Government Committee unanimously
- [How the law — and goodwill — are helping to end antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/how-the-law-and-goodwill-are-helping-to-end-antisemitism/) - By: DeeDee Bitran | NY Post | June 23, 2025 Recent antisemitic attacks in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C. are a chilling reminder that violent hatred toward Jews is not a relic of the past. These alarming incidents underscore the urgency of confronting antisemitism in the courts to hold wrongdoers accountable. This belief is what
- [Highland Park Becomes First City in Illinois to Pass the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism into Law](https://standwithus.com/news/highland-park-becomes-first-city-in-illinois-to-pass-the-ihra-definition-of-antisemitism-into-law/) - (Highland Park, Illinois – August 11, 2025) – In an historic unanimous vote of 7-0 on August 11, the Highland Park City Council passed an ordinance that officially adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of Antisemitism. This landmark legislation positions Highland Park as the first city in Illinois to enshrine this definition through an ordinance rather
- [StandWithUs Statement on Supporting Jewish Students and Faculty at UCLA](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-supporting-jewish-students-and-faculty-at-ucla/) - At this critical moment, our community’s focus should not be on the size of a penalty, media headlines, or politics. UCLA must ensure that Jewish students and faculty can learn, teach, and participate in campus life without harassment or discrimination. We understand Jewish students are concerned about increased hostility towards them and indifference to antisemitism on
- [StandWithUs Condemns the Nazi Flags at Texas High-School](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-the-nazi-flags-at-texas-high-school/) - (Heath, Texas — August 18, 2025) — In the early hours of August 16, a Dallas suburb became the latest target of antisemitic hate in the State of Texas. Two Nazi flags were found suspended from the side of the Rockwall-Heath High School. The flags have since been removed by the Heath Police Department, which is currently
- [Leaving the Timeline Behind: A New Spin on Israel Education](https://standwithus.com/news/leaving-the-timeline-behind-a-new-spin-on-israel-education/) - Deborah Peretz / August 15, 2025Jewish education has long relied on a linear model of teaching history – a timeline that begins with our foundational narratives and moves sequentially toward the present day. This approach offers clarity and order, helping students contextualize events and discern patterns of cause and effect. Many beautifully crafted resources follow
- [StandWithUs Campaign Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Druze and Christian Minorities from Genocidal Violence in Sweida, Syria](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-campaign-calls-for-urgent-action-to-protect-druze-and-christian-minorities-from-genocidal-violence-in-sweida-syria/) - (LOS ANGELES, CA — August 25, 2025) — StandWithUs has launched an urgent campaign calling on elected officials to act immediately to protect Druze and Christian minorities from genocidal threats in Sweida, Syria. This crisis has been underreported outside the Middle East and without urgent intervention, the risk of continued genocidal violence remains dire. “This crisis
- [Texas State University Silent on Status of Professor Who Incited Violent Attack on Jews at Public Library](https://standwithus.com/news/texas-state-university-silent-on-status-of-professor-who-incited-violent-attack-on-jews-at-public-library/) - By Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | August 28, 2025Texas State University is refusing to disclose whether it still currently employs a far-left professor who was filmed inciting a riotous assault on three pro-Israel individuals who peacefully spectated an anti-Israel presentation that was held in June 2024 at the West Asheville Library in North Carolina.As previously
- [Federal Lawmakers Launch Investigation Into Antisemitism at US Medical Schools](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-lawmakers-launch-investigation-into-antisemitism-at-us-medical-schools/) - By Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | August 26, 2025 Campus antisemitism at US medical schools is next in line to be examined by the federal government following the announcement on Monday of a major probe to be conducted by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. US lawmakers announced an investigation into three institutions:
- [StandWithUs Calls on UC Berkeley to Investigate and Address Antisemitism by Hatem Bazian](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-uc-berkeley-to-investigate-and-address-antisemitism-by-hatem-bazian/) - (Los Angeles, CA – September 2, 2025) – StandWithUs calls on UC Berkeley to investigate the lengthy record of antisemitic statements by tenured Professor Hatem Bazian to determine whether they have created a hostile and unsafe campus environment for Jewish students and, if so, to take immediate action to remedy such hostility and prevent its recurrence. Bazian
- [Beyond Six: A High School Student’s Call to Combat Holocaust Ignorance](https://standwithus.com/news/beyond-six-a-high-school-students-call-to-combat-holocaust-ignorance/) - By Daniel M. ZemanAs I made my way to PE class, something happened that shook me to my core. Picture this: a 13-year-old classmate standing ahead of me, yelling, “Raise your hand if you want to bring back Hitler to kill all the Jews,” all while laughing as if it were a joke. Yet what
- [Australia at a crossroads: From the Opera House to the August marches — opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/australia-at-a-crossroads-from-the-opera-house-to-the-august-marches-opinion/) - By Michael Gencher Australia can continue down this path, where grievance and division define our national life, or we can reclaim unity before it is too late.When a mob of pro-Hamas supporters poured onto the steps of the Sydney Opera House on October 9, 2023, waving flags and chanting in celebration and solidarity with Hamas’s October 7
- [StandWithUs Cancels Mission to Spain Over Spanish Government’s Hostility to Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-cancels-mission-to-spain-over-spanish-governments-hostility-to-israel/) - StandWithUs has decided to cancel its April 26–May 3, 2026 mission to Spain. This is a response to the Spanish government’s constant hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people and its plans to recognize a Palestinian state, a move that would reward Hamas and the Palestinian Authority for their ongoing terrorism against Israelis and Palestinians. “Hamas still
- [StandWithUs Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk/) - We are shocked and sickened by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Charlie’s wife Erika, their children, and their family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are deeply grateful for Charlie’s dedicated support of Israel and the Jewish People, and his vocal opposition to antisemitism. As an
- [Hamas’ Big Lies: Blaming Israel for Their Own Crimes](https://standwithus.com/news/hamas-big-lies-blaming-israel-for-their-own-crimes/) - By: Roz Rothstein | Jewish Journal | September 10, 2025 Hamas is not just guilty of the crimes it accuses Israel of; it is defined by them. It’s been said many times before—but it bears repeating—that those who blame Israel alone for the lack of peace in the Middle East often rely on accusations that
- [StandWithUs Applauds Passage of AB 715, a Bill to Fight Antisemitism in California Public Schools](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-applauds-passage-of-ab-715-a-bill-to-fight-antisemitism-in-california-public-schools/) - (Sacramento, CA — September 13, 2025) — StandWithUs thanks the California state legislature for passing Assembly Bill 715 (AB 715), a bill to fight antisemitism in K-12 public schools. The bill passed the State Senate 33-0 and the Assembly 71-0, in votes taking place on September 12 and in the early hours of September 13. It was authored by Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur
- [No More Words: Bondi Shows Where Inaction Leads](https://standwithus.com/news/no-more-words-bondi-shows-where-inaction-leads/) - By Michael Gencher | Times of IsraelI was there on Sunday morning, September 7, at Bondi Beach. I organised the counter gathering as Executive Director of StandWithUs Australia. I saw families, students, and seniors arrive with Israeli and Australian flags. I saw neighbours from across Sydney join because they felt that a line had been
- [Bisbee AZ City Council Stands Against Anti-Israel Bias, Rejects Misleading Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/bisbee-az-city-council-stands-against-anti-israel-bias-rejects-misleading-resolution/) - Bisbee, Arizona — September 17, 2025) – StandWithUs, an international nonprofit organization that educates about Israel and combats antisemitism, commends the Bisbee, Arizona City Council for tabling an anti-Israel ceasefire resolution introduced on September 16, 2025. The 7-member council agreed in an executive meeting to table the resolution indefinitely. The resolution, authored by freshman councilmembers Pete Skinner and
- [StandWithUs UK Launches the Emerson Fellowship Class of 2025-26](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-launches-the-emerson-fellowship-class-of-2025-26/) - 15 September 2025 This article was published on The Jewish News - READ HERE StandWithUs UK has proudly launched the new Emerson Fellowship Class of 2025-26, a prestigious leadership programme that equips university students with the skills and confidence to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people. The fellowship brings together a remarkable group
- [BDS Resolution Defeated by University of Connecticut Student Senate](https://standwithus.com/news/bds-resolution-defeated-by-university-of-connecticut-student-senate/) - (Mansfield, Connecticut — September 18, 2025)StandWithUs congratulates Jewish students at the University of Connecticut (UConn) for their pivotal leadership in convincing Senators on the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) to reject Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) referendum questions against Israel on its election ballot. The students convinced the Senators that the questions violated bylaws of neutrality
- [The 2nd Annual Herzl Cup](https://standwithus.com/news/the-2nd-annual-herzl-cup/) - On September 13th 2025, 187 Jewish and pro-Israel students from Grades 5-12 brought our community to the rink, celebrating Jewish identity through sport at our 2nd Annual Herzl Cup!It was a firm reminder to our players to always be proud of who they are, to stand up for what they believe in, and to invest
- [StandWithUs UK launches new Emerson Fellowship cohort to combat antisemitism on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-launches-new-emerson-fellowship-cohort-to-combat-antisemitism-on-campus/) - Twenty-three student leaders from across the UK and Ireland begin intensive training programme (Annabel Sinclair — Jewish News)StandWithUs UK has unveiled the Class of 2025-26 Emerson Fellows, bringing together 22 university students from across Britain and one from Ireland for a year-long programme aimed at countering antisemitism and misinformation about Israel on campus.The leadership scheme, which
- [Community Unites as StandWithUs Honors Truth in Journalism and Student Advocacy](https://standwithus.com/news/community-unites-as-standwithus-honors-truth-in-journalism-and-student-advocacy/) - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle received the Lion of Truth in Journalism Award; local students Miriam Levari and Harrison Romero honored Julie Paris , SWU Mid-Atlanitc regional director (right) with the Chronicle staff, from left: Jim Busis, Amy Weiss, Toby Tabachnick and David Rullo (Adam Reinherz not pictured) (Photo by Christina Montemurro Photography)The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
- [University of Connecticut Student Senate Votes Down anti-Israel Divestment Referendum](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-connecticut-student-senate-votes-down-anti-israel-divestment-referendum/) - “We dodged protests erupting on campus, urging students to vote a certain way,” Joel Harris, a UConn student senator, told JNS.(Aaron Bandler — JNS)A proposed referendum on whether the University of Connecticut should divest from companies that conduct business with Israel failed in the student senate on Wednesday night.The referendum would have been released to the public
- [StandWithUs UK is deeply horrified by the murder that took place in Manchester on Yom Kippur.](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-is-deeply-horrified-by-the-murder-that-took-place-in-manchester-on-yom-kippur/) - 03 October 2025 StandWithUs UK is deeply horrified by the murder that took place in Manchester on Yom Kippur. In the past week, two terror attacks were carried out in an identical pattern. In both, an Islamist rammed Jews with a car and went on a stabbing spree - one attack happened in Gush Etzion
- [How Australia Betrayed Its Jewish Community Right Before the High Holidays](https://standwithus.com/news/how-australia-betrayed-its-jewish-community-right-before-the-high-holidays/) - By Michael Gencher | The Algemeiner | October 1, 2025Nearly two years after the horrors of October 7, 2023 — and just before the solemn days of Rosh Hashanah — Australia’s Jewish community was dealt another blow. At the very moment we gathered to pray for renewal, our government announced that it formally recognizes the
- [StandWithUs aim to train student leaders to educate their schools and communities about Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-aim-to-train-student-leaders-to-educate-their-schools-and-communities-about-israel/) - Shana Goldberg | Intermountain Jewish News | October 4, 2025Five college students are Emerson Campus Fellows, active at DU, CU Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, CSU and Colorado College.Three are Kenneth Leventhal High School Interns at Cherry Creek, South and Denver Jewish Day School.Both programs are supported by professional staff. For the interns, Gabe Ivker
- [StandWithUs Statement on “Week of Rage” and October 7, 2025 Campus Protests](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-week-of-rage-and-october-7-2025-campus-protests/) - Los Angeles, CA | October 7, 2025 StandWithUs is unsurprised but outraged by the escalation of anti-Israel and antisemitic activity taking place on college campuses the week of October 7, 2025. These events, promoted by extremists like National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), exploit the second anniversary of Hamas’s brutal October 7th Massacre to fuel
- [First-Ever “Pride For Israel” Conference in Los Angeles for LGBTQ+ Community to be Held November 9](https://standwithus.com/news/first-ever-pride-for-israel-conference-in-los-angeles-for-lgbtq-community-to-be-held-november-9/) - HOSTAGE EMILY DAMARI TOGETHER WITH INFLUENCERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL SPEAK AT THE ALL-DAY EVENT TO RECLAIM UNITY AND DIVERSITY (Los Angeles, CA — October 12, 2025) StandWithUs (SWU), in partnership with A Wider Bridge, the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles (JFED), the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Los Angeles, and the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is proud to
- [Arrest of Oxford Student for Inciting Hate - StandWithUs UK Statement](https://standwithus.com/news/press-releases/arrest-of-oxford-student-for-inciting-hate-standwithus-uk-statement/) - StandWithUs UK welcomes the swift action taken by law enforcement and the University of Oxford following the arrest of a student who was filmed chanting inflammatory and hateful messages during a protest in London on 11 October 2025. The language used in these chants was not political expression but an incitement of hate that targets
- [Stories of Resilience 2025: Honouring Courage and Unity Two Years After October 7th ](https://standwithus.com/news/press-releases/stories-of-resilience-2025/) - StandWithUs UK has once again brought Israeli voices of courage and hope to communities across the country through its Stories of Resilience speaking tour. From 4 to 15 October 2025, four remarkable speakers shared their powerful testimonies with audiences in London and Birmingham, marking two years since the tragic events of October 7th. The delegation
- [What JVP Gets Wrong About Israel, Hamas and the Gaza War](https://standwithus.com/news/what-jvp-gets-wrong-about-israel-hamas-and-the-gaza-war/) - This misleading messaging is not fact-based and inverts reality. Many people, including our children, encounter these claims regularly, and we owe them facts and context. Julie Paris | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | October 1, 2025 On Saturday evening I encountered activists from Jewish Voice for Peace next to the Squirrel Hill Night Market. They were engaging people
- [StandWithUs files amicus brief in Title VI lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-files-amicus-brief-in-title-vi-lawsuit-against-the-university-of-pennsylvania/) - On Wednesday, October 22, StandWithUs, along with the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) and with the support of the Deborah Project, filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in a lawsuit seeking to hold the University of Pennsylvania (“Penn”) accountable for failing to respond appropriately after October 7,
- [OPINION: The River, the Sea, and a Long-Overdue Dose of Honesty](https://standwithus.com/news/opinion-the-river-the-sea-and-a-long-overdue-dose-of-honesty/) - ‘From the River to the Sea’ is racist. Has our government finally taken control of this tsunami of hate? Isaac Zarfati | Jewish News | October 22, 2025 One of the longest-running farces has been settled. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has concluded, without caveat, that the ubiquitous “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will
- [Catholic U. of America Removes Israeli Flags from Students’ Oct. 7 Memorial](https://standwithus.com/news/catholic-u-of-america-removes-israeli-flags-from-students-oct-7-memorial/) - Micaiah Bilger | The College Fix | October 13, 2025 The Catholic University of America removed a display of Israeli flags last week that students set up in memory of the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel.A campus spokesperson told The College Fix that the display was approved “mistakenly,” and it violated the university’s
- [StandWithUs Condemns Antisemitic Halloween Float in Pennsylvania, Demands Accountability](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-from-standwithus-mid-atlantic-regional-director-julie-paris-and-matt-lebovic-director-of-the-standwithus-holocaust-education-center/) - (Hanover, Pennsylvania — November 1, 2025) Statement from StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Matt Lebovic, Director of the StandWithUs Holocaust Education Center: StandWithUs is profoundly disturbed by the egregious display of antisemitic hate that occurred on a Halloween parade float entered by St. Joseph Catholic School in Hanover, Pennsylvania on October 31. The inclusion of
- [Fish Family and Workplace Law Partners Commit $1 Million to Expand StandWithUs Saidoff Law](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/fish-family-and-workplace-law-partners-commit-1-million-to-expand-standwithus-saidoff-law/) - Los Angeles, CA/Chicago, IL — November 3, 2025) — StandWithUs, an international education organization that supports Israel and combats antisemitism, is proud to announce a transformative $1 million gift from the Fish Family and Workplace Law Partners, P.C. to expand the capacity and impact of StandWithUs Saidoff Law, the legal arm of StandWithUs in its fight against
- [StandWithUs Commends Christian Emerson Fellow and SSI President For Standing Up Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-christian-emerson-fellow-and-ssi-president-for-standing-up-against-antisemitism/) - StandWithUs proudly commends Christian Emerson Fellow and Students Supporting Israel (SSI) founder and chapter president Felipe Avila for his courage and leadership in confronting the shocking rise of antisemitism at The Catholic University of America (CUA). Despite the Student Government Association’s (SGA) disappointing decision not to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of
- [Standing With All New Yorkers Who Oppose Antisemitism and Extremism](https://standwithus.com/news/standing-with-all-new-yorkers-who-oppose-antisemitism-and-extremism/) - At a time of rising antisemitism and extremism in the United States and around the world, Zohran Mamdani’s election as Mayor of New York City should serve as a wake up call.Mamdani has promoted an antisemitic conspiracy theory falsely blaming Israelis for cases of police brutality in New York, openly supports the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divest and sanction)
- [StandWithUs UK Welcomes UCL’s Decision Following Antisemitic Incident](https://standwithus.com/news/press-releases/standwithus-uk-welcomes-ucls-decision-following-antisemitic-incident/) - StandWithUs UK welcomes the decisive steps announced by UCL in response to the shocking antisemitic content exposed on its campus by a StandWithUs UK fellow yesterday. UCL’s leadership confirmed that the fixed term researcher responsible has been banned from campus, reported to the police, and is no longer affiliated with the university. UCL also suspended
- [OPINION: The river, the sea, and a long-overdue dose of honesty](https://standwithus.com/news/opinion-the-river-the-sea-and-a-long-overdue-dose-of-honesty-2/) - ‘From the River to the Sea’ is racist. Has our government finally taken control of this tsunami of hate? By Isaac Zarfati | The Jewish News UK | October 22One of the longest-running farces has been settled. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has concluded, without caveat, that the ubiquitous “From the River to the Sea,
- [StandWithUs Leads ‘Pride for Israel’ LGBTQ+ Conference in Los Angeles November 9](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-leads-pride-for-israel-lgbtq-conference-in-los-angeles-november-9/) - By David Swindle | The Algemeiner | October 22 StandWithUs, a leading pro-Israel student activism organization, has announced an all-day event set for next month bringing together members of the LGBTQ+ community who support the Jewish state.Registration has opened for “Pride for Israel,” which will take place in West Los Angeles on Nov. 9. One of the keynote speakers at
- [New York Times Misleads on K-12 Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/new-york-times-misleads-on-k-12-antisemitism/) - By David Smokler | The Algemeiner | November 7 In its article, “How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught,” The New York Times (NYT) used partisan politics to distort legitimate concerns about the hate and discrimination Jewish students face in far too many California classrooms. California’s Assembly Bill 715 (AB 715) was aimed at addressing a
- [Sandy Koufax put his Judaism before his baseball career: What will be your Sandy Koufax moment?](https://standwithus.com/news/sandy-koufax-put-his-judaism-before-his-baseball-career-what-will-be-your-sandy-koufax-moment/) - By Matthew Weisbaum | The Jerusalem Post | November 9Sandy Koufax put his Judaism before his baseball career: What will be your Sandy Koufax moment?When our kids see us sacrifice for our Jewish values and for Israel, and when they take part themselves, they learn that these are not ideals but living commitments.In 1965, at
- [A student pleads for unity in a climate of rising antisemitism | Opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/a-student-pleads-for-unity-in-a-climate-of-rising-antisemitism-opinion/) - By Hannah Abrams | Kitsap Sun | October 31, 2025“Two killed, four seriously injured”. That headline dashed across my screen as I stood paralyzed in my home. On Yom Kippur, the holiest day for the Jewish people, British assailants chose violence over togetherness. Hatred over peace. In one horrific swoop, they stole sanctity away from
- [Statement on TIFF Cancellation of The Road Between Us](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-on-tiff-cancellation-of-the-road-between-us/) - MONTREAL, QC (Tuesday, October 7) – StandWithUs Canada is outraged by the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) decision to censor The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, a Canadian-made documentary capturing the true story of courage and survival during Hamas’ October 7 massacre, the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust and what sparked the
- [Joint Statement from Hillel Ontario, StandWithUs Canada, Students Supporting Israel (SSI) Guelph, and Chabad of Guelph](https://standwithus.com/news/joint-statement-from-hillel-ontario-standwithus-canada-students-supporting-israel-ssi-guelph-and-chabad-of-guelph/) - GUELPH, ONT. (Thursday November 13) – We are outraged that the Central Student Association (CSA) advanced motions directly targeting Jewish and pro-Israel students at the University of Guelph. This is part of a long-standing campaign to target and marginalize, SSI, and Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Israel students at Guelph, in an attempt to silence and erase
- [StandWithUs Statement on the Protest Outside Park East Synagogue & Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Response](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-the-protest-outside-park-east-synagogue-mayor-elect-mamdanis-response/) - (New York, NY – November 21, 2025) — StandWithUs strongly condemns the antisemitic demonstration that took place on November 19, outside Park East Synagogue in New York City. The slogans heard – including “Globalize the intifada,” “Take another settler out,” and “Death to the IDF” – were not merely political protest: they amounted to blatant incitement, intimidation, and
- [Jewish identity is defined by the Jewish People, not judicial fiat - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-identity-is-defined-by-the-jewish-people-not-judicial-fiat-opinion/) - By Carly F. Gammill | The Jerusalem Post | November 24, 2025The recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, affirming the dismissal of a complaint on behalf of MIT students, is deeply troubling for anyone concerned about protecting civil rights on campus. In particular, the court’s misguided pronouncement about
- [ADL and StandWithUs File Federal Complaint Against Culver Summer Academy Over Antisemitic Abuse of Jewish Camper](https://standwithus.com/uncategorized/adl-and-standwithus-file-federal-complaint-against-culver-summer-academy-over-antisemitic-abuse-of-jewish-camper-2/) - New York, NY, (November 26, 2025) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), StandWithUs Saidoff Law and the law firm Nixon Peabody LLP, have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the family of a 12-year-old Jewish boy against The Culver Educational Foundation, which operates the prestigious Culver Summer Academy, an overnight camp in Indiana. The
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Law Urges Florida to Investigate Guinness World Records for Boycott Activity](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-saidoff-law-urges-florida-to-investigate-guinness-world-records-for-boycott-activity/) - On December 4, StandWithUs Saidoff Law called upon the Florida State Board of Administration to investigate Guinness World Records (GWR) due to reports of a new company policy that excludes Israeli entities from applying for its services. This could subject GWR to legal consequences in Florida. StandWithUs urges the SBA to investigate and ensure that public
- [StandWithUs Legal Team Requests Florida Investigate Guinness World Records for Anti-Israel Policy](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-legal-team-requests-florida-investigate-guinness-world-records-for-anti-israel-policy/) - By Shiryn Ghermezian | The Algemeiner | December 5, 2025 StandWithUs, the international nonprofit organization that fights antisemitism and promotes education about Israel, has called on the state of Florida to investigate Guinness World Records (GWR) over its ban on applications from Israel and to ensure that public funds do not support companies engaged in
- [StandWithUs Annual "Festival Of Lights" Gala 2025 ](https://standwithus.com/news/annual-festival-of-lights-gala-2025/) - StandWithUs’s (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” (FOL) gala celebrated the international nonpartisan organization’s 24th anniversary, recognizing the courageous people who educate about Israel despite the hardships, and potential marginalization it may cause them. Held on December 7, 2025 at the Fairmont Century City, the Los Angeles event gathered more than 850 people including many students and young
- [UC San Fran Champions Dangerous Anti-Palestinian Racism Study](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-san-fran-champions-dangerous-anti-palestinian-racism-study/) - University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has threatened its institutional credibility by backing a dangerous study on anti-Palestinian racism that seems to flout the most basic tenets of academic research. This comes as the university is still under a hiring freeze as a result of federal and state budget cuts. The study, “Systemic Anti-Palestinian Racism Against
- [NJAC and StandWithUs Announce Amicable Resolution in Antisemitism Case Involving NAU Professor](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/njac-and-standwithus-announce-amicable-resolution-in-antisemitism-case-involving-nau-professor/) - (Flagstaff, Arizona – December 11, 2025) –The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) and StandWithUs announced on December 11 that the parties have reached an amicable resolution in the matter involving former Northern Arizona University professor Molly Dunn. As part of the resolution, NAU has agreed to implement a series of proactive measures aimed at fostering a more inclusive environment for
- [StandWithUs Stands with the Jewish Community and People of Sydney, Australia in Wake of Hanukkah Massacre](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-stands-with-the-jewish-community-and-people-of-sydney-australia-in-wake-of-hanukkah-massacre/) - (Los Angeles – December 14, 2025) – Following the terrible massacre where so many were murdered and wounded at a Hanukkah event organized by Chabad in Sydney, StandWithUs unequivocally stands with the community and people of Sydney and condemns this antisemitic massacre.This horrific attack is not only an assault on the Jewish community, but an
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Law Calls on Video Game Platform to Investigate if October 7 Reenactment Violates the Platform's Policies ](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-saidoff-law-calls-on-video-game-platform-to-investigate-if-october-7-reenactment-violates-the-platforms-policies/) - A video game currently streaming in the US allows gamers to reenact October 7, keep score of how many Zionists are killed, and normalizes Hamas’ murderous tactics. StandWithUs Saidoff Law sent a letter to the steaming video game platform raising these concerns, urging the platform to investigate if the game violates the platform’s rules, and if
- [UC San Fran Champions Dangerous Anti-Palestinian Racism Study](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-san-fran-champions-dangerous-anti-palestinian-racism-study-2/) - By Alexandra Fishman , Dean McKay | Real Clear Education | December 7, 2025University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has threatened its institutional credibility by backing a dangerous study on anti-Palestinian racism that seems to flout the most basic tenets of academic research. This comes as the university is still under a hiring freeze as
- [‘I learn to live with tragedy,’ says Israeli who lost eyesight, relatives in 2003 terror attack](https://standwithus.com/news/i-learn-to-live-with-tragedy-says-israeli-who-lost-eyesight-relatives-in-2003-terror-attack/) - Oran Almog told JNS that he supported the hostage deal even though it released the mastermind of the terror attack that killed his family members.By Aaron Bandler | Jewish News Syndicate | December 9, 2025In October 2003, Oran Almog lost his eyesight at age 10 in a terror attack at the Maxim restaurant in Haifa.
- [Burning a Synagogue Is Not “Political”](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/burning-a-synagogue-is-not-political/) - As antisemitism rises across Europe and North America, recent events show how easily hatred is being repackaged as “politics.” Speaking on a UCLA panel, Yael Lerman, Director of StandWithUs Saidoff Law, warned that people in positions of influence are increasingly enabling antisemitism under the guise of anti-Zionism or social justice.Lerman pointed to a shocking case
- [Modern Day Maccabees: Students Who Light Up The Darkness](https://standwithus.com/news/modern-day-maccabee-2025/) - Hanukkah teaches us that our responsibility is not only to find the light – but to be the light, especially in moments of darkness. When hatred and antisemitism seek to intimidate, isolate, or silence Jewish and Zionist college students, the story of the Maccabees reminds us that courage is often born from ordinary people who refuse to
- [StandWithUs Conference Speakers](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-conference-speakers/) - Click the names below to learn more about these Conference Speakers Montana Tucker Montana Tucker Montana Tucker is an award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and philanthropist who uses her platform of nearly 14 million followers—largely Gen Z—to combat antisemitism and promote education, inclusion, and unity. Beginning her career at age nine, she has appeared in acclaimed
- [A Message to Vice President JD Vance from CEO of StandWithUs, Roz Rothstein](https://standwithus.com/news/a-message-to-vice-president-jd-vance-from-ceo-of-standwithus-roz-rothstein/) - Mr. Vice President @JDVance,I am an American whose parents came here after the Holocaust. They wanted their children to grow up free from the ethnic and religious hatreds that plagued our people in Europe. I am beyond grateful to them and to this country. Yet today, I see disturbing levels of extremism and hate rising
- [Letter to East End Food Co-op board](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-east-end-food-co-op-board/) - The East End Food Co-Op Board Must Put a Stop to a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Referendum Learn More about the Campaign
- [StandWithUs Calls for Resignation of Eduardo Martinez, Mayor of Richmond, California](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-for-resignation-of-eduardo-martinez-mayor-of-richmond-california/) - StandWithUs Northern California joins JCRC Bay Area, elected officials, and people of conscience across Northern California in demanding the immediate resignation of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez. During his tenure, Martinez has consistently used his position to attack the Jewish community in Richmond by promulgating deeply antisemitic City Council resolutions and spreading conspiracy theories that echo discredited lies and blood
- [StandWithUs Applauds Federal Court for Rejecting Effort to Block AB 715](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-applauds-federal-court-for-rejecting-effort-to-block-ab-715/) - (San Jose, CA — December 31, 2025) — StandWithUs applauds the United States District Court for the Northern District of California for firmly rejecting an effort to block California Assembly Bill 715 (AB 715) from being implemented. AB 715 is a bill intended to address the dramatic rise of antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools, which passed with support from StandWithUs
- [StandWithUs Statement on Mayor Mamdani’s Revocation of the IHRA Definition and Public Safety Measures That Protected Jewish Communities](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-on-mayor-mamdanis-revocation-of-the-ihra-definition-and-public-safety-measures-that-protected-jewish-communities/) - StandWithUs condemns Mayor Mamdani’s decision to revoke Mayor Adams’ executive order adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism on his first day in office.The mayor also revoked NYPD directives designed to ensure safe perimeters around houses of worship during protests, compounding concerns that longstanding protections for Jewish institutions and communities are being systematically rolled back.Decisions
- [StandWithUs Legal Team Requests Florida Investigate Guinness World Records for Anti-Israel Policy](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-legal-team-requests-florida-investigate-guinness-world-records-for-anti-israel-policy-2/) - By Shiryn Ghermezian | The Algemeiner | December 5, 2025StandWithUs, the international nonprofit organization that fights antisemitism and promotes education about Israel, has called on the state of Florida to investigate Guinness World Records (GWR) over its ban on applications from Israel and to ensure that public funds do not support companies engaged in such
- [A Plague in the Health-Care Profession](https://standwithus.com/news/a-plague-in-the-health-care-profession/) - Antisemitism is afflicting medicine.By Deborah Gastfreund Schuss | National Review | August 2, 2025Dr. Jeffrey Flier, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and its former dean, wrote that the university is being punished “for alleged flaws largely unrelated to HMS.” Others are asking what doctors and scientists have to do with the chaos in Harvard Yard.Turns out, plenty. Harvard’s
- [Scott Wiener Shamefully Repeats a Big Lie About Israel in his Run for Congress](https://standwithus.com/news/scott-wiener-shamefully-repeats-a-big-lie-about-israel-in-his-run-for-congress/) - StandWithUs rejects Scott Wiener’s false accusation of “genocide,” in response to pressure from anti-Israel extremists during his run for Congress. Regardless of his role in California’s Legislative Jewish Caucus (LJC) or State Senate, Wiener’s statement does not represent California’s Jewish community or the truth. He should have stepped down as LJC co-chair long before taking such positions, and we urge
- [StandWithUs Launches SWUBot Mobile App—Available on the App Store and Google Play](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-launches-swubot-mobile-app-available-on-the-app-store-and-google-play/) - (Los Angeles, CA — Jan 14, 2026)StandWithUs, the international non-partisan education organization dedicated to supporting Israel and combating antisemitism, is proud to announce the official launch of the SWUBot mobile app, now available on both the App Store and Google Play. SWUBot is free and available 24/7 and users can engage with it anywhere in the
- [StandWithUs and NAVI Call on NYC DOE and UFT to Enforce Laws Protecting Students from Deceptive and Improper Political Pressure from Teachers  ](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-and-navi-call-on-nyc-doe-and-uft-to-enforce-laws-protecting-students-from-deceptive-and-improper-political-pressure-from-teachers/) - (Monday, January 19, 2026)StandWithUs sent a legal letter with the North American Values Institute (NAVI) in advance of MLK Jr. Day to the New York City Department of Education and the United Federation of Teachers about an anti-Zionist event being organized by NY City teachers for students as young as 6 years old. The letter asks
- [Making Sure the Whole Story is Told](https://standwithus.com/news/making-sure-the-whole-story-is-told/) - By Sam Azoory | Winnipeg Free Press | Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 As the debate continues about whether the Canadian Museum for Human Rights should include an exhibit about the Nakba, showing the displacement and plight of the Palestinians following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, I urge those involved to take a closer and more
- [Antisemitism Has a Campus Problem](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitism-has-a-campus-problem/) - By Alexandra Chana Fishman | Real Clear Education | January 12, 2026University campuses have been at the forefront of the country’s ongoing discussions around antisemitism in the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and Israel’s war in Gaza.Over the past few months, campuses across the United States have been replete with antisemitism. Earlier this month,
- [Sydney Sweeney Beams as She Meets Oct. 7 Survivors Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or: ‘Not Just the Jeans That Fit Well, it’s the Values Too’](https://standwithus.com/news/sydney-sweeney-beams-as-she-meets-oct-7-survivors-noa-argamani-and-avinatan-or-not-just-the-jeans-that-fit-well-its-the-values-too/) - By Anthony Blair | New York Post | Jan. 14, 2026Actress Sydney Sweeney beamed as she met with freed Israeli hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or, following their release from Hamas captivity in Gaza.The “Euphoria” star was pictured smiling, with her arms around Argamani and Or, who were both kidnapped by the terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, after
- [New Study: Over 60% of Jewish K-12 educators report exposure to antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/new-study-over-60-of-jewish-k-12-educators-report-exposure-to-antisemitism/) - (Los Angeles, CA – January 22, 2026) – The StandWithUs Data & Analytics department has conducted the first academic study of antisemitism faced by American Jewish educators in K-12 public and non-Jewish private schools. Modeled on two peer-reviewed studies of Jewish medical professionals published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine and the Journal of Religion and
- [StandWithUs Statement on the Return of Ran Gvili](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-the-return-of-ran-gvili/) - Monday, January 26, 2026 Our hearts are both broken and full. After 843 agonizing days of captivity, Ran Gvili, the last Hamas hostage taken on October 7, 2023, has finally been brought home to Israel. As of January 26, 2026, there are no longer any Israelis being held or tortured in Gaza. Ran’s return, after his remains
- [From Overt to Implicit: Recognizing Antisemitism in Classroom Materials | Webinar Recording](https://standwithus.com/news/k-12/from-overt-to-implicit-recognizing-antisemitism-in-classroom-materials-webinar-recording/) - Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar, From Overt to Implicit: Recognizing Antisemitism in Classroom Materials! The webinar explored how antisemitism can appear not only overtly, but also in subtle and coded ways within classroom materials. We highlighted key foundations of Jewish identity, how antisemitism adapts over time, and practical examples educators can
- [Patterns of Erasure: Genocide in Nazi Europe and Canada](https://standwithus.com/news/in-the-media/patterns-of-erasure-genocide-in-nazi-europe-and-canada/) - By LIRON FYNE When we think of the word genocide, our minds often jump to the Holocaust, the mass-scale, systemic government-led murder of six million Jews by Nazi Germany during the Second World War, whose unprecedented scale and methods led to the very term ‘genocide’ being coined. On January 27th, 2026, we will bow our
- [Philadelphia School District Urged to Address Teacher Political Pressure](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/philadelphia-school-district-teacher-political-pressure/) - StandWithUs and partner organizations call for enforcement of laws protecting students from improper political influence by educators. StandWithUs sent a legal letter with the North American Values Institute (NAVI), the Lawfare Project, National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC), the Deborah Project and EndJewHatred (EJH) to the Philadelphia School District urging them to investigate following an anti-Zionist event organized
- [Center for Combating Antisemitism To Host First Full-Day Healthcare Conference on Antisemitism Offering CME Credit](https://standwithus.com/news/center-for-combating-antisemitism-to-host-first-full-day-healthcare-conference-on-antisemitism-offering-cme-credit/) - (Las Vegas, NV, February 3, 2026) Responding to the growing impact of antisemitism on Jewish patients, healthcare professionals, and medical institutions, the Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) will host the first full-day healthcare-focused conference on antisemitism offering Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit for physicians. The conference, Combating Antisemitism in Healthcare: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention, will take place March 15–16 in
- [Scholars question University of California ‘anti-Palestinian racism’ study](https://standwithus.com/news/scholars-question-university-of-california-anti-palestinian-racism-study/) - By Ana Hathaway | The College Fix | February 3, 2026 A study suggesting high rates of “anti-Palestinian racism” against healthcare workers is drawing concerns for its design – particularly since many respondents were neither Palestinian, nor worked in healthcare. However, the author of the study did not directly address the criticism raised, one of his critics told The
- [UC San Fran Champions Dangerous Anti-Palestinian Racism Study](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-san-fran-champions-dangerous-anti-palestinian-racism-study-3/) - By Alexandra Fishman, Dean McKay | Real Clear Education | December 7, 2025 University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has threatened its institutional credibility by backing a dangerous study on anti-Palestinian racism that seems to flout the most basic tenets of academic research. This comes as the university is still under a hiring freeze as a
- [Over 60% of US Jewish educators reportedly experience antisemitism in workplace — including from teachers unions](https://standwithus.com/news/over-60-of-us-jewish-educators-reportedly-experience-antisemitism-in-workplace-including-from-teachers-unions/) - By David Spector | New York Post | January 24, 2026 An overwhelming majority of Jewish educators in the US say they have seen first-hand — or even experienced — antisemitism in their respective schools, a new alarming study found.The survey of 584 teachers in K-12 public schools and non-Jewish private schools across the country found
- [The Art of the Neighbor: A Christian University’s Visual Stand Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/the-art-of-the-neighbor-a-christian-universitys-visual-stand-against-antisemitism/) - In the heart of Nashville, a city shaped by creativity, a different kind of visual statement has captured people’s attention on campus. While many universities avoid difficult subjects by labeling them “political,” Belmont University has chosen a different path. In partnership with StandWithUs, the Christian institution became the first university in the nation to host the United States Holocaust
- [StandWithUs Condemns Effort to Intimidate Jewish Life Center in Dallas](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-effort-to-intimidate-jewish-life-center-in-dallas/) - On February 12, 2026, two young men approached the Olami Dallas Center purporting to be window cleaners, despite bearing no visible window cleaning equipment on their person. Before ringing the doorbell, the youths can be seen discussing the presence of yarmulkes outside the Center, which contains several Israeli flags on its exterior. One of the youths can be
- [StandWithUs Statement on Congressional Hearing Regarding K-12 Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-congressional-hearing-regarding-k-12-antisemitism/) - (Washington DC – May 8, 2024) – StandWithUs applauds efforts by the United States House of Representative to highlight pervasive antisemitism in K-12 schools, by holding a hearing with leaders from New York City Public Schools, Berkeley Unified School District, and Montgomery County Board of Education on May 8, 2024. “The Congressional hearing helped expose
- [StandWithUs/Brandeis Center/ADL Launch Pro Bono K-12 Antisemitism Helpline](https://standwithus.com/news/brandeis-center-adl-standwithus-launch-pro-bono-k-12-anti-semitism-helpline/) - Washington, D.C., Feb. 29, 2024: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), and StandWithUs, along with four leading law firms, today announced a new pilot helpline to provide pro bono legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism in California’s K-12 schools. The pilot program selected California
- [StandWithUs Initiates K-12 Network Of School Educators To Counter Bias](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-initiates-k-12-network-of-school-educators-to-counter-bias/) - By Robert Isler | Jewish Press | January 19, 2024 Photo Credit: StandWithUs StandWithUs (SWU), the influential education organization which has been supporting Israel and combatting antisemitism for over two decades, is spearheading a new initiative that couldn’t have come soon enough. Initially founded in response to the second intifada by Roz Rothstein (CEO), Jerry
- [ACTION ALERT: Join our network of K-12 Educators!](https://standwithus.com/news/action-alert-join-our-network-of-k-12-educators/) - My name is David Smokler and I'm the new Director of K-12 Educator Outreach for StandWithUs, an international organization dedicated to combating antisemitism and educating the public about Israel. I joined StandWithUs in the middle of the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, after 26 years as a public school teacher and administrator. I made that decision because
- [Rising Antisemitism in K-12 Schools Demands National Attention](https://standwithus.com/news/rising-antisemitism-in-k-12-schools-demands-national-attention/) - By: David Smokler | Algemeiner | May 23, 2024 As I walked through the US Capitol on May 8th — the day of the Congressional hearings on Antisemitism in K-12 schools — I was imbued with a sense of hope. As the Director of K-12 Educator Outreach for StandWithUs — an international, nonpartisan organization dedicated
- [StandWithUs Helps Expose Al Jazeera Journalist’s Ties to Hamas](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-helps-expose-al-jazeera-journalists-ties-to-hamas/) - (Los Angeles, California — August 02, 2024) — On July 31, 2024, Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Al Ghoul was killed in an airstrike west of Gaza City. Many on social media and beyond were quick to glorify him and portray him as an “impartial journalist.” StandWithUs helped correct the record by exposing a video that
- [Suspending arms export licenses to Israel marks a profoundly misguided turning point](https://standwithus.com/news/suspending-arms-export-licenses-to-israel-marks-a-profoundly-misguided-turning-point/) - 3 September 2024 The decision to suspend arms export licenses to Israel by the UK government marks a profoundly misguided turning point in history. Eighty-four years ago, Churchill urgently appealed for U.S. arms to fight the Nazi Axis, insisting that Britain should not be left to fight on its own. Today, as Israel stands
- [Pittsburgh Organizers Stopped an Effort to Boycott Israel; But It Was Far Too Close](https://standwithus.com/news/pittsburgh-organizers-stopped-an-effort-to-boycott-israel-but-it-was-far-too-close/) - By Julie Paris | The Algemeiner | August 22, 2024 The city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is known for many things: bridges, steel, sports teams, and sadly, the Tree of Life Synagogue building shooting, where the worst massacre of Jews in US history took place on October 27, 2018. After the Tree of Life attack, we
- [StandWithUs Files Amicus Brief at the U.S. Supreme Court Advocating for Employees' First Amendment Rights Not To Be Represented by Antisemitic Union](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-files-amicus-brief-at-the-u-s-supreme-court-advocating-for-employees-first-amendment-r/) - City University of New York ("CUNY") professors learned that CUNY's union issued an antisemitic resolution after October 7. Though six of the professors are no longer union members, under New York law, they are forced to still accept the union's representation. The professors’ lawsuit seeks to vindicate their First Amendment rights so that they will not be
- [Press Release: StandWithUs Files Title VI Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against SUNY Purchase for Egregious Antisemitic Targeting by Student Government, Enabled by Administration](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/press-release-standwithus-files-title-vi-federal-civil-rights-complaint-against-suny-purchase/) - Los Angeles, CA – The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, a division of StandWithUs, along with a current student and a recent graduate, filed a federal Title VI complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on August 20, 2024. The complaint alleges that Purchase College, State University of New York (“SUNY Purchase”
- [Title VI Complaint Filed Against SUNY Purchase by StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/title-vi-complaint-filed-against-suny-purchase/) - StandWithUs Files Title VI Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against SUNY Purchase for Egregious Antisemitic Targeting by Student Government Leadership, Enabled by Administration. Read press release HERE.
- [Pittsburgh Jewish Community Successfully Defeats Illegal and Discriminatory BDS Referendum Item](https://standwithus.com/news/pittsburgh-jewish-community-successfully-defeats-illegal-and-discriminatory-bds-referendum-item/) - Community Relations Council Director Laura Cherner (left) stand with attorneys Efrem Grail, Carolyn McGee and Ronald Hicks, StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO Jeff Finkelstein (Photo provided by Julie Paris) (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) — On August 19, StandWithUs, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, and a coalition of
- [StandWithUs Salutes the City of Miami Beach for Anti-BDS Ordinance](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-salutes-the-city-of-miami-beach-for-anti-bds-ordinance/) - Miami Beach, Florida - September 11, 2024 StandWithUs congratulates Commissioner David Suarez and the City of Miami Beach Council for unanimously passing an ordinance that will bar the city from contracting with parties engaged in boycotts against Israel. The ordinance follows a resolution , which—passed by the council in May 2024 —mandates that recipients of
- [UMich student government criticized by pro-Israel org for withholding student funds in divestment demand, calls it a ‘gross abuse of power’](https://standwithus.com/news/umich-student-government-criticized-by-pro-israel-org-for-withholding-student-funds-in-divestment-de/) - By Michael Duke | Campus Reform | September 5, 2024 A pro-Israel organization criticized the University of Michigan’s student government for withholding funds from student organizations until the school divests from Israel. Alifa Chowdhury, the student body president, froze funding for student groups over the summer after vetoing the proposed budget of $800,000 until the
- [Hostage Negotiations Impasse](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/hostage-negotiations-impasse/) - Impossible Demands:Negotiations Between Israel and HamasA StandWithUs UK Deep Dive Negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding a deal for the release of hostages has dragged on for almost a year, with the United States, Egypt and Qatar as mediators. There is a significant difference between what is being reported in the media and the reality
- [StandWithUs files Title VI complaint against GWU for discriminatory, retaliatory antisemitic conduct](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-files-title-vi-complaint-against-gwu-for-discriminatory-retaliatory-antisemitic-conduct/) - (Washington D.C, January 12, 2023) – On January 12, 2023, StandWithUs filed a complaint alleging a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging a pervasive, hostile, and discriminatory environment for Jewish and Israeli students within the Professional Psychology Program (“Program”) at
- [StandWithUs UK hosts Year 10 students from JFS, Immanuel College and Yavneh College for inaugural one-of-a-kind leadership programme graduation](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosts-year-10-students-from-jfs-immanuel-college-and-yavneh-college-for-inaugural-on/) - 26 March 2023 On Sunday 26th of March, StandWithUs UK honoured their StartUp students with an intimate graduation ceremony marking their completion of the inaugural leadership programme. This unique leadership course for pupils in Year 10 aims to produce a new generation of ambassadors in the entrepreneurial and creative Israeli spirit. Upon gaining a place onto the programme, select few
- [The Houthi Attack and Israeli Response](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/the-houthi-attack-and-israeli-response/) - A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive In the early hours of Friday 19th July, a Houthi attack drone evaded Israeli monitoring and struck an apartment block in Tel Aviv, killing a man and injuring several others. We look at the Houthis, the Israeli response, and the significance of this recent escalation. In a nutshell: The Houthis
- [Muhammad Deif](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/muhammad-deif/) - Muhammad Deif:Israel Targets October 7th Mastermind: A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive On Saturday 13th July, the IDF carried out a targeted airstrike in Gaza. The main target is claimed to be Muhammad Deif. Much has been reported regarding this operation, and so we will try to answer the important questions. In a nutshell: The IDF
- [Operations Targeting Terrorist Leaders](https://standwithus.com/uk-deep-dives/operations-targeting-terrorist-leaders/) - A StandWithUs UK Deep Dive Precision Warfare:Israel’s Covert Operations Targeting Terrorist Leaders Since the October 7th massacre, Israel has launched a focused campaign to eliminate key figures in Hamas and Hezbollah. High-profile targets including Saleh al-Arouri, Marwan Issa, Mohammad Reza Zahedi, Muhammad Deif, Fuad Shukr, and Ismail Haniyeh have been successfully assassinated, showcasing Israel's unmatched
- [Holocaust survivor recalls miracle of Israel’s founding](https://standwithus.com/news/holocaust-survivor-recalls-miracle-of-israel-s-founding/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Genia Kutner 4/1/2019 During the war I was lucky to survive with my parents and brother; another died from pneumonia. He was 2 years old. I was 11. My brother was 13. When the Nazi’s neared our town – Pinsk in Poland – in 1941, we fled towards Russia. We were
- [An Encouraging Example Can Show the Way Forward for Combating Campus Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/an-encouraging-example-can-show-the-way-forward-for-combating-campus-antisemitism/) - By Shira Gould The Algemeiner March 21, 2023 10:51 AM University of Denver. Photo: CW221/Wikimedia Commons Antisemitism has plagued society throughout history, evolving over time and disguising itself as compatible with society’s values. The same scenario is playing out today, including on too many college campuses. According to the 2021 ADL-Hillel Campus Antisemitism Survey ,
- [Iran is preparing for the day after an Israeli strike, US should too - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/iran-is-preparing-for-the-day-after-an-israeli-strike-us-should-too-opinion/) - For years, Iran’s leaders have been open about their desire to wipe Israel off the map, and they may soon have the means to do it. Read more of Roz Rothstein and Marc Greendorfer's analysis. By Marc Greendorfer, Roz Rothstein The Jerusalem Post Published March 22, 2023 15:31 Updated March 23, 2023 15:01 As we recently learned, Iran’s nuclear
- [GWU Prof Accuses StandWithUs of Misrepresenting Facts. SWU Defends Its Complaint.](https://standwithus.com/news/gwu-prof-accuses-standwithus-of-misrepresenting-facts-swu-defends-its-complaint/) - Aaron Bandler Jewish Journal Feb. 28th, 2023 George Washington University (GWU) Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Lara Sheehi wrote a lengthy piece in CounterPunch on February 3 claiming the complaint filed by StandWithUs a month earlier “willfully misrepresents facts.” George Washington University (GWU) Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Lara Sheehi wrote a lengthy piece in
- [Jewish Advocacy Groups Throw Weight Behind Bill Defunding Agency Linked To ‘Antisemitic Propaganda’](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-advocacy-groups-throw-weight-behind-bill-defunding-agency-linked-to-antisemitic-propaganda/) - Kate Anderson Daily Caller Feb. 26, 2023 Jewish advocacy organizations are backing a bill introduced a bill last earlier this month by Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas and Republican Sen. James Risch of Idaho that would pause funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) until steps are implemented to ensure that
- [Defining the fight against antisemitism - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/defining-the-fight-against-antisemitism-opinion/) - Jewish communities that once thrived in Spain, Poland, Germany and Iraq for centuries, if not millennia, were effectively extinguished overnight. By JORDAN COPE Jerusalem Post Published: MARCH 5, 2023 02:49 THE WRITER (left) testifies before the Arkansas Senate Judiciary Committee. (photo credit: Still image/StandWithUs) America is often described as the greatest place to be Jewish
- [Alexa Lemieux, Jonah Platt Headline StandWithUs Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/alexa-lemieux-jonah-platt-headline-standwithus-conference/) - Aaron Bandler Jewish Journal March 8th, 2023 “Love Is Blind” star Alexa Lemieux and actor Jonah Platt headlined the 2023 StandWithUs International “Israel in Focus Conference” from March 2-5 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel, telling attendees that Jewish pride is the best way to combat hate. “Love Is Blind” star Alexa Lemieux and
- [Organizations Partner to Launch Billboard Campaign: Together Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/organizations-partner-to-launch-billboard-campaign-together-against-antisemitism/) - First Billboards are in Two Locations in South Florida March 8 - April 9 (Boca Raton, FL — March 8, 2023) —The Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA), a division of StandWithUs (SWU), along with multiple partner organizations, launched a billboard campaign calling attention to the rise of antisemitism across the U.S. and around the world.
- [John Carson, Esther Panitch call for passage of bill to expand protections against antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/john-carson-esther-panitch-call-for-passage-of-bill-to-expand-protections-against-antisemitism/) - By: Chart Riggall | Marietta Daily Journal, GA | February 22, 2023 Feb. 22—ATLANTA — Flanked by leaders from metro Atlanta's Jewish community Wednesday, state Reps. John Carson, R-northeast Cobb, and Esther Panitch, D-Sandy Springs, called for passage of their bill to expand protections against antisemitism. House Bill 30 would create an official state definition
- [StandWithUs Celebrates Growing Movement to Define and Combat Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-celebrates-growing-movement-to-define-and-combat-antisemitism/) - Los Angeles, CA -- February 27, 2023) -- StandWithUs thanks the State of Arkansas and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders for signing SB 118 into law. We also extend congratulations to Georgia State Representative John Carson (R-Marietta) and Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) for their work in getting House Bill 30 passed and to South Carolina's Representative
- [StandWithUs’ Statement on the Riots Following February 26, 2023 Terror Attack](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-the-riots-following-yesterday-s-terror-attack/) - Following the heinous murder of two young Israeli brothers on February 26 by a Palestinian terrorist in the West Bank town of Huwara, riots broke out in which Israelis targeted Palestinians out of revenge . Israeli rioters reportedly set fire to Palestinian businesses, homes and cars, and a Palestinian civilian is reported to have been
- [500 Academics and Mental Health Professionals Call for Removal of Professor Accused of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/500-academics-and-mental-health-professionals-call-for-removal-of-professor-accused-of-antisemitism/) - By: Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | February 13, 2023 Over five hundred academics and mental health professionals have issued a letter urging George Washington University (GWU) to remove “decolonial” clinical psychology professor Lara Sheehi from teaching duties for the duration of an investigation of allegations that she discriminated against Jewish students and attempted to
- [StandWithUs Thanks University of Denver for its Response to Antisemitic Hate Crimes](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-thanks-university-of-denver-for-its-response-to-antisemitic-hate-crimes/) - (Denver, CO -- February 16, 2023) -- StandWithUs is grateful to the University of Denver for a swift and thorough response to the antisemitic hate crimes which targeted three Jewish students February 9-12 . The administration has demonstrated a great first step to supporting a safe campus environment for Jewish students by expediting an investigation
- [Alert: Violence Against Jews and Antisemitic Vandalism in LA](https://standwithus.com/news/alert-violence-against-jews-and-antisemitic-vandalism-in-la/) - On Wednesday and Thursday mornings February 15 and 16, two Jews were shot while leaving prayer services, allegedly by two different perpetrators. Additionally, the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA) was vandalized with a Nazi swastika. While both of the people who were shot are thankfully in stable condition, these crimes are deeply disturbing and
- [StandWithUs Israel Hosts Event During OurCrowd Global Investor Summit Week](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-israel-hosts-event-during-ourcrowd-global-investor-summit-week/) - “Investing in Peace - A Celebration of the Abraham Accords” - Event hosted by StandWithUs, Israel Business Council and the Abraham Accords Peace Institute, an official partner event of the OurCrowd Global Investor Summit Week (February 16, 2023 -- Jerusalem, Israel) -- As global investors and VIPs converged in Jerusalem for the OurCrowd Global Investor
- [StandWithUs Applauds Arkansas for Unanimously Adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-applauds-arkansas-for-unanimously-adopting-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism/) - (Little Rock, Arkansas - February 15, 2023) -- StandWithUs applauds the State of Arkansas, and lead sponsors Senator Jim Dotson and Representative Mindy McAlindon, for the unanimous passage (95-0) of Senate Bill 118 (SB 118), which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism on February 15, 2023. Jordan Cope, Director of
- [SWU Condemns New Hayward Unified School District Contract With “Liberated” Ethnic Studies Group](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-condemns-new-hayward-unified-school-district-contract-with-liberated-ethnic-studies-group/) - June 16, 2023 StandWithUs strongly condemns the latest contract signed by Hayward Unified School District (USD) with the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium (LESMCC). LESMCC and its leadership have a record of promoting antisemitism, anti-Israel narratives, and other forms of bias. The contract was unanimously approved at a Hayward USD Board of Education meeting
- [Lefkovits Honored with Movement Builder Award](https://standwithus.com/news/lefkovits-honored-with-movement-builder-award/) - Atlanta Jewish Times | COMPILED BY AJT STAFF | June 15, 2023 The 2022-23 UGA StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, Gabriela Lefkovits, won second place for the Movement Builder Award for Creativity and Impact. University of Georgia StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, Gabriela Lefkovits, has been honored with second place for the Movement Builder Award for Creativity and Impact.
- [Controversy at UCLA Screening of “Israelism”](https://standwithus.com/news/controversy-at-ucla-screening-of-israelism/) - The J ewish Journal By Aaron Bandler June 8, 2023 Photo by Aaron Bandler A screening of “Israelism” at UCLA Wednesday night was marked by tough questions from a group of students who were troubled by the film’s anti-Israel message. The presentation of the controversial 84-minute documentary, which argues that the American Jewish community raises
- [Yavneh Academy Goes B.I.G. for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/yavneh-academy-goes-b-i-g-for-israel/) - Jewish Link | By JLNJ Staff | June 8, 2023 Yavneh Academy seventh graders spearheaded a campaign to send a concrete message of support to the world by combatting the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement as part of their Advisory curriculum. This unit culminated in the school-wide B.I.G. Week, Buy Israeli Goods Week, leading
- [Superintendent: District Has ‘No Intention’ To Remove Any ‘Narrative’ From Anti-Israel Curriculum](https://standwithus.com/news/superintendent-district-has-no-intention-to-remove-any-narrative-from-anti-israel-curriculum/) - Daily Caller News Foundation KATE ANDERSON May 24, 2023 Screenshot/Santa Ana Unified School District/YouTube Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez said Tuesday that the board would not be removing any “narrative” from its new ethnic studies curriculum, despite complaints of its anti-Israel rhetoric. SAUSD approved two courses, “ Ethnic Studies: World Geography
- [‘Expression of Hate’: CUNY Condemns Commencement Speech Which Demonized Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/expression-of-hate-cuny-condemns-commencement-speech-which-demonized-israel/) - The Algemeiner By Dion J. Pierre May 31, 2023 CUNY Law School commencement speaker Fatima Mohammed. Photo: Screenshot The City University of New York (CUNY), facing widespread criticism from Jewish groups and lawmakers over a law school commencement speech in which a student demonized Israel, has issued a statement condemning hate speech. “The remarks by
- [Santa Ana School Board Passes Anti-Israel Ethnic Studies Courses](https://standwithus.com/news/santa-ana-school-board-passes-anti-israel-ethnic-studies-courses/) - The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved two ethnic studies courses that Jewish groups say contain anti-Israel bias. By Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | May 4th, 2023 The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved two ethnic studies courses that Jewish groups say contain anti-Israel bias. The
- [StandWithUs: Fighting antisemitism and supporting Israel — more than ever](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-fighting-antisemitism-and-supporting-israel-more-than-ever/) - Jewish Life Now | June 1, 2023 | by Sergio Carmona Founded in 2001, the non-partisan international education organization StandWithUs (SWU) finds that its core mission of supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism is needed now more than ever. From its humble beginnings in the living room of co-founders Roz (CEO) and Jerry (COO) Rothstein together
- [StandWithUs Condemns Antisemitism in CUNY Law Commencement Address](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-antisemitism-in-cuny-law-commencement-address-2023/) - On May 25, 2023 CUNY Law School Released Fatima Mousa Mohammed's commencement address. Here in its entirety is the vitriolic, evil, antisemitic @CUNYLaw commencement address from Jew hater Fatima Mohammed. Unimaginably, it is even worse than last year's hate spewed by Nerdeen Kiswani. No wonder CUNY Law, under state investigation, tried to hide this video.
- [StandWithUs Statement on the "US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism"](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-issues-letter-to-white-house-urging-sole-reliance-on-ihra-definition/) - On May 25, 2023, the White House released its "US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism" StandWithUs applauds the comprehensive nature of the plan and its "whole-of-society" calls to action, which recognize that effectively combating antisemitism requires the commitment of not only the government but also law enforcement agencies, civic and religious organizations, corporations, and educational
- [What teens really think about antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/what-teens-really-think-about-antisemitism/) - By Kara Baskin | CJP’s Fighting Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism Initiative | March, 2023 In March 2023, I asked teen Jewish leaders to discuss antisemitism: how it affects them, how they address it and their hopes for the future. They were passionate, articulate—and hopeful. Teddy Friedman attends Gann Academy in Waltham. He has been a Peer
- [Letter to New York Medical Board re Walid Khass](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-new-york-medical-board-re-walid-khass/)
- [BACKGROUND: Operation Shield and Arrow](https://standwithus.com/news/background-operation-shield-and-arrow/) - On May 9, 2023, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow with a series of airstrikes targeting three commanders in Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a terrorist organization based in Gaza. The Operation resulted from escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in April and May 2023. The conflict was sparked when
- [StandWithUs Statement: Any company profiting from this theft from Jewish victims of the Holocaust..](https://standwithus.com/news/wiesenthal-centre-demands-christie-s-stop-auctioning-nazi-aryanised-collections/) - Any company profiting from the theft from Jewish victims of the Holocaust, is participating in one of the greatest crimes against humanity. We agree with the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) and hope that Christie’s will be the link to stop the chain of wrongdoings immediately. And if they don’t, the action of profiting from selling
- [UN rapporteur, who appeared on Hezbollah-affiliated channel, must resign - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/un-rapporteur-who-appeared-on-hezbollah-affiliated-channel-must-resign-opinion/) - Albanese’s antisemitic statements do not deviate far from the antisemitic groups she associates with. Jerusalem Post Jordan Cope April 23, 2023 This month, anti-Israel terrorists murdered a mother and her two daughters in one attack, as well as an Italian tourist in a separate attack in Tel Aviv. Instead of condemning these murders, Francesca Albanese,
- [‘Intimidation’: Vandals Break Into StandWithUs UK Office](https://standwithus.com/news/intimidation-vandals-break-into-standwithus-uk-office/) - The Algemeiner By Dion J. Pierre April 27, 2023 2:29 PM An unknown person or group broke into the London office of StandWithUs (SWU UK), an educational nonprofit that promotes education about Israel, the group confirmed on Wednesday. The perpetrators came in through the ceiling on the morning of Israel Independence Day and left a
- [Break in at StandWithUs London office – ‘threatening’ message left at scene](https://standwithus.com/news/break-in-at-standwithus-london-office-threatening-message-left-at-scene/) - EXCLUSIVE: A burning Yahrzeit memorial candle was left alongside one of the Israel educational charity's campaign t-shirts Jewish News By Michelle Rosenberg April 26, 2023, 1:14 pm The London headquarters of a pro-Israel educational charity was broken into on Tuesday evening, with a lit yahrzeit memorial candle placed next to one of the organisation’s t-shirts.
- [EL AL Relaunches Ambassadors Program](https://standwithus.com/news/el-al-relaunches-ambassadors-program/) - Jewish Link By Susan R. Eisenstein April 20, 2023 Israel’s national airline, El Al was born in November of 1948 along with the State of Israel. Thus, El Al has always been intertwined with the existence and destiny of Israel and served, then as now, as an expression of national pride. Its fleet proudly displays
- [StandWithUs South Africa Counters Hateful “Israel Apartheid Week”](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-south-africa-counters-hateful-israel-apartheid-week/) - By: Cassandra Mayekiso | The Times of Israel | May 3, 2023 (Johannesburg, South Africa) — Since 2005, anti-Israel groups have hosted “Israel Apartheid Week” (IAW), a global campaign of hate that dehumanizes Israelis and often seeks to intimidate Jewish university students. This campaign, particularly in South Africa, has left local pro-Israel students with an
- [StandWithUs UK raises over £600K in support of their students and communities](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-raises-over-600k-in-support-of-their-students-and-communities/) - More than 1,000 donors pledged support for Israel educational charity one week after its London offices were broken into. By: Michelle Rosenberg | Jewish News | May 3, 2023 Israel education charity StandWithUs UK has raised more than £600k in a 72-hour fundraising campaign. The support from more than a thousand donors will enable the
- [StandWithUs Condemns Bias and Bigotry in Courses Approved by Santa Ana Unified School District](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-bias-and-bigotry-in-courses-approved-by-santa-ana-unified-school-district/) - Santa Ana, CA April 26, 2023 StandWithUs strongly condemns Santa Ana Unified School District's (SAUSD) approval of an Ethnic Studies: World Geography course which promotes bias and bigotry against Israel and the Jewish people. The course was approved by the SAUSD Board of Education on April 25th, 2023. The SAUSD board also approved an Ethnic
- [Holocaust Remembrance to highlight women resisters](https://standwithus.com/news/holocaust-remembrance-to-highlight-women-resisters/) - Main Street Daily News By Ronnie Lovler April 10, 2023 Alachua County’s Jewish community and others will gather Sunday to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day — or Yom HaShoah as it is known in Hebrew — to recall horrors that killed at least six million European Jews and millions more during World War II. Dr. Nili
- [Education about Israel is the ‘Road to Peace’](https://standwithus.com/news/education-about-israel-is-the-road-to-peace/) - It is incumbent upon all of us to actively engage in finding solutions to antisemitism. Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By Julie Paris April 20, 2023 As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, there is so much to celebrate. Zionism, the belief that Jewish people have the right to self-determination in our ancestral homeland, has flourished from a
- [Social-media users post Israeli flags for ‘Dees Day’](https://standwithus.com/news/social-media-users-post-israeli-flags-for-dees-day/) - A grieving husband and father urges people everywhere to share photos of themselves with Israeli flags to honor his wife and daughters. Jewish News Syndicate April 10, 2023 Rabbi Leo Dee urged social-media users to post flags of Israel in memory of his wife and two daughters, who were shot and killed in a terror
- [Yom HaShoah Marked with Poignant Ceremony](https://standwithus.com/news/yom-hashoah-marked-with-poignant-ceremony/) - At a candle-lighting ceremony for Yom HaShoah, six candles were lit for the six million murdered Jews during the Holocaust; one candle was lit for the non-Jews who perished; and one was ignited for those whom Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs, described as “victims of Palestinian terrorism.” Beverly Hills Courier By Ryan Torok April 20,
- [Statement on Passover Terrorist Attack on British-Israeli Family in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-on-passover-terrorist-attack-on-british-israeli-family-in-israel/) - StandWithUs UK is horrified at the terrorist murder of two British-Israeli sisters, Rina Dee, 16, and Maia Dee, 20. They were in a car driven by their mother Lucy Dee who is fighting for her life, a result of terrible injuries caused to her during the shooting attack by Palestinian terrorists. The terrorists who murdered
- [US Government Investigating George Washington University for Alleged Antisemitic Discrimination](https://standwithus.com/news/us-government-investigating-george-washington-university-for-alleged-antisemitic-discrimination/) - By: Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | April 5, 2023 The US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into George Washington University to determine whether administrators allowed a professor to discriminate against Jewish students. In January, StandWithUs, an educational nonprofit, filed a civil rights complaint alleging that the
- [Dept. of Education to Investigate Antisemitism Complaint Against GWU](https://standwithus.com/news/dept-of-education-to-investigate-antisemitism-complaint-against-gwu/) - By: Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | April 5, 2023 The complaint, filed in January, alleged that the university failed to take proper action against Assistant Professor of Psychology Lara Sheehi, who is accused in the complaint of targeting and invalidating the identities of Jewish Israeli students in her class and then retaliating against them
- [OCR Opens Investigation Into SWU Title VI Complaint Against GW - April 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/ocr-opens-investigation-into-swu-title-vi-complaint-against-gw-april-2023/) - (Washington DC – April 4, 2023) -- On April 4, 2023, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) informed StandWithUs that it is opening a full investigation into our Title VI complaint alleging antisemitic discrimination and retaliation against Jewish and Israeli students at George Washington University (GW). StandWithUs filed its Title VI complaint
- [Civil Rights Office Opens Investigation Into George Washington University Over Alleged Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/civil-rights-office-opens-investigation-into-george-washington-university-over-alleged-antisemitism/) - By: Kate Anderson | Daily Caller | April 4, 2023 The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is launching an investigation into George Washington University (GWU) due to allegations of antisemitism from one of the school’s professors, according to StandWithUs (SWU), an antisemitism watchdog organization. GWU professor Lara Sheehi was the subject of
- [‘Musical retelling’ of Exodus story aims to bridge Jewish, African-American communities](https://standwithus.com/news/musical-retelling-of-exodus-story-aims-to-bridge-jewish-african-american-communities-1/) - “This is not a seder,” said Peggy Shapiro of StandWithUs. “This event is meant to tell the story of the extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom.” The Jewish News Syndicate Bradley Martin March 28, 2023 (left to right) Peggy Shapiro, Sheri Ross (SWU Midwest president); Pastor TJ Grooms (assistant pastor at New Beginnings Church), and
- [George Washington University Gaslights Jewish Students and Denies Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/george-washington-university-gaslights-jewish-students-and-denies-antisemitism/) - Professor Lara Sheehi tweeted: ‘FUCK ZIONISM, ZIONISTS, AND SETTLER COLONIALISM.’ That’s OK by GWU. The Algemeiner Roz Rothstein March 31, 2023 The George Washington University President’s Office. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. StandWithUs was unsurprised to learn that George Washington University (GW) has exonerated itself from all culpability after hiring a third-party law firm to investigate the
- [GWU Says an Investigation Cleared It of Anti-Semitism. Why Won’t It Release the Report?](https://standwithus.com/news/gwu-says-an-investigation-cleared-it-of-anti-semitism-why-won-t-it-release-the-report/) - Professor Lara Sheehi tweeted: ‘FUCK ZIONISM, ZIONISTS, AND SETTLER COLONIALISM.’ That’s OK by GWU. The Washington Free Beacon Alana Goodman March 30, 2023 George Washington University professor Lara Sheehi / Twitter George Washington University on Monday trumpeted the results of an investigation that allegedly cleared the university and Professor Lara Sheehi of anti-Semitism. But the
- [StandWithUs Disappointed with Georgia Senate for Stalling HB 144 AGAINST ANTISEMITISM](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-disappointed-at-georgia-senate-for-stalling-hb-144-against-antisemitism/) - (Atlanta, Georgia - March 29, 2023) — On March 29, 2023, the Georgia Senate adjourned, letting HB 144 expire, after multiple attempts in the Senate to halt its progress by offering hostile amendments. HB 144 would have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism into Georgia code and ensure that state
- [GWU Says an Investigation Cleared It of Anti-Semitism. Why Won't It Release the Report?](https://standwithus.com/news/gwu-says-an-investigation-cleared-it-of-anti-semitism-why-won-t-it-release-the-report-1/) - By: Alana Goodman | The Washington Free Beacon | March 30, 2023 Professor Lara Sheehi tweeted: 'FUCK ZIONISM, ZIONISTS, AND SETTLER COLONIALISM.' That's OK by GWU. George Washington University on Monday trumpeted the results of an investigation that allegedly cleared the university and Professor Lara Sheehi of anti-Semitism. But the school won't release the full
- [‘Musical retelling’ of Exodus story aims to bridge Jewish, African-American communities](https://standwithus.com/news/musical-retelling-of-exodus-story-aims-to-bridge-jewish-african-american-communities/) - “This is not a seder,” said Peggy Shapiro of StandWithUs. “This event is meant to tell the story of the extraordinary journey from slavery to freedom.” Jewish News Syndicate By Bradley Martin New Year’s Day 2023: (From left) Peggy Shapiro, director of special projects for StandWithUs Midwest; Sheri Ross (SWU Midwest president); Pastor TJ Grooms
- [StandWithUs Statement on GWU Findings re: Title VI Complaint](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-statement-on-gwu-findings-re-title-vi-complaint/) - On March 27, 2023, GW announced that its internal investigation into antisemitism in a mandatory psychology course, carried out by a firm that GW selected and hired , has fully exonerated the university. Yet GW apparently has not released the report itself. If the university wants its description of the results of the investigation to
- [StandWithUs Joins the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism campaign to #StandUpToJewishHate](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-joins-the-foundation-to-combat-antisemitism-campaign-to-standuptojewishhate/) - Founded by Robert Kraft, FCAS Introduces the Blue Square as a Unifying Symbol Against Antisemitism (Foxboro, Massachusetts – March 27, 2023) – StandWithUs announced today it has joined the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism as an official partner of #StandUpToJewishHate, their new national campaign to mobilize all Americans, and especially non-Jews, to combat antisemitism by using
- [Anti-Defamation League report shows New York with most antisemitism incidents in 2022](https://standwithus.com/news/adl-report-shows-new-york-with-most-antisemitism-incidents-in-2022/) - Hate crimes are on the rise according to troubling evidence released Thursday by the Anti-Defamation League. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the details and reaction. CBS New York By Kristie Keleshian, Elijah Westbrook Updated On: March 24, 2023 NEW YORK -- Hate crimes are on the rise, according to troubling data released Thursday by the Anti-Defamation
- [Schwarzenegger Encourages People to Reject “Path of Hate”. Antisemitism is “Horrible Loser Ideology”](https://standwithus.com/news/schwarzenegger-encourages-people-to-reject-path-of-hate-antisemitism-horrible-loser-ideology/) - Renowned actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a 12-minute video on March 6 urging those who espouse antisemitism and other forms of hate to renounce their “horrible loser ideology” and take control of their own lives instead. Aaron Bandler The Jewish Journal March 15, 2023 Photo from Twitter Renowned actor and former California
- [LA Mayor and City Officials Address Antisemitism -  "A Show Of Solidarity"](https://standwithus.com/news/la-mayor-and-city-officials-address-antisemitism/) - Taylor Torregano Spectrum 1 News February 21, 2023 Los Angeles city leaders and elected officials met with community members in a town hall on February 20, 2023 to address their concerns about antisemitism and violence. This comes after two Jewish men were targeted and shot as they were leaving synagogues in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood. StandWithUs
- [Campaign Urges Three Law Firms to Withdraw Sponsorship of Conference Awarding Navi Pillay](https://standwithus.com/news/campaign-to-withdraw-sponsorship-navi-pillay/) - (New York, NY - September 26, 2023) -- StandWithUs International, in cooperation with a coalition of dozens of organizations that play a leadership role in the American Jewish and legal communities (listed below), has launched a major effort calling on three law firms – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP ; Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher , and
- [Letter to Withdraw Sponsorship of Conference Awarding Navi Pillay](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-withdraw-sponsorship-of-conference-awarding-navi-pillay/)
- [Palestine Festival at UPenn - StandWithUs Statement](https://standwithus.com/news/palestine-festival-at-upenn-standwithus-statement/) - StandWithUs International is deeply troubled by the upcoming “Palestine Writes Literature Festival,” which is to be hosted at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN). This event is taking place from September 22nd-24th 2023, beginning before Shabbat and ending immediately before the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. While the festival is
- [Letter to UPenn Administration re. Palestine Festival](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-upenn-re-palestine-writes-literature-festival/)
- [Top US University Hosting ‘Palestine Literature Festival’ Featuring Avid Anti-Zionists](https://standwithus.com/news/top-us-university-hosting-palestine-literature-festival-featuring-avid-anti-zionists/) - September 12, 2023 The Algemeiner By Dion J. Pierre Illustrative Anti-Israel event. Photo: Shutterstock The University of Pennsylvania is preparing to host an event that will feature a gamut of anti-Zionist activists who have promoted antisemitic tropes and called for violence against Israel. Set to take place on Sept. 22-24, the “ Palestine Writes Literature
- [The Battle at Home: The Surge of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/the-battle-at-home-the-surge-of-antisemitism/) - September 12, 2023 San Diego Jewish World By Oz Laniado SAN DIEGO — Here is the good news: We are going to win this battle because we don’t have a choice. To be able to continue to put Mezuzahs on our doors during the next decade, we better wake up now. In the face of
- [StandWithUs Selects Interns and Fellows For Campus and High School Programs](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-selects-interns-and-fellows-for-campus-and-high-school-programs/) - Jewish Link Sept. 6, 2023 StandWithUs (SWU), a 22-year-old international nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, is pleased to announce the local students participating in the 2023-24 Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship and the Emerson Fellowship. StandWithUs High School Leventhal Interns: New Jersey: Beth Singer, The Frisch School; Sophie Fine, Ma’ayanot Yeshiva
- [Israelis launch solidarity campaign for the women of Iran](https://standwithus.com/news/israelis-launch-solidarity-campaign-for-the-women-of-iran/) - Dozens of Israeli organizations and public figures are supporting the #IsraelisloveIranians campaign. Jewish News Syndicate Rolene Marks Sept. 6, 2023 A protester holds a picture of Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish woman whose death in the custody of Iran’s “morality police” has sparked widespread unrest. Source: Twitter. September 16th marks the one-year anniversary of the death
- [NYU Praised by Academic, Civil Rights Groups for Declining to Host Anti-Zionist Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-praised-by-academic-civil-rights-groups-for-declining-to-host-anti-zionist-conference/) - The Algemeiner Dion J. Pierre Sept. 6, 2023 A New York University (NYU) building near Washington Square Park. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. US Jewish groups on Wednesday cheered New York University (NYU) for confirming that it will not host a conference that a California-based anti-Zionist organization planned to hold on its campus next month. The Institute
- [NYU Law Says They Will Not Be Hosting Anti-Zionist Conference on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-law-says-they-will-not-be-hosting-anti-zionist-conference-on-campus/) - New York University (NYU) School of Law has told the Journal that they will not be hosting the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism’s (ICSZ) upcoming conference on campus. The Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler Sept. 6, 2023 A New York University (NYU) building near Washington Square Park. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. New York University (NYU)
- [Israel at 75: The view from Seattle’s Jewish community](https://standwithus.com/news/israel-at-75-the-view-from-seattle-s-jewish-community/) - The Seattle Times Maxima Patashnik Sept. 7, 2023 The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a network of 35 local Jewish organizations and dozens of individual leaders representing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We convene, educate, and advocate on issues of vital concern based on Jewish values, consensus, and respect
- [Orange County in Turmoil in Response to Santa Ana School District’s Ethnic Studies Course Outlines](https://standwithus.com/news/orange-county-in-turmoil-in-response-to-santa-ana-school-district-s-ethnic-studies-course-outlines/) - New lawsuit alleges the district board approved multiple ethnic studies courses containing anti-Jewish bias and failed to protect the Jewish community from intimidation and harassment at board meetings. September 11, 2023 The Jewish Journal By Joseph Hammond On Friday, the Anti-Defamation League, The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, the American Jewish
- [Rabbis United's Rosh Hashanah Message:  We Proudly Stand With Israel and the Jewish People](https://standwithus.com/news/rabbis-united-s-rosh-hashanah-message-we-proudly-stand-with-israel-and-the-jewish-people/) - (Los Angeles, CA -- September 7, 2023) -- Rabbis United, (RU) a new a division of StandWithUs, has a Rosh Hashanah message for people of all ages. As a coalition of spiritual leaders from all the denominations of Judaism, the message conveys a deep sense of connection to the State of Israel and a clear
- [StandWithUs Condemns Abbas’ Latest Hate Speech](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-abbas-latest-hate-speech/) - LOS ANGELES, September 8, 2023 – StandWithUs strongly condemns the August 24, 2023 hate speech by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas before the Fatah Central Committee that recently came to light. In his speech Abbas rationalized the Nazi genocide against six million Jews by claiming Hitler “fought” the Jews not because of antisemitism but due
- [Newsom Warns Schools Not to Adopt Ethnic Studies Curriculum Pushing Bias, Bigotry, or Discrimination](https://standwithus.com/news/newsom-warns-schools-not-to-adopt-ethnic-studies-curriculum-pushing-bias-bigotry-or-discrimination/) - By: Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | August 24, 2023 “An attack on any of our communities is an attack on everything we stand for as Californians.” California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued a letter on Wednesday warning schools not to adopt any ethnic studies curriculum that promotes “bias, bigotry or discrimination.” The full letter,
- [StandWithUs to host first major event in North Texas](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-to-host-first-major-event-in-north-texas/) - In recent years, the rise of antisemitism in the United States and abroad has increased dramatically. At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, StandWithUs, a nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, will have its first program in North Texas. The free event will be held at Chabad of Dallas, 6710 Levelland Road
- [StandWithUs Sends Letters to UCSC and NYU Regarding ICSZ Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letters-to-ucsc-and-nyu-regarding-icsz-conference/) - (Los Angeles, CA -- September 1, 2023) -- On September 1st, the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the Center for Combating Antisemitism sent letters to administrators at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and New York University (NYU) expressing concern about the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism’s (ICSZ) upcoming conference, "Battling the
- [Letter to NYU from StandWithUs regarding October 2023 ICSZ conference on IHRA definition](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-nyu-from-standwithus/)
- [Letter to UCSC from StandWithUs regarding October 2023 ICSZ conference on IHRA definition](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-ucsc-from-standwithus/)
- [Suspect Wanted for Hate Crimes](https://standwithus.com/news/suspect-wanted-for-hate-crimes/) - By: San Diego County Crime Stoppers | Aug 23, 2023 UP TO $3500 REWARD San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Eastern Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect responsible for threatening and assaulting a rabbi in the College area of San Diego.
- [$3,500 Reward Offered for Information about Suspect in Attack on Rabbi Aharon Shapiro](https://standwithus.com/news/3-500-reward-offered-for-information-about-suspect-in-attack-on-rabbi-aharon-shapiro/) - By: Donald H. Harrison | San Diego Jewish World | August 23, 2023 SAN DIEGO –San Diego Crime Stoppers on Wednesday, Aug. 23, offered a reward of up to $1,000 for help in identifying and locating the suspect who threatened and assaulted Orthodox Rabbi Aharon Shapiro on July 24 inside a 7-Eleven store at 5142
- [Meet StandWithUs 2023-24 Emerson Fellow Ahava Kirwan](https://standwithus.com/news/meet-standwithus-2023-24-emerson-fellow-ahava-kirwan/) - Ahava Kirwan, a 2023-24 StandWithUs Emerson Fellow from the University of Texas in San Antonio, wrote this powerful poem published in the university newspaper, The Paisano . She says, "My entire family, except for my great-grandparents, were murdered in the Holocaust. I have family who were killed in the Svisloch Massacre in Belarus, where the
- [In Brazil, pro-Palestinian protest leads to injury and arrest at pro-Israel speaker’s lecture](https://standwithus.com/news/in-brazil-pro-palestinian-protest-leads-to-injury-and-arrest-at-pro-israel-speaker-s-lecture/) - BY MARCUS M. GILBAN | JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY | AUGUST 16, 2023 RIO DE JANEIRO ( JTA ) — Pro-Palestinian protesters injured a university employee while demonstrating against a lecture speaker who heads the Brazilian chapter of a pro-Israel advocacy group. Andre Lajst, the director of StandWithUs Brazil, was speaking about ways that Israeli technologies
- [Princeton University Course Features Book By Professor Accused of Promoting Blood Libels](https://standwithus.com/news/princeton-university-course-features-book-by-professor-accused-of-promoting-blood-libels/) - By: Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | August 14, 2023 The book in question is the 2017 book “The Right to Maim: Debility, Capacity, Disability” by Jasbir Puar, who heads Rutgers University’s Gender Studies program. A course at Princeton University reportedly features a book that critics say promotes blood libels. The book in question is
- [GWU cuts ties with academic group following support for BDS](https://standwithus.com/news/gwu-cuts-ties-with-academic-group-following-support-for-bds/) - AIDAN MAYS | THE COLLEGE FIX | AUGUST 11, 2023 MESA’s endorsement of the BDS movement undermines academic freedom by rejecting cooperation based on national origin and support of Israel’s right to exist,’ pro-Israel group says. George Washington University has announced it will no longer partner with the Middle East Studies Association by the end
- [The Right Organization At The Right Time](https://standwithus.com/news/the-right-organization-at-the-right-time/) - By: Oz Linado | L'chaim Magazine | August 6, 2023 As we know all too well, antisemitism is on the rise, especially in our high schools and colleges. At UCSD, a dorm bathroom was vandalized with a swastika made from fecal matter and the Menorah was vandalized at SDSU Chabad House. What fuels antisemitism? According
- [Antisemitism on College Campuses — and a Call to Action](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitism-on-college-campuses-and-a-call-to-action/) - By: Rena Nasar First | Distinctions Journal SUMMER 2023 — ANTISEMITISM ‘Robust debate’ or Jewish hate? An uproar at George Washington University puts Jewish and Israeli students on the defensive — and their advocate, a Syrian Jew, on offense. In the 2022 Fall semester, Jewish and Israeli graduate students enrolled in the Professional Psychology Program
- [StandWithUs IsraelLINK and Jewish Agency for Israel Partner on a Program for Israeli Emissaries](https://standwithus.com/news/israellink-and-jewish-agency-for-israel-partner-on-a-program-for-israeli-emissaries/) - (Los Angeles -- August 2, 2023) -- IsraelLINK, StandWithUs' signature middle school curriculum and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) are pleased to announce that they have partnered on a new venture in which the Jewish Agency's ShinShinim (Israeli Emissaries) will present the IsraelLINK curriculum as part of their year of service. Israeli high school
- [In Israel, Democracy Is Not Just A Dream](https://standwithus.com/news/in-israel-democracy-is-not-just-a-dream/) - By: Roz Rothstein | The Algemeiner | August 2, 2023 Tensions in Israel have risen to alarming levels, with the current Israeli government seeking to decrease the power of the judicial branch and a widespread protest movement rising in opposition. This has extended to the Diaspora as well, with demonstrations in major cities like New
- [UN bodies receive millions from ‘terror charities’](https://standwithus.com/news/un-bodies-receive-millions-from-terror-charities/) - By: Jordan Cope | The Jerusalem Post | July 30, 2023 Over the last year, four United Nations agencies have partnered with and accepted $7 million from the terrorism-affiliated NGO Qatar Charity. The United Nations has a terrorism problem. Last month, its Security Council refused to designate as a global terrorist the architect behind the
- [The Political Situation In Israel: What Unites Us in Times of Deep Division?](https://standwithus.com/news/the-political-situation-in-israel-what-unites-us-in-times-of-deep-division/) - (Photos: In Jerusalem’s central train station, Israelis heading to protest for judicial reform in Tel Aviv and against judicial reform in Jerusalem, shake hands – Sunday July 23, 2023) In recent months, we have seen tensions in Israel rise to alarming levels. Although the current debate is focused on Israel's judicial system, it cuts deeper
- [‘Students Are Facing a Real Crisis’: StandWithUs CEO Roz Rothstein Talks About Fight Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/students-are-facing-a-real-crisis-standwithus-ceo-roz-rothstein-talks-about-fight-antisemitism/) - By: Combat Antisemitism Movement | July 18, 2023 StandWithUs (SWU) was established in 2001 during the Palestinian terrorist onslaught against Israel known as the Second Intifada. Recognizing the lack of available solid information coupled with the promotion of misinformation, SWU’s founders — including CEO Roz Rothstein, COO Jerry Rothstein, President Esther Renzer, and other community
- [Ethnic Studies Group is Teaching Anti-Israel Hatred; Some School Districts Are Saying Yes](https://standwithus.com/news/ethnic-studies-group-is-teaching-anti-israel-hatred-some-school-districts-are-saying-yes/) - By Max Samarov | The Algemeiner | July 19, 2023 In June 2023, the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) in Northern California signed a contract worth over $90,000, with a group called the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium (LESMCC). The LESMCC is tasked with training HUSD teachers and helping create curriculum materials for ethnic
- [US Jewish Groups Cheer Upholding of Texas Anti-BDS Law](https://standwithus.com/news/us-jewish-groups-cheer-upholding-of-texas-anti-bds-law/) - The Algemeiner By Dion J. Pierre July 11, 2023 American Jewish groups on Monday cheered a federal Appeal’s court ruling which upholds Texas’ anti-boycott-divestment-sanctions (BDS) law, prohibiting companies from boycotting Israel for the duration of state contracts — the second such ruling in under a year. The constitutionality of the law was challenged by Rasmy Hassouna,
- [An economic Iron Dome protecting Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/an-economic-iron-dome-protecting-israel/) - Discrimination is always wrong, and state-sponsored discrimination is particularly egregious, making anti-BDS laws that much more important. The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle By Julie Paris July 13, 2023 StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Julie Paris and Ambassador Gilad Erdan at the signing with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu On July 6, I had the honor of joining Gov.
- [Two Men Sentenced to Two Years Probation Over Sushi Fumi Attack](https://standwithus.com/news/two-men-sentenced-to-two-years-probation-over-sushi-fumi-attack/) - By Aaron Badler | Jewish Journal | July 13, 2023 The two men, identified as Samer Jayylusi, 37, and Xavier Pabon, 32, had been charged with two counts of felony assault and a hate crime. Armenian-Lebanese Christian Mher Hagopian protected the Jewish friends he was dining with at the Sushi restaurant by fighting the assailants.
- [StandWithUs Congratulates NY Gov. Hochul For Signing "HATE CRIME REPORTING ON COLLEGE CAMPUS" Act](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-congratulates-ny-gov-hochul-for-signing-hate-crime-reporting-on-college-campus-act/) - (July 11, 2023, New York, NY) — StandWithUs thanks Governor Kathy Hochul for signing the "Hate Crime Reporting on College Campus Act" ( S02060-A/A03694A) into law on July 11. StandWithUs Northeast Executive Director Avi Posnick attended the event, held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan. The legislation mandates colleges in New York State
- [StandWithUs Celebrates 5th Circuit Ruling Upholding Texas Anti-BDS Law](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-celebrates-5th-circuit-ruling-upholding-texas-anti-bds-law/) - (New Orleans, Louisiana — July 10, 2023) -- StandWithUs celebrates the July 10 ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in A&R Engineering and Testing, Incorporated v. John Scott, Attorney General of Texas , a victory for anti-BDS laws throughout the country. The Court just vacated a previously issued injunction by a local district
- [StandWithUs Proves Popular on New Social Media Platform, “Threads”](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-proves-popular-on-new-social-media-platform-threads/) - (Jerusalem, July 6, 2023) — Israel education is coming to the newest social media app in a big way. StandWithUs, the international education non-profit, reached 40,000 followers less than 24 hours after the newest global social media platform “Threads” was launched. Follow StandWithUs here: https://www.threads.net/@standwithus . “Threads” is the latest offering from Mark Zukerberg’s Meta,
- [SWU Commends NH Gov. & Legislators From 42 States For Opposing UN "Commission Of Inquiry" Bias](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-commends-nh-governor-and-42-state-legislators-for-standing-up-to-un-commission-of-inquiry-bias/) - (Concord, New Hampshire - July 06, 2023) — StandWithUs congratulates New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and representatives from 42 states for taking a firm and principled stand against yet another biased report by the UN Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) never-ending Commission of Inquiry (COI) dedicated to finding fault with Israel. On June 8, 2023, COI
- [StandWithUs UK Statement About Lord Mann's Report](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-statement-about-lord-mann-report/) - (London, UK -- July 3, 2023) StandWithUs UK was honoured to engage with the Parliamentary Taskforce on Antisemitism. We welcome the recent report from Lord Mann's office and are proud to have been named as a contributing organisation to its findings. The report confirmed what we have observed on university campuses: Jewish students, due to
- [StandWithUs Celebrates Ruling Upholding Georgia Anti-BDS Law June, 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-celebrates-ruling-upholding-georgia-anti-bds-law-june-2023/) - (Atlanta, Georgia — June 26, 2023) StandWithUs celebrates the unanimous ruling issued on June 22, 2023 by the Eleventh Court of Appeals to uphold Georgia’s anti-BDS law in Abby Martin v. Chancellor for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia . Anti-BDS laws combat national origin discrimination by preventing state agencies from
- [Report links New York City attacks on Jews to activist group Within Our Lifetime](https://standwithus.com/news/report-links-new-york-city-attacks-on-jews-to-activist-group-within-our-lifetime/) - Group activists have committed “some of the most horrific anti-Jewish violence that New York City has seen over the last three years,” said Mitchell Silber of Community Security Initiative. Jewish News Syndicate By SERGIO CARMONA June 16, 2023 In the days before the assault of Joseph Borgen on May 20, 2021, Waseem Awawdeh, who was
- [‘A Significant Deterrent’: US Jewish Groups Praise Conviction of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter](https://standwithus.com/news/a-significant-deterrent-us-jewish-groups-praise-conviction-of-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooter/) - The Algemeiner By Dion J. Pierre June 16, 2023 5:05 PM Photo: Shutterstock As the perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Oct. 2018 was convicted Friday of dozens of federal hate crimes , Jewish organizations across the country expressed on Friday their gratitude for the
- [Three students named by StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/three-students-named-by-standwithus/) - By: Washington Jewish Week | November 18, 2022 StandWithUs has named three Washington-area students to participate in its programs. Sophomores Gabrielle Guigui, of George Washington University, and Philip Eigen , of American University, are StandWithUs 2022-23 Emerson Fellows. Senior Esther Berkowitz is the 2022-23 StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Intern at the Berman Hebrew Academy.
- [StandWithUs Hires Campus and High School Regional Managers and Selects Leventhal HS Interns for 2022](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-hires-campus-and-high-school-regional-managers-and-selects-leventhal-hs-interns-for-2022/) - BY: TEXAS JEWISH POST StandWithUs (SWU), an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, is pleased to announce the 2022-23 students participating in the Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship from Dallas. They are: Eden Behr, Plano West HS; Eli Raphael, Highland Park HS and Lily Feinstein and Shayna Rubinstein are at Akiba
- [Rio de Janeiro Is First Brazilian city to adopt IHRA Definition](https://standwithus.com/news/rio-de-janeiro-is-first-brazilian-city-to-adopt-ihra-definition/) - (Rio de Janeiro — November 3, 2023) — Through the technical/educational collaboration of StandWithUs Brasil, the capital of Rio de Janeiro joined hundreds of other cities, states and organizations who adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s Working Definition of Anti-Semitism (IHRA).On Friday, November 3, in a ceremony at the City Palace, Rio de Janeiro become
- [WOHS Student Group Walkout ‘in Support of Palestine’ Postponed](https://standwithus.com/news/wohs-student-group-walkout-in-support-of-palestine-postponed/) - The Jewish Link By Faygie Holt November 2, 2023 When word spread about a planned Oct. 30 student walkout from West Orange High School (WOHS) “in support of Palestine,” Jewish students, their families and the broader Jewish community were concerned. Particularly troubling was the initial wording used by the student organizers who labeled the march
- [Antisemitism in our schools is way too common](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitism-in-our-schools-is-way-too-common/) - LI Herald By Avi Posnick October 26, 2023 In May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences
- [For Jews, every day is October 7th](https://standwithus.com/news/for-jews-every-day-is-october-7th/) - The Times of Israel Michael Dickson November 2, 2023 Photo via: StandWithUs/Shutterstock Experiencing violent trauma would have been enough. Now imagine experiencing violent trauma, the rape of your loved ones, their murder in ways so brutal as to be almost unimaginable, and then their dismemberment and the defilement of their bodies. Add to this unfathomable
- [Letter to Stanford from StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-stanford-from-standwithus/)
- [George Mason University Letter from StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/george-mason-university-letter-from-standwithus/)
- [Thank You Note to 24 Law Firms](https://standwithus.com/news/thank-you-note-to-24-law-firms/) - StandWithUs thanks 24 law firms for writing university deans and setting a clear moral example as antisemitism continues to fester nationwide and when many universities fail to uphold their duties to protect their Jewish students. These law firms, listed below, have not only taken a strong stand against antisemitism, but have admirably wielded their influence
- [Article: Mitchell Hamline School of Law Facing Calls Of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/mitchell-hamline-school-of-law-facing-calls-of-antisemitism/) - TC Jewfolk Nov. 2, 2023 A Jewish adjunct professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law abruptly resigned her position, decrying, along with Jewish students and allies at the school, what they see as antisemitic social media posts from another professor and a lack of response from the law school. Melissa Weiner, a partner at a
- [StandWithUs Letter to Mitchell Hamline School of Law](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-mitchell-hamline-school-of-law/)
- [Antisemitism 101: The battle on US college campuses over the Gaza war](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitism-101-the-battle-on-us-college-campuses-over-the-gaza-war/) - After the October 7 Hamas massacre, there’s been a sharp rise in anti-Israel and antisemitic events across American college campuses, as university administrations have failed to condemn terrorism. The Jerusalem Post By Amy Klein October 28, 2023 Last month, Jewish social media influencer Lizzie Savetsky (284,000 followers) went to the University of Pennsylvania to protest
- [StandWithUs Letter to Art Institute of Chicago](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-art-institute-of-chicago/)
- [Coalition Hosts Press Conference and Demonstration Outside UN to Support Israel and Protest UN Bias](https://standwithus.com/news/coalition-hosts-press-conference-and-demonstration-outside-un-to-support-israel-and-protest-un-bias/) - (New York, NY — October 24, 2023) — StandWithUs, in partnership with two dozen organizations will co-host a press conference and solidarity gathering to demand the release of the hostages abducted by Hamas, and to demand that the United Nations Support Israel’s Right of Self-Defense. The event will be held outside the UN at Dag
- [Statement of National Black Empowerment Council Condemning Hamas and Standing with Terror Victims](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-of-national-black-empowerment-council-condemning-hamas-and-standing-with-terror-victims/)
- [Letter to Michigan State University - October 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-michigan-state-october-2023/)
- [Letter to Middlebury - October 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-middlebury-october-2023/)
- [Letter to NYU - October 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-nyu-october-2023/)
- [StandWithUs Thanks Law Firms That Are No Longer Officially Sponsoring Conference Honoring Pillay](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-thanks-law-firms-that-are-no-longer-officially-sponsoring-conference-honoring-pillay/) - (New York, NY - October 19, 2023) - StandWithUs, alongside dozens of other organizations, had previously asked three law firms to withdraw their organizational sponsorship of the American Branch of the International Law Association’s “International Law Weekend” Conference. The conference was poised to award Navi Pillay with its Outstanding Achievement Award, despite Pillay having a
- [Letter to UC Davis - October 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-uc-davis-october-2023/)
- [Stanford Letter - October 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/stanford-letter-10-18-23/)
- [Language around ‘Day of Resistance and Protest’ leaves Jews fearful](https://standwithus.com/news/language-around-day-of-resistance-and-protest-leaves-jews-fearful/) - The Seattle Times By Randy Kessler Oct. 18, 2023 On Oct. 12, I witnessed a rally by a student group called SUPER UW (Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights and Return at the University of Washington). Their event , officially titled “A Day of Resistance and Protest for Palestine,” should have been called “A Day
- [StandWithUs Letter re Assault at Columbia](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-re-assault-at-columbia/)
- [‘We Have Been Here Before,’ StandWithUs Reminds San Diego Amid War in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/we-have-been-here-before-standwithus-reminds-san-diego-amid-war-in-israel/) - The San Diego Jewish World By Jacob Kamaras Oct. 17, 2023 The StandWithUs “Leaders of Tomorrow” gala on Oct. 15 in San Diego. Photo courtesy of StandWithUs. SAN DIEGO — As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, StandWithUs co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein grew up deeply immersed in the shadow of the Shoah. That is what
- [50-strong coalition of organization calls on Red Cross to secure Hamas hostages](https://standwithus.com/news/50-strong-coalition-of-organization-calls-on-red-cross-to-secure-hamas-hostages/) - The ADL, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, NGO Monitor, Middle East Forum, and StandWithUs are among the signatories of the open letter. The Jerusalem Post JERUSALEM POST STAFF Oct 13, 2023 In the wake of Hamas’ barbaric rampage through the civilian communities of southern Israel, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, an Israeli human rights NGO,
- [StandWithUs Letter re. Urgent Need for University Administrative Action](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-re-urgent-need-for-administrative-action/)
- [Several hundred rally for Israel in Los Angeles](https://standwithus.com/news/several-hundred-rally-for-israel-in-los-angeles/) - “Our hearts are broken, but our spirits are not,” said Roz Rothstein, of StandWithUs. “Do not underestimate the Jewish people. Do not underestimate the state of Israel.” Jewish News Syndicate Izzy Salant Oct 12, 2023 As hundreds gathered in Los Angeles for a rally in solidarity with the Jewish state, many who drove by opted
- [Roz Rothstein From StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/roz-rothstein-from-standwithus/) - KFI AM 640 Radio John and Ken Staff Oct 11, 2023 John and Ken talk with Roz Rothstein, the CEO of StandWithUs a non-profit organization created 22 years ago to fight antisemitism and support peace in Israel. She talks about what is going on in the Middle East and the violence committed by Hamas against
- [Advocating for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/advocating-for-israel/) - "I'm looking forward to building up a strong network, recruiting and training the next generation of Israel advocates down under and connecting individuals and organisations to empower the community to stand strong for Israel and the Jewish people." The Australian Jewish News By AJN STAFF October 11, 2023 International Israel education organisation, StandWithUs has officially
- [KYLIE JENNERJEWISH ORGS BACK HER PRO-ISRAEL POST... ‘Acted With Her Heart’](https://standwithus.com/news/kylie-jennerjewish-orgs-back-her-pro-israel-post-acted-with-her-heart/) - TMZ Oct. 10, 2023 Kylie Jenner is getting support from Jewish organizations in America for her pro-Israel social media post... and those same orgs are ripping those who shamed her into deleting that post. As we’ve reported, Kylie shared and then deleted a post from StandWithUs on Sunday morning, following the deadly Hamas terrorist attack...
- [Kylie Jenner quickly deletes pro-Israel post after receiving backlash amid Hamas attack](https://standwithus.com/news/kylie-jenner-quickly-deletes-pro-israel-post-after-receiving-backlash-amid-hamas-attack/) - Page Six, New York Post Nicki Gostin Oct. 8, 2023 Kylie Jenner is receiving some backlash after posting – and quickly deleting – her support of Israel following the deadly Hamas attacks that have left hundreds dead. The reality star shared a post from the pro-Israel account @StandWithUs via her Instagram Story on Saturday. “Now
- [WAR IN ISRAEL: A Message & Actions From StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/war-in-israel-a-message-actions-from-standwithus/) - Today, October 7th, 2023, is one of the deadliest days Israel has ever faced. Instead of celebrating the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah and the Sabbath in peace, Israel came under massive attack by Hamas and other terrorist groups invading from Gaza. As we write, over 250 Israelis have been murdered, over 1,500 wounded, and
- [Kylie Jenner Deletes Pro-Israel Instagram Story](https://standwithus.com/news/kylie-jenner-deletes-pro-israel-instagram-story/) - Yahoo News Mike Roe October 8, 2023 Following attacks by Hamas on Israel , Kylie Jenner posted an Instagram story on Saturday where she shared an image of Israel’s flag with the text, “Now and always, we stand with the people of Israel!” She has since deleted the post after she received largely negative feedback
- [Camden is first NJ county to adopt antisemitism definition](https://standwithus.com/news/camden-is-first-nj-county-to-adopt-antisemitism-definition/) - Jewish Community Voice By Ezra Solway October 4, 2023 On September 21, Camden became the first county in New Jersey to adopt a working definition of antisemitism. The seven members of the Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the working definition of antisemitism first created by the International Holocaust Remembrance
- [StandWithUs Launches Campaign Urging the DOE to Complete Investigations of Campus Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-launches-campaign-urging-the-doe-to-complete-investigations-of-campus-antisemitism/) - (September 29th, 2023 – Washington, DC) -- StandWithUs has launched a two-part letter writing campaign urging the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to resolve its extensive backlog of Title VI complaints from Jewish students regarding antisemitism on campus. The campaign also gives people the opportunity to thank eighty-six bipartisan lawmakers
- [Jewish Groups Demand Law Firms Withdraw Support for Event Honoring Anti-Israel UN Official](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-demand-law-firms-withdraw-support-for-event-honoring-anti-israel-un-official/) - By: Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | September 28, 2023 Leading Jewish and civil rights groups this week called on three law firms to withdraw their sponsorship of a conference that will honor UN human rights official Navi Pillay, arguing she has used her position to demonize Israel and defend fellow UN personnel who made
- [Opinion | Why Is a Leading Think Tank Promoting Misleading Opinion Polls About Israel?](https://standwithus.com/news/opinion-why-is-a-leading-think-tank-promoting-misleading-opinion-polls-about-israel/) - September 2023 Fathom Journal By Alexandra Fishman and Max Samarov The Brookings Institute, Washington DC Alexandra Fishman and Max Samarov take issue with what they see as ‘leading’ questions used in a recent and much-publicised opinion poll about US attitudes to Israel’s future. The editors have invited Professor Telhami to respond. Since 2016, when he
- [Building Bridges of Unity: A Christian’s Call to Stand Against Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/building-bridges-of-unity-a-christian-s-call-to-stand-against-antisemitism/) - By: Dimas Guaico | Algemeiner | September 27, 2023 On June 28, 2022, I found myself standing outside the national headquarters of the Presbyterian USA (PCUSA) national convention, holding a sign that read, “Fight racism, not Jews.” Inside, leaders were deliberating on issues that would shape their denomination’s stance. One of the positions discussed was
- [Combating antisemitism with the Nassau County Task Force](https://standwithus.com/news/combating-antisemitism-with-the-nassau-county-task-force/) - By Hernesto Galdamez | LIHerald.com | May 21, 2023 In what seems to be the never-ending battle against hate, the public shared their stories of antisemitism with the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. “Being here and sharing what has happened is a very important step,” Avi Posnick, executive director of
- [StandWithUs Demands That ICJ Drop Baseless Case Slandering Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-demands-that-icj-drop-baseless-case-slandering-israel/) - (The Hague, The Netherlands - January 12, 2024) Between January 11-12, 2024, Israel heard and rebutted the first round of oral arguments in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) —the judicial organ of the United Nations—where the South African Government accused Israel of genocide. As it awaits the ICJ’s ruling on a request for a
- [Legal Letter to Lehigh University January 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/legal-letter-to-lehigh-university-january-2024/) - StandWithUs and Alums for Campus Fairness sent a legal letter to Lehigh University on January 8, 2024. The Lehigh administration and campus police appear to have deliberately downplayed and failed to curb antisemitic incidents on an increasingly hostile climate for Jewish and Israeli students on campus. In doing so, Lehigh has ignored its legal obligations,
- [StandWithUs Joins Jewish Groups On an Amicus Brief in Support of Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (“JASTA”)](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-joins-jewish-groups-on-an-amicus-brief-in-support-of-justice-against-sponsors-of-terrori/)
- [Letter to Santa Monica College - Dec 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-santa-monica-college-dec-2023/) - StandWithUs wrote to Santa Monica College (SMC) on December 21, 2023, in response to their letter of November 22, 2023. We requested (1) that SMC impose all appropriate disciplinary measures on the students who violated university policies and attempted to commit unlawful antisemitic conduct and (2) that SMC immediately remove from office the ICC chairperson
- [StandWithUs Letter to Yale University - December 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-yale-university-december-2023/) - StandWithUs sent a legal letter to Yale University on December 19, 2023 about a series of discriminatory and antisemitic statements posted by Zareena Grewal, Associate Professor of American Studies, Ethnicity, Race, & Migration, and Religious Studies at Yale University. These posts on her public X (Twitter) and Facebook accounts promote violence and display an
- [MICHIGAN REP. THANEDAR ATTACKED FOR REFUSING TO STAND WITH HAMAS](https://standwithus.com/news/michigan-rep-thanedar-attacked-for-refusing-to-stand-with-hamas/) - Anti-Israel protesters choose to be loud instead of right. Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI) has been under attack by anti-Israel protesters because he refuses to dismiss Hamas’ atrocities against Israeli civilians on October 7, because he calls for the release of Israeli hostages, and because he will not equivocate on Israel’s right to self-defense in light of Hamas’
- [Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki: 'Be Brave' and Condemn Hamas, or You're 'Speaking Against Peace'](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-judoka-sagi-muki-be-brave-and-condemn-hamas-or-you-re-speaking-against-peace/) - By: Shiryn Ghermezian | Algemeiner | December 15, 2023 Israeli judoka and Olympic medalist Sagi Muki is urging the public to “speak out” against Hamas and not be afraid to condemn the Palestinian terror group’s deadly rampage in Israel on Oct. 7, even while others glorify the massacre of Israeli civilians. Muki shared a message
- [StandWithUs “Festival of Lights” 2023 LA Gala a Unifier](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-festival-of-lights-2023-la-gala-a-unifier/) - Photo Credit: Jonah Light Photography Michal Mivzari StandWithUs’ (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights (FOL)” gala was a resounding success in all ways. With more than 1,000 people in attendance, the memorable evening was heartfelt and inspiring, and a true display of solidarity with Israel and
- [Calls for a premature ceasefire are ‘immoral and counterproductive’](https://standwithus.com/news/calls-for-a-premature-ceasefire-are-immoral-and-counterproductive/) - By: Julie Paris | Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | December 13, 2023 Israel was forced to enter a war that it never wanted in a fight for its survival and a race against time to rescue the hostages. More than two months have passed since thousands of Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel by land, air and sea
- [Enes Freedom announces plans for world’s ‘biggest basketball school’ to bring Abrahamic faiths together](https://standwithus.com/news/enes-freedom-announces-plans-for-world-s-biggest-basketball-school-to-bring-abrahamic-faiths-toget/) - “They’re gonna learn from each other,” he said, “because it’s a team sport." By: David Swindle | Jewish News Syndicate | December 12, 2023 Jews and Muslims have been coming together through the Abraham Accords in and around the Middle East. Now it’s time for the children of Abraham to suit up together on the
- [Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine chapter](https://standwithus.com/news/rutgers-university-suspends-students-for-justice-in-palestine-chapter/) - The university becomes the first public institution of higher education to suspend SJP By: Adam Sabes | Fox News | December 12, 2023 Rutgers University suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter on Tuesday. The New Jersey public university issued an "interim suspension" of the pro-Palestinian organization, according to a letter obtained by
- [Letter to City College of New York Re SJP](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-city-college-of-new-york-re-sjp/) - StandWithUs wrote to City College of New York (CCNY) to express our concern about the actions of the CCNY’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine since October 7, 2023, which we believe merits the immediate revocation of their status as a recognized student organization and accompanying loss of privileges. CLICK HERE TO GO BACK
- [StandWithUs statement on the Congressional Hearing on Campus Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-the-congressional-hearing-on-campus-antisemitism/) - StandWithUs is deeply disturbed by the lack of accountability, transparency, and urgency from the presidents of Harvard University, UPenn, and MIT, who were called to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee on December 6, 2023 about their response to the shocking outbreak of antisemitism at their universities since the October 7th Hamas massacre. These universities
- [StandWithUs Calls on Montclair State University To Suspend SJP Chapter](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-montclair-state-university-to-suspend-sjp-chapter/) - Jewish Link By Faygie Holt November 30, 2023 The antisemitism watchdog group StandWithUs is calling on Montclair State University to suspend the school’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine after the group violated a campus policy regarding protests. In a Nov. 21 letter to Junius Gonzalez, the school’s provost and senior vice president for
- [Letter to Northeastern Illinois University](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-northeastern-illinois-university/) - StandWithUs sent this letter to bring to the University’s attention faculty misconduct in violation of university policies, apparently motivated by antisemitic political ideology. We ask that the administration take immediate proactive measures to ensure that there are repercussions and corrections made to listserv use. CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO SAIDOFF LEGAL DEPARTMENT HOMEPAGE
- ["HAMAS, RELEASE ALL THE HOSTAGES NOW" BILLBOARDS VISIBLE IN DENVER, CO FROM NOV 27-JAN 1, 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/hamas-release-all-the-hostages-now-billboards-visible-in-denver-co-from-nov-27-jan-1-2023/) - (Denver, CO -- November 28, 2023) -- StandWithUs Colorado announced that it has launched a digital billboard campaign that reminds viewers that there are hostages still being held in captivity by Hamas that must be freed since the terrorist group’s rampage on October 7, 2023 when they murdered 1,200 civilians and dragged 240 hostages into
- [UFC must 'fight' its own dangerous antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/ufc-must-fight-its-own-dangerous-antisemitism/) - BY: JORDAN COPE | THE JERUSALEM POST | NOVEMBER 26, 2023 As UFC fighters appear to enable antisemitism and terrorism throughout social media, the consequences could become deadly, especially as antisemitism surges worldwide Unlike boxing, anything goes in the octagon ring of the United Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts league followed by millions.
- [StandWithUs Letter to Carnegie Mellon University](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-carnegie-mellon-university/) - StandWithUs sent a demand letter to Carnegie Mellon University on November 29, 2023, regarding recent unlawful incidents on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus, which the administration appears to know about yet has taken no action.These are indicators of possible criminal code violations—which we question whether they reported as hate crimes as required under federal and state
- [Pro-Palestinian Groups Stage Black Friday Boycotts](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-palestinian-groups-stage-black-friday-boycotts/) - By: Sheri Kasprzak | Newsweek | November 23 2023 Pro-Palestinian groups across the United States are staging Black Friday protests to demand a permanent cease fire in Gaza. Organizers told Newsweek they're rallying at commercial centers, refusing to shop at large corporate stores and attending virtual protests as hundreds of millions of Americans flock to
- [StandWithUs and ACF Letter to Tufts University](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-and-acf-letter-to-tufts-university/) - StandWithUs and the Tufts chapter of Alums for Campus Fairness wrote to Tufts University on November 22, 2023, to express our concerns about the recent activities of Tufts Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). SJP’s explicit violations of the Tufts Student Code of Conduct have stoked the flames of antisemitism and created a hostile environment
- [Letter to University of Illinois-Chicago November 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-university-of-illinois-chicago-november-2023/) - StandWithUs sent a letter of legal inquiry to University of Illinois at Chicago regarding a graduate student in the Physics Department—and who is also possibly a Teaching Assistant—who recently praised Hitler on X (formerly known as Twitter).
- [Letter to Montclair State University - November 21, 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-montclair-state-university-november-21-2023/) - StandWithUs wrote to MSU on November 21, 2023, regarding Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter’s recent violation of the new “Expressive Activity” policy. We request immediate administrative action to enforce their own policy and hold SJP accountable for violating it.
- [An Inside Look on Legal Intake Since the Hamas Massacre on October 7](https://standwithus.com/news/an-inside-look-on-legal-intake-since-the-hamas-massacre-on-october-7/) - Never before have I seen anything like the avalanche of requests for legal help since the October 7 Hamas attack. Jewish Journal By Yael Lerman November 16, 2023 I work as a civil rights lawyer at a Jewish nonprofit and have spent years helping students navigate incidents of antisemitism and discrimination. But never before have
- [Mitchell Hamline School of Law Facing Calls Of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/mitchell-hamline-school-of-law-facing-calls-of-antisemitism-1/) - TC Jewfolk Lonny Goldsmith Nov. 2, 2023 “It’s concerning to hear of the allegations about Mitchell Hamline, considering its excellence in providing law students with a great education and teaching generations of Jewish lawyers in the Twin Cities,” said Steve Hunegs, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
- [Let’s Meet the Challenge of Rising Campus Antisemitism Through Legal Remedies](https://standwithus.com/news/let-s-meet-the-challenge-of-rising-campus-antisemitism-through-legal-remedies/) - The Algemeiner by Carly Gammill and Yael Lerman November 9, 2023 A Jewish student at Harvard University harassed by anti-Israel protesters. Photo: Screenshot The surge in anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in response to Hamas’s October 7 massacre, especially its blatant celebration by people around the world, is cause for serious alarm. This is particularly the
- [Antisemitic incidents surged globally since Oct. 7 but most aren’t reported. Here’s why](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitic-incidents-surged-globally-since-oct-7-but-most-aren-t-reported-here-s-why/) - Up to 79% of antisemitic harassment is never divulged, according to experts who weigh in on ‘obstacles’ that deter Jewish victims – especially youth – from speaking out The Times of Israel Matt Lebovic November 21, 2023 John Michael Graves. (Courtesy) NEW YORK — John Michael Graves, 25, was walking out of his Moishe House
- [Letter to University of Michigan - November 20, 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-university-of-michigan-november-20-2023/) - StandWithUs sent a legal letter to the University of Michigan, noting that recent events, culminating in the storming of the President's office, have left us deeply concerned about the safety of Jewish students on campus and the university’s commitment to ensuring this safety as required under federal and state laws and university policies.
- [Letter to UC Berkeley Police Department - November 20, 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-uc-berkeley-police-department/) - StandWithUs sent a legal demand letter to UC Berkeley urging a serious and immediate internal investigation into a recent antisemitic incident on the UC Berkeley campus and the negligent response to this incident by campus police , enabling the harassment of Jewish and Israeli students to fester unhindered.
- [A letter to a ‘pro-Palestinian protester’](https://standwithus.com/news/a-letter-to-a-pro-palestinian-protester/) - By: Lilia Gaufberg | The Times of Israel | November 15, 2023 Dear ‘Pro-Palestinian protester,’ How we rallied for Israel in DC says everything you need to know about who is on the side of justice, freedom, and human rights…and who is not. Our gathering for Israel in DC was one of unity, of celebrating
- [Letter to Santa Monica College Nov 2023](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-santa-monica-college-nov-2023/) - StandWithUs sent a legal demand letter to Santa Monica College over flagrant discrimination and harassment of Jewish and Israeli students by their student council, culminating in a denial of Students Supporting Israel club recognition.
- [Antisemitic Crimes Fact Sheet](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitic-crimes-fact-sheet/) - This fact sheet from StandWithUs Legal explains how to report an antisemitic hate crime and how to interact with the police, including what information to give and ask for. For any questions, please contact legal@standwithus.com .
- [Disruptions Fact Sheet](https://standwithus.com/news/disruptions-fact-sheet/) - This fact sheet from the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department lays out proactive steps you can take to prevent a disruption of your pro-Israel or Jewish event.
- [StandWithUs Letter to High Schools Regarding Walkouts](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-high-schools-regarding-walkouts/) - StandWithUs drafted this letter for parents to send to high school where there is a planned walk out on November 9.
- [Pomona Letter Re Nov 9 Event](https://standwithus.com/news/pomona-letter-re-nov-9-event/)
- [UCLA Letter regarding Nov 9 Event](https://standwithus.com/news/ucla-letter-regarding-nov-9-event/)
- [StandWithUs Letter to General Counsel and VP Student Affairs](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-general-counsel-and-vp-student-affairs/) - As part of StandWithUs’ longstanding history of supporting students in the face of anti-Jewish bias and bigotry, StandWithUs wrote to thousands of universities nationwide to remind them of their legal duties to Jewish and Israeli students and to identify specific actions they should take to align themselves with the requirements of Title VI, civil rights
- [Hillel hosts speaker on Israel-Hamas war](https://standwithus.com/news/hillel-hosts-speaker-on-israel-hamas-war/) - Charlotte Korchak, a senior educator with StandWithUs, spoke about the Jewish community and Hamas. The Daily Trojan By NICHOLAS CORRAL October 27, 2023 On Thursday night, USC Hillel hosted Charlotte Korchak, a senior educator with StandWithUs, an international education organization that fights antisemitism and supports Israel, for a discussion about the Israel-Hamas war. Korchak presented
- [Letter to University of Illinois at Chicago - September 2021](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-university-of-illinois-at-chicago-september-2021/)
- [StandWithUs UK: Lord Austin has been an anti-racism campaigner for his entire career](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-lord-austin-has-been-an-anti-racism-campaigner-for-his-entire-career/) - London – 19 February 2024 We are horrified to hear that Lord Austin has received death threats over a tweet criticising Hamas. Lord Austin has been an anti-racism campaigner for his entire career and had the courage to stand up against the antisemitism within his own party. It is abundantly clear that Lord Austin was
- [StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice Files Title VI Complaint Against Middlebury College Detailing Pervasive Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/middlebury-college-title-vi-complain/) - A federal Title VI complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights unveiled on February 16 details of how Jewish students at Middlebury College, who reported to the administration concerns about a pervasively hostile campus climate for Jews since October 7, 2023, were met with unlawful and disparate treatment by the
- [Press Release: StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice Files Title VI Complaint Against Middlebury College Detailing Pervasive Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-center-for-legal-justice-files-title-vi-complaint-against-middlebury-college/) - ( Middlebury, Vermont — February 16, 2024) A federal Title VI complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights unveiled on February 16 details of how Jewish students at Middlebury College, who reported to the administration concerns about a pervasively hostile campus climate for Jews since October 7, 2023, were met
- [StandWithUs UK: Response CST's antisemitic incidents report, February 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-response-cst-s-antisemitic-incidents-report-february-2024/) - London – 16 February 2024 Yesterday's report from CST on antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023 demonstrates what has been clear for many years: that it is undeniable that the major catalyst of modern antisemitism is the hatred of Zionism and of Israel. The findings in the report confirm what StandWithUs UK has
- [StandWithUs Seeks Administrative Action to Address Antisemitic "Lesson" at Washington Elementary School](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-seeks-administrative-action-to-address-antisemitic-lesson-at-washington-elementary-sch/) - (Seattle Washington – February 14, 2024) – The StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) sent a letter on January 17 to a Washington State school principal and district superintendent expressing concern about a discriminatory anti-Israel lesson taught to second graders at the Syre Elementary School in Shoreline, Washington. Under the guise of a social studies
- [StandWithUs Calls for Investigation Into Violations of Rules at Oakland, CA City Council Meeting Due to Anti-Israel Bias](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-for-investigation-into-violations-of-rules-at-oakland-ca-city-council-meeting-due/) - (Oakland, California — February 12, 2024) On February 12, 2024, Oakland attorney Mark Cohen, alongside the Oakland-Jewish Alliance, sent a letter to Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, calling on them to investigate alleged Title VI and state civil rights violations and antisemitism faced by pro-Israel activists as they opposed
- [Thanking the King County Bar Association Board of Trustees For Taking Remedial Measures to Address Unauthorized Anti-Israel Publication](https://standwithus.com/news/thanking-the-king-county-bar-association-board-of-trustees-for-taking-remedial-measures-to-address-u/) - Dear King County Bar Association Board of Trustees, We write to you from StandWithUs, an international, non-profit organization with the mission of educating about Israel and combatting antisemitism. On behalf of StandWithUs, thank you for your public apology and corrective action after your Bar Bulletin ’s apparently unauthorized decision to publish Dua Abudiab’s “From
- [StandWithUs UK: Response to David Miller’s employment tribunal ruling](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-response-to-david-miller-s-employment-tribunal-ruling/) - London – 5 February 2024 StandWithUs UK is deeply concerned by the dangerous judgment in David Miller’s employment tribunal case. The ruling that “anti-Zionist beliefs qualified as a philosophical belief and a protected characteristic” normalises an anti-Zionist discourse that promotes the annihilation of the one and only Jewish state. Enabling academics to hide behind academic
- [StandWithUs UK Statement regarding the resignation of Mike Freer from his role as MP:](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-statement-regarding-the-resignation-of-mike-freer-from-his-role-as-mp/) - (London, UK -- February 2, 2024) -- Mike Freer has demonstrated unwavering advocacy for his Jewish constituents and staunch support for Israel, a commitment that has regrettably imperilled his personal safety and jeopardised his esteemed tenure as MP for Finchley and Golders Green. StandWithUs UK extends profound gratitude for his dedicated service to the community.
- [Georgia's Governor Kemp Signs the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism Into Law](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-attends-ceremony-as-georgia-governor-kemp-signs-into-law-the-ihra-working-definition-of/) - (Atlanta, Georgia-Jan 31, 2024) -- On January 31, 2024, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed HB-30 into law. StandWithUs thanks the governor for enacting this monumental legislation and also congratulates Georgia State Representatives John Carson (R-Marietta) and Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) for their leadership in getting House Bill 30 passed by both houses in overwhelming majorities. StandWithUs
- [StandWithUs pens letter to OSU, issues Jan. 26 deadline to respond to campus antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-pens-letter-to-osu-issues-jan-26-deadline-to-respond-to-campus-antisemitism/) - By Becky Raspe | Cleveland Jewish News | January 16, 2024 | Updated January 18, 2024 Photo Credit: Shutterstock StandWithUs, an international and non-partisan pro-Israel education organization, sent a letter to The Ohio State University’s leadership on Jan. 15 , questioning the Columbus-based university’s response to the Israel-Hamas war and the rising antisemitism both on
- [StandWithUS: Ohio State ‘grossly failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students’](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-ohio-state-grossly-failed-to-protect-jewish-and-israeli-students/) - The Israel-education organization sent a letter to the school’s leadership demanding greater action against campus antisemitism. Jewish News Syndicate | January 18, 2024 Photo Credit: Shutterstock In a letter from StandWithUs to Walter Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University (OSU), the activist group called for a more proactive approach to defending Jewish students.
- [Pro-Palestinian protests move from streets to state capitals for rowdy start to legislative sessions](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-palestinian-protests-move-from-streets-to-state-capitals-for-rowdy-start-to-legislative-sessions/) - By Valerie Richardson | The Washington Times | Thursday, January 25, 2024 Photo Credit: Shutterstock DENVER — State legislatures wield little, if any, influence over U.S. foreign policy, but you wouldn’t necessarily know that from the pro-Palestinian demonstrators converging on state capitols. Crowds of anti- Israel activists are spilling from the streets and universities into
- [GWU professor facing discrimination complaints resigns, heads to Qatar](https://standwithus.com/news/gwu-professor-facing-discrimination-complaints-resigns-heads-to-qatar/) - Lara Sheehi will now teach psychopathology at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Jewish News Syndicate | January 25, 2024 Photo Credit: Shutterstock The Israel education nonprofit StandWithUs filed a Title VI complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights against Lara Sheehi , an assistant professor of psychology at George Washington
- [NYU prof caught telling students Hamas baby killings ‘not true’ suspended after shocking clip revealed](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-prof-caught-telling-students-hamas-baby-killings-not-true-suspended-after-shocking-clip-reveal/) - By Snejana Farberov and Ronny Reyes | New York Post Published Jan. 25, 2024 | Updated Jan. 25, 2024 Photo Credit: Screenshot An NYU adjunct professor and firebrand pro-Palestinian activist told a group of students at a recent “teach-in” that allegations that Hamas beheaded Israeli babies were “not true” — and denounced New York City
- [Letter to the Dept. of Education Urging Oversight to Protect Jewish Students](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-the-dept-of-education-urging-oversight-to-protect-jewish-students/) - StandWithUs, partnering with the Zachor Legal Institute and the National Jewish Advocacy Center, wrote to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights on January 30, 2024. The letter outlines the problem of officially sanctioned anti-Zionist and antisemitic activist groups and student government bodies on college campuses using their administrative-given funding, programming, and powers to ostracize, discriminate against,
- [StandWithUs Rejects ICJ Ruling & Language, but Agrees with Court’s Decision Demanding Hostages be Released and Not Calling for a Ceasefire](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-rejects-icj-ruling-and-language-but-agrees-with-decision/) - ( Los Angeles, January 26, 2024 ) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected a demand by the South African government to order a “ceasefire” that would allow Hamas to remain in power in Gaza, continue to oppress its own people, and rearm for the next massacre of Israeli civilians. However, StandWithUs is appalled by
- [Georgia Adopts IHRA](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-applauds-georgia-for-opposing-antisemitism-by-defining-it/) - (Atlanta, Georgia - January 24, 2024) - The Georgia Senate gallery broke out in a standing ovation when HB 30 , which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism passed by an overwhelming 44-6 vote. HB 30 passed the House earlier that day in a 129-5 vote. The bill ensures that Georgia will
- [Ohio State ‘grossly failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students’](https://standwithus.com/news/ohio-state-grossly-failed-to-protect-jewish-and-israeli-students/) - The Israel-education organization sent a letter to the school’s leadership demanding greater action against campus antisemitism. By: JNS | January 18, 2024 In a letter from StandWithUs to Walter Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University (OSU), the activist group called for a more proactive approach to defending Jewish students. “Since October 7th, antisemitism
- [Pro-Israel Organization Sends Legal Letter to Lehigh About Antisemitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-organization-sends-legal-letter-to-lehigh-about-antisemitism-on-campus/) - By: Jarrad Saffren | Philadelphia Jewish Exponent | January 17, 2024 StandWithUs, a pro-Israel nonprofit that works to combat antisemitism on campus, and Alums for Campus Fairness, which has a similar mission, sent a legal letter to Lehigh University outlining incidents of antisemitism on campus since Oct. 7. “The purpose of this letter is twofold:
- [StandWithUs Letter to Attorneys General January 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-attorneys-general-january-2024/) - Dear Attorney General, We write to you from the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, a division of StandWithUs, an international, nonprofit organization with the mission of educating about Israel and combating antisemitism. Since Hamas’s October 7th invasion—during which Hamas-led terrorists poured into Israel, slaughtered, raped, and tortured over 1,200 people, injured over 5,000 more, and abducted
- [StandWithUs pens letter to OSU on campus antisemitism, war response](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-pens-letter-to-osu-on-campus-antisemitism-war-response/) - By: Becky Raspe | Columbus Jewish News | January 16, 2024 StandWithUs, an international and non-partisan pro-Israel education organization, sent a letter to The Ohio State University’s leadership on Jan. 15 , questioning the Columbus-based university’s response to the Israel-Hamas war and the rising antisemitism both on campus and across the country. The letter –
- [StandWithUs Letter to Ohio State University - January 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-ohio-state-university-january-2024/) - StandWithUs wrote to Ohio State University (OSU) on January 15, 2024. Since October 7 th , antisemitism on and around OSU’s campus has run the gamut from: antisemitic verbal taunts and threats directed at individual OSU Jewish students; antisemitic and threatening graffiti in classrooms and other university facilities; removal of posters and photos of kidnapped
- [StandWithUs Letter to Northwestern University - January 2024](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-northwestern-university-january-2024/) - StandWithUs and Alums for Campus Fairness wrote to Northwestern University on January 15, 2024, urging the administration to take concrete action against antisemitism on campus, including a thorough investigation of recent incidents and robust enforcement of existing university policies. CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO SAIDOFF LEGAL DEPARTMENT HOMEPAGE
- [Pro-Israel Chicagoans brave sub-zero weather at rally marking 100 days since Oct. 7](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-chicagoans-brave-sub-zero-weather-at-rally-marking-100-days-since-oct-7/) - By: Jacob Magid | The Times of Israel | January 14, 2023 CHICAGO, Illinois — Some 200 pro-Israel Chicagoans brave the sub-zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures to attend a rally marking 100 days since some 240 hostages were kidnapped into Gaza during Hamas’s October 7 terror onslaught. The event organized by the StandWithUS pro-Israel advocacy group concludes
- [Israelis Applying to U.S. Schools Are Facing Discrimination](https://standwithus.com/news/israelis-applying-to-u-s-schools-are-facing-discrimination/) - By: Yael Lerman | The Times of Israel | January 10, 2024 This story is a cautionary tale—and, we hope, an empowering one—to Israelis applying to universities in the U.S. You may find yourself under greater scrutiny, rejected from admissions, or your scholarship in jeopardy, simply because you are Israeli. After all, think about who
- [StandWithUs Unites Diverse Ethnic Groups in Defense of Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-unites-diverse-ethnic-groups-in-defense-of-israel/) - By: Donald H. Harrison | San Diego Jewish World | January 9, 2024 SAN DIEGO – Oz Laniado and Ashley Levy have been at the helm of the San Diego regional office of StandWithUs for less than a year and already have built a diverse advisory committee, forged alliances with segments of the non-Jewish community,
- [George Washington University Professor Accused of Antisemitism Leaves School, Heads to Qatar-based Institute](https://standwithus.com/news/george-washington-university-professor-accused-of-antisemitism-leaves-school-heads-to-qatar-based-i/) - By: Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | January 4, 2024 George Washington University psychology professor Lara Sheehi, who was accused of verbally abusing and discriminating against her Jewish graduate students, has left the school and accepted a job at an institution based in Qatar, according to a correspondence obtained by The Algemeiner . “I
- [StandWithUs’s Yael Lerman provides legal resources on college campuses](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-s-yael-lerman-provides-legal-resources-on-college-campuses/) - By: Linda Chase | South Florida Sun Sentinel | January 2, 2024 Yael Lerman is the director of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, providing legal resources to students, professors and community activists confronting antisemitic and anti-Israel activity. During our conversation Yael explained how the Israel/Hamas war has affected StandWithUs’s mission and goals. “The escalation of
- [StandWithUs UK and the Embassy of Israel host a roundtable with student leaders from top universities across the UK](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-and-the-embassy-of-israel-host-a-roundtable-with-student-leaders-from-top-universitie/) - 22 November 2023 StandWithUs UK were proud to facilitate a much needed roundtable discussion with 26student leaders from across the UK, and representatives from the Israeli Embassy. The charity’s initiative of pairing students with key diplomats reinforces the significance of ensuring campus leaders are at the forefront of such dialogue. Since the atrocities on October 7th, and the outbreak of the war against Hamas, Jewish
- [StandWithUs UK held a special event to support Israel at the House of Lords](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-held-a-special-event-to-support-israel-at-the-house-of-lords/) - 2 November 2023 At a private reception hosted by Lord Leslie Turnberg at the House of Lords, StandWithUs UK were proud to hold a special event to support Israel and to highlight the shared values between the UK and Israel. At the event, StandWithUs UK officially released their new educational booklet titled ‘UK-Israel: A Relationship of Shared Values’. Guests had the honour of hearing from both Lord
- [StandWithUs UK hosts Rabbi Leo Dee with Communal and Student Leaders](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosts-rabbi-leo-dee-with-communal-and-student-leaders/) - 23 October 2023 StandWithUs UK were honoured to host Rabbi Leo Dee with other communal and student leaders in a gathering of solidarity and unity. Rabbi Dee’s visit comes at a crucial time for the Jewish community; as we mourn the loss of life and the horrific acts of violence which occurred on the 7th of October, the importance of fostering a strong unified response in the wake of such tragedies is vital. Represented
- [Largest Young Professionals Purim Party Hosted by New Private Members Club](https://standwithus.com/news/largest-young-professionals-purim-party-hosted-by-new-private-members-club/) - 26 February 2023 The Blue & White Club, a promising hub for young adults post-university, organised an immensely successful Purim party in Shoreditch. The sold-out event brought together over 200 young professionals from across London; the gathering saw a thriving atmosphere where attendees networked and socialised with their peers. Addressing all guests, Amber Pinto, Director of the Blue & White Club, said,
- [StandWithUs UK Hosts First Ever Digital Conference Tackling Antisemitism Online](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosts-first-ever-digital-conference-tackling-antisemitism-online/) - 23 February 2023 On the 23rd of February, educational charity StandWithUs UK held a full-day conference at JFS centred around tackling antisemitism online. Swipe Up Rise Up saw students from JFS, Immanuel and Yavneh College in attendance. Guest speakers such as Rachel Riley MBE addressed the crowd, whilst workshops were given to help pupils identify antisemitism and disinformation relating to Israel and how to effectively counter it. The Digital Conference ‘Swipe Up,
- [StandWithUs UK Hosts Memorial Service by UK’s Only ‘Stumbling Stone’](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosts-memorial-service-by-uk-s-only-stumbling-stone/) - 14 February 2023 On the 14th of February, educational charity StandWithUs UK held a memorial service by the UK’s only Stumbling Stone (or Stolperstein), located in Golden Square, Soho. As of December 2019, 75,000 of these brass plates have been installed across Europe at the last place of residence or work for victims of the Holocaust.
- [Michael Gencher appointed new Executive Director of StandWithUs Australia](https://standwithus.com/news/michael-gencher-appointed-new-executive-director-of-standwithus-australia-2/) - StandWithUs, a 22-year-old international, non-partisan education organisation dedicated to supporting Israel and combating antisemitism, proudly announces the appointment of Michael Gencher to the role of Executive Director, StandWithUs Australia. Michael will begin in early April. StandWithUs has established itself as a prominent presence within the Australian community over the past decade, sending educators to engage StandWithUs, a international, non-partisan education organisation dedicated to supporting Israel and combating antisemitism, proudly announces the appointment of Michael Gencher to the role of Executive Director, StandWithUs Australia. Michael will begin in early April.
- [Indiana governor should veto ‘toothless’ Jew-hatred bill, attorney general says](https://standwithus.com/news/indiana-governor-should-veto-toothless-jew-hatred-bill-attorney-general-says/) - “Indiana would become the first state in the nation to codify the IHRA definition without explicitly including the examples,” said Rabbi Mark Goldfeder, who leads the National Jewish Advocacy Center. David Swindle | Jewish News Syndicate | March 13, 2024 Photo courtesy of in.gov/core/index.html Indiana state senators have turned a bill, which was originally written
- [In Denver, chilling Oct. 7 testimony](https://standwithus.com/news/in-denver-chilling-oct-7-testimony/) - By Steve Mark | Intermountain Jewish News | March 13, 2024 Five months removed from one of the most horrific days in Israeli history, Sagi Gabay recounts with vivid detail the attack that almost killed him. “They took the opportunity to attack the festival because it was next to an open field,” said Gabay, “where
- [Harvard, M.I.T. and Systemic Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/harvard-m-i-t-and-systemic-antisemitism/) - By David French | The New York Times | March 14, 2024 This Monday, March 11, roughly 200 Jewish students and supporters marched through the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, and it was newsworthy that they were not attacked. Local news hailed that they were able to, as one headline noted, “ successfully
- [‘We knew we couldn’t let the kids down’](https://standwithus.com/news/we-knew-we-couldn-t-let-the-kids-down/) - The annual StandWithUs conference draws some 500 Jewish and pro-Israel students to Los Angeles to feel “connected,” experience “unity.” Ryan Torok | March 6, 2024 | Jewish News Syndicate The Los Angeles-based nonprofit StandWithUs almost didn’t hold its annual conference this year amid the rising costs of flights, hotel rooms and food. But with Jew-hatred
- [StandWithUs UK stall at Leeds University violently destroyed](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-stall-at-leeds-university-violently-destroyed/) - 13 March 2024 This story was reported on by The Jewish News. StandWithUs UK are alarmed that our students at Leeds University, who organised a stall to stand up against antisemitism and to raise awareness of the hostages still in Gaza, were violently targeted, with their belongings removed and damaged. Students were passionate about organising
- [StandWithUs UK statement regarding the incident that took place at the University of Exeter](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-statement-regarding-the-incident-that-took-place-at-the-university-of-exeter/) - 08 March 2024 StandWithUs UK express our sympathy and admiration for Rojin and the brave students who held the Israel stall at Exeter University on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. They did not deserve the demeaning abuse and harassment they experienced. Universities like Exeter have failed at their core mission of providing a space for healthy
- [StandWithUs Letter to UC Santa Cruz](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-uc-santa-cruz/) - StandWithUs wrote to UC Santa Cruz regarding an upcoming event with an attendance requirement that unabashedly silences the viewpoint of many Jewish members of the campus community, stifles open debate about an important matter of public concern, and likely constitutes compelled speech that is likely in violation of the First Amendment. We asked UCSC to
- [Press Release: SCLJ and Jewish Students File Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against MIT For Violating Jewish Civil Rights, Condoning Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-sclj-and-jewish-students-file-federal-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-mit/) - Title VI suit asks court to halt and remedy MIT’s antisemitic policies and practices (Boston — March 7, 2024) StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ) and two MIT students today filed a federal lawsuit against MIT alleging the university’s approval, support, and enablement of antisemitism in violation of the students’ rights under Title VI of
- [StandWithUs UK sends largest delegation of British University Students to the ‘Israel in Focus’ conference in LA.](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-sends-largest-delegation-of-british-university-students-to-the-israel-in-focus-conf/) - 07 March 2024 The annual ‘Israel in Focus’ conference in LA saw over 500 students from university campuses globally come together for a week of intense advocacy training, educational support and networking opportunities. StandWithUs UK brought the biggest delegation of British students to the conference; 20 students compromising 17 universities in London, Leeds, Nottingham, Scotland, Bristol, Manchester and more were
- [South Dakota's Gov. Noem Signs the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism Into Law](https://standwithus.com/news/south-dakota-s-gov-noem-signs-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism-into-law/) - (Pierre, South Dakota - Mar 06, 2024) -- On March 06, 2024, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed HB-1076 into law. This milestone legislation ensures that South Dakota’s Division of Human Rights will consider the IHRA definition when reviewing unfair or discriminatory practices suspected of antisemitism. StandWithUs thanks the governor as well as State Representative Fred
- [StandWithUs Urges Further Action at UC Santa Barbara](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-further-action-at-uc-santa-barbara/) - StandWithUs wrote to UCSB regarding an antisemitic hate crime in a dormitory and Students for Justice in Palestine and the University’s own Multicultural Center's blatantly discriminatory, defamatory antisemitic conduct. StandWithUs reminded the University that this conduct is not protected by the First Amendment, violates UCSB ’s policies, and has the potential to normalize a hostile,
- [Letter to UC Regents](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-uc-regents/) - February 26, 2024 Via email: regentsoffice@ucop.edu Office of the Secretary and Chief of Staff to the Regents 1111 Franklin St.,12th floor Oakland, CA 94607 Dear UC Regents, We write to you from StandWithUs, an international, nonprofit organization with the mission of educating about Israel and combating antisemitism, joined by attorneys at the California-based law
- [Stanford warned to be ‘very careful’ as it negotiates with group ‘aligned with’ terrorists](https://standwithus.com/news/stanford-warned-to-be-very-careful-as-it-negotiates-with-group-aligned-with-terrorists/) - A pro-Israel group said that Stanford University should be careful in meetings with a group of pro-Palestine protesters who staged a sit-in on campus for 120 days. Adam Sabes | Campus Reform | February 15, 2024 Photo Credit: Screenshot A pro-Israel organization said that Stanford University should be cautious in meetings with a group of
- [StandWithUs Calls on Seattle Elementary School to Investigate Lesson Glorifying Anti-Israel Protests](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-seattle-elementary-school-to-investigate-lesson-glorifying-anti-israel-protests/) - Lesson included video of children chanting “from the river to the sea” By Aaron Bandler | Jewish Journal | February 16, 2024 StandWithUs announced on Wednesday that they have sent a letter to a school district north of Seattle to investigate a lesson for second graders that glorified anti-Israel protests. The letter, dated Jan. 17,
- [Rising Antisemitism on Campus Demands a Strong Legal Offense](https://standwithus.com/news/rising-antisemitism-on-campus-demands-a-strong-legal-offense/) - By Carly F. Gammill | Algemeiner | February 7, 2024 Photo Credit: Shutterstock ‘StandWithUs’, partnering with the Zachor Legal Institute and the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has written to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights asking OCR to issue guidance on addressing the issue of antisemitism “in a manner that protects Jewish students
- [Jewish Advocacy Groups Ask US Office of Civil Rights to Guide Universities on Dealing with Campus Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-advocacy-groups-ask-us-office-of-civil-rights-to-guide-universities-on-dealing-with-campus-an/) - By Hana Levi Julian | Jewish Press | January 31, 2024 Photo Credit: Pixabay ‘Stand With Us’, partnering with the Zachor Legal Institute and the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has written to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights asking OCR to issue guidance on addressing the issue of antisemitism “in a manner that
- [Georgia Governor Signs Bill Adopting Leading Definition of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/georgia-governor-signs-bill-adopting-leading-definition-of-antisemitism/) - By Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | February 1, 2024 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) on January 31, 2023 signing bill that adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed on Wednesday a bill that will require law enforcement officials in the state to refer to the
- [StandWithUs UK and The Jewish Chronicle hosted Dr Einat Wilf in conversation with Jake Wallis Simons about the War in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-and-the-jewish-chronicle-hosted-dr-einat-wilf-in-conversation-with-jake-wallis-simons/) - 25 February 2024 StandWithUs UK, in collaboration with the Jewish Chronicle, hosted a landmark event on Sunday, 25th February, at South Hampstead Synagogue featuring Dr. Einat Wilf in conversation with esteemed journalist and JC Editor Jake Wallis Simons. The exclusive engagement was a sold-out success, drawing a crowd of over 200 supporters. Since 7th October, StandWithUs UK has seen an unprecedented 400%
- [South Dakota Adopts IHRA](https://standwithus.com/news/south-dakota-adopts-ihra/) - ( Pierre, South Dakota - February 23, 2024 ) - South Dakota has adopted HB 1076 , which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism . The bill passed the House on February 23, 2024, and passed the Senate the day before. This landmark legislation ensures that South Dakota’s Division of Human Rights
- [StandWithUs UK are appalled to see antisemitic slogan projected onto Big Ben](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-are-appalled-to-see-antisemitic-slogan-projected-onto-big-ben/) - 23 February 2024 StandWithUs UK are appalled to see that the genocidal slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” was projected onto Big Ben during the Parliamentary debate about the Israel-Hamas war. Big Ben, an iconic British monument that represents British democracy has been spoiled by this abhorrent chant which calls
- [Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Columbia University Alleges Hostile Antisemitic Environment for Jewish and Israeli Students](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-civil-rights-lawsuit-against-columbia-university-alleges-hostile-antisemitic-environment/) - Kasowitz Files Title VI Suit on Behalf of StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (New York — February 21, 2024) The law firm Kasowitz Benson Torres today filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University and Barnard College on behalf of Jewish and Israeli Columbia students who are victims of egregious and ongoing antisemitism. The complaint, filed
- [Middlebury College Tries to Cover Up its Disturbing Response to Antisemitism Charges in StandWithUs’ Title VI Filing](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/middlebury-college-tries-to-cover-up-its-disturbing-response-to-antisemitism-charges-in-standwithus/) - On February 16, 2024, StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ ) filed a Title VI federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, detailing how Middlebury College showed deliberate indifference to its Jewish students’ complaints of a hostile, antisemitic campus environment. In the days since, the College has posted and reposted
- [UK Emerson Fellow, Hannah, in an interview with The Telegraph: “I don’t think it’s actually safe for me,”](https://standwithus.com/news/uk-emerson-fellow-hannah-in-an-interview-with-the-telegraph-i-don-t-think-it-s-actually-safe-for/) - This article by Abigail Buchanan was published by The Telegraph 19 February 2024 Fiona Sharpe has grown used to the “constant daily drip feed” of anti-Semitism in her day-to-day life. As someone who works in politics (a spokesperson for Labour Against Antisemitism), the 57-year-old from Brighton has noticed the abuse get immeasurably worse since the
- [StandWithUs UK: Pupils and teachers need tools to engage in 7 October debates](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-pupils-and-teachers-need-tools-to-engage-in-7-october-debates/) - This article by our Schools and Youth Director, Yehuda Fink, was published by The Jewish News. 15 February 2024 With an almost 400% increase in demand from schools for Israel educational sessions since the Hamas atrocities, StandWithUs UK is stepping in to fill the void, writes Yehuda Fink. When I worked as a teacher for
- [UK Emerson Fellow, Annie, in an interview with Channel 5: “I felt unsafe in my own home”](https://standwithus.com/news/the-telegraph-oct-7-pushed-anti-semitism-over-the-edge-but-it-s-been-happening-for-years/) - This interview was aired on Channel 5. 15 February 2024 StandWithUs UK's Emerson Fellow, Annie, was interviewed on channel 5 in a segment about the rise of antisemitism in the UK: "I felt really unsafe, I felt unsafe in my own home, which is something that no one should ever experience.. My flatmate tore down
- [StandWithUs UK Educational Efforts and Initiatives Amid the Gaza War](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-educational-efforts-and-initiatives-amid-the-gaza-war/) - London- 7th February 2024 Findings from a HOPE NOT HATE survey underscore the urgent need for more robust support for educators broaching the Gaza War. Since the 7th of October, StandWithUs UK has experienced an almost 400% increase in demand for educational sessions about Israel in schools. The programme "Israel Under Attack" by StandWithUs UK
- [StandWithUs UK hosts roundtable at the House of Lords with parliamentarians to hear university student testimony on abuse and mistreatment on their campuses since October 7th.](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosts-roundtable-at-the-house-of-lords-with-parliamentarians-to-hear-university-stude/) - 1st February 2024 At a private roundtable meeting hosted by Lord Ian Austin at the House of Lords, StandWithUs UK were proud to bring together over 25 university students from across the UK to convey how their experiences on campus have been affected since the October 7th massacre and war with Hamas. Students conveyed stories of physical abuse and intimidation, ostracisation from their peers, the politicisation of student unions and
- [Young Professional Blue & White Club hosts Comedy Night with multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Rachel Creeger](https://standwithus.com/news/young-professional-blue-white-club-hosts-comedy-night-with-multi-award-winning-stand-up-comedian-r/) - 16 January 2024 90 pro-Israel professionals gathered on Tuesday 16 January in a bustling underground Camden club to beat away the January blues and network at an evening with multi-award-winning stand-up comedian Rachel Creeger. The event was hosted by the Blue and White Club, a 500-strong volunteer-led movement of young adults supporting Israel, powered by
- [Sky News: Massive increase in antisemitism in London since Israel-Hamas war, say police](https://standwithus.com/news/sky-news-massive-increase-in-antisemitism-in-london-since-israel-hamas-war-say-police/) - This article was published by Sky News. 13 October 2023 Rishi Sunak says people inciting hatred, or violence, or racist activity, intimidating or threatening behaviour will not be tolerated and will be "met with the full force of the law". London has seen a "massive increase" in antisemitic incidents and offences since the start of
- [StandWithUs UK honours Lord Ian Austin with the prestigious ‘Beacon of Light’ Award](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-honours-lord-ian-austin-with-the-prestigious-beacon-of-light-award/) - 5 September 2023 At a private reception hosted annually for the charity by Her Excellency Tzipi Hotovely, StandWithUs UK were proud to honour Lord Ian Austin with the ‘Beacon of Light’ Award, in recognition of his resilient support for Israel as the one and only Jewish State. In his speech, Austin acknowledged that, ‘because of some of the appalling things we see on campuses, the
- [StandWithUs UK raises over 600K in support of their students and communities](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-raises-over-600k-in-support-of-their-students-and-communities-1/) - 2 May 2023 StandWithUs UK are thrilled to announce the results of our recent fundraising campaign. In just 72 hours, the community rallied behind us to raise over £600K, hours before the 9pm deadline. This was an astounding achievement, and we want to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who supported us. Isaac Zarfati, Executive Director for StandWithUs UK said, “As
- [StandWithUs UK is extremely alarmed by the latest YouGov polling](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-is-extremely-alarmed-by-the-latest-yougov-polling/) - 21 March 2024 StandWithUs UK is extremely alarmed by the latest YouGov polling which found that one in twenty Britons support expelling Jews from the Middle East. See the YouGov poll results here. Isaac Zarfati, Executive Director of StandWithUs UK stated: ‘ The Report reveals a severe lack of education, or more alarmingly- an imbalance
- [Dept. of Education complaint filed against Dallas ISD alleges years of antisemitism, bullying](https://standwithus.com/news/dept-of-education-complaint-filed-against-dallas-isd-alleges-years-of-antisemitism-bullying/) - By: Marvin Hurt | CBS News Texas | May 9, 2024 DALLAS — A Dallas teenager says he has been repeatedly targeted at his high school, amid nationwide discussions about antisemitism in schools and universities. StandWithUs, an international, nonpartisan nonprofit organization supporting Israel and battling antisemitism, filed a 17-page complaint with the Civil Rights Office
- [StandWithUs Sends Letter to Bellevue School District Regarding Antisemitic and Hostile Environment](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sends-letter-to-bellevue-school-district-regarding-antisemitic-and-hostile-environment/) - StandWithUs contacted the Bellevue School District regarding ongoing, pervasive and offensive harassment of Jewish students in the district based on their shared Jewish ancestry. The legal letter requested that Bellevue School District take appropriate administrative remedial actions to address the hostile environment, including conducting an independent investigation, providing educational training for faculty and administrators about
- [The extent of ignorance and lack of education within the NUS regarding Zionism is alarming](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-is-alarmed-by-the-extent-of-ignorance-and-lack-of-education-within-the-nus-regarding/) - 8 May 2024 StandWithUs UK is alarmed by the decision to pay tens of thousands of pounds to Shaima Dallali, a former president of the National Union of Students who was sacked due to antisemitic comments. The decision shows, above all, that antisemitism pays off. The fact that the NUS sees anti-Zionism and Zionism as
- [Anti-Jewish Racism Promoted On Campuses, StandWithUs UK Statement](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-jewish-racism-promoted-on-campuses-standwithus-uk-statement/) - 3 May 2024 StandWithUs UK are appalled by the level of vicious anti-Jewish racism being promoted by anti-Israel tent “encampments” on a growing number of university campuses, most notably from today’s protest at UCL. These encampments are the latest in a years-long onslaught of antisemitic and anti-Israel activity at universities across the country. We have now heard chants that ‘resistance is justified’ and ‘the State
- [ADL, StandWithUs and Brandeis Center Call for the Resignation of Northwestern University President Michael Schill](https://standwithus.com/news/adl-standwithus-and-brandeis-center-call-for-the-resignation-of-northwestern-university-president-m/) - (Chicago, Ill., April 30, 2024) – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) Midwest, StandWithUs, and The Louis D Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today called for the resignation of Northwestern University President Michael Schill in response to the reprehensible and dangerous agreement reached between President Schill and leaders of the university’s encampment protest: “As the
- [These are not easy times on campus, but StandWithUs salutes the response by Washington University Chancellor, Andrew D. Martin](https://standwithus.com/news/these-are-not-easy-times-on-campus-but-standwithus-salutes-the-response-by-washington-university-ch/) - Dear Washington University community, Saturday was a dark, sad day for WashU. A large group of individuals came to campus intending to disrupt, do harm, and interfere with educational activities and campus life. When the group began to set up an encampment, which is in clear violation of our explicitly stated policies, we asked them
- [Civil rights complaint prompts DISD to seek assistance from museum’s educators](https://standwithus.com/news/civil-rights-complaint-prompts-disd-to-seek-assistance-from-museum-s-educators/) - By Steve Wisch | Texas Jewish Post | April 17, 2024 The Dallas Independent School District has sought help from the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to combat antisemitism in the district. The move was prompted by an April 9 complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights by a
- [Ohio State faces Anti-Defamation League complaint alleging 'failure' to address antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/ohio-state-faces-anti-defamation-league-complaint-alleging-failure-to-address-antisemitism/) - By Sheridan Hendrix | The Columbus Dispatch | April 9, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Three Jewish defense organizations filed a formal complaint Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights against Ohio State University, alleging the school "failed to address the severe discrimination and harassment of Jewish and Israeli students." The
- [Dallas Public School District Accused of Allowing a Virulently Antisemitic Climate](https://standwithus.com/news/dallas-public-school-district-accused-of-allowing-a-virulently-antisemitic-climate/) - By Zach Kessel | National Review | April 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Jewish nonprofit StandWithUs filed a federal Title VI civil rights complaint with the Department of Education Tuesday, alleging that the Dallas Independent School District has allowed a hostile environment for Jews to flourish at one of its high schools. As the
- [Antisemitic bullying at Dallas high school alleged in federal civil rights complaint](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitic-bullying-at-dallas-high-school-alleged-in-federal-civil-rights-complaint/) - The complaint, co-filed by StandWithUs, was filed as American campuses are grappling with reverberations of the Israel-Hamas war. By Talia Richman | Dallas News | April 10, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock A Dallas teenager faced antisemitic bullying at Hillcrest High School and district officials failed to adequately respond, a federal civil rights complaint alleges.
- [My Family Fled Anti-Jewish Persecution; Now I See It on My College Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/my-family-fled-anti-jewish-persecution-now-i-see-it-on-my-college-campus/) - By Carly Klinger | The Algemeiner | April 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock When I was a child, being Jewish was cool. Hanukkah had eight nights, instead of one day for Christmas. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur were days I was able to skip school. Friends would tell me, “I wish I was Jewish.”
- [Anti-Jewish Racism Promoted On Campuses StandWithUs Statement](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-regarding-anti-jewish-racism-promoted-on-campuses/) - Photo courtesy of Shutterstock StandWithUs staff, students and lay leaders around the world are appalled by the level of vicious anti-Jewish racism being promoted by anti-Israel tent “encampments” on a growing number of college campuses. These encampments are the latest in a years-long onslaught of antisemitic and anti-Israel activity at universities across the country.
- [StandWithUs Urges eBay to Take Action on Possible Unlawful Boycott of Israel and Alleged Discriminatory Price Gouging](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-ebay-to-take-action-on-possible-unlawful-boycott-of-israel-and-alleged-discriminat/) - StandWithUs, National Jewish Advocacy Center, and Zachor Legal Institute wrote to eBay, noting that eBay consumers have brought to our attention significant concerns regarding eBay’s business practices, including allegations that eBay may be discriminating against consumers trying to ship goods from the United States to Israel in violation of antiboycott laws and international treaties. We
- [Seattle Public Schools 'reviewing' teacher comments about murder of Israeli women](https://standwithus.com/news/seattle-public-schools-reviewing-teacher-comments-about-murder-of-israeli-women/) - By Jeremy Harris | KOMO News | April 6, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Officials with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) are reviewing comments made by a teacher at Chief Sealth High School that appeared to justify the murder of Israeli victims during the October 7 attack on communities near the border with Gaza. The teacher,
- [The latest blood libels against Israel - opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/the-latest-blood-libels-against-israel-opinion/) - Despite Hamas’s disregard for morality, many reputable outlets continue to amplify the terrorist group’s figures and claims. By Jordan Cope | Jerusalem Post | March 30, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock The ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus once noted: “In war, truth is the first casualty.” His words still ring true today. In the ongoing war
- [StandWithUs Requests Status Update into UC Santa Barbara’s Investigation into Campus Antisemitic Discrimination](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-requests-status-update-into-uc-santa-barbara-s-investigation-into-campus-antisemitic-dis/) - StandWithUs wrote to UCSB on April 10, 2024, to follow up on a February 28, 2024 letter to UCSB. StandWithUs wrote to ensure that the administration is protecting its Jewish students and ensuring equal enforcement of university policies, as well as complying with all applicable state and federal laws including hate crime reporting requirements. Specifically, StandWithUs
- [Press Release: Rampant, Unaddressed Antisemitism at Dallas High School Prompts Federal Civil Rights Complaint](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-rampant-unaddressed-antisemitism-at-dallas-high-school-prompts-federal-civil-rights/) - StandWithUs Files Title VI Complaint Against Dallas Independent School District; Jewish Students at Hillcrest High School Face Ongoing Harassment, Intimidation, Marginalization and Discrimination (April 10, 2024 - Dallas, TX) – On April 9, 2024, StandWithUs and a Jewish student filed a federal Title VI civil rights complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil
- [Title VI Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against Dallas Independent School District](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/title-vi-civil-rights-complaint-filed-against-dallas-independent-school-district/) - Jewish students at Hillcrest High School face ongoing Harassment, intimidation, marginalization and discrimination. Read the official complaint sent to the Department of Education below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the toolbar for additional options such as zooming or fullscreen mode. Read the press release HERE.
- [Title VI Complaint Filed Against Ohio State by StandWithUs, ADL & Brandeis Center](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/title-vi-complaint-filed-against-ohio-state-university/) - StandWithUs, ADL & Brandeis Center File Title VI Complaint Against Ohio State, Alleging Pervasive Antisemitic Climate for Jewish Students. Read the official complaint sent to the Department of Education below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the toolbar for additional options such as zooming or fullscreen mode. Read our
- [Press Release: StandWithUs, ADL & Brandeis Center File Title VI Complaint Against Ohio State, Alleging Pervasive Antisemitic Climate for Jewish Students](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/press-release-standwithus-adl-brandeis-center-file-title-vi-complaint-against-ohio-state-allegi/) - Complaint claims OSU repeatedly failed to address incidents, leaving students vulnerable New York, NY, April 9, 2024 … Three Jewish defense organizations today submitted a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) against Ohio State University, alleging that the university has failed to address the severe discrimination and harassment of Jewish
- [StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice’s Federal Complaint Filed Against Lehigh University Opened for Investigation](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-center-for-legal-justice-s-federal-complaint-filed-against-lehigh-university-opened-for/) - Federal complaint describes a pervasively hostile campus climate for Jewish and Israeli students at Lehigh University alongside an indifferent administration. (Bethlehem, PA – April 2, 2024) – StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ) on April 2, 2024, learned that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has opened an investigation into Lehigh University in
- [Press Release: StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice Files Title VI Complaint Against UC Davis](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/press-release-standwithus-center-for-legal-justice-files-title-vi-complaint-against-uc-davis/) - Federal complaint describes a pervasively hostile and antisemitic campus climate at UC Davis, details incidents of unlawful discrimination and harassment against Jews (Davis, CA -- April 1, 2024) – StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ) on April 1, 2024, filed a federal Title VI complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on
- [StandWithUs UK hosted the largest conference on countering antisemitism on social media in the UK.](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-hosted-the-largest-conference-on-countering-antisemitism-on-social-media-in-the-uk/) - 29 March 2024 StandWithUs UK hosted over 200 students from Jewish and non-Jewish schools gathered at Stone X Stadium for the Swipe-Up Rise-Up conference in tackling antisemitism on social media. This the second year in a row that StandWithUs UK held the SURU conference as part of its efforts to educate and empower sixth form pupils
- [StandWithUs Urges Universities Nationwide to Adopt Best Practices for Anti-Israel Protests on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-universities-nationwide-to-adopt-best-practices-for-anti-israel-protests-on-campus/) - University administrators have tried to justify their refusal to enforce existing university policies to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment, discrimination, and physical assault during campus protests based on a misapplication of First Amendment principles. In the letter below, StandWithUs wrote to universities to review recommendations recently published by Columbia University’s Task Force on Antisemitism
- [FIU Shabbat dinner honoring visiting October 7th Israeli survivors targeted by protestors](https://standwithus.com/news/fiu-shabbat-dinner-honoring-visiting-october-7th-israeli-survivors-targeted-by-protestors/) - By StandWithUs | South Florida Sun Sentinel | March 21, 2024 Photo courtesy of StandWithUs: From left, Neta Zeevi, Neta Fanta and Shye Klein. Courtesy of StandWithUs Between February 27th and March 10th, StandWithUs hosted the “October 7th – Survival and Resilience” Tour where eight Israelis traveled throughout the United States recounting their harrowing experiences surrounding
- [Only time can reveal the ICJ’s true motives — opinion](https://standwithus.com/news/only-time-can-reveal-the-icj-s-true-motives-opinion/) - By Jordan Cope | Jerusalem Post | February 7, 2024 In January, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in its South Africa vs Israel case, released its interim order. The ICJ refused to dismiss South Africa’s baseless charges, which falsely accuse Israel of genocide in the October 7 war against Hamas in Gaza. However, it also
- [StandWithUs UK stands with the Jewish students at Glasgow University](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-stands-with-the-jewish-students-at-glasgow-university/) - 28 March 2024 We stand with Jewish students at Glasgow in expressing our dismay at the election of Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah. It is regrettable that positions of power at Glasgow University have become unnecessarily politicised. We are alarmed to read reports published of Dr Ghassan and his problematic history, including praising the terrorist leader Maher
- [StandWithUs Urges Northwestern University Trustees to Nullify Unlawful Agreement Giving In to Encampment Agitators](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-urges-northwestern-university-trustees-to-nullify-unlawful-agreement-giving-in-to-encampment-agitators/) - Legal opinion by Kasowitz Law Firm on behalf of StandWithUs claims Northwestern leadership’s actions are unlawful and urges the Board of Trustees to invalidate the agreement that places Northwestern’s values, reputation, standing and endowment in jeopardy. Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 2024 – StandWithUs, utilizing the legal counsel of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, sent a legal demand letter to the trustees of
- [As Threat of Hezbollah War Rises, Here’s What You Should Know About Israeli-Lebanese Relations](https://standwithus.com/news/as-threat-of-hezbollah-war-rises-here-s-what-you-should-know-about-israeli-lebanese-relations/) - Matthew Abelson | Algemeiner | July 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Israel’s relations with Lebanon have historically been less hostile than with some of its other neighbors — despite having no formal diplomatic ties. Today, however, the Israeli-Lebanese border is an extremely dangerous place, with widespread concerns about a major war breaking out in
- [Letter from SWU and CAMERA to AFT President Randi Weingarten](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-from-swu-and-camera-to-aft-president-randi-weingarten/) - July 22, 2024 Randi Weingarten American Federation of Teachers 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20001-2079 Via Email: rweingarten@aft.org Dear President Weingarten, We, the undersigned representatives StandWithUs and CAMERA Education Institute, write to you with deep concern about the environment for Jewish attendees at the upcoming AFT Convention in Houston. Based on
- [Dallas district allegedly retaliated against Jewish student after Title VI probe](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/dallas-district-allegedly-retaliated-against-jewish-student-after-title-vi-probe/) - A teacher “specifically mentioned the complaint” when the co-complainant was in the room and “insinuated it had something to do with him,” according to the StandWithUS NGO. Jewish News Syndicate | July 22, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock A Jewish student in Dallas was subjected to retaliation by a teacher over a U.S. Department of
- [Pro-Israel Group Calls on US Justice Department to Apply ‘KKK Laws’ to Pro-Hamas Demonstrations](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-group-calls-on-us-justice-department-to-apply-kkk-laws-to-pro-hamas-demonstrations/) - By Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | July 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock StandWithUs (SWU), a Jewish civil rights group based in California, is imploring the US Justice Department to crack down on masked protests at Columbia University by enforcing legal statues which are widely referred to as the “KKK Laws,” citing a hostile
- [Jewish groups implore DOJ to use ‘KKK laws’ to prosecute hostile campus entities](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-implore-doj-to-use-kkk-laws-to-prosecute-hostile-campus-entities/) - By Peter Cordi | Washington Examiner | July 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Two legal groups that combat antisemitism sent a letter to the Department of Justice imploring the agency to implement KKK laws to prosecute anti-Israel groups at Columbia University for coordinating to foster a hostile environment for Jewish students, which violates their
- [US Jewish Groups Condemn Anti-Zionist Resolutions Considered by American Federation of Teachers](https://standwithus.com/news/us-jewish-groups-condemn-anti-zionist-resolutions-considered-by-american-federation-of-teachers/) - By Dion J. Pierre | Algemeiner | July 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock A coalition of US Jewish groups on Monday denounced the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest educators’ unions in the country, for including anti-Israel resolutions in the agenda of its upcoming annual convention. The resolutions, seven in total,
- [Los Angeles screening of ‘Screams Before Silence’ captivates local Jewish community](https://standwithus.com/news/los-angeles-screening-of-screams-before-silence-captivates-local-jewish-community/) - “I am the live testimony standing before you, before the world speaking for [the victims who no longer can,” one ZAKA first responder said at the event. By Kelly Hartog | Jerusalem Post | July 17, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock LOS ANGELES – Like before any special film screening, people streamed into the packed
- [Jewish Groups Bring 19th-Century Weapon to Legal Fight against Antisemitism at Columbia: The KKK Act](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-bring-19th-century-weapon-to-legal-fight-against-antisemitism-at-columbia-the-kkk-act/) - By Zach Kessel | National Review | June 28, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Since the attack of October 7, Columbia University has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits accusing the school of failing to address the resulting surge in antisemitism, but a new complaint filed last week employs a little-used, 19th-century law to
- [Deep Concern Over UK Decision to Restore £21 Million Funding to UNRWA](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-expresses-deep-concern-over-uk-decision-to-restore-21-million-funding-to-unrwa/) - 19 July 2024 Following the announcement by Foreign Secretary David Lammy regarding the restoration of £21 million of government funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ( UNRWA ), StandWithUs UK expresses profound concern and disappointment. StandWithUs UK stands firmly against this decision, citing serious allegations and instances where UNRWA
- [Follow up Letter to StandWithUs Title VI in Dallas School District](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/follow-up-letter-to-standwithus-title-vi-in-dallas-school-district/) - StandWithUs Alerts Dallas Independent School District to Retaliatory Actions Taken Against Jewish Student Civil Rights Complainants, and Urges the District to Proactively Address Antisemitism Before the New School Year Begins View the official letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the toolbar for additional options such as fullscreen
- [StandWithUs and Zachor Urge U.S. Attorney General to Enforce the “KKK Laws” at Columbia University to Remedy Hostile Environment](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-and-zachor-legal-institute-urge-u-s-attorney-general-to-enforce-the-kkk-laws-at-colum/) - Letter to the Department of Justice chief explains that the coordinated actions of five anti-Israel campus groups at Columbia deprived Jewish and Israeli students of their civil rights, which should trigger immediate enforcement of the “KKK Laws,” an investigation, and, if applicable, prosecutions under the law. View the official letter below. To navigate, simply use
- [Press Release: StandWithUs and Zachor Urge U.S. Attorney General to Enforce the “KKK Laws” at Columbia University to Remedy Hostile Environment](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-standwithus-and-zachor-legal-institute-urge-u-s-attorney-general-to-enforce-the-kkk/) - Letter to the Department of Justice chief explains that the coordinated actions of five anti-Israel campus groups at Columbia deprived Jewish and Israeli students of their civil rights, which should trigger immediate enforcement of the “KKK Laws,” an investigation, and, if applicable, prosecutions under the law. July 17, 2024 – StandWithUs and the Zachor Legal
- [Reply to FIRE’s Analysis of StandWithUs Letter to Santa Monica College re: Academic Freedom](https://standwithus.com/news/reply-to-fire-s-analysis-of-standwithus-letter-to-santa-monica-college-re-academic-freedom/) - July 15, 2024 StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department's Reply to FIRE’s Analysis of StandWithUs Letter to Santa Monica College re: Academic Freedom On July 9, 2024, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (“FIRE”) published an analysis (“FIRE’s Response”) of a StandWithUs letter to Santa Monica College (“SMC”) dated June 10, 2024 (the “StandWithUs Letter” or the “Letter”). While some of the positions expressed in FIRE’s Response are correct in
- [Press Release: Screening of “Screams Before Silence”](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-screening-of-screams-before-silence/) - Call to Action: Scooter Braun and Daphna Edwards Ziman Host a Private Screening of “Screams Before Silence” to Unify With Women and Multifaith Organizations to Jointly End the Violence Against Women and Children. In an effort to alert the community on the horrific treatment by Hamas on women, men, and children, a private screening of
- [Pro-Israel education group warns of ‘antisemitism and anti-Israel bias’ in teachers’ union proposals](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-education-group-warns-of-antisemitism-and-anti-israel-bias-in-teachers-union-proposals/) - By Rebekah Riess | CNN | Wednesday July 3, 2024 Several items being proposed at an upcoming education convention in Philadelphia are raising concerns among a pro-Israel advocacy group about potential antisemitism and anti-Israel bias. Delegates of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the United States, will meet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for
- [Major Teachers’ Union to Vote on Resolution Accusing Israel of ‘Genocide’](https://standwithus.com/news/major-teachers-union-to-vote-on-resolution-accusing-israel-of-genocide/) - By Zach Kessel | National Review | July 2, 2024 National Education Association members will vote on several anti-Israel resolutions at the union’s annual “Representative Assembly” in Philadelphia this week, including the adoption of an official position holding that Israel is conducting a “genocide” in Gaza and that opposing the Jewish state’s existence is not
- [StandWithUs urges Northwestern trustees to nullify agreement with anti-Israel encampment protesters](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-northwestern-trustees-to-nullify-agreement-with-anti-israel-encampment-protesters/) - Pro-Israel organization StandWithUs sent a letter to the Northwestern University Board of Trustees asking them to nullify an agreement that administrators made with the anti-Israel encampment “agitators.” Adam Sabes | Campus Reform | July 4, 2024 Screenshot taken from X account of Mark Weyermuller. Pro-Israel organization StandWithUs sent a letter to the Northwestern University Board
- [Colorado’s Jewish Community call on Colorado Public Radio to examine and change its persistent erasure of Jewish voices](https://standwithus.com/news/colorado-s-jewish-community-call-on-colorado-public-radio-to-examine-and-change-its-persistent-erasu/) - We, the undersigned members of Colorado’s Jewish Community, call on Colorado Public Radio to examine and change its persistent erasure of Jewish voices in its coverage of anti-Israel and antisemitic activity and its oversimplification and overt sympathy toward anti-Israel and racist protesters. We ask that you examine your coverage and commit to including Jewish voices
- [WE DID IT! StandWithUs Colorado Applauds the Colorado Democratic Party Central Committee for Voting Down Ceasefire Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/we-did-it-standwithus-colorado-applauds-the-colorado-democratic-party-central-committee-for-voting/) - Denver, CO – StandWithUs Colorado applauds the Colorado Democratic Party (CDP) Central Committee for voting down a misleading ceasefire resolution . The resolution was introduced to the CDP Central Committee and voted on July 1st, 2024. The result of the vote was 40.4% in favor, 55.1 % against, and 4.5% abstained, with over 300 voters
- [Press Release: StandWithUs Urges Northwestern University Trustees to Nullify Unlawful Agreement Giving In to Encampment Agitators](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-standwithus-urges-northwestern-university-trustees-to-nullify-unlawful-agreement-givi/) - Legal opinion by Kasowitz Law Firm on behalf of StandWithUs claims Northwestern leadership’s actions are unlawful and urges the Board of Trustees to invalidate the agreement that places Northwestern’s values, reputation, standing and endowment in jeopardy. Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 2024 – StandWithUs, utilizing the legal counsel of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, sent a legal demand letter to the trustees of Northwestern University (“Northwestern”)
- [Letter to Northwestern University Trustees Urging Them to Nullify Unlawful Agreement](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-northwestern-university-trustees-to-nullify-unlawful-agreement-giving-in-to-encamp/) - Legal opinion by Kasowitz Law Firm on behalf of StandWithUs claims Northwestern leadership’s actions are unlawful and urges the Board of Trustees to invalidate the agreement that places Northwestern’s values, reputation, standing and endowment in jeopardy. View the official letter below. To navigate, simply use the arrows to flip through pages, and utilize the
- [American Jewish Medical Association and StandWithUs Demand Justice after Antisemitic Subway Incident in New York](https://standwithus.com/news/american-jewish-medical-association-and-standwithus-demand-justice-after-antisemitic-subway-incident/) - The American Jewish Medical Association and StandWithUs call on New York City authorities to prosecute suspects who terrorized Jewish passengers on the NYC Subway System on June 10, 2024, and appoint a special prosecutor to address antisemitic hate crimes. The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224 Letitia
- [Breaking! North Carolina passes Shalom Act to fight antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/breaking-north-carolina-passes-shalom-act-to-fight-antisemitism/) - (Raleigh, NC, June 26, 2024) -- The North Carolina Senate passed 45-2 the Shalom (Standing Up To Hate And Leading with Our Moral Principles) Act, HB942 on June 26, 2024. The Shalom Act ensures that North Carolina state agencies adopt the International Holocaust Memorial Alliance, IHRA, Definition as a tool for training, educating, recognizing, and combating antisemitic
- [Jewish Student’s Diploma Withheld Over Run-in With ‘Antisemitic’ Poster](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-student-s-diploma-withheld-over-run-in-with-antisemitic-poster/) - By Peter Cordi | Washington Examiner | June 13, 2024 EXCLUSIVE — A Jewish student at the University of California , Irvine, is having his diploma withheld over claims he stole or damaged a poster that was part of the school’s anti-Israel encampment . Alex Minn, 33, was delivered a sanction letter demanding that he
- [UC Irvine Jewish Student Gets Big Win as Civil Rights Lawsuit Looms](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-irvine-jewish-student-gets-big-win-as-civil-rights-lawsuit-looms/) - By Peter Cordi | Washington Examiner | June 15, 2024 EXCLUSIVE — A University of California , Irvine Jewish student will be allowed to graduate after the school initially withheld his diploma following a run-in with an antisemitic poster on campus. The Washington Examiner reported on Thursday that Alex Minn was punished with a required
- [Santa Monica College Professors Accused of Creating Antisemitic Assignments](https://standwithus.com/news/santa-monica-college-professors-accused-of-creating-antisemitic-assignments/) - Ethnic Studies professor and Art History professor require students to promote notion that Israel is committing genocide Alyssa Erdley | Santa Monica Oberserver | Jun 25, 2024 June 14, 2024 — Santa Monica College has received a legal complaint letter from nonpartisan education organization StandWithUS regarding two class assignments that they call bigoted, harassing, and
- [StandWithUs Condemns Antisemitic and Anti-Israel New Business Items Proposed at NEA Representative Assembly](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-antisemitic-and-anti-israel-new-business-items-proposed-at-nea-representative-a/) - (Philadelphia, PA – June 24, 2024) – StandWithUs strongly condemns multiple antisemitic and anti-Israel New Business Items (NBIs) that have been introduced ahead of the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. The assembly, which brings together over 6,000 delegates from across the United States will take place in Philadelphia from July 3-7, 2024. “As a
- [A Resolution Of The Board of Regents Of The University of Colorado in Response to Protests That Occurred On June 1, 2024, and June 17, 2024, at The Private Residences of Regents](https://standwithus.com/news/a-resolution-of-the-board-of-regents-of-the-university-of-colorado-in-response-to-protests-that-occu/) - WHEREAS On June 1, 2024, and June 17, 2024, a group called Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) conducted protests related to its demands that the University of Colorado “divest” from corporations that do business with Israel; WHEREAS The protests occurred in front of the private residences of members of the University of Colorado Board
- [Organizations Fighting Antisemitism Stand In Solidarity With CU Board Of Regents For Condemnation Of Protests At Private Residences](https://standwithus.com/news/organizations-fighting-antisemitism-stand-in-solidarity-with-cu-board-of-regents-for-condemnation-of/) - Anti-Israel Protests at CU Regents’ Homes Lead to Swift Action Calling Out Antisemitism (June 20, 2024 – Pueblo, CO) — The Board of Regents of the University of Colorado on June 24, 2024 unanimously passed a resolution condemning the anti-Israel protests that took place at the homes of two Regents — Board Chair Callie Rennison
- [Press Release: Department of Education OCR Resolves SWU's Title VI Complaint Against Hunter College, CUNY](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/press-release-department-of-education-ocr-resolves-swu-s-title-vi-complaint-against-hunter-college/) - (June 17, 2024 – New York, NY) – On June 17, 2024, StandWithUs was pleased to learn that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has resolved a Title VI Civil Rights complaint filed in November 2021, along with three students, against Hunter College, a CUNY school. StandWithUs’ complaint alleged a pervasively hostile
- [Coalition of Colorado Organizations Praises Town of Superior for Historic Vote to Condemn Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/coalition-of-colorado-organizations-praises-town-of-superior-for-historic-vote-to-condemn-antisemiti/) - Unanimous Passage of Resolution Denouncing Students for a Democratic Society for Hate Speech, Antisemitism, and Racism in Front of CU Regent’s Home is First-of-Its-Kind in the Nation (Superior, CO – June 11, 2024) — A coalition of Colorado organizations working together to address the rise in antisemitism across the state praised the Town of Superior Board
- [StandWithUs Urges Santa Monica College to Take Action on Professors' Compelled Speech and Viewpoint Discrimination in Class Assignments](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-santa-monica-college-to-take-action-on-professors-compelled-speech-and-viewpoint/) - The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department sent a demand letter to Santa Monica College (SMC) after two professors issued mandatory class assignments compelling students to adopt anti-Israel political propaganda as objective truth in order to complete the assignments. StandWithUs asserted that both instances constitute classroom compelled speech and viewpoint discrimination in violation of student First Amendment
- [Major Jewish Organizations Demand Removal of Northwestern University President and Board Chair Amid Racism Allegations](https://standwithus.com/news/major-jewish-organizations-demand-removal-of-northwestern-university-president-and-board-chair-amid/) - Call for Accountability Follows Congressional Condemnation of President Schill for “Obstruction” and of Northwestern for “Refusal to Cooperate” in the Investigation (Chicago, IL, May 30, 2024) – Major Jewish organizations have united to demand the immediate removal of Northwestern University President Michael H. Schill and Board of Trustees Chair Peter J. Barris . This call comes
- [Press Release: StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice and Jewish Students Amend Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against MIT, Adding Claim Under KKK Laws](https://standwithus.com/news/press-release-standwithus-center-for-legal-justice-and-jewish-students-amend-federal-civil-rights-l/) - Lawsuit asks court to halt and remedy MIT’s antisemitic policies and practices (Boston — May 21, 2024) StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice (SCLJ) and two MIT students amended their federal lawsuit against MIT alleging the university’s approval, support, and enablement of antisemitism in violation of the students’ rights under Title VI of the Civil
- [South Carolina Adopts IHRA to Fight Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/south-carolina-adopts-ihra-to-fight-antisemitism/) - (Columbia, South Carolina - May 23, 2024) - Today, Governor McMaster signed into law HB 4042 , which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism , at an honorary signing ceremony attended by leaders and allies of the Jewish community. The bill ensures that South Carolina will consider the IHRA definition
- [Poll finds almost one third of UK students believe that October 7th attacks were “an act of resistance”](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-poll-finds-almost-one-third-of-uk-students-believe-that-october-7th-attacks-were-an/) - 18 May 2024 READ the full survey breakdown here. StandWithUs UK poll shows that 29% believe that the October 7th attacks were an act of resistance, and over half of Russell Group students expect pro-Israel students to face abuse on campus Over one-third (36%) of university students in the UK agree that the Hamas attacks
- [Today's antisemitism could be more dangerous than ever](https://standwithus.com/news/today-s-antisemitism-could-be-more-dangerous-than-ever/) - Despite the grim times, there is room for hesitant optimism. By: Jordan Cope | The Jerusalem Post | May 16, 2024 Every year during the Passover Seder, Jews recite “Vehi Sheamda,” a verse that warns of antisemites who will arise in every generation and seek to destroy them. This April, it hit close to home
- [University president on leave for ‘insubordination’ over deal with anti-Israel protesters](https://standwithus.com/news/university-president-on-leave-for-insubordination-over-deal-with-anti-israel-protesters/) - Sonoma State leader ripped for 'egregious' deal that would have cut academic ties with Israeli institutions By: Valerie Richardson | The Washington Times | May 16, 2024 The president of Sonoma State University has been placed on leave for “insubordination” after unilaterally striking a deal with pro-Palestinian protesters that included an academic boycott of Israel
- [StandWithUs Legal Letter to University of Pittsburgh Regarding Professor Misconduct](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-legal-letter-to-university-of-pittsburgh-regarding-professor-misconduct/) - StandWithUs sent a legal demand letter to Pitt to express our concern about a faculty member targeting a Jewish student for harassment based on the student’s Jewish religious and ethnic identity in violation of campus policies and, very possibly, applicable laws. We believe that this situation merits immediate investigation and remedy.
- [Calls for Northwestern President’s Resignation Mount, Concessions to Protesters Draw Legal Scrutiny](https://standwithus.com/news/calls-for-northwestern-president-s-resignation-mount-concessions-to-protesters-draw-legal-scrutiny/) - By: Zach Kessel | National Review | May 1, 2024 After Northwestern University president Michael Schill announced a set of concessions to encampment organizers Monday that included pledging to implement full-ride scholarships for Palestinian students and faculty positions for Palestinian academics, several organizations have called for Schill’s resignation. In a joint statement published Tuesday, the
- [Pittsburgh Jewish Community Fights Back Against Unlawful BDS Referendum Item](https://standwithus.com/news/pittsburgh-jewish-community-fights-back-against-unlawful-bds-referendum-item/) - (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) — On August 13, the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh and a coalition of four local Jewish clergy filed a legal challenge to a petition filed last week seeking to place a question on the upcoming ballot to amend the Pittsburgh City Home Rule Charter. The ballot question asks whether the city should participate in
- [A Dallas School District Is Being Investigated for Antisemitism; Here’s How Other Schools Can Avoid That Fate](https://standwithus.com/news/a-dallas-school-district-is-being-investigated-for-antisemitism-here-s-how-other-schools-can-avoid/) - By: Jenna Statfeld Harris | Algemeiner | Aug 5, 2024 On July 15, 2024, the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) informed my organization that it opened a civil rights investigation into the Dallas Independent School District (“DISD”) in response to our complaint that a student was subjected to years of “severe,
- [StandWithUs Condemns Targeted Violence Against Hindu Community in Bangladesh](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-targeted-violence-against-hindu-community-in-bangladesh/) - (Los Angeles, California — August 08, 2024) — On August 5, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a coup, triggering some of the worst political violence the country has witnessed in decades. StandWithUs writes to express its support for its Hindu friends and condemn the fundamentalist mobs who have unjustly scapegoated and targeted Bangladesh’s Hindu community,
- [Response to CST's Report: We must address the rise in antisemitism through education](https://standwithus.com/news/response-to-cst-s-report-we-must-address-the-rise-in-antisemitism-through-education/) - 09 August 2024 StandWithUs UK expresses deep concern regarding the alarming rise in antisemitism, as highlighted in the recent CST Antisemitism Report. With proper law enforcement, education stands as the most potent tool for transforming this situation, especially within schools and universities , where the biggest rise in antisemitism has been recorded. Regrettably, some still
- [New Hampshire Adopts IHRA to Fight Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/new-hampshire-adopts-ihra-to-fight-antisemitism/) - (Concord, New Hampshire - August 06, 2024) - On August 05, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed into law SB 508 , which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. In May, New Hampshire passed Senate Bill 508 , which ensures that the State will consider the IHRA definition when reviewing unfair
- [A Call for Accountability and Reform](https://standwithus.com/news/a-call-for-accountability-and-reform/) - The video in question, “Why doesn’t international law apply to the West?” sourced from the YouTube channel. Michael Gencher | Australian Jewish News | August 1, 2024 The recent incident at Davidson High School on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has shocked and horrified parents, educators and community leaders alike. A year 10 commerce teacher, Bendeguz Devenyi-Botos,
- [Focus Groups on Campus Antisemitism Show What a Difference Administrations Can Make](https://standwithus.com/news/focus-groups-on-campus-antisemitism-show-what-a-difference-administrations-can-make/) - Multiple surveys have reported an alarming increase in hostilities on campus, and this was an opportunity to explore that trend further. Alexandra Fishman, Ph.D. | Jewish Journal | July 31, 2024 At the StandWithUs International Conference, an Israel-focused training conference for StandWithUs high school interns and college fellows, Jewish fellows had the option to sign
- [Victims of antisemitic riot outside Los Angeles synagogue sue radical groups behind ‘shocking’ violence](https://standwithus.com/news/victims-of-antisemitic-riot-outside-los-angeles-synagogue-sue-radical-groups-behind-shocking-viole/) - Protesters allegedly blocked the entrance to the Adas Torah synagogue as violence broke out Peter Aitken | Fox News | July 26, 2024 FIRST ON FOX - Members of a synagogue in Los Angeles have filed a lawsuit against three major protest groups for organizing a "riot" that "violently blocked Jews" from their place of
- [Address ‘alarming’ Jew-hatred, reverse agreements with agitators, 18 groups tell schools](https://standwithus.com/news/address-alarming-jew-hatred-reverse-agreements-with-agitators-18-groups-tell-schools/) - “Institutions cannot trample on the rights of Jewish and Israeli students in an effort to restore order to their campuses,” said Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs. David Swindle | Jewish News Syndicate | July 29, 2024 College campus. Credit: Pixabay (July 29, 2024 / JNS) StandWithUs led a group of 17 Jewish, Christian and other
- [StandWithUs UK Responds to Recent Rabbis’ Letter: Emphasising Israel’s Right to Self-Defence Amid Rising Threats](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-responds-to-recent-rabbis-letter-emphasising-israel-s-right-to-self-defence-amid-ri/) - StandWithUs UK expresses deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent letter from 30 UK rabbis concerning the new Labour government’s recent decisions regarding Israel. This letter was a response to the piece written last weekend by Board of Deputies president Phil Rosenberg, which highlighted the problematic nature of these decisions. Israel faces imminent military challenges,
- [St Andrew's rector's dismissal from her position on the university court and as a university trustee](https://standwithus.com/news/st-andrew-s-rector-s-dismissal-from-her-position-on-the-university-court-and-as-a-university-trustee/) - 2 August 2024 StandWithUs UK welcomes the news of S t Andrew's rector's dismissal from her position on the university court and as a university trustee. This decision underscores the importance of upholding the values of respect and integrity within academic institutions. She accused Israel of “apartheid” and “genocide” in a letter to all St
- [StandWithUs Helps Expose Al Jazeera Journalist’s Ties to Hamas](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-helps-expose-al-jazeera-journalist-s-ties-to-hamas/) - ( Los Angeles, California — August 02, 2024 ) — On July 31, 2024, Al Jazeera reporter Ismail Al Ghoul was killed in an airstrike west of Gaza City. Many on social media and beyond were quick to glorify him and portray him as an "impartial journalist." StandWithUs helped correct the record by exposing a
- [National Review Article: Jewish Groups Bring 19th-CenturyWeapon to Legal Fight againstAntisemitism at Columbia: The KKKAct](https://standwithus.com/news/national-review-article-jewish-groups-bring-19th-centuryweapon-to-legal-fight-againstantisemitism-a/) - By Zach Kessel/June 28, 2024 Since the attack of October 7, Columbia University has been hit with a flurry of lawsuits accusing the school of failing to address the resulting surge in antisemitism, but a new complaint filed last week employs a little-used, 19th-century law to hold the university to account: The Ku Klux Klan
- [StandWithUs Organizes Coalition Letter to Universities that Allowed Unlawful Encampments](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-leads-coalition-letter-to-universities-that-allowed-unlawful-encampments/) - The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department sent a letter to over a hundred US universities on behalf of a broad coalition of national Jewish and Christian campus organizations, reminding them of their legal responsibilities to Jewish and Israeli students in light of unlawful protests and encampments. In spring 2024, administrators capitulated to campus agitators in a
- [Amicus Brief Filed by StandWithUs on Viewpoint Discrimination in Workplace](https://standwithus.com/news/amicus-brief-filed-by-standwithus-on-viewpoint-discrimination-in-workplace/)
- [We are honoured to be chosen by JFS for their annual Social Action scheme](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-is-deeply-honoured-to-be-chosen-by-jfs-for-their-annual-social-action-scheme/) - 29 July 2024 StandWithUs UK is deeply honoured to be chosen by JFS, along with CST and Hope not Hate, for their annual Social Action scheme focusing on combating antisemitism and promoting Jewish advocacy. "This endowment is a testament to the incredible partnership we have with JFS and their dedication for educating about Israel
- [Shock and Grief Over Deadliest Assault in Israel Since October 7th](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-expresses-shock-and-grief-over-deadliest-assault-in-israel-since-october-7th/) - 27 July 2024 StandWithUs UK is devastated by the recent horrific massacre that claimed the lives of 12 children in Israel. On a quiet Shabba t, a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon by the terror organisation Hezbollah struck the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights in northern Israel, resulting in the
- [Legal group accuses pro-Palestinian professors of ‘compelling student speech’ with assignments](https://standwithus.com/news/legal-group-accuses-pro-palestinian-professors-of-compelling-student-speech-with-assignments/) - Josie Hathaway | The College Fix | July 19, 2024 Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Free speech group says assignments do not violate First Amendment, however Two pro-Palestinian professors face accusations of “compelled speech” and “viewpoint discrimination,” following their assignments on Israel and Gaza. StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department accused two academics at Santa Monica College of
- [Christopher Brown, Matthew Mahrer arrested, accused of making threats against New York synagogues](https://standwithus.com/news/christopher-brown-matthew-mahrer-arrested-accused-of-making-threats-against-new-york-synagogues/) - CBS News By Jenna Deangelis, Jennifer Bisram Updated on: November 19, 2022 / 11:43 pm / CBS New York Courtesy Screenshot CBS News: Roz Rothstein (right) CEO and co-founder, StandWithUs NEW YORK — Two men who allegedly made threats against synagogues in New York City were arrested late Friday night. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Brown, of Aquebogue,
- [NYPD: Christopher Brown, Matthew Mahrer arrested, accused of making threats against New York synagog](https://standwithus.com/news/nypd-christopher-brown-matthew-mahrer-arrested-accused-of-making-threats-against-new-york-synagog/) - BY JENNA DEANGELIS, JENNIFER BISRAM | CBS NEWS NEW YORK | NOVEMBER 19, 2022 Two men who allegedly made threats against synagogues in New York City were arrested late Friday night. Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Brown, of Aquebogue, and 22-year-old Matthew Mahrer, of the Upper West Side, were taken into custody at Penn Station around 11:30 p.m.
- [New York governor signs legislation to aid Holocaust survivors, support education](https://standwithus.com/news/new-york-governor-signs-legislation-to-aid-holocaust-survivors-support-education/) - The new regulations authorize the state’s commissioner of education to conduct a survey and determine whether school districts in New York are meeting the requirements for teaching about the Holocaust, which has been mandatory since 1994. August 12, 2022 Jewish News Syndicate Avi Posnick shakes hands with NY Governor Kathy Holchul New York Gov. Kathy
- [StandWithUs Thanks New York for Passing Bill to Assess the State of Holocaust Education](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-thanks-new-york-for-passing-bill-to-assess-the-state-of-holocaust-education/) - (New York City, NY — August 10, 2022) — StandWithUs thanks the New York Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul for unanimously passing ( 61-0 ; 145-0 ) and signing Bill A472C/S121A into law. The signing ceremony took place on August 10 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan, with Avi Posnick, Executive Director for
- [New York Jewish Week "36 to Watch 2022".  Rena Nasar First, Standing Up For Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/new-york-jewish-week-36-to-watch-2022-rena-nasar-first-standing-up-for-israel/) - New York Jewish Week June 28, 2022 Rena Nasar First, the executive director of campus affairs at StandWithUs, an Israel advocacy organization, was selected as one of the New York Jewish Week’s 36 to Watch (formerly 36 Under 36). This distinction honors leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who are making a difference in New York’s Jewish
- [Funeral procession outside UN headquarters in New York emphasizes human rights](https://standwithus.com/news/funereal-procession-outside-un-headquarters-in-new-york-emphasizes-human-rights/) - Jewish News Syndicate June 16, 2022 StandWithUs arranged and filmed a processional outside U.N. headquarters in New York City as a funeral for human rights, saying Israel been targeted unfairly by the United Nations. Credit: Courtesy. People in black robes and hoods, wearing skeleton masks, carried coffins down First Avenue in New York City. The
- [StandWithUs Letter to New York Medical Board re Dr Walid Khass](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-new-york-medical-board-re-dr-walid-khass/) - September 17, 2020 New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct Riverview Center 150 Broadway, Suite 355 Albany, New York 12204-2719 Re: Investigation and Disciplinary Action Against Walid Khass, MD Dear Esteemed Members of the New York State Health Department’s Office of Professional Medical Conduct and Members of the New York State
- [SWU Calls on New York AG to Investigate Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-calls-on-new-york-ag-to-investigate-antisemitism/) - March 25, 2020. As we recently noted , we are seeing numerous instances of people wrongly blaming minorities - primarily Jews and Chinese people - for COVID-19. StandWithUs is deeply troubled by one of the latest such reported instances, in which an Orthodox Jewish man in New York appears to have been turned away at
- [Saidoff Legal Department and Center for Combating Antisemitism letter to New York Attorney General](https://standwithus.com/news/saidoff-legal-department-and-center-for-combating-antisemitism-letter-to-new-york-attorney-general/) - March 25, 2020 VIA EMAIL : Letitia.james@ag.ny.gov The Honorable Letitia James Attorney General of New York Office of the Attorney General The Capitol Albany, New York 12224-0341 Dear Attorney General James, We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism, divisions of StandWithUs (SWU), an international, non-profit
- [NEW VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS SPIKE IN ANTISEMITISM IN NYC - WATCH](https://standwithus.com/news/new-video-highlights-spike-in-antisemitism-in-nyc-watch/) - The Jerusalem Post August 19, 2019 Nearly two-thirds of hate crimes in NYC this year have been antisemitic hate crimes. “Speak out against antisemitism and blind hate in New York and all over the world,” is the message of a new short film by the pro-Israel NGO StandWithUs . Published on the organization’s Facebook page,
- [New York judge rules Fordham University must recognize SJP chapter](https://standwithus.com/news/new-york-judge-rules-fordham-university-must-recognize-sjp-chapter/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 8/7/2019 Fordham University in the Bronx must recognize a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine as a university-approved club after declining to do so in 2016, ruled a New York judge on Tuesday. Following the ruling, the school said that it will review the decision and consider the next
- [The New York Times Must Show It's Sorry, Not Just Say It](https://standwithus.com/news/the-new-york-times-must-show-it-s-sorry-not-just-say-it/) - The Algemeiner Carly Gammill May 2, 2019 The New York Times‘ international edition recently published a blatantly antisemitic cartoon, depicting a blind President Trump being led by a dog with the face of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wearing a Star of David collar. Following public outcry denouncing the bigoted and racist nature of this
- [San Diego Community College Teacher’s Union Approves Anti-Israel Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/san-diego-community-college-teacher-s-union-approves-anti-israel-resolution/) - The Times of San Diego reported that the resolution condemned “the forced removal of Palestinian residents in West Jerusalem, the bombing of civilian areas in the besieged Gaza Strip, and the continued human rights violations committed by the Israeli government during its 73-year occupation of this land.” Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler September 13, 2021 The
- [Union for San Diego Community College Teachers OKs Resolution Condemning Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/union-for-san-diego-community-college-teachers-oks-resolution-condemning-israel/) - Times of San Diego Chris Jennewein September 11, 2021 Photo: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com The American Federation of Teachers local representing community college teachers and staff in San Diego County has approved a resolution condemning Israel and questioning the Jewish state’s right to exist. The resolution criticizes Israel for “its 73-year occupation of this land” and
- [CBS 8 San Diego Asks SWU SD To Balance Its Broadcast](https://standwithus.com/news/cbs-8-san-diego-asks-swu-sd-to-balance-its-broadcast/) - (May 16, 2021) -- To its credit, CBS 8 - San Diego News reached out to StandWithUs San Diego to balance its story on the Nakba Day protest held on May 15. StandWithUs San Diego was the only organization contacted. We provided a strong statement which aired May 16. Extraordinary move by a responsible news
- [Conflict in Middle East draws support for Palestinians, Israel in separate San Diego rallies](https://standwithus.com/news/conflict-in-middle-east-draws-support-for-palestinians-israel-in-separate-san-diego-rallies/) - San Diego Union Tribune MORGAN COOK, KAREN PEARLMAN MAY 15, 2021 As a violent military and civil conflict raged over the Gaza Strip this past week, scores of local supporters of Israel and the Palestinian territories held separate rallies in San Diego in solidarity with loved ones and strangers caught in the fray. On Saturday,
- [StandWithUs Outraged by Antisemitic Attack on a Rabbi in San Diego](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-outraged-by-antisemitic-attack-on-a-rabbi-in-san-diego/) - San Diego, CA -- October 15, 2020 (Screenshot, ABC 10NEWS) StandWithUs is outraged by yet another senseless antisemitic assault. On October 10th, Rabbi Yonatan Halevy of Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim synagogue in San Diego, and founder of the Jewish outreach group Shiviti in University City, was attacked by an unidentified teen on a bike who also
- [Antisemitism in San Diego May, 2020](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitism-in-san-diego-may-2020/) - StandWithUs is discouraged to hear of recent antisemitism in San Diego. An individual who wore a mask with a swastika on the front was seen in several stores. This occurred shortly after media reports of an incident involving a man wearing a KKK hood as facial covering in a San Diego grocery store. These longtime symbols of hatred and bigotry
- [Our Shtetl San Diego: September 10, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/our-shtetl-san-diego-september-10-2019/) - San Diego Jewish World Donald H. Harrison September 10, 2019 San Diego’s New StandWithUs Director Has Roots in the Region Although Yosef Condiotti, the new San Diego regional director of StandWithUs, only arrived in San Diego County last month, he is hardly a stranger to the area nor to some of its Jewish leaders. His
- [San Diego Jewish World Honors Community Leaders From the ‘Outside’ and ‘Inside’](https://standwithus.com/news/san-diego-jewish-world-honors-community-leaders-from-the-outside-and-inside/) - August 2, 2022 San Diego Jewish World By Donald H. Harrison (Left to right) San Diego Jewish World Editor Emeritus Donald H. Harrison, San Diego Jewish World’s new owner and Editor Jacob Kamaras, and StandWithUs co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein at the publication’s first annual event on Sunday, July 31, in La Jolla. Credit: Ben
- [San Diego school board modifies resolution calling for ‘unbiased’ materials on Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/san-diego-school-board-modifies-resolution-calling-for-unbiased-materials-on-israel/) - Jewish News Syndicate BY JACOB KAMARAS San Diego Board of Education. Source: Screenshot/Google Maps. (October 27, 2021 / JNS) The San Diego Unified School District’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved, though modified, a resolution condemning anti-Semitism that would have also supported “unbiased and politically neutral” classroom materials pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In the
- [StandWithUs San Diego Condemns Antisemitism and Misinformation During Panel Hosted by SDCDP](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-san-diego-condemns-antisemitism-and-misinformation-during-panel-hosted-by-sdcdp/) - Photo Credit: shutterstock.com (San Diego, CA - October 7, 2021) -- StandWithUs San Diego strongly condemns antisemitic conspiracy theories and demonization of Israel during a recent panel hosted by the San Diego County Democratic Party (SDCDP) Central Committee. One panelist falsely accused Israel of being complicit in the horrific murder of George Floyd, simply because
- [San Diego Community Colleges Address Union Resolution Condemning Israel, Offer ‘Sincere Thoughts’](https://standwithus.com/news/san-diego-community-colleges-address-union-resolution-condemning-israel-offer-sincere-thoughts/) - The Algemeiner by Dion J. Pierre September 23, 2021 Skyline of San Diego, California. Photo Credit: shutterstock.com The head of the San Diego Community College District responded on Wednesday to a controversial anti-Israel measure recently passed by its representative union, expressing “sincere thoughts to those who were offended by the resolution.” The resolution , which
- [Pro-Israel groups urge University of Michigan to cancel SJP conference featuring ‘vicious’ anti-Semi](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-groups-urge-university-of-michigan-to-cancel-sjp-conference-featuring-vicious-anti-semi/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Sean Savage and Jackson Richman January 21, 2020 Several pro-Israel groups are urging the University of Michigan to cancel an upcoming conference at the school that is featuring anti-Israel groups and speakers that “have a long record of vicious anti-Semitism,” according to Roz Rothstein, co-founder and CEO of StandWithUs. The event, titled
- [Israeli-Founded Burger Chain’s Opening in Michigan Delayed Following Threats](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-founded-burger-chain-s-opening-in-michigan-delayed-following-threats/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler July 24, 2019 The opening of a burger chain in Dearborn, Mich., founded in Israel, was delayed after the owner received threats following calls to boycott the restaurant. The Detroit Free Press reports that University of Detroit Mercy Adjunct Law Professor Amer Zahr called for a boycott after hearing that the
- [Letter to Michigan](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-michigan/) - May 2, 2019 VIA EMAIL: presoff@umich.edu , umregents@umich.edu Dr. Mark S. Schlissel, M.D., Ph.D. President University of Michigan 2074 Fleming Administration Building 503 Thompson Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1340 The Regents of the University of Michigan 500 South State Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Dear President Schlissel and Honorable Members of University of Michigan Board
- [University of Michigan, Dearborn Administration to Review Policies After Pressure by StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-michigan-dearborn-administration-to-review-policies-after-pressure-by-standwithus/) - by Rachel Frommer Mock parking tickets on the windshields of cars in a University of Michigan at Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) lot last month — which accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” and other crimes – were placed there by two people in “Muslim garb,” a witness told The Algemeiner on Wednesday. UM-Dearborn student Amanda Gosline said that
- [StandWithUs Expands Katz Education Center in Jerusalem](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-expands-katz-education-center-in-jerusalem/) - By Susan R. Eisenstein August 4, 2022 Jewish Link Founded in 2001, StandWithUs (SWU) is an international, nonprofit and nonpartisan Israel education organization, working to inspire and educate people of all ages. SWU also challenges misinformation and fights against antisemitism. And now, SWU has opened the newly expanded Evelyn and Dr. Shmuel Katz Education Center
- [Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held As StandWithUs Opens Expanded Center in Jerusalem on May 22, 2022](https://standwithus.com/news/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-held-as-standwithus-opens-expanded-center-in-jerusalem-on-may-22-2022/) - President Herzog: “StandWithUs has been a pioneer in bringing cutting edge communications educational resources and grassroots activism tools to the entire pro-Israel community... I have no doubt that through this new Education Center in Jerusalem you will continue to deeply impact people from all across the globe. Thank you for all that you are doing
- [NBA legend Rick Barry visits kids at basketball camp in Jerusalem](https://standwithus.com/news/nba-legend-rick-barry-visits-kids-at-basketball-camp-in-jerusalem/) - The Hall of Famer stopped by the International YMCA to speak with youngsters about the fundamentals behind the sport. Jewish News Syndicate NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry talks with kids at a basketball summer camp held at the Jerusalem International YMCA on July 8, 2021 (July 13, 2021 / JNS) Retired National Basketball Association
- [StandWithUs to Create New Visitors Experience and Studio in Jerusalem Education Center](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-to-create-new-visitors-experience-and-studio-in-jerusalem-education-center/) - Announcement was made at virtual celebration for StandWithUs’ 20th anniversary (Jerusalem – June 7, 2021) – During a celebration of its 20th anniversary, StandWithUs announced that it is expanding its Education Center in the heart of Jerusalem. The new addition is scheduled to open its doors to visitors in early 2022. The new facility will
- [Turkish President Calls Jerusalem ‘Our City’](https://standwithus.com/news/turkish-president-calls-jerusalem-our-city/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler October 1, 2020 “Jerusalem is our city,” Turkey's @RTErdogan declares - Just like Iran’s Ayatollah, this other dictator plays politics with Jerusalem to act like a big man in the Middle East, when his influence is waning and his leadership dragging Turkey down the drain. https://t.co/vbP3pdXOIU— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) October 1,
- [Virtual interactive Jerusalem tours fill lockdown void](https://standwithus.com/news/virtual-interactive-jerusalem-tours-fill-lockdown-void/) - Jewish News By JENNI FRAZER July 23, 2020 StandWithUs UK's online experience takes school students, youth movements and families through the Holy City while tourists are unable to visit in person It’s not the same as actually being there, but it’s the next best thing — Jerusalem LIVE. StandWithUs UK has devised a unique interactive
- [Missing Jerusalem? StandWithUs will take you there!](https://standwithus.com/news/missing-jerusalem-standwithus-will-take-you-there/) - StandWithUs Launches New Innovative Online Tour Program: ‘Jerusalem LIVE’ (Jerusalem, Israel – July 19th, 2020): In an effort to connect students, families, and would-be tourists to Israel despite the current effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, StandWithUs has launched a new interactive online tour program: ‘Jerusalem LIVE’ . Broadcast in real-time and on-site from Jerusalem’s most
- [Meet the Man Bringing Tourists to Jerusalem during Covid-19](https://standwithus.com/news/meet-the-man-bringing-tourists-to-jerusalem-during-covid-19/) - Love Love Israel When was the last time you got to walk the streets of Jerusalem? And when will the next time be? One of the tragedies of Covid-19 has been the distance it has put between those who love Israel and the Holy Land, as flights were grounded around the world, leaving Ben Gurion
- [StandWithUs ‘Jerusalem LIVE’ Tours, awarded UJIA grant](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-jerusalem-live-program-awarded-united-jewish-israel-appeal-grant/) - (London, England -- June 29, 2020) - - StandWithUs UK is proud to announce that the StandWithUs “Jerusalem LIVE” tour programme has been selected as a recipient of the UJIA 2020 Summer Engagement Fund. Established as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s harsh effect on annual UK Jewish summer programmes, the Summer Engagement Fund ensures
- [SWU Applauds Illinois Investment Policy Board for Divesting State Pension Funds from Unilever](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-applauds-illinois-investment-policy-board-for-divesting-state-pension-funds-from-unilever/) - (Chicago, IL -- December 22nd, 2021) -- StandWithUs applauds the Illinois Investment Policy Board (IIPB), which voted unanimously (7-0-0) in favor of divesting the state's pension funds from Unilever, in accordance with the Illinois anti-BDS law (SB1761). The law aims to ensure Illinois taxpayers do not invest in companies that engage in discrimination, through, “actions
- [StandWithUs Strongly Condemns Antisemitic Comments by Two CAIR Leaders at AMP Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-strongly-condemns-antisemitic-comments-by-two-cair-leaders-at-amp-conference/) - (Los Angeles, CA – December 7, 2021 ) -- StandWithUs strongly condemns the overtly antisemitic speeches given by Zahra Billoo and Nihad Awad, two senior officials at the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The speeches took place at the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) Annual Conference in Chicago on November 27, 2021. Both AMP and
- [StandWithUs Expresses Concern About Apparent Double Standard at University of Chicago](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-expresses-concern-about-apparent-double-standard-at-university-of-chicago/) - March 31, 2022 Madhav V. Rajan, Ph.D. Dean and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting University of Chicago Booth School of Business VIA EMAIL: ( madhav.rajan@chicagobooth.edu ) Dear Dean Rajan, We write on behalf of StandWithUs, an international, non-profit education organization supporting Israel and combating antisemitism. We are concerned about possible administrative lack of support
- [Jewish watchdog urges University of Chicago to denounce SJP’s boycott of ‘Zionist classes’](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-watchdog-urges-university-of-chicago-to-denounce-sjp-s-boycott-of-zionist-classes/) - JNS/Jewish News Service February 9, 2022 StandWithUs has called on the University of Chicago to condemn Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) for telling its supporters to boycott “sh**ty Zionist classes.” In an email sent last week to university president Robert J. Zimmer and dean of students Michele Rasmussen, StandWithUs highlighted an Instagram post that
- [StandWithUs Calls on UChicago to Condemn SJP Post Calling for Boycotting “Sh*tty Zionist Classes”](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-uchicago-to-condemn-sjp-post-calling-for-boycotting-sh-tty-zionist-classes/) - SJP at UChicago posted on Instagram on January 26 a statement with a headline in all capital letters that read “DON’T TAKE SH*TTY ZIONIST CLASSES,” specifically citing three classes: “Multiculturalism in Israel,” “Narrating Israel and Palestine Through Literature and Film,” and “Gender Relations in Israel. Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler February 7, 2022 Photo: EQRoy /
- [Pro-Israel group urges UChicago to condemn group calling for boycott of 'sh--ty Zionist classes](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-group-urges-uchicago-to-condemn-group-calling-for-boycott-of-sh-ty-zionist-classes/) - Fox News By Adam Sabes February 5th, 2022 Photo: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com A pro-Israel organization is urging the University of Chicago to condemn a pro-Palestinian student group who is calling on students to boycott "sh--ty Zionist classes." StandWithUs, an education organization that combats antisemitism and supports Israel, sent a letter to the University of Chicago
- [StandWithUs Urges University of Chicago Administration to Condemn Discriminatory SJP Campaign](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-urges-university-of-chicago-administration-to-condemn-discriminatory-sjp-campaign/) - February 4, 2022 Robert J. Zimmer, Ph.D. Chancellor and President Emeritus The University of Chicago Michele Rasmussen, Ph.D. Dean of Students The University of Chicago VIA EMAIL: chancellor @uchicago.edu ; mrasmussen@uchicago.edu RE: Urging Your Administration to Condemn Students for Justice in Palestine’s Campaign Targeting Faculty and Students for Discrimination Dear Chancellor Zimmer and Dean Rasmussen,
- [Illinois Divests from Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s Israel Boycott](https://standwithus.com/news/illinois-divests-from-unilever-over-ben-jerry-s-israel-boycott/) - Jewish Press David Israel December 23, 2021 The state of Illinois on Wednesday divested its pension funds of investments in Unilever in response to the conglomerate’s subsidiary ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s announcement last July of banning the distribution of its products in the “occupied Palestinian territory.” The unanimous vote by the 7-member Illinois Investment
- [Urging Administrative Action to Address Antisemitism at the University of Chicago](https://standwithus.com/news/urging-administrative-action-to-address-antisemitism-at-the-university-of-chicago/) - June 3, 2021 Robert J. Zimmer, PhD President The University of Chicago 5801 South Ellis Avenue, Suite 501 Chicago, Illinois 60637 VIA EMAIL: president@uchicago.edu RE: Urging Administrative Action to Address Antisemitism at the University of Chicago Dear President Zimmer, We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating
- [StandWithUs Midwest Stands with Chicago’s Hardest Hit Communities](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-midwest-stands-with-chicago-s-hardest-hit-communities/) - (August 21, 2020, Chicago) -- On August, 21, 2020 StandWithUs continued its friendship drive in support of New Beginnings Church/Project HOOD’s 3rd food relief drive in Chicago’s Woodlawn/Englewood neighborhood. StandWithUs supporters and the Shur Pack Company donated over 1,400 pound of fresh produce, PPE supplies, and school supplies. Amid the pandemic, the violence and destruction
- [Chicago-area high school pulls support for teacher training on Palestine](https://standwithus.com/news/chicago-area-high-school-pulls-support-for-teacher-training-on-palestine/) - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Ben Sales May 31, 2019 Chicago-area high school pulls support for teacher training on Palestine after members of Jewish community call it one-sided CHICAGO (JTA) — A high school district with a large Jewish population has withdrawn its recommendation of an optional training opportunity for teachers called “Teaching Palestine” after local teachers,
- [EL AL Ambassadors Take Flight – Again!](https://standwithus.com/news/elal-ambassadors-take-flight-again/) - Photo by Anastasia Shub For Immediate Release January 10th, 2023 - Jerusalem Israel’s national carrier, EL AL, in partnership with Israel educational nonprofit, StandWithUs has relaunched the successful EL AL Ambassadors program. With the world readjusting post-pandemic and tourism to Israel soaring again, this program represents another way for people to get closer to Israel.
- [BBC Interviews SWU Israel Executive Director About Ben & Jerry’s](https://standwithus.com/news/bbc-interviews-swu-israel-executive-director-about-ben-jerry-s/) - July 1, 2022 - StandWithUs Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson was interviewed by BBC World Business Report-BBC Sounds regarding Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry's decision to end its planned boycott against Israel by selling B&J's business in Israel to long-time Israeli licensee, Avi Zinger. Dickson spoke about how continued ice cream sales
- [General Mills Says Selling Israeli Stake Had Nothing to Do With BDS](https://standwithus.com/news/general-mills-says-selling-israeli-stake-had-nothing-to-do-with-bds/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler June 7, 2022 General Mills announced in a statement on June 1 that their recent decision to sell their stake from a joint operation in East Jerusalem had nothing to do with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Jewish Insider and Jewish News Syndicate reported that BDS activists had been
- [StandWithUs Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson Awarded Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-israel-executive-director-michael-dickson-awarded-nefesh-b-nefesh-bonei-zion-prize/) - (JERUSALEM, Israel -- September 23, 2019) -- UK-born StandWithUs Israel executive director Michael Dickson was presented the 2019 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion ("Builders of Zion") Prize at a ceremony on September 23, 2019. Dickson, together with seven other outstanding Anglo Olim (immigrants to Israel) from English-speaking countries was recognized for "making a major contribution to
- [Michael Dickson wins Nefesh B'Nefesh Prize](https://standwithus.com/news/michael-dickson-wins-nefesh-b-nefesh-prize-april-1-2019/) - StandWithUs-Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson Wins Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize April 1, 2019 Which Recognizes English-Speaking Olim Who Have Greatly Contributed To The State of Israel (JERUSALEM, Israel -- April 1, 2019) Seven outstanding Olim (immigrants to Israel) from English-speaking countries have been awarded the 2019 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion
- [StandWithUs Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson on Ben and Jerry's - ILTV](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-israel-executive-director-michael-dickson-on-ben-and-jerry-s-iltv/) - Israel Executive Director Michael Dickson sat down with ILTV to discuss the recent policy announcement by Ben and Jerry’s. Join our campaign to protest the discriminatory boycott by Ben and Jerry’s and auto-send a letter to the CEOs and top execs of Ben and Jerry’s and Unilever, their parent company here: https://p2a.co/zXvY5AK
- [Ethnic Studies school administrator argued some Jewish Americans have ‘control of systemic power’](https://standwithus.com/news/ethnic-studies-school-administrator-argued-some-jewish-americans-have-control-of-systemic-power/) - Castro-Gill is now the executive director of the advocacy organization Washington Ethnic Studies Now Fox News By Kendall Tietz December 27, 2022 4:00pm EST Screenshot Fox News Youtube An Ethnic Studies school administrator argued that White, Jewish people benefit from systems of oppression that disenfranchise all people of color, according to communications FOIA’d by Parents
- [StandWithUs Condemns Hayward Unified School District Contract With “Liberated” Ethnic Studies Group](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-hayward-unified-school-district-contract-with-liberated-ethnic-studies-group/) - (Hayward, CA -- July 27, 2022) -- StandWithUs strongly condemns a contract signed by Hayward Unified School District (USD) and the Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium (LESMCC). LESMCC and its leadership have a record of promoting antisemitism, anti-Israel narratives, and other forms of bias. The contract was unanimously approved at a Hayward USD Board
- [StandWithUs NW's Response to Erroneous Information About Nakba Day in “The Stranger”](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-nw-s-response-to-erroneous-information-about-nakba-day-in-the-stranger/) - Note : This was submitted to “The Stranger” in response to this article . They declined to publish it. Every year, Jews around the world observe two of the darkest days in our collective memory: Yom HaShoah – for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and Yom HaZikaron – for the ever-growing list
- [Writing ‘Israel/Palestine’ and calling Zionism ‘colonial’ came at a price for U. of Wash.](https://standwithus.com/news/writing-israel-palestine-and-calling-zionism-colonial-came-at-a-price-for-u-of-wash/) - Israel National News Dr. Edward C. Halperin | Mar 08, 2022 A donor revoked her philanthropic gift to the University of Washington because a professor libelled Israel: A teaching moment for Higher Education. Opinion Picture: Shutterstock In 2016, Rebecca Benaroya, a Seattle philanthropist, gave $5 million to the University of Washington to create the Jack
- [The fight over biased ethnic studies courses is spreading to public schools nationwide](https://standwithus.com/news/the-fight-over-biased-ethnic-studies-courses-is-spreading-to-public-schools-nationwide/) - E Jewish Philanthropy By Ida R. Eblinger Kelley March 9, 2022 In Short In the big picture, our classrooms are increasingly caught in the culture wars between the right and the left. The impact of this on the Jewish community varies from place to place, but in far too many cases we have seen Jewish
- [Donor yanks Israel Studies endowment at U of Washington over professor’s Israel criticism](https://standwithus.com/news/donor-yanks-israel-studies-endowment-at-u-of-washington-over-professor-s-israel-criticism/) - By Andrew Lapin February 24, 2022 Cherry blossoms on the University of Washington Quad in Seattle, March 14, 2010. (Brewbooks via Creative Commons) UPDATE: The University of Washington says the school remains committed to its Israel Studies program. Please see the latest here. The original story follows. ( JTA ) — The University of Washington
- [Emory Investigation Concludes Mock Eviction Notices Weren’t Anti-Semitic](https://standwithus.com/news/emory-investigation-concludes-mock-eviction-notices-weren-t-anti-semitic/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/9/2019 Emory University’s Senate Standing Committee on Open Expression concluded in an April 15 report that Emory Students for Justice in Palestine’s (ESJP) mock eviction notices were not anti-Semitic. The notices, which found in Emory residence halls April 2, told residents that their suites were “scheduled for demolition in three days.”
- [StandWithUs Select Atlanta Fellows and Interns](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-select-atlanta-fellows-and-interns/) - By Atlanta Jewish Times | September 29, 2022 StandWithUs, an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism, is pleased to announce the 2022-23 students participating in its high school and campus programs. The StandWithUs 2022-23 Kenneth Leventhal High School interns are: Noa Dor (Johns Creek High School), Noa Shefler (Alpharetta High School),
- [StandWithUs taps four students for programs](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-taps-four-students-for-programs/) - Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Jewish Review Sep 1, 2021 PHOTOS: Clockwise from top left: High school interns Mazzi Katzen, Suretta Plawner and Ben Rosenfeld, and SWU Northwest high school speaker Aviv Attia. Below right is Rayna Davis, Emerson Fellow at the University of Oregon. StandWithUs has announced its 2021-22 Kenneth Leventhal High School Interns
- [OR students selected for StandWithUs Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship and Emerson Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/news/or-students-selected-for-standwithus-kenneth-leventhal-high-school-internship-and-emerson-fellowship/) - Oregon Jewish Life August 31, 2021 StandWithUs has announced the 2021-22 Kenneth Leventhal High School Interns and Emerson Fellows. The Kenneth Leventhal Interns are: Benjamin Rosenfeld, junior from the Catlin Gabel school; Mazzi Katzen, senior, Lakeridge High School and Suretta Plawner, a senior at St. Mary’s Academy. Sophomore Rayna Davis is the Emerson Fellow at
- [SWU Offers Additional Reward To Find Arsonist Of Portland's Chabad House For Jewish Life](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-offers-additional-reward-to-find-arsonist-of-portland-s-chabad-house-for-jewish-life/) - Additional Reward Offered To Find Arsonist Responsible For Fires At The Chabad House For Jewish Life - 10/02/20 StandWithUs, an international non-profit organization whose core mission includes combating antisemitism, in partnership with Mizel Family Foundation, has pledged an additional $5000 reward on top of award money provided by Crime Stoppers (see below). This award is
- [Palestinian human rights activist speaks at Oregon State](https://standwithus.com/news/palestinian-human-rights-activist-speaks-at-oregon-state/) - KEZI News Tyler Jones March 15, 2019 CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A Palestinian rights activist was on the Oregon State Campus to educate people about Palestinian conflicts with Israel and within their own country. Bassem Eid is an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority. He has traveled the world, speaking about his desire for dignity for
- [Arizona Treasurer Announces Divestment from Ben & Jerry’s](https://standwithus.com/news/arizona-treasurer-announces-divestment-from-ben-jerry-s/) - In a September 2 letter to Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s parent company, Yee wrote that while she appreciated Unilever’s opposition to boycotts of Israel, the fact is that Ben & Jerry’s is in violation of Arizona’s anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law. Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler September 9, 2021 Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced in
- [Coalition brings Israeli water technology to Hard Rock community in Navajo Nation](https://standwithus.com/news/coalition-brings-israeli-water-technology-to-hard-rock-community-in-navajo-nation/) - JNS/Jewish News Service July 8, 2021 The Israeli company Watergen has implemented a pilot project, installing a GEN-M water generator at Rocky Ridge Gas & Market (RRGM) in the Hard Rock community of the Navajo Nation. It was facilitated by store owner Germaine Simonson, Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA), StandWithUs, Bright Path Strong (BPS) and 4D
- [Watergen Brings Innovative Water Tech to Navajo Nation, Backed by Jewish & Native American Coalition](https://standwithus.com/news/watergen-brings-innovative-water-tech-to-navajo-nation-backed-by-jewish-native-american-coalition/) - Watergen Brings Innovative Water Technology to the Hard Rock Community in Navajo Nation, Backed by a Jewish and Native American Coalition (Hard Rock Chapter, Navajo Nation, AZ – July 7th, 2021) -- The Israeli company Watergen has implemented a pilot project, installing a GEN-M water generator at Rocky Ridge Gas & Market (RRGM), located in
- [Jewish group calls on AZ pol to apologize for joining Holocaust denier’s event](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-group-calls-on-az-pol-to-apologize-for-joining-holocaust-denier-s-event/) - Jewish News March 9, 2021 Photo: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons The Jewish watchdog group StandWithUs called on Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) to apologize for being the keynote speaker a week ago at the America First Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, an event organized by white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes. “This is
- [StandWithUs Calls on Congressman to Apologize for Speaking at Conference Hosted by White Supremacist](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-congressman-to-apologize-for-speaking-at-conference-hosted-by-white-supremacist/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2021) – StandWithUs calls on Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona to apologize for appearing as the keynote speaker at the America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC), which is led by white supremacist Nick Fuentes. While Rep. Gosar seemed to distance himself from Fuentes and his white supremacism, he
- [Standwithus Program Grows In Arizona](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-program-grows-in-arizona/) - Arizona Jewish Life TROY HILL NOVEMBER 20, 2019 StandWithUs is an international and non-partisan Israel education organization that offers a national high school program that mentors and trains high school students to engage their communities with conversations about Israel. The program has grown in Arizona this year to include three interns, up from one last
- [Senator Paul Boyer led the Arizona Legislature in passage of anti-boycott legislation](https://standwithus.com/news/senator-paul-boyer-led-the-arizona-legislature-in-passage-of-anti-boycott-legislation/) - (Phoenix, AZ -- April 10, 2019) Senator Paul Boyer led the Arizona Legislature in passage of anti-boycott legislation. The bill (SB1167), which passed both houses with a significant bipartisan majority, clarifies Arizona's original anti-boycott law by removing its application to sole proprietorships and individual consumer conduct. The bill, which Governor Doug Ducey has promised to sign, updates the
- [PRO-ISRAEL GROUPS COMBAT ACLU'S SUIT ON ARIZONA’S ANTI-BDS LAW](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-groups-combat-aclu-s-suit-on-arizona-s-anti-bds-law/) - The law, passed in March 2016, directly forbids Arizona government agencies from engaging contractors who participate in boycotts of Israeli goods or services. BY DANIEL J. ROTH FEBRUARY 9, 2018 NEW YORK – A pro-Israel organization on has filed documents with a US court seeking to uphold an anti-BDS law in Arizona. StandWithUS, in cooperation
- [StandWithUs Commends Arizona for Landmark Antisemitism Legislation](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-arizona-for-landmark-antisemitism-legislation/) - ( PHOENIX, AZ — April 19, 2022) — StandWithUs commends the state of Arizona for overwhelmingly passing (by a 49-4 vote) important legislation to help confront antisemitic crimes and discrimination. By passing HB 2675 on April 19, 2022 , Arizona now joins the ranks of Florida, Iowa, South Carolina, and Tennessee in codifying the International
- [StandWithUs Calls on University of Denver to Act After Antisemitic Hate Crimes on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-university-of-denver-to-act-after-antisemitic-hate-crimes-on-campus/) - (Denver, CO – February 14, 2023) – StandWithUs is appalled by abhorrent attacks targeting the dorm rooms of three Jewish students at the University of Denver. The incidents, which occurred between February 9 – 12, included pork left on the doorstep and smeared on the dorm room door of one Jewish student and mezuzahs ripped
- [STANDWITHUS COMMENDS COLORADO FOR TAKING ACTION AGAINST UNILEVER'S BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-colorado-for-taking-action-against-unilever-s-boycott-of-israel/) - (Los Angeles, CA) -- On March 18, 2022, Colorado’s Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) voted unanimously to put Unilever on notice regarding its boycott of Israel. In doing so, PERA declared that it would begin divesting its 42 million dollars of investments in Unilever if the latter refused to reverse its boycott within 180 days.
- [JewBelong and StandWithUs launch campaign against antisemitism in Toronto](https://standwithus.com/news/jewbelong-and-standwithus-launch-campaign-against-antisemitism-in-toronto/) - Jerusalem Post FEBRUARY 17, 2022 “We’re just 75 years since the gas chambers. So, no, a billboard calling out bigotry against Jews isn’t an overreaction” and “Does your church need armed guards? ‘Cause our synagogue does” are among the messages Toronto residents will see hanging from busy freeways and streets from February 28 to March
- [JewBelong and StandWithUs Canada Launch Antisemitism Ad Campaign in Toronto Beginning February 28](https://standwithus.com/news/jewbelong-and-standwithus-canada-launch-antisemitism-ad-campaign-in-toronto-beginning-february-28/) - International partnership aims to address rising rate of antisemitic crimes in Canada - up 18.3% from 2019 (February 14, 2022) – JewBelong , a nonprofit resource dedicated to fighting antisemitism in partnership with StandWithUs Canada , a nonprofit that combats antisemitism and educates about Israel, are launching a billboard campaign in Toronto to raise awareness
- [Bright pink billboards with 'bold slogans' fighting rising antisemitism in Toronto](https://standwithus.com/news/bright-pink-billboards-with-bold-slogans-fighting-rising-antisemitism-in-toronto/) - CBC News Talia Ricci | Mar 08, 2022 A campaign against antisemitism is featuring bright pink billboards on some of Toronto's main roadways in a bid to grab people's attention and spark change. Two non-profit organizations, StandWithUs Canada and a U.S.-based group called JewBelong, recently launched the effort to raise awareness about the increasing number
- [Students Make the Difference in Helping StandWithUs SE Exceed Its Fundraising Goal](https://standwithus.com/news/students-make-the-difference-in-helping-standwithus-se-exceed-its-fundraising-goal/) - StandWithUs' Ahron Levin, Senior Southeast High School Coordinator and Brandon Orlinsky, Academic Logistics Coordinator with students at the "Command Center" at the Polo Club of Boca Raton (Boca Raton, FL -- March, 2022) -- StandWithUs Southeast (SWU SE) is thrilled to announce that its "Start The Wave: Be the Ripple That Makes The Change" online
- [Amazon, Google Under Fire for Sponsoring Event With Anti-Israel Activist Linda Sarsour](https://standwithus.com/news/amazon-google-under-fire-for-sponsoring-event-with-anti-israel-activist-linda-sarsour/) - Newsweek CARLY MAYBERRY 10/7/21 A scheduled speaking appearance by Muslim political activist Linda Sarsour at the upcoming Web Summit has some Jewish human rights groups calling for event sponsors like Google and Amazon to pull out. Billed as the largest tech event in the world, the Web Summit, where Sarsour is set to speak along
- [South Florida high school students learn to advocate for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/south-florida-high-school-students-learn-to-advocate-for-israel/) - SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL SERGIO CARMONA September 24, 2021 South Florida high school students during StandWithUs' Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship virtual conference this summer. (StandWithUs/Courtesy) South Florida high school students are serving as pro-Israel advocates for their campuses and communities after participating in StandWithUs’ Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship virtual conference this summer. SWU
- [Sarsour Announces Twitter Hiatus After Endorsing Tweet Mocking IDF Involvement in Surfside Rescue](https://standwithus.com/news/sarsour-announces-twitter-hiatus-after-endorsing-tweet-mocking-idf-involvement-in-surfside-rescue/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler | July 7, 2021 Photo: a katz / Shutterstock.com Former Women’s March, Inc. leader Linda Sarsour announced that she’s taking a hiatus from Twitter after coming under fire over endorsing a tweet mocking the Israel Defense Force’s (IDF) efforts in helping rescue the victims of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.
- [South Florida’s Jewish community reacts to new Israeli government](https://standwithus.com/news/south-florida-s-jewish-community-reacts-to-new-israeli-government/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel By SERGIO CARMONA | JUNE 18, 2021 Photo: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com he new incoming Israeli government led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, drew reaction throughout the South Florida Jewish community. Bennett was sworn in as prime minster on June 13, ending his predecessor Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year tenure in office, and
- [Protestors Rally for Sarah Halimi in Front of French Consulate](https://standwithus.com/news/protestors-rally-for-sarah-halimi-in-front-of-french-consulate/) - Jewish Journal Harvey Farr April 26, 2021 About 150 protestors, including many French residents, gathered at the Los Angeles French Consulate on Sunday to protest the French Supreme Court’s decision that the killer of Dr. Sarah Halimi will not be held criminally responsible because he was under the influence of cannabis. On April 4, 2017,
- [NBA player put on leave after using anti-Jewish slur on video-game platform](https://standwithus.com/news/nba-player-put-on-leave-after-using-anti-jewish-slur-on-video-game-platform/) - Jewish News Syndicate “The words used by Meyers Leonard were wrong, and we will not tolerate hateful language from anyone associated with our franchise,” read a statement released by the Miami Heat. (March 10, 2021 / JNS) Miami Heat NBA basketball player Meyers Leonard was caught this week using an anti-Semitic slur on Twitch, a
- [StandWithUs to NBA and NBPA: Adopt IHRA in Wake of Meyers Leonard Antisemitic Slur](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-to-nba-and-nbpa-adopt-ihra-in-wake-of-meyers-leonard-antisemitic-slur/) - In the wake of Meyers Leonard's recent antisemitic slur during an online gaming session, StandWithUs and its Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) sent the attached letter calling upon the NBA and the NBPA to use this opportunity to take the positive step of formally adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
- [Bama student stands tall — but not alone — for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/bama-student-stands-tall-but-not-alone-for-israel/) - Southern Jewish Life September 21, 2020 Richard Friedman Rebecca Gilbert stands tall. For Israel. Against antisemitism. Engaging others. But the 21-year-old University of Alabama senior does not stand alone. That is because she is part of a U.S.-based organization, StandWithUs. The organization has developed a network of student leaders, including Rebecca, on college campuses throughout
- [Florida City Adopts Resolution Calling on FSU to Remove Student Senate President](https://standwithus.com/news/florida-city-adopts-resolution-calling-on-fsu-to-remove-student-senate-president/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler July 17, 2020 The city commission for the Miami-Dade County city Aventura adopted a resolution on July 16 urging Florida State University (FSU) to remove Student Senate President Ahmad Daraldik from his position. The resolution highlights Daraldik’s social media post using the words “stupid jew” and a website apparently belonging to
- [Truck bearing pro-Israel messages blocked during Day of Rage rally](https://standwithus.com/news/truck-bearing-pro-israel-messages-blocked-during-day-of-rage-rally/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona JUL 08, 2020 Protesters attempted to block a truck that carried digital pro-Israel messages during a pro-Palestinian Day of Rage rally in Miami. The Israel education organization StandWithUs, in cooperation with the Iranian American Jewish Federation, used truck ads to counter groups who had Day of Rage rallies and
- [Pro-Palestinians, pro-Israelis hold opposing demonstrations](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-palestinians-pro-israelis-hold-opposing-demonstrations/) - San Diego Jewish World July 1, 2020 By Donald H. Harrison In contrast to the outreach program of the House of Israel, sometimes anti-Israel propaganda needs to be countered in real time. Various pro-Palestinian groups, anticipating that Israel would move to annex cities in Judea and Samaria on Wednesday, July 1, decided to call for
- [Anti-Semitic, anti-Israel groups to hold ‘Day of Rage’ rallies in US, worldwide](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-semitic-anti-israel-groups-to-hold-day-of-rage-rallies-in-us-worldwide/) - Jewish News Syndicate July 1, 2020 BY JACKSON RICHMAN (July 1, 2020 / JNS) Anti-Semitic and anti-Israel groups are scheduled to hold “Day of Rage” rallies and vehicle caravans nationwide and abroad, protesting Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank. These events are scheduled to
- [Hollywood Girl Raises Support for Israel Through Bat Mitzvah Project](https://standwithus.com/news/hollywood-girl-raises-support-for-israel-through-bat-mitzvah-project/) - Sun Sentinel March 5, 2020 By Sergio Carmona For her bat mitzvah project, Hadar Setton of Hollywood wanted to do something of goodwill for Israel. The project has involved Hadar, 11, volunteering for StandWithUs, an international Israel education organization. Through this project, she has taken a portable SWU booth throughout South Florida, as her goal
- [For the 3,500 Teens at the Annual BBYO Convention, the World Needs Their Help](https://standwithus.com/news/for-the-3-500-teens-at-the-annual-bbyo-convention-the-world-needs-their-help/) - Jewish News Syndicate February 25, 2020 BY JAMES RUSSELL Global economies, issues and relationships are crucial, but climate change, emphasized participants and youth organizers, “is the issue of the time.” DALLAS—Seventeen-year-old Swedish climate-change activist Greta Thunberg was not at BBYO’s International Convention here last week, but when her name was mentioned, throngs of teenagers applauded
- [South Florida college, high school students train to advocate for Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/south-florida-college-high-school-students-train-to-advocate-for-israel/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona August 23, 2019 In early August, the Israel education organization StandWithUs hosted trainings in Los Angeles for selected North American college and high school students to prepare them to be pro-Israel advocates on their campuses for this 2019-20 school year. Among the high school and college students who attended
- [Jewish man shot outside Florida synagogue ‘making progress,’ police investigate incident](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-man-shot-outside-florida-synagogue-making-progress-police-investigate-incident/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate SHIRYN GHERMEZIAN 7/29/2019 A driver passing by the Young Israel of Greater Miami around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday night fired six shots at Yosef Lifshutz, 68, with four of them striking him the leg. A volunteer of Hatzalah, the nonprofit emergency medical service organization, was reportedly at the synagogue and helped the
- [South Floridians Remember, Seek Justice 25 Years Following AMIA Bombing](https://standwithus.com/news/south-floridians-remember-seek-justice-25-years-following-amia-bombing/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona July 18, 2019 More than 700 people remembered and demanded justice at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North Miami Beach throughout an emotional community-wide 25th anniversary commemoration of the tragic bombing of Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina, the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. The commemoration of the July
- [South Florida Jewish leaders react to Gov. DeSantis’ trade mission to Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/south-florida-jewish-leaders-react-to-gov-desantis-trade-mission-to-israel/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona May 31, 2019 South Florida Jewish leaders reacted to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent trade mission to Israel. During the mission, DeSantis conducted a ceremonial cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Israeli business leaders, signed a bill banning anti-Semitism in public schools
- [Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign campus anti-Semitism bill, possibly on trip to Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/fla-gov-ron-desantis-to-sign-campus-anti-semitism-bill-possibly-on-trip-to-israel/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 5/15/2019 Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated that he will sign a bill aimed at combating anti-Semitism in public education, and it could occur during his planned trip to Israel later in the month. DeSantis made this statement during a trip in Miami Gardens, Fla. The bill would bar discrimination
- [You Should Know… Nathan Altshuler](https://standwithus.com/news/you-should-know-nathan-altshuler/) - Baltimore Jewish Times Susan Ingram May 2, 2019 Nathan Altshuler gets around. Born in Brooklyn, the 27-year-old grew up in North Miami Beach, Florida, where he got partially through high school when his parents moved to Baltimore for his father’s job. Once here, he finished up his last two years of high school at Ner
- [Full Senate embraces anti-Semitism bill](https://standwithus.com/news/full-senate-embraces-anti-semitism-bill/) - Florida Politics Scott Powers 4/29/2019 The Florida Legislature stands united behind measures to address anti-Semitism in Florida’s schools, colleges and universities. The Florida Senate unanimously approved a bill Monday requiring schools to recognize anti-Semitism as a form of discrimination, and to treat anti-Semitic speech and acts as they would racist speech and acts. In addition,
- [South Floridians react to bill prohibiting anti-Semitism in state's schools](https://standwithus.com/news/south-floridians-react-to-bill-prohibiting-anti-semitism-in-state-s-schools/) - South Florida Sun Sentinel Sergio Carmona 4/26/2019 South Floridians, including Holocaust educators and leaders of Jewish and Israel advocacy organizations, are reacting to the passage of Florida House Bill 741 that would prohibit anti-Semitism in the state's public schools and universities. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Randy Fine (R-Palm Bay), was recently approved in
- [Academic ‘Afikomen’: Apart From Family, Campus Students Create Their Own Passover](https://standwithus.com/news/academic-afikomen-apart-from-family-campus-students-create-their-own-passover/) - The Algemeiner JNS.org/Jewish News Syndicate Deborah Fineblum 4/10/2019 “There’s no place like home,” said Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. But if she’d been Jewish, the heroine would no doubt have said, “There’s no place like home … for Passover.” It’s no contest. Passover (or Pesach in Hebrew), which begins this year at sundown on
- [StandWithUs Southeast hosts Leaders of Tomorrow gala    March 9, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-southeast-hosts-leaders-of-tomorrow-gala-in-lantana/) - Sun Sentinel / Florida Jewish Journal Sergio Carmona March 28, 2019 StandWithUs Southeast’s recent third annual Leaders of Tomorrow gala drew approximately 300 people. StandWithUs, founded in 2001, is an organization that's dedicated to educating people of all ages and faiths about Israel and combating anti-Semitism. Its Boca Raton-based Southeast regional office opened in 2013.
- [StandWithUs/Southeast Celebrates Its Third “Leaders of Tomorrow” Gala on March 9, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-southeast-celebrates-its-third-leaders-of-tomorrow-gala-on-march-9-2019/) - Photo Credit: Tom Tracy Photo Approximately 300 people were greeted by a tapestry of color – flowers, linens and martini’s - as they entered the Hi-Ridge County Club in Lantana, Florida for StandWithUs/Southeast’s (SWU/SE) third annual “Leaders of Tomorrow” gala held on March 9, 2019. SWU/SE Executive Director Sara Gold Rafel greeted her guests and
- [Students stand together against anti-Israel bias at LA conference](https://standwithus.com/news/students-stand-together-against-anti-israel-bias-at-la-conference/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Oren Peleg March 13, 2019 “I support Israel not because Israel needs my support,” Egyptian-born Hussein Aboubakr, 29, proclaimed in front of 500 people, “but because I need to support Israel in order to the best version I can ever be of myself.” Jewish and non-Jewish lay leaders, activists, young professionals, academics
- [Seeing Israel changed mind of Hispanic opponent](https://standwithus.com/news/seeing-israel-changed-mind-of-hispanic-opponent/) - San Diego Jewish World Donald Harrison 26 February 2019 SAN DIEGO – Although Sebastian Parra grew up in Cali, Colombia, with the words of Genesis 12:3 intoned frequently at his Protestant church, anti-Israel propagandists in the United States knew just how to destroy his faith in God’s declaration to Abram, that “I will bless those
- [Israeli Technion Will Make a Stop in Los Angeles for 2019 Tour](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-technion-will-make-a-stop-in-los-angeles-for-2019-tour/) - Jewish Journal ERIN BEN-MOCHE 2/15/2019 Israeli Technion will once again visit Los Angeles as part of its yearly U.S. tour to spread awareness of Israel’s latest technological advances and start up culture. For more than 25 years, students have traveled to the U.S. on behalf of the American Technion Society to meet with supporters, and
- [StandWithUs And IAJF Counter Anti-Israel Hate Groups With Truck Ads and Video](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-and-iajf-counter-anti-israel-hate-groups-with-truck-ads-and-video/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2020 StandWithUs And IAJF Counter Anti-Israel Hate Groups With Truck Ads and Video (Los Angeles, CA -- July 1, 2020) -- StandWithUs (SWU), in cooperation with the Iranian American Jewish Federation (IAJF) are using truck ads to fight back against vicious anti-Israel and antisemitic hate groups holding rallies and "caravans"
- [GRAFFITI ARTISTS AND TEENS CALL FOR #DunkOnHate AT MIAMI HEAT MURAL](https://standwithus.com/news/graffiti-artists-and-teens-call-for-dunkonhate-at-miami-heat-mural/) - (Miami, FL-- Sunday, April 18, 2021) -- A massive graffiti art mural has appeared in the edgy Wynwood Walks neighborhood of Miami. Amidst Hip-Hop stylized palm trees and glowing embers, towers the statement, "WE LOVE THE HEAT. UNITED AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, RACISM & ALL HATE." On Sunday, April 18th at 3pm in front of the mural,
- [Pro-Israel groups team up with Miami Heat to combat antisemitism, racism](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-groups-team-up-with-miami-heat-to-combat-antisemitism-racism/) - Those driving through the I-95 in Wynwood, Miami can find the graffiti mural, which will be up until April 16. The Jerusalem Post APRIL 4, 2021 Credit: Luis Mendoza Pro-Israel organizations StandWithUs and Artists 4 Israel have co-sponsored a mural that says "We love the Heat. United against antisemitism, racism & all hate," according to
- [Mural embraces Miami Heat, displays unity against anti-Semitism](https://standwithus.com/news/mural-embraces-miami-heat-displays-unity-against-anti-semitism/) - SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL By SERGIO CARMONA | APR 02, 2021 Credit: Luis Mendoza Motorists driving in or out of Miami via I-95 in Wynwood may notice an urban art graffiti mural that says, “We love the Heat. United against antisemitism, racism & all hate.” Artists 4 Israel and the Israel education organization StandWithUs co-sponsored
- [SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH COMMUNITY EMBRACES MIAMI HEAT & APOLOGETIC MEYERS LEONARD WITH STREET ART](https://standwithus.com/news/nba-player-meyers-leonard-s-jewish-neighbors-reject-cancel-culture-with-street-art-mural/) - (Miami, FL) –– The Jewish community of South Florida is embracing both the Miami HEAT and basketball player Meyers Leonard following his apology and his efforts at making amends after using an antisemitic slur while publicly live-streaming a video game over Twitch. A massive street art mural says, "WE LOVE THE MIAMI HEAT. UNITED AGAINST
- [SWU Disappointed in Miami Heat Center Meyers Leonard's Antisemitic Slur](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-disappointed-in-miami-heat-center-meyers-leonard-s-antisemitic-slur/) - StandWithUs is disappointed to learn that yet another celebrity has been caught using a vulgar antisemitic slur. Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard’s use of the word “k-ke” in a derogatory manner toward another player in an online game is wholly unacceptable. The worst part may be that he didn’t appear to know that the term
- [TEENS SLAM BASKETBALLS IN FRONT OF MIAMI HEAT MURAL AS THE #DUNKONHATE KICKS OFF](https://standwithus.com/news/teens-slam-basketballs-in-front-of-miami-heat-mural-as-the-dunkonhate-kicks-off/) - (Miami, FL -- April 18, 2021) -- A massive graffiti art mural has appeared in the edgy Wynwood Walks neighborhood of Miami stating "WE LOVE THE HEAT. UNITED AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, RACISM & ALL HATE.” On Sunday, April 18th in front of the mural, South Florida teens from Miami to Jupiter kicked off #DunkOnHate , a
- [Univ. in Brazil cancels lecture after alleged threats from pro-Palestinian group](https://standwithus.com/news/univ-in-brazil-cancels-lecture-after-alleged-threats-from-pro-palestinian-group/) - Jewish Telegraph Agency August 22, 2019 RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — A Brazilian public university canceled a lecture about the Middle East peace process after what the moderator said were threats by a pro-Palestinian group. The University of Pernambuco called off the lecture by Jewish political scientist Andre Lajst hours before it was scheduled to
- [StandWithUs Lecture In A Brazilian University Is Cancelled Due To Pro-Palestinian Groups Threats](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-lecture-in-a-brazilian-university-is-cancelled-due-to-pro-palestinian-groups-threats/) - Universidade de Pernambuco, a public university in Northeast Brazil, decided to cancel the lecture titled “Dilemmas in the Peace Process between Israelis and Palestinians”, after threats. The national press covered the cancellation due to pro-Palestinian groups pressure and published a quote by a professor from Universidade de Pernambuco: “I had to cancel the event for
- [StandWithUs Responds to Lara Sheehi's Article re: Title VI Complaint at George Washington U](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-responds-to-lara-sheehi-s-article-re-title-vi-complaint-at-george-washington-u/) - StandWithUs’ filing of a Title VI complaint at George Washington University (GW) was for one primary purpose: to seek a remedy for the antisemitic climate created by Dr. Sheehi’s conduct in her mandatory diversity course at GW, as reported by her students who experienced the discrimination. Despite her mischaracterization of StandWithUs’ motives in filing the
- [StandWithUs Thanks Congressman Ted Lieu For Spearheading Letter to DOE about Title VI](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-thanks-congressman-ted-lieu-for-spearheading-letter-to-doe-about-title-vi/) - February 9th, 2022 Photo: Evgenia Parajanian / Shutterstock.com StandWithUs would like to express sincere gratitude to Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) for spearheading a bipartisan letter to the United States Department of Education (DOE), asking the DOE to provide much needed technical assistance to the higher educations community about antisemitism, its various manifestations, and the protections
- [StandWithUs, With Students & Alumna, Submits Title VI Complaint Against Hunter College (CUNY)](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-with-students-alumna-submits-title-vi-complaint-against-hunter-college-cuny-1/) - Jewish News Syndicate November 12, 2021, JNS Wire On November 10, 2021 StandWithUs, along with Jessica Shafran and Raphi Cooper, current students attending the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and Silberman alumna Morr Mazal Barton, submitted a complaint against the Silberman School and Hunter College, part of the City University of New York
- [StandWithUs Letter to UNC Chancellor Guskiewicz Demanding Proactive Measures to Comply with Title VI](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-letter-to-unc-chancellor-guskiewicz-demanding-proactive-measures-to-comply-with-title-vi/) - August 27, 2021 VIA EMAIL: ( chancellor@unc.edu ) Dear Chancellor Guskiewicz, We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism, divisions of StandWithUs, an international non-profit Israel education organization. We write to request that you immediately enact protective measures and issue guidelines to ensure that the University
- [UCLA Title VI  Supplemental Information Letter](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/ucla-title-vi-supplemental-information-letter/) - July 1, 2021 VIA EMAIL: ( Maria.Asturias@ed.gov ) Maria Asturias, Civil Rights Attorney U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 50 United Nations Plaza, Suite 1543 San Francisco, CA 94102 Re: Supplemental Information Relevant to OCR Case No. 09-20-2016 Dear Ms. Asturias, We write to bring to the attention of the Office for Civil
- [Letter to President-Elect Biden re Title VI Protection for Jewish Students Facing Discrimination](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/letter-to-president-elect-biden-re-title-vi-protection-of-jewish-students-facing-discrimination/) - December 1, 2020 RE: Continuing Longstanding Executive Policy of Extending Title VI Protection to Jewish Students Facing Antisemitic Discrimination Dear President-Elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Transition Team: We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism, divisions of StandWithUs, an international, non-profit education organization supporting Israel and
- [OCR Responds to SWU and Zachor Legal Institute Title VI Filings Against UCLA 1-3-20](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/u-s-department-of-education-s-ocr-opens-investigation-on-alleged-ucla-title-vi-violation/) - (Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 2020) -- The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) has notified StandWithUs and Zachor Legal Institute on January 3rd that it has accepted each of their respective complaints alleging that UCLA violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”) and has opened the matters for
- [StandWithUs Applauds the Application of Title VI to Jewish Students](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-applauds-the-application-of-title-vi-to-jewish-students/) - (Los Angeles, CA - December 11, 2019 ) StandWithUs applauds today the clarification that Title VI protections apply to Jewish students. With antisemitism on the rise, including on our nation's campuses, this assurance is crucial. We recognize the vital importance of the IHRA definition, including its recognition that antisemitism often takes the form of hostility
- [UCLA Student & StandWithUs Submit Title VI Complaint Against UCLA Alleging Inaction on Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/ucla-student-standwithus-submit-title-vi-complaint-against-ucla-alleging-inaction-on-antisemitism/) - (Los Angeles, CA -- October 7, 2019) – University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) student Shayna Lavi and the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department have submitted a complaint against UCLA to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”). The complaint alleges that the university is in violation of its obligations under Title VI of
- [StandWithUs, With Students & Alumna, Submits Title VI Complaint Against Hunter College (CUNY)](https://standwithus.com/news/legal/standwithus-with-students-alumna-submits-title-vi-complaint-against-hunter-college-cuny/) - (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- On November 10, 2021 StandWithUs, along with Jessica Shafran and Raphi Cooper, current students attending the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and Silberman alumna Morr Mazal Barton, submitted a complaint against the Silberman School and Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, to
- [StandWithUs Announces New  Holocaust Education Presentations Available for Schools and Organizations](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-announces-new-holocaust-education-presentations-available-for-schools-and-organizations/) - Los Angeles, CA January 20, 2022 StandWithUs is proud to announce that it recently opened a Holocaust Education Center. The purpose of the center is to create a toolbox of user-friendly Holocaust education presentations and materials for public or private schools that have experienced Holocaust denial, lack of information, or simply want to proactively teach
- [StandWithUs outraged by Holocaust ‘reenactment’ in Washington, DC elementary school library](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-outraged-by-holocaust-reenactment-in-washington-dc-elementary-school-library/) - (Los Angeles, CA -- December 20, 2021) -- StandWithUs is outraged to learn of what passed for “Holocaust instruction” at Watkins Elementary School, as reported by The Washington Post . A school librarian’s attempt to have third-graders “role play” the genocide of six million Jews was deeply offensive to memory of the Holocaust. Additionally, the
- [The Holocaust will never be retro chic](https://standwithus.com/news/the-holocaust-will-never-be-retro-chic/) - Jewish News Syndicate MELISSA LANGSAM BRAUNSTEIN (April 26, 2021 / JNS) Armani, known for being sleek and polished, recently stumbled. Big time. It all started in early April when a private citizen named Janet Rosenblatt spotted a striped jacket in the window of Armani’s Beverly Hills store. Given how common stripes are, that wouldn’t have
- [Eagles’ DeSean Jackson Accepts 94-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor’s Invitation To Visit Auschwitz](https://standwithus.com/news/eagles-desean-jackson-accepts-94-year-old-holocaust-survivor-s-invitation-to-visit-auschwitz/) - CBS 3 July 13, 2020 View this post on Instagram On Zoom call, NFL player DeSean Jackson accepts an invitation to visit Auschwitz with 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg, who held the call dressed in his concentration camp uniform. His visit follows a pledge to educate himself after an antisemitic Instagram post. Credit : From
- [On eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ‘Students 4 IHRA’ campaign launched](https://standwithus.com/news/on-eve-of-international-holocaust-remembrance-day-students-4-ihra-campaign-launched/) - The Jerusalem Post JANUARY 26, 2022 Photo: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com On the brink of International Holocaust Remembrance Day this Thursday, StandWithUs and the International Legal Forum (ILF) announced the collaborative launch of a new multimedia-based campaign, "Students 4 IHRA: United to Define it." The organizations said the novel drive will magnify the voices of
- [Whoopi Goldberg apologizes after saying the Holocaust 'isn't about race' on 'The View'](https://standwithus.com/news/whoopi-goldberg-apologizes-after-saying-the-holocaust-isn-t-about-race-on-the-view/) - USA Today Charles Trepany January 31, 2022 Whoopi Goldberg is apologizing for comments she made about the Holocaust on "The View." And she says now the backlash helped her understand why she "upset so many people." During Monday's episode of the ABC daytime talk show, the EGOT winner, 66, received pushback from her co-hosts —
- [‘Butterfly Project’ Fuses Holocaust Education and Israel Education, Raises Hope](https://standwithus.com/news/butterfly-project-fuses-holocaust-education-and-israel-education-raises-hope/) - By: Daniela Ben Joseph, San Diego Jewish World April 26th, 2022 SAN DIEGO — On the beautiful morning of April 10, The Butterfly Project in collaboration with the StandWithUs San Diego High School Department, held a Holocaust education program at the House of Israel . The International Village in Balboa Park where it is located,
- [Holocaust survivor shares his story](https://standwithus.com/news/holocaust-survivor-shares-his-story/) - By Spectrum News Staff, Ohio May 13th, 2022 About 80 years ago, the world witnessed one of the worst atrocities in modern human history: the Holocaust. The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center and The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center hosted a speaker, Sami Steigmann, and holocaust survivor Wednesday evening to share his
- [SWU Holocaust Education Center Director Interviewed on Issues & Ideas With Chris DeBello](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-holocaust-education-center-director-interviewed-on-issues-ideas-with-chris-debello/) - On August 29, 2022, Matt Lebovic, Director of the StandWithUs Holocaust Education Center, was interviewed on a radio podcast, Issues&Ideas With Chris DeBello, highlighting the urgent need for Holocaust education in schools. Citing the frequency of Holocaust denial, minimization, and lack of awareness in students, Lebovic discusses the benefits of the Holocaust Education Center’s abilities
- [StandWithUs Comment on Whoopi Goldberg Reiterating Holocaust Comments in New Interview](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-comment-on-whoopi-goldberg-reiterating-holocaust-comments-in-new-interview/) - nbcnews December 27, 2022 After being previously condemned for these comments made about the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg reiterated them in a new interview by The Sunday Times of London , saying the Holocaust "wasn't originally about race." She added, "It doesn’t change the fact that you could not tell a Jew on a street. You
- [UC-Berkeley Jewish orgs. condemn 'Zionist tears,' other remarks amid student gov showdown](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-berkeley-jewish-orgs-condemn-zionist-tears-other-remarks-amid-student-gov-showdown/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 4/26/2019 Jewish groups at the University of California-Berkeley are condemning statements like “f*ck Zionists” and the claim that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) teaches American police to murder black people. The statements were reportedly used by multiple students during a student government meeting. The Associated Students of the University of California
- [Amid chaos, UC Berkeley student government delays vote against terrorist display](https://standwithus.com/news/amid-chaos-uc-berkeley-student-government-delays-vote-against-terrorist-display/) - Jewish News Syndicate BY JACKSON RICHMAN February 5, 2020 “Jewish students were repeatedly harassed, heckled and threatened with physical threats of violence … Jewish students should never feel threatened and should NEVER fear for their safety while on campus,” posted campus group Tikvah: Students for Israel, on Facebook. (February 5, 2020 / JNS) The student
- [Berkeley University Law School student orgs pledge to boycott Zionist, pro-Israel speakers](https://standwithus.com/news/berkeley-university-law-school-student-orgs-pledge-to-boycott-zionist-pro-israel-speakers/) - The Berkeley Law dean called the statement boycotting Zionist speakers 'troubling' August 28, 2022 by Adam Sabes / Fox News Student organizations at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law are facing backlash from their own dean after adopting a statement that pledges to not invite any Zionist or pro-Israel speaker to give lectures.
- [StandWithUs Condemns Berkeley Law School Student Groups’ New Anti-Zionist Bylaw](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-bylaw/) - One of the campus buildings at the University of California, Berkeley. Photo: Max Pixel/Creative Commons. In August 2022, at UC Berkeley Law School , student groups, led by Berkeley Law Students for Justice in Palestine (LSJP) adopted a bylaw prohibiting invitations to “speakers that have expressed and continued to hold views … in support of
- [Antisemitic Students Groups at UC Berkeley Law School Are Funded by Major Law Firms](https://standwithus.com/news/antisemitic-students-groups-at-uc-berkeley-law-school-are-funded-by-major-law-firms/) - Read the Twitter thread (7) BREAKING: You saw the outrageous news last week that a coalition of @BerkeleyLaw School student groups passed bylaws prohibiting "#Zionist" (i.e.Jewish) speakers at their events. We found that 1/2 the #antisemitic groups are FUNDED BY MAJOR LAW FIRMS, & we have the receipts. 1/7— StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) October 13, 2022 Berkeley's
- [Nation’s Top Law Firms Fund Anti-Semitic Campus Groups at Berkeley](https://standwithus.com/news/nation-s-top-law-firms-fund-anti-semitic-campus-groups-at-berkeley/) - Pro-Israel groups want to know why these firms are driving Jew hatred by Adam Kredo | The Washington Free Beacon | October 14, 2022 A host of the nation’s premier law firms are financially supporting organizations at Berkeley Law School that are accused of fostering anti-Semitism and hatred of Israel, according to a campus watchdog
- [StandWithUs to Hold its Philadelphia Fourth Annual Defenders of Israel Gala Dinner](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-to-hold-its-philadelphia-fourth-annual-defenders-of-israel-gala-dinner/) - Philadelphia Jewish Link 11/27/2019 As anti-Israel sentiment continues to increase and anti-Semitism becomes more and more widespread, there is a dire need to dispel the myths about these two issues that are so critical to the Jewish community through education and countering the falsities that are propagated on a daily basis. Since its inception in
- [LINK program bringing dynamic Israel education to South Jersey schools](https://standwithus.com/news/link-program-bringing-dynamic-israel-education-to-south-jersey-schools/) - Jewish Community Voice REA BOCHNER March 11, 2020 The proliferation of anti-Israel messages in the media and on college campuses is not news. Nor is the rising opposition to Israel here and abroad. What is surprising, however, is the number of Jewish youth with anti-Israel sentiments. “I’ve met bright young Jewish kids, even in our
- [Living For San Diego & Pittsburgh: Reflection & Unwavering Action](https://standwithus.com/news/living-for-san-diego-pittsburgh-reflection-unwavering-action/) - Times of Israel Justin Feldman 5/6/2019 I am sickened. I am sickened that the progression of violent anti-Semitism worldwide is ignored, legitimized, swept under the rug, even praised. That only when the atrocious murder of Jews in the United States in 2018 and 2019 occurs by white supremacists, do some people challenge for a second
- [The Poway Synagogue Shooting is Dividing the Jewish Community of San Diego](https://standwithus.com/news/the-poway-synagogue-shooting-is-dividing-the-jewish-community-of-san-diego/) - Vice News Dexter Thomas & Ani Ucar May 1, 2019 SAN DIEGO — Last Saturday, a 19-year-old white supremacist walked into the Chabad of Poway synagogue and started shooting. On Monday, Laurie Gilbert-Kaye was laid to rest, as her family and an entire community looked on. In some ways, this attack has inspired members of
- [Opinion: Antisemitism at CUNY School of Law](https://standwithus.com/news/opinion-antisemitism-at-cuny-school-of-law/) - Queens Daily Eagle By Avi Posnick June 17, 2022 THE CUNY SCHOOL OF LAW. PHOTO VIA CUNY The CUNY School of Law has become increasingly hostile to Jewish students and faculty who do not pass an exacting litmus test on Israel, Zionism and Jewish identity. Those who fail this test face increasing animosity from fellow
- [NY Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation to Honor Holocaust Survivors](https://standwithus.com/news/ny-governor-kathy-hochul-signs-legislation-to-honor-holocaust-survivors/) - By Jewish Link Staff August 10, 2022 Jewish Link Avi Posnick shakes hands with NY Governor Kathy Holchul On August 10, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package honoring and supporting Holocaust survivors. The legislatation will help ensure schools are providing high-quality Holocaust education, require museums to acknowledge art stolen by the Nazi
- [StandWithUs Praises Westchester County for Adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-praises-westchester-county-for-adopting-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism/) - (Westchester, New York - January 17, 2023) -- StandWithUs praises Westchester, New York County Executive George Latimer, who issued an Executive Order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism for County agencies on January 17, 2023. Avi Posnick, StandWithUs Northeast Director stated, "Adopting the IHRA Definition is a critically important step
- [Queens lawmakers announce new legislation to improve reporting of hate crimes on college campuses](https://standwithus.com/news/queens-lawmakers-announce-new-legislation-to-improve-reporting-of-hate-crimes-on-college-campuses/) - By Carlotta Mohamed | QNS | September 21, 2022 State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblyman Daniel Rosenthal were joined by fellow lawmakers and community advocates outside of Queens College on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to announce new legislation to improve the reporting and investigating of hate crimes on college campuses. Stavisky and Rosenthal were joined
- [StandWithUs Calls on UCLA to Address Anti-Semitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-ucla-to-address-anti-semitism-on-campus/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler May 28, 2019 StandWithUs called on UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Jerry Kang to take action against the “disturbing trend of anti-Semitic incidents at UCLA” in a May 24 letter. The letter, which was written by StandWithUs CEO and Co-Founder Roz Rothstein, Saidoff Legal
- [How alumni are revolutionizing the Israel debate on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/how-alumni-are-revolutionizing-the-israel-debate-on-campus/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Avi Gordon 5/19/2019 College might be the place where you found your career, met your significant other or forged friendships that would last a lifetime. One way or another, your alma mater likely played a significant role in making you the person you’ve become today. Now, imagine that your alma mater’s faculty
- [A year of failures: Anti-Israel efforts dealt repeated blows on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/a-year-of-failures-anti-israel-efforts-dealt-repeated-blows-on-campus/) - The College Fix Kyle Hooten May 3, 2019 Over the past academic year, anti-Israel activists have suffered key losses on campuses across the country as “boycott, divestment and sanction” efforts have repeatedly failed to take hold at American universities and colleges. In what may have been a record year of failures for the BDS movement,
- [Columbia SJP Calls for Boycotting Pro-Israel Groups on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/columbia-sjp-calls-for-boycotting-pro-israel-groups-on-campus/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 29, 2019 Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) published a statement on April 28 advocating for the boycott of all pro-Israel organizations on campus. SJP issued the statement after Columbia’s Students Supporting Israel (SSI) invited SJP and Jewish Voice for Peace to discuss the Israel-Palestinian conflict. SSI also sent
- [Cornell Students Vote Down Divestment Resolution Targeting Israel After Acrimonious Campus Debate](https://standwithus.com/news/cornell-students-vote-down-divestment-resolution-targeting-israel-after-acrimonious-campus-debate/) - The Algemeiner Shiri Moshe April 12, 2019 The Student Assembly at Cornell University in Ithaca voted on Thursday against adopting a divestment resolution targeting companies over their ties to Israel, following a campus debate that multiple students decried as acrimonious. While a majority of SA members voted via secret ballot to adopt the measure —
- [StandWithUs Informs UC Merced Chancellor Munoz About Campus-Affiliated Zoom Link Hosting Terrorist](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-informs-uc-merced-chancellor-munoz-about-campus-affiliated-zoom-link-hosting-terrorist/) - April 15, 2021 VIA EMAIL: ( chancellormunoz@ucmerced.edu ) Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Ph.D. Chancellor University of California, Merced 5200 North Lake Rd. Merced, California 95343 Dear Chancellor Muñoz , We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism, divisions of StandWithUs, an international non-profit Israel education organization.
- [UK Campus Peace Initiative Seeks to Counter Divisive Rhetoric](https://standwithus.com/news/uk-campus-peace-initiative-seeks-to-counter-divisive-rhetoric/) - StandWithUs UK annual Peace Week launches March 8-12; 2021 line-up focuses on growing relations between Arabs and Jews Annual Event provides a counterpoint to BDS-organised “Israel Apartheid Week” (LONDON – March 2, 2021) – An array of Arab personalities from the Gulf and Middle East will, for the first time, participate in StandWithUs UK’s annual
- [StandWithUs Coalition Letter to Campus Presidents re Start Date Conflicting with Rosh Hashanah](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-coalition-letter-to-campus-presidents-re-start-date-conflicting-with-rosh-hashanah/) - December 7, 2020 VIA EMAIL RE: Potential conflict of academic year 2021-2022 start date with Rosh Hashanah Dear University Presidents, We write on behalf of the undersigned organizations, to bring to your attention that the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah coincides directly with the start of this upcoming academic year. Rosh Hashanah begins on
- [Confronting Anti-Semitism on Campus–Fighting the Good Fight, Together](https://standwithus.com/news/confronting-anti-semitism-on-campus-fighting-the-good-fight-together/) - The Jewish Voice Judy Fleischer Three years ago, Ofir Dayan, an Israeli student at Columbia University, was on her way to a math class. It was her first semester at Columbia and she ran into a Jewish American friend who was leaving the building as she was entering. The two exchanged greetings and small talk
- [StandWithUs Initiates National Campaign to Protect Jewish Students on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-initiates-national-campaign-to-protect-jewish-students-on-campus/) - August 3, 2020 VIA EMAIL RE: How to Respond to Campus Antisemitism and Potential Title VI Violations Dear University Presidents, We write on behalf of the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department and the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism, divisions of StandWithUs, an international, non-profit education organization supporting Israel and combating antisemitism. The purpose of this letter
- [The right – and wrong – way to handle antisemitism on college campus](https://standwithus.com/news/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-handle-antisemitism-on-college-campus/) - Forward July 6, 2020 By Yael Lerman At two universities on opposite ends of the country, student government leaders recently found themselves mired in controversy for promoting anti-Semitism online. In June, the student senate president of Florida State University, Ahmad Daraldik, was revealed to have posted hateful messages to his social media accounts, including “#f—kisrael”
- [Anti-Semitism on US campuses may force schools to choose free speech or bigotry](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-semitism-on-us-campuses-may-force-schools-to-choose-free-speech-or-bigotry/) - Times of Israel Cathryn J. Prince February 11, 2020 NEW YORK — Long before she stood on a podium with US President Donald Trump, before she became the young woman who sued New York University, she was Jewish college student Adela Cojab, who studied Arabic and liked kanafeh. Back in 2015, Cojab was a freshman
- [US Ed. Dept investigating UCLA over anti-Zionist SJP conference on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/us-ed-dept-investigating-ucla-over-anti-zionist-sjp-conference-on-campus/) - Jerusalem Post Jeremy Sharon 1/9/2020 The US Department of Education has opened an investigation into the University of California Los Angeles for possible discrimination against Jews as a group, for having hosted a national conference of the anti-Zionist Students for Justice in Palestine organization on its campus in November 2018. The Zachor Legal Institute submitted
- [Retired Israeli Soldier Who Helped Thousands Of Syrians Civilians Met By 'hate' On Uk Campuses](https://standwithus.com/news/retired-israeli-soldier-who-helped-thousands-of-syrians-civilians-met-by-hate-on-uk-campuses/) - The Jewish Chronicle November 20, 2019 Lieutenant colonel Eyal Dror gave talks at King’s College London and Warwick University about setting up the humanitarian mission to help Syrian refugees - but his events were barracked and booed by pro-Palestine protestors A retired Israeli soldier who helped thousands of Syrian refugees receive treatment in Israel was met
- [Columbia Student Government Votes to Hold Campus Referendum on Divestment](https://standwithus.com/news/columbia-student-government-votes-to-hold-campus-referendum-on-divestment/) - Jewish Journal BY AARON BANDLER Nov 25, 2019 Columbia University’s College Student Council (CCSC) voted on the evening of Nov. 24 to have the campus vote on a referendum calling on the university to divest from companies that conduct business with Israel. The Columbia Spectator reports that the final vote was 25 in favor and
- [Hofstra Student Says She Has Experienced Several Instances of ‘Subtle’ Anti-Semitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/hofstra-student-says-she-has-experienced-several-instances-of-subtle-anti-semitism-on-campus-1/) - SEP 16, 2019 BY AARON BANDLER Jewish Journal Hofstra University student Leilah Abelman wrote an op-ed in the school’s newspaper Hofstra Chronicle alleging myriad instances of anti-Semitism she has experienced on campus, saying “anti-Semitism is alive and more insidious than I expected.” Abelman, an Orthodox Jew, recalled an instance in which a professor told her
- [Hofstra Student Says She Has Experienced Several Instances of ‘Subtle’ Anti-Semitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/hofstra-student-says-she-has-experienced-several-instances-of-subtle-anti-semitism-on-campus/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 9/16/19 Hofstra University student Leilah Abelman wrote an op-ed in the school’s newspaper Hofstra Chronicle alleging myriad instances of anti-Semitism she has experienced on campus, saying “anti-Semitism is alive and more insidious than I expected.” Abelman, an Orthodox Jew, recalled an instance in which a professor told her “to re-evaluate” her
- [A Failure of Leadership: The Culture of Antisemitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/a-failure-of-leadership-the-culture-of-antisemitism-on-campus/) - The Algemeiner Nathan Bentolila and Jared Zoneraich SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 To the average American, the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide may come as a surprise. But it is no surprise to Jewish and pro-Israel university students. Our universities have unknowingly become propaganda machines for the most radical professors, and the silent acceptance of this new brand
- [Judge Rules Fordham University Must Allow SJP on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/judge-rules-fordham-university-must-allow-sjp-on-campus/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 8/7/2019 A New York state judge ruled on July 29 that Fordham University has to recognize Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as a student group on campus. Judge Nancy Bannon wrote in her decision that while Fordham University is a private institution, the university’s “rules, regulations, and guidelines do not
- [Four Ways to Handle Conflict on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/four-ways-to-handle-conflict-on-campus/) - Jewish in Seattle Mag SWU Staff 6/13/2019 So you’re going to college. Congrats! The years ahead are full of promise — and challenge. Here are some tips on how to handle a few common scenarios on campus, with help from StandWithUs. What do you do... If you find swastika graffiti on campus? Take photos of
- [The right – and wrong – way to handle anti-Semitism on college campus](https://standwithus.com/news/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-handle-anti-semitism-on-college-campus/) - Yael Lerman July 6, 2020 At two universities on opposite ends of the country, student government leaders recently found themselves mired in controversy for promoting anti-Semitism online. In June, the student senate president of Florida State University, Ahmad Daraldik, was revealed to have posted hateful messages to his social media accounts, including “#f—kisrael” and “stupid
- [Combating Antisemitism Is Crucial to the Academic Integrity of Our Nation’s Campuses](https://standwithus.com/news/combating-antisemitism-is-crucial-to-the-academic-integrity-of-our-nation-s-campuses-1/) - By Carly F. Gammill AUGUST 23, 2022 The Algemeiner The Old Main building at Wayne State University. Photo: Screenshot. As students return to college campuses this fall, new opportunities create excitement and optimistic nervousness. Unfortunately, an unwelcome source of anxiety also exists: growing antisemitism, including anti-Zionism, which repackages historic antisemitic tropes and tactics to target
- [Combating Antisemitism Is Crucial to the Academic Integrity of Our Nation’s Campuses](https://standwithus.com/news/combating-antisemitism-is-crucial-to-the-academic-integrity-of-our-nation-s-campuses/) - By: Carly F. Gammill, Founding Director of the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism and Counsel for Litigation Strategy in the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department. Published in The Algemeiner August 23, 2022 As students return to college campuses this fall, new opportunities create excitement and optimistic nervousness. Unfortunately, an unwelcome source of anxiety also exists: growing
- [StandWithUs kickstarts second letter campaign to fight campus antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-kickstarts-second-letter-campaign-to-fight-campus-antisemitism/) - It highlighted five top issues of concern for Jewish students, as well as addressed faculty members and university administrations. August 9, 2022 Jewish News Syndicate Photo: Shutterstock The pro-Israel nonprofit StandWithUs kickstarted its second national letter campaign last week, writing to roughly 3,000 universities across the United States about major issues Jewish students face on
- [StandWithUs Alerts University Leaders to 5 Key Issues Facing Jewish Students on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-alerts-university-leaders-to-5-key-issues-facing-jewish-students-on-campus/) - (Los Angeles, CA – August 4, 2022) – On August 4, StandWithUs launched its second national letter campaign to nearly 3,000 university leaders, highlighting 5 key issues of concern to Jewish students. The letter stressed the importance of fighting bias and discrimination against Jewish students as part of broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and
- [US Lawmakers Call on Dept. of Education to End Delay of Campus Antisemitism Guidance](https://standwithus.com/news/us-lawmakers-call-on-dept-of-education-to-end-delay-of-campus-antisemitism-guidance/) - Algemeiner Dion J. Pierre FEBRUARY 9, 2022 Thirty-nine members of the US Congress have urged the Department of Education to issue promised Title VI guidance to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on college campuses, and to resolve long-outstanding complaints of discrimination. “Antisemitism has been on the rise in the United States and around the globe,”
- [USC President Announces Measures to Combat Antisemitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/usc-president-announces-measures-to-combat-antisemitism-on-campus/) - JEWISH JOURNAL Aaron Bandler January 14, 2022 USC President Carol Folt announced a series of measures on January 13 to combat antisemitism on campus in light of recent controversies. In a letter to the campus Jewish community, Folt acknowledged that “recent antisemitic and anti-Zionist posts on social media” have “challenged USC’s reputation as a supportive
- [Jewish advocates warn that pro-Israel college students to face aggression on campus](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-advocates-warn-that-pro-israel-college-students-to-face-aggression-on-campus/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate SHIRYN GHERMEZIAN August 11, 2021 A number of Jewish groups have significant concerns about how Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip this spring will correlate into anti-Jewish sentiment on North American college campuses as the fall semester begins. Most colleges are resuming in-person and on-campus classes after nearly three semesters
- [StandWithUs Demands UNC Take Action Against Antisemitism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-demands-unc-take-action-against-antisemitism-on-campus/) - At the University of North Carolina (UNC), an instructor who does not believe the Jewish state has a right to exist is scheduled to begin teaching the recurring course, “The Conflict Over Israel/Palestine.” This is the same individual who recently retweeted , “All of Israel is occupied Palestinian territory,” promoting the dismantling of Israel. Read
- [From the Frontlines: Israel Activism on Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/from-the-frontlines-israel-activism-on-campus/) - The Algemeiner Stephanie Margolis APRIL 22, 2021 Colleges work hard to support their various student populations — but Jewish and pro-Israel students often don’t receive this consideration. As a pro-Israel activist at UMass Amherst, I faced not only alienation, but outright discrimination. Zionist students, alumni, and campus organizations must unite and take action to create
- [StandWithUs Midwest Baby Food Friendship Drive](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-midwest-baby-food-friendship-drive-during-pandemic-lock-down/) - (Chicago, IL -- June 12, 2020) -- Many areas in Chicago have been devastated by the economic hardships of the pandemic and then by the destruction of neighborhood stores. Two of the hardest hit areas are Bronzeville and Woodlawn on the South Side of Chicago. They are also the most vulnerable communities in the Chicago area.
- [UK-born director of StandWithUs awarded top prize for contribution of immigrants](https://standwithus.com/news/uk-born-director-of-standwithus-awarded-top-prize-for-contribution-of-immigrants/) - Jewish News 4/1/2019 The British-born director of a major Israel advocacy organisation has been awarded one of Israel’s top prizes for the outstanding contribution of immigrants. Michael Dickson, who moved to Israel with his British wife to become executive director of StandWithUs-Israel, said he was “humbled” to be one of seven olim to win the
- [Jewish Groups Laud UK for Opposing Notorious ‘Israel-Only’ Condemnation at UN Human Rights Council](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-groups-laud-uk-for-opposing-notorious-israel-only-condemnation-at-un-human-rights-council/) - The Algemeiner March 21, 2019 Jewish Groups Laud UK, Austria and Denmark for Opposing Notorious ‘Israel-Only’ Condemnation at UN Human Rights Council Britain’s top diplomat won plaudits from pro-Israel and Jewish organizations on Thursday after announcing that the UK would support the Jewish state in the face of “Agenda Item 7” — the UN Human
- [StandWithUs UK: Response to Report about National Union of Students](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-response-to-report-into-national-union-of-students/) - London – 12 January 2023 For too long, the National Union of Students has allowed Jewish student voices to be sidelined and ignored. The institutional nature of antisemitism within the NUS has now led to yet another investigation of discriminatory practices within the charity, the 8th one since 2005. The independent Tuck Report confirms what
- [StandWithUs Condemns Recent Displays of Hinduphobia in UK](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-recent-displays-of-hinduphobia-in-uk/) - September 21, 2022 (London, UK) StandWithUs strongly condemns the recent campaigns of gang violence, vandalism, and intimidation that have targeted members of the Hindu community, their homes, and their temples throughout Leicester and Smethwick . As Hinduphobia remains rife throughout the UK, StandWithUs extends its sympathies and support to the Hindu community at these troubling
- [StandWithUs UK Disappointed by Comments by Archbishop of Canterbury](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-disappointed-by-comments-by-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - StandWithUs UK Statement (London – December 21, 2021) We were concerned to read that the Archbishop of Canterbury and a Palestinian Anglican priest published an opinion piece in The Sunday Times , 19th December, expressing concern for “Christians being driven from the Holy Land.” The day before, another piece by the Vatican’s Custos of the
- [StandWithUs UK Statement on Campaign of Misinformation at Warwick University](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-statement-on-campaign-of-misinformation-at-warwick-university/) - (London, 18 November, 2021) StandWithUs UK is outraged that a Jewish Society Shabbat Dinner, on the 19th of November, celebrating cultural diversity at Warwick University, should be met with a distorted smear campaign. The Jewish Society, StandWithUs UK, The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) and the Jewish Agency partnered to organise an enjoyable Shabbat dinner
- [StandWithUs UK welcomes the decision to terminate the employment of Professor David Miller](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-welcomes-the-decision-to-terminate-the-employment-of-professor-david-miller/) - Sunday, October 3, 2021 StandWithUs UK welcomes the decision by the University to terminate the employment of Professor David Miller. For too long, Professor Miller's antisemitic rhetoric and conspiracy theories have left Jewish students feeling targeted, harassed, and unsafe on campus. We commend the tireless work of the Jewish students at the University of Bristol,
- [First Online Gala a Huge Success for StandWithUs UK](https://standwithus.com/news/first-online-gala-a-huge-success-for-standwithus-uk/) - Maajid Nawaaz awarded “Beacon of Light Award” for standing up to antisemitism Thousands of Brits tuned in to the first-ever virtual Gala in aid of StandWithUs UK. On November 23, StandWithUs UK hosted their first virtual annual gala, garnering thousands of viewers. The event showcased the accomplishments of the Israel education organization which works with
- [StandWithUs Statement on EHRC Report into UK Labour Party](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-statement-on-ehrc-report-into-uk-labour-party/) - London, October 29, 2020 The fact that a major political party in Britain was even referred to let alone investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission is a stain on the reputation of the UK Labour Party. Jews have played a growing and central role in British life since arriving in England during the
- [STANDWITHUS UK CONDEMNS BLM UK TWITTER ACCOUNT FOR PROMOTING ANTISEMITIC FALSEHOOD](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-condemns-blm-uk-twitter-account-for-promoting-antisemitic-falsehood/) - London, June 29, 2020 StandWithUs UK condemns the #BlackLivesMatterUK (BLM UK) Twitter account for posting that “mainstream British politics is gagged of the right to critique Zionism”. This is an oft-repeated antisemitic lie which is used to silence Jews and discourage them from speaking out against antisemitism. Anti-racism is at the core of our mission at
- [Dozens urge UK public to ‘stay home’ during pandemic in StandWithUs campaign](https://standwithus.com/news/dozens-urge-uk-public-to-stay-home-during-pandemic-in-standwithus-campaign/) - JN/TOI 4/2/2020 Dozens of people have recorded video messages urging the UK public to stay at home during the pandemic as part of a social media campaign organised by the pro-Israel educational organisation StandWithUs. University students on StandWithUs’s Israel leadership programme, the Emerson Fellowship, took part, as did some sixth formers and members of StandWithUs.
- [StandWithUs UK to Grow Operation; Appoints New Executive Director](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-uk-to-grow-operation-appoints-new-executive-director/) - London – Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 Israel educational charity StandWithUs has announced it will be growing its presence across UK campuses and the wider community, under the leadership of their new UK Executive Director, Sara Sherrard, who will succeed Raphael Wein following the conclusion of his term this month. Sara is not new to the
- [IDF Officer Who Led Aid Effort to Syria Protested at UK Universities](https://standwithus.com/news/idf-officer-who-led-aid-effort-to-syria-protested-at-uk-universities/) - The Algemeiner by Shiri Moshe NOVEMBER 19, 2019 An Israeli military veteran who helped oversee a humanitarian aid effort benefiting victims of the Syrian conflict was protested while speaking at two British universities this week. As part of Operation Good Neighbor, Lt. Col. (Res.) Eyal Dror established and led a unit that brought in more
- [UK Man Shoves Baby Stroller, Calls Family ‘Dirty Jews’](https://standwithus.com/news/uk-man-shoves-baby-stroller-calls-family-dirty-jews/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 8/7/2019 A man reportedly shoved a stroller with a baby inside and called the baby’s family “dirty Jews” in northern London on August 4. The UK Independent reports that a 30-year-old man identifying himself as Michael said that he was sitting outside a coffee shop in St. Albans with his family
- [Former Israeli commander and leader of mission to provide aid for Syrian civilians met by hate on UK](https://standwithus.com/news/former-israeli-commander-and-leader-of-mission-to-provide-aid-for-syrian-civilians-met-by-hate-on-uk/) - 19th November, 2019: Former Israeli commander and leader of mission to provide aid for Syrian civilians met by hate on UK campuses During a five-day speaking tour in the UK, Ret. Lt. Col. Eyal Dror, has been met with hate and disturbance on UK campuses. Protestors at Kings College London and Warwick University have attempted
- [StandWithUs Australia Set to Launch in Spring 2022](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-australia-set-to-launch-in-spring-2022/) - Sydney 10 March, 2022 Photos courtesy StandWithUs Australia International Israel education organisation, StandWithUs - whose mission is to inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds about Israel, challenge misinformation and fight antisemitism – has announced it will be opening national operations in Australia. StandWithUs is already well-known locally in Australia. The organisation has
- [‘StandWithUs comes to Australia'](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-comes-to-australia/) - 'We will complement, not duplicate, existing work' The Australian Jewish News By AJN STAFF March 9, 2022 Australian students at a StandWithUs workshop in Israel. Photo: Courtesy StandWithUs Australia INTERNATIONAL advocacy organisation StandWithUs will make all its resources available to the Australian community when it commences local operations, its Israel executive director Michael Dickson says.
- [Educating My Peers On Israel - Why I Decided To Become a StandWithUs Canada High School Intern](https://standwithus.com/news/educating-my-peers-on-israel-why-i-decided-to-become-a-standwithus-canada-high-school-intern/) - Fresh Ink For Teens October 16, 2019 By Laura Barkel All my life, I have been in love with Israel. Coming from Russian, Iraqi and Israeli lineages, it’s easy to imagine how immersed I was in its culture. Growing up speaking Hebrew, going to a Jewish daycare and then day school, I developed this love
- [Young Israelis Coming To Canada On Mission Of Peace](https://standwithus.com/news/young-israelis-coming-to-canada-on-mission-of-peace/) - The Canadian Jewish News October 31, 2019 By Susan Minuk A diverse group of young Israelis who represent the tapestry of Israeli citizens – Jewish, Druze, Muslim, Ethiopian, Bedouin, Orthodox, Reform and LGBTQ – will visit Canada for the first time as part of a program called WordSwap. “WordSwap was created to engage students in
- [Canada’s Recent, Though Rare, Vote Against Israel at UN Sparks Concern in Jewish Circles](https://standwithus.com/news/canada-s-recent-though-rare-vote-against-israel-at-un-sparks-concern-in-jewish-circles/) - Jewish News Syndicate January 3, 2020 BY SHIRYN GHERMEZIAN The government could have expressed support for a two-state solution in ways that “would have been more effective and avoided adding credibility to the distorted, anti-Israel narrative that adversaries seek to advance within the U.N.,” said Shimon Fogel of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
- [StandWithUs Canada, Hillel UofT & UT Students Supporting Israel (SSI) Condemn Discriminatory Motion](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-canada-hillel-uoft-ut-students-supporting-israel-ssi-condemn-discriminatory-motion/) - (Toronto, ON – February 16, 2022) – Today the University of Toronto Student Union (UTSU) held a Special General Meeting and voted in support of a motion calling on “the UTSU (to) wholly divest funds & further on forbid investment to firms complicit in the occupation of Palestinian Territory” (sic). More than 240 Jewish students
- [StandWithUs Canada Emerson Fellow Lindsay Cogan Named First Place Honouree for Roberta Seid Award](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-canada-emerson-fellow-lindsay-cogan-named-first-place-honouree-for-roberta-seid-award/) - Congratulations, Lindsay! The Roberta Seid Award for Courage and Leadership, in memory of Dr. Roberta Seid, is given to one outstanding StandWithUs Emerson Fellow each year who has demonstrated exemplary courage, leadership, and commitment to Israel activism on campus and beyond. Dr. Seid was our first Director of Research and Education at StandWithUs; this remarkable
- [StandWithUs Canada Strongly Condemns Violent Antisemitic Vandalism Near York University](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-canada-strongly-condemns-violent-antisemitic-vandalism-near-york-university/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON Tuesday, June 14, 2022 StandWithUs Canada is appalled by the reprehensible antisemitic vandalism that stated “shoot a Jew in the head” discovered near York University last week. The message promoted is not only hateful, but it is dangerous and threatening. We thank York University’s administration for swiftly condemning this despicable
- [StandWithUs Canada Firmly Rejects Statement from AMS UBC Slandering Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-canada-firmly-rejects-statement-from-ams-ubc-slandering-israel/) - (Toronto, ON – June 27, 2022) – StandWithUs Canada firmly rejects the statement issued by the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia (AMS UBC) falsely labeling Israel as an “apartheid state”. This distortion of facts is part of a larger global campaign to demonize and delegitimize Israel's existence and the Jewish people's
- [StandWithUs Launches New Office In South Africa](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-launches-new-office-in-south-africa/) - (Johannesburg, South Africa – October 19, 2022) International Israel education organisation, StandWithUs (SWU) has officially opened national operations in South Africa. Heading up the new office located in Johannesburg is Cassandra Mayekiso, who has been appointed as Executive Director of StandWithUs South Africa. Born in Johannesburg, Kayla Ginsberg is the new Campus Regional Manager. Together,
- [StandWithUs Australia Set to Launch](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-australia-set-to-launch/) - Sydney 10 March, 2022 Photos courtesy StandWithUs Australia International Israel education organisation, StandWithUs - whose mission is to inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds about Israel, challenge misinformation and fight antisemitism – has announced it will be opening national operations in Australia. StandWithUs is already well-known locally in Australia. The organisation has
- [StandWithUs Calls for Accountability for SJP at Columbia and Beyond](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-for-accountability-for-sjp-at-columbia-and-beyond/) - (New York, NY -- October 4th, 2018) -- StandWithUs is deeply concerned about reports that Columbia University is neglecting to prevent harassment of Jewish students by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). We urge everyone concerned about free speech, academic freedom, and fighting anti-Semitism at Columbia and beyond to join our national campaign against SJP. Click
- [How Israel's Army Revolutionized Wartime Social Media](https://standwithus.com/news/copy-of-international-women-s-day-2-000-march-downtown/) - Palestinian terror organizations play to that as they seek to maximize casualties of their own to further their cause; in contrast to Israel, which continues to value human life above public perception. Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting.
- [StandWithUs Commends Senate for passing Anti-BDS Bill](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-us-senate-for-passing-anti-bds-bill/) - FEBRUARY 5, 2019 (Washington, DC - February 5, 2019) -- StandWithUs commends the U.S. Senate for its strong bipartisan support (77-23) of The Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019 ( S.1 ) which passed 77-23 on February 5, 2019. This legislation combines four bipartisan bills which were passed or came close
- [Mixed Reactions After Prosecution Efforts Against Anti-Israel Disruptions at UCLA and UCI](https://standwithus.com/news/mixed-reactions-after-prosecution-efforts-against-anti-israel-disruptions-at-ucla-and-uci/) - The Algemeiner Edwin Black January 17, 2019 Mixed Reactions After Prosecution Efforts Against Anti-Israel Disruptions at UCLA and UCI Organized disruptors - both students and non-students - who shut down a pro-Israel gathering at University of California Los Angeles in May 2018 might not be prosecuted, according to information from LA City Attorney Mike Feuer's
- [Federal judge rejects lawsuit challenging Arkansas anti-BDS law](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-judge-rejects-lawsuit-challenging-arkansas-anti-bds-law/) - The Washington Times Valerie Richardson January 24, 2019 A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a challenge to the state's anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions law, rejecting the argument that commercial boycotts qualify as protected speech. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Miller's decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by the Arkansas Times newspaper,
- [I'm a Jew, So I'll Define Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/i-m-a-jew-so-i-ll-define-antisemitism/) - The Algemeiner Sruli Fruchter January 25, 2019 I'm a Jew, So I'll Define Antisemitism You would not ask an engineer to diagnose tuberculosis, or a doctor to identify a tax problem. So why is it that we allow those who have little or no experience with the Jewish community to define what is antisemitic ?
- [Federal court upholds anti-BDS bill in Arkansas](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-court-upholds-anti-bds-bill-in-arkansa/) - Jewish News Syndicate/ JNS.org Jackson Richman January 24, 2019 (January 24, 2019 / JNS) A federal judge upheld an Arkansas law that forbids state agencies from investing in or contracting with companies that boycott Israel. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian Miller threw out a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the Arkansas Times, claiming that
- [Federal Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Arkansas Anti-BDS Law](https://standwithus.com/news/federal-judge-throws-out-lawsuit-challenging-arkansas-anti-bds-law/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler January 23, 2019 A federal judge threw out a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arkansas' anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) law. The lawsuit, which was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of The Arkansas Times, argued that the law violated the First Amendment for requiring state contractors
- [A Long Overdue Request](https://standwithus.com/news/a-long-overdue-request/) - he New York Jewish Week Danielle Efrat January 24, 2019 A Long Overdue Request Israel is seeking $250b in compensation for Jews dispossessed from Arab countries. On Jan. 5, 2019, Israel officially requested $250 billion in compensation for Jews dispossessed from seven Arab countries and Iran in the aftermath of Israel's War for Independence in
- [WATCH: Tamika Mallory Says White Jewish Women 'Benefit From White Privilege'](https://standwithus.com/news/watch-tamika-mallory-says-white-jewish-women-benefit-from-white-privilege/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler January 22, 2019 WATCH: Tamika Mallory Says White Jewish Women 'Benefit From White Privilege' Women's March co-president Tamika Mallory suggested in a January 17 appearance of PBS' “Firing Line” that white Jewish women “benefit from white privilege.” Program host Margaret Hoover asked Mallory about her December statement to The New York
- [Rashida Tlaib blasts right wing media after coverage of get-together with pro-Hezbollah activist](https://standwithus.com/news/rashida-tlaib-blasts-right-wing-media-after-coverage-of-get-together-with-pro-hezbollah-activist/) - The Washington Times Valerie Richardson January 16, 2019 Rashida Tlaib blasts 'right wing media' after coverage of get-together with pro-Hezbollah activist Tlaib: 'I am Muslim and Palestinian. Get over it.' Rep. Rashida Tlaib , Michigan Democrat, accused “right wing media” Tuesday of picking on her for being Muslim after she was slammed for hosting a
- [StandWithUs Condemns anti-Israel Disruption at Creating Change Conference 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-anti-israel-disruption-at-creating-change-conference-2019/) - StandWithUs Condemns anti-Israel Disruption at Creating Change Conference 2019 And Calls For Organizers To Uphold Their Own Guidelines (DETROIT, MI -- January 27, 2019) StandWithUs condemns the hijacking of the Creating Change plenary session by a group of anti-Israel activists who stormed the stage and took over the microphone for fifteen minutes at the opening
- [StandWithUs Applauds IPC Decision To Strip Malaysia From Hosting World Para Swimming Championships J](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-applauds-ipc-decision-to-strip-malaysia-from-hosting-world-para-swimming-championships-j/) - StandWithUs Applauds IPC Decision To Strip Malaysia From Hosting World Para Swimming Championships January, 2019 (LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2019) - StandWithUs applauds the January 27 decision by the International Paralympic Committee to deprive Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships to be held this summer. On January 12, 2019, Malaysia announced it
- [IAC for Action, UCLA Student Speak Out Against SJP Conference to UC Regents](https://standwithus.com/news/iac-for-action-ucla-student-speak-out-against-sjp-conference-to-uc-regents/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler September 28, 2018 At a Sept. 27 UC Boards of Regent meeting at UCLA, the Israeli-American Coalition for Action and a third-year student at UCLA spoke out against UCLA for its plan to host the National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) conference in November. The student, Justin Feldman, accused SJP
- [L.A. City Attorney Mulls Prosecution of Anti-Israel Disruptors of UCLA Event](https://standwithus.com/news/l-a-city-attorney-mulls-prosecution-of-anti-israel-disruptors-of-ucla-event/) - BY EDWIN BLACK | JUL 22, 2018 | LOS ANGELES Read the article here .
- [UCLA Students File Criminal Complaints Against anti-Israel Disruptors](https://standwithus.com/news/ucla-students-file-criminal-complaints-against-anti-israel-disruptors/) - by Edwin Black Criminal complaints are now being filed by students following the belligerent disruption of a May 17, 2018 Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event at the University of California Los Angeles. At least a half-dozen students announced they would visit the UCLA police department to file formal complaints of criminal disruption of a meeting, as
- [UC Irvine Clears Pro-Israel Student Group Of Harassment Charges](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-irvine-clears-pro-israel-student-group-of-harassment-charges/) - February 22, 2018 By Aiden Pink A pro-Israel student group at the University of California, Irvine has been cleared of harassment charges by the school after pro-Palestinian students claimed that they were subjected to intimidation by visiting Israeli reservists. The club, called Students Supporting Israel, was found not responsible for violating UC Irvine’s student conduct
- [StandWithUs Congratulates UC Irvine for Sanctioning SJP](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-congratulates-uc-irvine-for-sanctioning-sjp/) - StandWithUs Congratulates UC Irvine for Sanctioning SJP on August 30, 2017 (Irvine, CA - September 5, 2017) -- StandWithUs congratulates the University of California at Irvine (UCI) for sanctioning Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), after SJP illegally disrupted a Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event on May 10, 2017. On August 30, the university announced that SJP
- [Reem's Oakland Bakery Drops Lawsuit to Silence Protests Against Mural of Terrorist Rasmea Odeh](https://standwithus.com/news/reem-s-oakland-bakery-drops-lawsuit-to-silence-protests-against-mural-of-terrorist-rasmea-odeh/) - Legal Insurrection William Jacobson October 10, 2017 Reem's bakery in Oakland, CA, prominently displays a full-wall mural of Rasmea Odeh, who recently was deported for immigration fraud. Rasmea is the former military member of the terrorist Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine who was convicted in Israel in 1970 of the 1969 supermarket bombing
- [Holding Disruptors Accountable](https://standwithus.com/news/holding-disruptors-accountable/) - By Yael Lerman Mazar Earlier this week, when Electronic Intifada attacked StandWithUs in general and me personally, this indicated that the pro-Israel community is doing something right. The article incredulously highlighted StandWithUs’ recent request to Minneapolis prosecutors that anti-Israel agitators responsible for an illegal disruption of a pro-Israel event be brought to justice. Memo to
- [Anti-Semitic posters found outside Tufts Hillel](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-semitic-posters-found-outside-tufts-hillel/) - JNS/Jewish News Service Jackson Richman February 13, 2019 More than a dozen anti-Semitic and anti-Israel posters were discovered outside the Hillel at Tufts University on Tuesday morning, bearing images of militarized pigs, including at least one consisting of a caption that reads “DESTROY ISRAELI APARTHEID FORCES AND AMERIKKKAN PIGS WHICH FUND IT. FREE PALESTINE.” Rabbi
- [Ambassadors, All! 13th Year of StandWithUs Israeli Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/news/13th-year-of-standwithus-israeli-fellowship-launches-in-jerusalem/) - Jerusalem - December 9, 2018 - For an elite group of 150 articulate and diverse young Israeli men and women, their service does not end as they leave the IDF: they join the StandWithUs Israel Fellowship, building bridges & educating people of all faiths & ages about Israel. As Israel faces challenges to its legitimacy
- [Fighting Terror, Battling BDS and the Law: StandWithUs J.D. Fellows Summit in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/fighting-terror-battling-bds-and-the-law-standwithus-j-d-fellows-summit-in-israel/) - StandWithUs once again hosted a unique legal-centric mission for the participants of our Saidoff Legal Department’s J.D. Fellowship. The mission brought leading pro-Israel students from Loyola, Pepperdine, UCLA, USC, and Southwestern University to learn about Israel’s legal system and pressing issues in the arena of international law from Israeli experts and legal insiders. One student
- [Model UN delegates learn how to engage with international counterparts about Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/model-un-delegates-learn-how-to-engage-with-international-counterparts-about-israel/) - StandWithUs Israel hosted delegates from the prestigious Model UN program for session on how to encourage dialogue about Israel StandWithUs Israel hosted a group of Israeli Model UN in the Education Center in Jerusalem for an empowering session on how to encourage effective dialogue about Israel. The Model UN prestigious program is known as an
- [Primer for Businesses: How Corporate Participation in BDS Risks Legal Liability](https://standwithus.com/news/primer-for-businesses-how-corporate-participation-in-bds-risks-legal-liability/) - In recent months, Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) activists have targeted American corporations doing business with Israel in their smear campaign against the Jewish State. Activists use dishonest rhetoric about “human rights” to justify this boycott. While corporate participation in legitimate social justice movements is admirable, business should avoid boycotting Israel for both moral and legal
- [GUPS: Hateful and illegal activity is never justified](https://standwithus.com/news/gups-hateful-and-illegal-activity-is-never-justified/) - Students representing the General Union of Palestine Students (GUPS) at San Francisco State University (SFSU) recently published a morally disgraceful statement . They attempted to justify their illegal disruption of Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat’s speech at SFSU on April 6, 2016, by proclaiming social justice. They also confused some common definitions. We thank them for
- [StandWithUs & A4I Shocked by Nazi Salutes and Swastika at Newport Party, Applaud Community Response](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-a4i-shocked-by-nazi-salutes-and-swastika-at-newport-party-applaud-community-response/) - (Newport Beach, CA - March 5th, 2019) -- StandWithUs and Artists4Israel are deeply concerned about the Nazi salutes and swastika caught in a photo of a high school party in Newport Beach, California. Displays of support for Nazism have no place in our society, and it is shocking that students at Newport Harbor High School
- [UC Irvine Screens Anti-Israel Film](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-irvine-screens-anti-israel-film/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 2/27/2019 A recent UC Irvine screening and panel discussion of an anti-Israel film argued that the establishment of the State of Israel resulted in thousands of Palestinians being displaced. The film, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe,” was hosted by the UC Irvine schools of Humanities, Social Sciences and Social Ecology on Jan.
- [LA Mayor’s Office: Downtown Mural ‘Shameful Act of Anti-Semitism’](https://standwithus.com/news/la-mayor-s-office-downtown-mural-shameful-act-of-anti-semitism/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler Feb. 26, 2019 A mural in downtown Los Angeles is a “shameful act of anti-Semitism,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office. The Journal’s Ryan Torok previously reported, that the mural on Vortex, the multi-use community center, depicts a grim reaper adorned in an American flag with Jewish Stars of
- [EITAN GIVES STUDENTS A PERSONAL LOOK AT ISRAEL](https://standwithus.com/news/eitan-gives-students-a-personal-look-at-israel/) - Oregon Jewish Life Deborah Moon 2/24/2019 After hosting an exciting Israeli speaker for two years, high school social studies teacher Matt Unis intends to continue the visits every year. Eitan Teiger, this year’s Israeli shaliach (emissary/educator) for the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and StandWithUs Northwest, spoke to Matt’s freshman current world studies classes at
- [Arkansas Judge Declares BDS Laws Constitutional on January 23, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/arkansas-judge-declares-bds-laws-constitutional-on-january-23-2019/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Little Rock, AR) -- -- A federal court in Arkansas upheld the constitutionality of statewide anti-BDS legislation on January 23, 2019, striking a blow to BDS activists and constitutional challenges that such laws violate the First Amendment right of free expression. Arkansas Times, LP, filed a motion for injunctive relief challenging the
- [An Open Letter from “Pro-Israel Warriors”](https://standwithus.com/news/an-open-letter-from-pro-israel-warriors/) - Times of Israel Blogs Melissa Harari 2/16/2019 My greatest disappointment with the U.S.-Israel relationship is the tone of debates about this issue on some college campuses, including mine. As an Emerson Fellow at Emory University for StandWithUs, a non-profit Israel education organization that believes education is the road to peace, I am speaking out against
- [Kansas Treasurer introduces bill permitting the state to invest in Israel Bonds](https://standwithus.com/news/kansas-treasurer-introduces-bill-permitting-the-state-to-invest-in-israel-bonds/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Feb. 20, 2019 Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner has introduced a bill that would allow Kansas to invest in Israel Bonds. “This legislation is an important step in diversifying our portfolio,” said LaTurner. “Twenty-eight other states across the country have similar authority and have seen bipartisan support when their legislature weighs in.
- [StandWithUs Reaffirms Opposition to All Forms of Racism and Support for Israeli Democracy](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-reaffirms-opposition-to-all-forms-of-racism-and-support-for-israeli-democracy/) - As a non-partisan Israel education organization, StandWithUs cannot advocate for or against parties or policies in Israeli (or American) elections. That said, we can and do strongly condemn racism and support for terrorism, whether such rhetoric comes from Palestinian leaders, extremist politicians in Israel, or bigots anywhere else. In the 1980s and 1990s Israel banned
- [StandWithUs commends Kansas State Treasurer for Win-Win Bill to Purchase Israel Bonds February, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-kansas-state-treasurer-for-win-win-bill-to-purchase-israel-bonds-february-20-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Topeka, Kansas February 20, 2019) StandWithUs commends Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner for introducing a bill allowing Kansas to Invest in Israel Bonds. Passage of the bill will be a win-win for Kansas and Israel. Roz Rothstein, CEO of StandWithUs, is enthusiastic about this bill. “Kansas will hopefully join 28 states who
- [Code Pinker Ariel Gold is Failing at BDS](https://standwithus.com/news/code-pinker-ariel-gold-failing-is-at-bds/) - IsraellyCool Aussie Dave Feb 17. 2019 Code Pink BDS-hole Ariel Gold has trolled the StandWithUs Twitter account, responding to a tweet showing this video. Clearly, Gold want us to believe she does the boycott thing properly (as opposed to the BDS movement itself). So allow me to assist her. Ariel, you are doing it all
- [Rancho Mirage Writer’s Festival: Woodstock For The Mind](https://standwithus.com/news/rancho-mirage-writer-s-festival-woodstock-for-the-mind/) - Desert Sun Dale Gribow February 16, 2019 Swaddle next year’s award for “best event of the season” and send it now to Jamie Kabler, founder of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, aptly applauded the best in the country. The 6th Season was celebrated at the RM Library for 3 days with Executive Producer Debbie Green,
- [Jewish leaders skeptical of Omar’s apology](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-leaders-skeptical-of-omar-s-apology/) - Washington Examiner John Gage February 15, 2019 Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has failed to quell concerns among Jewish leaders and groups both nationally and in her district that she has learned from her recent controversial comments many viewed as anti-Semitic. Jewish leaders told the Washington Examiner that they view her apology as insufficient and fear
- [StandWithUs Demands Action from Kingsborough Administration After Anti-Semitic Campaign](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-demands-action-from-kingsborough-administration-after-anti-semitic-campaign/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (New York City, NY -- March 13, 2019) -- StandWithUs is alarmed to learn of a systematic, year-long anti-Semitic campaign against Michael Goldstein, an administrator and adjunct professor at Kingsborough Community College (“Kingsborough” or the “College”), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) school system. Goldstein has been the target
- [Anti-Israel activists fail as Columbia student government rejects BDS referendum](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-israel-activists-fail-as-columbia-student-government-rejects-bds-referendum/) - College Fix Staff 11.03.2019 We will know it will tear our community apart’ Supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement failed again at Columbia University, but they got closer this time. Read the article here.
- [Carmel Valley event aims to educate on anti-semitic 'misinformation'](https://standwithus.com/news/carmel-valley-event-aims-to-educate-on-anti-semitic-misinformation/) - San Diego Union Tribune Brittany Woolsey 3/5/2019 About three years ago, a student walked onto her San Diego college campus and called her mom in tears upon seeing anti-semitic propaganda placed on the school's walls. "This girl was met with this unbelievable scene of posters depicting Jewish Israeli soldiers beating Palestinians and blood and lots
- [Columbia University student government rejects BDS](https://standwithus.com/news/columbia-university-student-government-rejects-bds/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 3/11/2019 (March 11, 2019 / JNS) The student government at Columbia University rejected a referendum on Sunday night calling on the school to support the movement to boycott Israel. After a four-hour intense meeting consisting of more than 150 onlookers, the Columbia College Student Council failed to reach the two-thirds
- [Columbia Student Government Votes Against Holding Discriminatory Boycott Referendum, March 10, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/columbia-student-government-votes-against-holding-discriminatory-boycott-referendum-march-10-2019/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2019 (New York City, NY) -- StandWithUs applauds the Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) for rejecting a proposal to hold a referendum on whether or not to support divestment, as part of a discriminatory campaign to boycott and isolate Israel on March 10, 2019 The proposal was shot down with
- [House Resolution against hate makes important points, despite flawed approach](https://standwithus.com/news/house-resolution-against-hate-makes-important-points-despite-flawed-approach-march-7th-2019/) - (Washington D.C. -- March 7th, 2019) -- StandWithUs agrees wholeheartedly with the content of House Resolution 183, which condemns anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. At the same time, we echo the disappointment of Congressman Ted Deutch (D - Florida), who made a strong moral case that anti-Semitism deserves its own attention and condemnation. The
- [Jewish students combat graduate union’s vote for BDS committee at Toronto U](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-students-combat-graduate-union-s-vote-for-bds-committee-at-toronto-u/) - JNS/ Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 3/7/2019 Jewish students at the University of Toronto have filed appeals against a BDS committee that was ratified in a vote on Feb. 26 by the University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) and condemned by pro-Israel groups. The committee seeks “the continuity of the divest campaign at UofT,”
- [Community Responds to Nazi-Saluting Orange County Teens](https://standwithus.com/news/community-responds-to-nazi-saluting-orange-county-teens/) - Erin Ben-Moche 3/6/2019 On the evening of March 2, a group of Newport Beach high school students at a party posted a photo online of themselves giving the Nazi salute over a series of red-solo cups formed into the shape of a swastika. One partygoer wrote “ultimate rage” in one photo while another was captioned
- [Highlighting the Importance of Anti-BDS Legislation](https://standwithus.com/news/highlighting-the-importance-of-anti-bds-legislation/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 3/6/2019 Focusing on legislation that cracks down on the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, was the focus of one of StandWithUs’ “Israel in Focus” International Conference sessions this past weekend at the Hyatt Regency at Los Angeles International Airport. Joseph Sabag, executive director of the Israel Allies Foundation, told around
- [StandWithUs Student Conference Primes Pro-Israel Activists](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-student-conference-primes-pro-israel-activists/) - Jewish Journal Oren Peleg March 6, 2019 Last fall, during the public comments portion of a meeting held by the University of California Board of Regents in Westwood, UCLA student Justin Feldman, 21, voiced his displeasure with an upcoming National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) conference billed as a “human rights conference” that was
- [Rep. Zeldin: ‘We Need to Crush the BDS Movement’](https://standwithus.com/news/rep-zeldin-we-need-to-crush-the-bds-movement/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler March 5, 2019 Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) expressed how the Jewish and pro-Israel community needs to destroy the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement during StandWithUs’ “Israel in Focus” International Conference at the Hyatt Regency at Los Angeles International Airport on March 3. Zeldin was on a panel with Florida city
- [California High-Schoolers Pictured Saluting Swastika Shaped Out of Plastic Cups](https://standwithus.com/news/california-high-schoolers-pictured-saluting-swastika-shaped-out-of-plastic-cups/) - Breaking Israel News March 6, 2019 A viral picture of what appeared to be high school students at a weekend party in California saluting alongside a table with cups configured as a swastika has sparked outrage. “As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, I know that swastikas and Nazi salutes are not a joke or something
- [Outstanding teens named ‘18 Under 18’ for 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/outstanding-teens-named-18-under-18-for-2019/) - JUF News FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Springboard, the Jewish Teen Alliance of Chicago, and JUF have announced the third cohort of 18 Under 18 honorees. Mazel Tov to the honorees: Maxine Kalika , a senior at Stevenson High School, is the regional president of NCSY and co-president on the chapter board; she is also currently an
- [How Anti-BDS Laws Went Viral](https://standwithus.com/news/how-anti-bds-laws-went-viral/) - The Forward Aiden Pink February 4, 2019 Two of the most influential people in the country when it comes to American policies toward Israel are a Mormon state representative in South Carolina who used to be an Eagle Scout and a Jewish law professor in Virginia who used to study pirates. You likely haven’t heard
- [StandWithUs Condemns Discriminatory Divestment Referendum at Brown](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-discriminatory-divestment-referendum-at-brown/) - (Providence, RI) -- StandWithUs condemns the passage of a discriminatory referendum to divest from companies doing business with Israel at Brown University on March 21, 2019. It passed with 69% of the vote in favor, 31% against. “We are proud of the students who stood up for their community and educated many of their peers,
- [Pro-Israel orgs slam Ilhan Omar amid widespread campus bias](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-orgs-slam-ilhan-omar-amid-widespread-campus-bias/) - Campus Reform Matthew Stein March 18, 2019 Pro-Israel orgs slam Ilhan Omar amid widespread campus bias Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has received criticism for anti-Israel comments lately. Her remarks and the ensuing backlash coincide with instances of anti-Israel bias on campus nationwide. Amidst a number of high profile cases of anti-Israel activity on college campuses and
- [Brown University students blast upcoming referendum calling on school to divest from Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/brown-university-students-blast-upcoming-referendum-calling-on-school-to-divest-from-israel/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman March 18, 2019 Brown University students blast upcoming referendum calling on school to divest from Israel “BDS is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. It masquerades as a noble display of support for oppressed people while concealing its intentions to demonize the Jewish state,” junior Kyle Price wrote in
- [A Greek version of combating antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/news/a-greek-version-of-combating-antisemitism/) - The Jerusalem Post Maria Ntourlia March 18, 2019 A Greek version of combating antisemitism Personal experience has shown me how much harm ignorance and lack of information can cause. Peace can be achieved through dialogue and knowledge of the other. I’ll start the same way I relate my story to the thousands of teenagers I
- [StandWithUs Releases New Booklet on Resurgent Anti-Semitism March, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-releases-new-booklet-on-resurgent-anti-semitism-march-2019/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Los Angeles, March 17, 2019) – StandWithUs, a non-partisan Israel education organization dedicated to educating about Israel, countering misinformation, and fighting anti-Semitism, has released a new booklet documenting the resurgent anti-Semitism of the 21st century. “This booklet is timely as we witness anti-Semitism, forced into the fringes after the Holocaust, surging back
- [Pitzer College president vetoes move by university’s council to suspend study abroad in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/pitzer-college-president-vetoes-move-by-university-s-council-to-suspend-study-abroad-in-israel/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman March 15, 2019 Pitzer College president vetoes move by university’s council to suspend study abroad in Israel “Academic boycotts violate the rights of students and faculty on U.S. campuses, and this precedent-setting vote is frightening,” AMCHA Initiative co-founder and director, Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, said in a statement. By a
- [Photo Shows Rep. Tlaib With #SuspendPitzerHaifa Booklet](https://standwithus.com/news/photo-shows-rep-tlaib-with-suspendpitzerhaifa-booklet/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler March 14, 2019 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) appeared to support the effort to end Pitzer College’s study abroad program at the University of Haifa in Israel. Daniel Segal, an anthropology and history professor at Pitzer, tweeted out a photo on March 10 of Tlaib holding a booklet with a cover that
- [Pitzer College President Rejects Anti-Israel Boycott to Ensure “Free Exchange of Ideas”](https://standwithus.com/news/pitzer-college-president-rejects-anti-israel-boycott-to-ensure-free-exchange-of-ideas/) - The Tower March 15, 2019 Pitzer College President Melvin L. Oliver strongly rejected on Thursday a pro-boycott vote to suspend the school’s study abroad program at the University of Haifa in Israel, and said the school would not enact the decision to protect a “free exchange of ideas.” The private liberal arts college located in
- [Pitzer College president rejects 'prejudiced' vote to drop study-abroad program in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/pitzer-college-president-rejects-prejudiced-vote-to-drop-study-abroad-program-in-israel/) - The Washington Times Valerie Richardson March 15, 2019 Pitzer College president rejects 'prejudiced' vote to drop study-abroad program in Israel President Melvin L. Oliver refuses to implement Pitzer College Council's recommendation Pitzer College President Melvin L. Oliver refused Thursday to drop the school’s study-abroad program in Israel, rejecting a recommendation by the college council within
- [Editor’s E-Mail Box: March 14, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/editor-s-e-mail-box-march-14-2019/) - San Diego Jewish World March 14, 2019 StandWithUs comes to aid of Kingsborough’s Michael Goldstein StandWithUs is alarmed to learn of a systematic, year-long anti-Semitic campaign against Michael Goldstein, an administrator and adjunct professor at Kingsborough Community College (“Kingsborough” or the “College”), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) school system. Goldstein has
- [StandWithUs Applauds Pitzer President for Rejecting Vote to End Haifa Study Abroad](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-applauds-pitzer-president-for-rejecting-vote-to-end-haifa-study-abroad/) - (Los Angeles, California - March 14, 2019) -- StandWithUs applauds Pitzer College President Melvin Oliver for strongly rejecting a recommendation by the Pitzer College Council to suspend a study abroad program at Haifa University. The non-binding motion passed in the College Council with a vote of 68 in favor, 25 against, and 8 abstaining. Shortly
- [StandWithUs Condemns Anti-Israel Hate Week Campaign for Ties to Terrorist Groups March, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-anti-israel-hate-week-campaign-for-ties-to-terrorist-groups-march-2019/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Los Angeles, CA - March 20th, 2019) - StandWithUs strongly condemns systematic efforts to host weeks of hateful anti-Israel events on campuses around the world, taking place from March 18th-April 8th, 2019. It is particularly disturbing that this global campaign is being coordinated by the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC) - a
- [SOUTH AFRICAN UNION OF JEWISH STUDENTS ISRAEL APARTHEID WEEK | 1 - 7 APRIL 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/south-african-union-of-jewish-students-israel-apartheid-week-1-7-april-2019/) - Dear Media, Please find below the press release issued on behalf of the South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) concerning Israel Apartheid Week 2019: This Monday, the annual hate-fest known as “Israel Apartheid Week (IAW)” will be coming to town. This week is simply an uninformed and untrue political vendetta with the aim of
- [Israeli Aid to Syria](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-aid-to-syria/) - The Syrian Civil War has caused a massive humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of deaths and at least 6.6 million internally displaced as of December 20151. Israel, located right next door, has offered aid to Syrians in many capacities despite the Syrian government’s ongoing hostility towards the Jewish state. Much of this aid goes
- [What I Learned From The "Israel In Focus" International Conference](https://standwithus.com/news/what-i-learned-from-the-israel-in-focus-international-conference/) - The New York Jewish Week Sydney Sirot March 28, 2019 What I Learned From The “Israel In Focus” International Conference As a StandWithUs intern, the conference proved to be a perfect culmination of my experience. As a StandWithUs High School Intern, I was privileged to attend the organization’s annual “Israel in Focus” International Conference with
- [AIPAC After-Parties With An Ideological Bent](https://standwithus.com/news/aipac-after-parties-with-an-ideological-bent/) - The New York Jewish Week Shira Hanau March 27, 2019 AIPAC After-Parties With An Ideological Bent Happy hour and late-night drinks, and not always bipartisan. Washington, D.C. — If the formal AIPAC Policy Conference was a big-tent show of bipartisan support for the U.S.-Israel relationship, the after-parties that ended each day of the three-day conference
- [Letter to West Hollywood Mayor,  John D’Amico](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-west-hollywood-mayor-john-d-amico/) - March 27th, 2019 Mayor John D’Amico West Hollywood City Council 8300 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Dear Mayor D’Amico, I am deeply disturbed by the planned screening of "1948: Creation and Catastrophe," at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers on April 16th, 2019. This event calls into question the City Council's commitment to
- [Ignition! 2019 Luncheon](https://standwithus.com/news/ignition-2019-luncheon/) - Arizona Jewish Life Mala Blomquist March 26, 2019 Roz Rothstein, co-founder and CEO of StandWithUs will be the special guest at the Ignition! 2019 luncheon presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix on April 4. StandWithUs is an international nonprofit Israel education organization with 18 offices and chapters around the world. SWU supports people
- [Jeremy Hunt's selective announcement on Israel voting may have been more than just foreign policy](https://standwithus.com/news/jeremy-hunt-s-selective-announcement-on-israel-voting-may-have-been-more-than-just-foreign-policy/) - The JC / The Jewish Chronicle Michael Daventry March 22, 2019 Jeremy Hunt's selective announcement on Israel voting may have been about more than just foreign policy We now know the UK will not oppose every anti-Israel resolution at the Human Rights Council, so why did the Foreign Secretary imply it would? There was a
- [Brown University President Rejects Anti-Israel Student Vote](https://standwithus.com/news/brown-university-president-rejects-anti-israel-student-vote/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler March 22, 2019 Brown University President Christina Paxson told Brown community members in a March 22 letter that the university would not be following through on a student-approved referendum calling for the university to divest from companies that conduct business with Israel. The referendum states that the university should “divest all
- [As J Street U Launches Israel trip, concerns arise over partiality](https://standwithus.com/news/as-j-street-u-launches-israel-trip-concerns-arise-over-partiality/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman March 22, 2019 As J Street U launches Israel trip, concerns arise over partiality “The main question is: Will this trip present students with a well-rounded view of the conflict or reflect the bias of the organization running it?” said StandWithUs CEO Roz Rothstein. J Street U, the
- [Brown University students pass BDS referendum against Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/brown-university-students-pass-bds-referendum-against-israel/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman March 22, 2019 Brown University students pass BDS referendum against Israel Brown student leader and SWU Emerson fellow Jesse Raviv said “as predicted, the Brown Divest vote polarized the student body, induced incidents of hate through online forums and created a hostile environment for pro-Israel students.” Students at
- [Anti-Semitic Flyers Found Near West Valley Schools](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-semitic-flyers-found-near-west-valley-schools/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler March 19, 2019 Anti-Semitic Flyers Found Near West Valley Schools A series of anti-Semitic flyers were found in the West Valley area of the San Fernando Valley on March 18, as first reported by the Algemeiner. The flyers show a picture of swastika and ask if it’s “a hate symbol”; it
- [Alums for Campus Fairness](https://standwithus.com/news/alums-for-campus-fairness/) - The Jerusalem Post Mark Banschick March 22, 2019 Alums for Campus Fairness Bringing decency back to colleges when it comes to Israel. Posters of pigs with text depicting hatred of Israel were recently discovered at Tufts University’s Hillel. The president responded, and alumni took note. Last semester, a University of Michigan professor refused to give
- [Linda Sarsour whitewashes Rep. Ilhan Omar's antisemitism - StandWithUS](https://standwithus.com/news/linda-sarsour-whitewashes-rep-ilhan-omar-s-antisemitism-standwithus/) - The Jerusalem Post April 6, 2019 Linda Sarsour whitewashes Rep. Ilhan Omar's antisemitism - StandWithUS Sarsour also excused Omar's antisemitic comments because Omar is Somalian-born, and wouldn't have known better Women's March co-chair and BDS supporter Linda Sarsour whitewashed Rep. Ilhan Omar's antisemitism in a video released on Thursday by StandWithUS, a pro-Israel advocacy group.
- [Columbia University Professor Compares Israel to ISIS](https://standwithus.com/news/columbia-university-professor-compares-israel-to-isis/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 4, 2019 Hamid Dabashi, an Iranian studies professor at Columbia University, compared Israel to ISIS in a March 30 Facebook post. Dabashi began his Facebook post by asking what the difference between the two was, and then answered his own question by stating that “no decent human being on planet
- [Emory President Says Mock Notices ‘Exposed Several Flaws’ in Flyer Approval Process](https://standwithus.com/news/emory-president-says-mock-notices-exposed-several-flaws-in-flyer-approval-process/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 5, 2019 Emory University President Claire E. Sterk acknowledged in a letter to members of the Emory community that the Palestinian mock eviction notices “exposed several flaws” in the university’s process for approving flyers. The notices, which were found on the doors of students living in dormitories on April 2,
- [South African activists talk apartheid, Arab-Israeli conflict](https://standwithus.com/news/south-african-activists-talk-apartheid-arab-israeli-conflict/) - Michigan Daily Liat Weinstrein April 1, 2019 South African activists talk apartheid, Arab-Israeli conflict On Monday evening, South African activists and educators Klaas Mokgomole and Mmamalema Molepo spoke to a group of more than 30 students in the Ross School of Business about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its relation to the apartheid government in
- [Mock Palestinian Eviction Notices Found at Emory University Dorm](https://standwithus.com/news/mock-palestinian-eviction-notices-found-at-emory-university-dorm/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 3, 2019 Several mock eviction notices were found outside the doors of student dorm rooms at Emory University on the morning of April 2. The notices state, “We regret to inform you that your suite is scheduled for demolition in three days.” It proceeds to state that “eviction notices are
- [Sarsour: ‘White Jews’ Who Label Omar An ‘Antisemite’ Base Their Criticism In ‘A Stereotype’](https://standwithus.com/news/sarsour-white-jews-who-label-omar-an-antisemite-base-their-criticism-in-a-stereotype/) - The Daily Caller Mike Brest April 5, 2019 Progressive activist and Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour accused “white Jews” who are critical of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar of basing their criticism in stereotypes while speaking at an event earlier this week. “A black Muslim woman congresswoman, her ancestors wildest dreams that in America, a
- [NYU SJP Says They’re Receiving Award for ‘Exemplary Contributions to the NYU Community’](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-sjp-says-they-re-receiving-award-for-exemplary-contributions-to-the-nyu-community/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 4, 2019 New York University’s (NYU) Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter announced in an April 4 Facebook post that they are receiving an award from the university later in the month for their “exemplary contributions to the NYU community.” The post features a screenshot from an apparent email
- [Israel will thrive regardless of the election results](https://standwithus.com/news/israel-will-thrive-regardless-of-the-election-results/) - The Jerusalem Post Dov Lipman April 4, 2019 Israel will thrive regardless of the election results Israel survives and thrives despite its leadership and not because of it. ‘We are doomed.” “Israel is now run by weak leftists and will be destroyed.” “The fascist Right will now bring about the end of Israel as a
- [WeHo City Council Votes Down Measure Halting Screening of Anti-Israel Film](https://standwithus.com/news/weho-city-council-votes-down-measure-halting-screening-of-anti-israel-film/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 2, 2019 The West Hollywood City Council voted down a measure on April 1 that would have stopped the upcoming screening of an anti-Israel film inside the city council as part of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers series. WEHOville reports that while Mayor John D’Amico and Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey
- [Former Special Prosecutor Explains History of Nazi Cases at StandWithUs Legal Dinner](https://standwithus.com/news/former-special-prosecutor-explains-history-of-nazi-cases-at-standwithus-legal-dinner/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 5, 2019 Attorney Joel Greenberg discussed some of the notable prosecutions of Nazi war criminals that have occurred in the United States at the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department dinner at the Mark on April 4. Greenberg, who prosecuted Nazis during his tenure at the Office of Special Investigations, told the
- [Letter to Pitzer Board of Trustees in Support of President Oliver](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-pitzer-board-of-trustees-in-support-of-president-oliver/) - April 4, 2019 VIA EMAIL: communications@pitzer.edu Pitzer College Board of Trustees 1050 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, California 91711 Dear Honorable Members of Pitzer College Board of Trustees, We write on behalf of StandWithUs (SWU), an international, non-profit, Israel education organization, and Alums for Campus Fairness (ACF), a non-profit organization that brings together alumni to combat
- [The Wrong Side of History](https://standwithus.com/news/the-wrong-side-of-history/) - Times of Israel Blogs Carla Brewington 2/21/2019 “The Evangelical Church in the German state of Thuringia is being sued because of violating the state’s ban on Nazi symbols by continuing to use its bells which are decorated with Nazi inscriptions.” Deutsche Welle https://www.dw.com/en/germany-church-sued-over-nazi-bells-in-thuringia/a-47489723 As a believer, I am horrified that Germany still has more than
- [NEFESH B'NEFESH ANNOUNCES BONEI ZION PRIZEWINNERS FOR 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/nefesh-b-nefesh-announces-bonei-zion-prizewinners-for-2019/) - Jerusalem Post Zack Evans 4/2/2019 Nefesh b’Nefesh awarded its annual Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion prize to seven English-speaking immigrants to Israel who have made major contributions to the state, in categories including Israel advocacy, education, and public health and science. This year’s categories and prizewinners include: Israeli Advocacy – Michael Dickson, executive director of StandWithUs,
- [Brown Univ. president takes firm stance on BDS amid student referendum vote](https://standwithus.com/news/brown-univ-president-takes-firm-stance-on-bds-amid-student-referendum-vote/) - Campus Reform Matthew Stein 3/29/2019 An Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions referendum passed at Brown University in late March, but the school president was having none of it. The referendum asked students if they support Brown divesting its endowment funds from “all stocks, funds, endowment, and other monetary instruments from companies complicit in human rights
- [Senators aim to crack down on campus anti-Semitism, of which there is plenty](https://standwithus.com/news/senators-aim-to-crack-down-on-campus-anti-semitism-of-which-there-is-plenty/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 4/12019 The U.S. Senate is considering legislation that would require the Department of Education to use the Department of State’s definition of anti-Semitism when looking at cases of discrimination on college campuses and secondary schools. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. introduced the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act with the
- [Brown Divest referendum ‘deeply harmful’](https://standwithus.com/news/brown-divest-referendum-deeply-harmful/) - Jewish Rhode Island Jessica Raviv April 4, 2019 Unfortunately, on March 21, 2019, Brown University students voted to support a discriminatory divestment referendum against Israel. As a proud member of Brown Students for Israel (BSI) and a StandWithUs Emerson Fellow, I stood with my community against this deeply harmful campaign. Introduced by Brown Divest, the
- [University of California, Santa Barbara student government rejects Israel divestment again](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-california-santa-barbara-student-government-rejects-israel-divestment-again/) - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Marcy Oster April 11, 2019 (JTA) — The student government at the University of California, Santa Barbara rejected an Israel divestment resolution. Santa Barbara is the only school in the University of California system whose student government has not passed a divestment proposal targeting Israel, according to the student newspaper, the Daily
- [Divestment Vote Fails at UCSB](https://standwithus.com/news/divestment-vote-fails-at-ucsb/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 11, 2019 The vote on UC Santa Barbara divesting from companies that conduct business with Israel failed by a margin of 14-10 at 5 a.m. on April 11. The Daily Nexus reports that the Associated Students Senate meeting, which began at 6:30 p.m. on April 10, lasted around 10 and
- [Unlike other UC university branches, Santa Barbara rejects anti-Israel resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/unlike-other-uc-university-branches-santa-barbara-rejects-anti-israel-resolution/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman April 11, 2019 (April 11, 2019 / JNS) After more than nine hours of debate, students at the University of California, Santa Barbara, rejected a resolution early Thursday morning that, had it passed, would have followed other student governments in the University of California system that already passed
- [BREAKING: Anti-Israel motion at UCSB fails, again](https://standwithus.com/news/breaking-anti-israel-motion-at-ucsb-fails-again/) - The College Fix Daniel Payne April 11, 2019 BDS provisions have failed repeatedly at the school in recent years The student government at the University of California, Santa Barbara failed to pass an anti-Israel resolution there this week, marking yet another failed attempt to formally endorse the boycott, divestment and sanction movement. Read the full
- [StandWithUs Congratulates Cornell Students for Defeating Discriminatory Divestment Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-congratulates-cornell-students-for-defeating-discriminatory-divestment-resolution/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2019 StandWithUs Congratulates Cornell Students for Defeating Discriminatory Divestment Resolution ( Ithaca, New York, 4/11/19 ) -- StandWithUs congratulates students at Cornell University for defeating a discriminatory divestment resolution. The Student Assembly at Cornell University rejected the legislation with a vote of 14 in favor, 15 against, and 1 abstaining.
- [UC Santa Barbara Students Defeat a Discriminatory Divestment Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/students-at-uc-santa-barbara-defeat-a-discriminatory-divestment-resolution/) - (Santa Barbara, CA, April 11, 2019) -- StandWithUs congratulates students at UC Santa Barbara for defeating a discriminatory divestment resolution. The Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara (ASUCSB) rejected the legislation with a vote of 10 in favor, 14 against, and 0 abstaining. “We are incredibly proud of the students at UC Santa Barbara who
- [Roundup Of New Haggadahs Hitting The Shelves This Year](https://standwithus.com/news/roundup-of-new-haggadahs-hitting-the-shelves-this-year/) - Times of Israel Steve Lipman 4/9/2019 Many Haggadahs seek to fulfill the imperative of making the seder participant feel that he or she is experiencing the exodus from the biblical land of slavery on the journey to the Bible’s Promised Land. The StandWithUs Passover Haggadah: “From Ancient Egypt to Modern Israel,” published by the Los
- [Jewish, pro-Israel groups react positively to US designation of IRGC as terrorist group](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-pro-israel-groups-react-positively-to-us-designation-of-irgc-as-terrorist-group/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 4/9/2019 Prominent Jewish and pro-Israel organizations reacted positively to the Trump administration announcing on Monday that the United States will officially designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including its Quds Force, as a terrorist group—the first time that a part of a foreign state has been officially designated a terrorist
- [ADL, Other Jewish Groups Applaud Airbnb for Changing Its Policy](https://standwithus.com/news/adl-other-jewish-groups-applaud-airbnb-for-changing-its-policy/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 4/9/2019 The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and other Jewish groups applauded Airbnb for announcing on April 9 that it would be rescinding its policy of de-listing Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria. As first reported by Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Airbnb’s reversal came as part of a settlement with Shurat Hadin-Israel Law Center,
- [Israeli Cornell Student Told to ‘Quit Complaining’ by Pro-Palestinian Campus Group](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-cornell-student-told-to-quit-complaining-by-pro-palestinian-campus-group/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 4/10/19 A pro-Palestinian group at Cornell University mocked an Israeli student whose home was struck by a rocket from the Gaza Strip by telling her in a Facebook comment to “quit complaining about how it ruined your brunch plans.” The student, Shir Kidron, wrote in an April 7 op-ed for the
- [Letter to Emory President Claire Sterk](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-emory-president-claire-sterk/) - April 9, 2019 VIA EMAIL : csterk@emory.edu Claire E. Sterk, PhD President, Emory University 408 Administration Building 201 Dowman Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30322 Dear President Sterk, We write on behalf of StandWithUs (SWU), an international, non-profit, Israel education organization, in regard to the anti-Semitic mock eviction notices (notices) recently posted on doors in residential halls
- [Airbnb reverses decision over blacklisting Jewish properties in Judea and Samaria](https://standwithus.com/news/airbnb-reverses-decision-over-blacklisting-jewish-properties-in-judea-and-samaria/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 4/9/2019 The online hospitality service Airbnb announced on Tuesday that it has reversed its November decision to blacklist about 200 Jewish-owned properties in Judea and Samaria and has settled all lawsuits. “Under the settlement terms, Airbnb will not move forward with implementing the removal of listings in the West Bank
- [Airbnb Succumbed To Pressure-Reversed discriminatory policy on de-listing Jewish properties 4-9-2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-commends-airbnb-for-reversal-of-decision-april-8-2019/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Airbnb Succumbed To Pressure Reversed it's discriminatory policy on de-listing Jewish properties in West Bank We applaud the individuals who spoke out against this policy, including the 8,000 people who wrote emails of opposition via the StandWithUs Action Center, and the plaintiffs who filed lawsuits challenging the legality of the policy. We
- [Israel's Democracy Deserves Your Respect](https://standwithus.com/news/israel-s-democracy-deserves-your-respect/) - The Times of Israel Michael Dickson Dear World, This week an amazing thing will happen in the Middle East. Keep that in mind, because your local media may not represent it that way. Millions of citizens, men and women, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race or religion, will head to the polls. Totally free, democratic elections,
- [Pro-Israel Organizations Urge UMass to End Departments’ Sponsorship of Anti-Israel Panel](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-organizations-urge-umass-to-end-departments-sponsorship-of-anti-israel-panel/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 23, 2019 Eighty pro-Israel organizations wrote an April 23 letter to the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst calling on the university to end all departmental sponsorship of an upcoming anti-Israel panel. The May 4 panel at the Fine Arts Center, titled “Not Backing Down: Israel, Free Speech, & the Battle
- [University of Maryland Student Government to Hold BDS Vote During Passover](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-maryland-student-government-to-hold-bds-vote-during-passover/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 4/18/2019 University of Maryland’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding a vote on a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) resolution on April 24, in the middle of Passover. As first reported by Algemeiner, Maryland Hillel capital campaign director Elan Burman informed Hillel community members about the upcoming vote in an
- [BDS Proposal Fails at UC Santa Barbara for Sixth Time](https://standwithus.com/news/bds-proposal-fails-at-uc-santa-barbara-for-sixth-time-after-impassioned-appeals-from-jewish-communi/) - The Algemeiner Shiri Moshe 4/11/2019 Student leaders at the University of California, Santa Barbara rejected a divestment resolution targeting Israel on Thursday, marking the sixth time the measure failed to pass in recent years. In a secret ballot vote of 14-10 and no abstentions, the Associated Students Senate shot down a proposal directing the university
- [UC Santa Barbara, Cornell reject BDS efforts](https://standwithus.com/news/uc-santa-barbara-cornell-reject-bds-efforts/) - San Diego Jewish World 4/16/2019 LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — StandWithUs congratulates students at UC Santa Barbara and at Cornell University for defeating discriminatory divestment resolutions on April 11. The Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara (ASUCSB) rejected the legislation with a vote of 10 in favor, 14 against, and 0 abstaining. At Cornell, the
- [UCSB student gov spikes Israel divestment resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/ucsb-student-gov-spikes-israel-divestment-resolution/) - Campus Reform Fiona Moriarty-McLaughlin 4/17/2019 Members of UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Senate shot down a resolution asking the school to divest from certain companies conducting business in Israel. The student government rejected the resolution in a 14-10 secret ballot vote around 5 a.m. Thursday morning following a ten-and-a-half-hour meeting Wednesday night, the Daily Nexus
- [ONE VOTE decided Cornell’s Israeli divestment resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/one-vote-decided-cornell-s-israeli-divestment-resolution/) - Campus Reform Matthew Stein 4/16/2019 Cornell University’s Student Assembly rejected an anti-Israel Boycott, Divest, Sanction (BDS) resolution on Thursday by a vote count of 15-14 with one abstention. The vote count included “two votes allocated to community members that were awarded against the resolution,” reported The Cornell Daily Sun. William A. Jacobson, a Cornell law
- [Palestinian Group at Cornell Tells Israeli Student 'Quit Complaining' About Rockets](https://standwithus.com/news/palestinian-group-at-cornell-tells-israeli-student-quit-complaining-about-rockets/) - CBN News Steve Warren 4/16/2019 A pro-Palestinian group at Cornell University told an Israeli student through a Facebook post to "quit complaining" about a rocket attack that blew up her home in Israel on the Gaza border. According to The College Fix, Shir Kidron recounted a 2009 Gaza missile attack in the April 7 Cornell
- [UCLA Prof Dismisses Concerns of Lack of Pro-Israel Balance on ‘1948’ Panel](https://standwithus.com/news/ucla-prof-dismisses-concerns-of-lack-of-pro-israel-balance-on-1948-panel/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 4/17/2019 James Gelvin, a history professor at UCLA, dismissed concerns of the lack of pro-Israel voices during a panel discussion inside the West Hollywood City Council Chambers on April 16, asking if it would be required for there to be a panel defending Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s actions. Gelvin was on
- [Elan Carr Calls Out BDS: ‘Hatred of the Jewish State Is Hatred of the Jewish People’](https://standwithus.com/news/elan-carr-calls-out-bds-hatred-of-the-jewish-state-is-hatred-of-the-jewish-people/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler APR 16, 2019 Elan Carr, the recently appointed State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, criticized the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement during an April 16 press conference for promulgating “hatred of the Jewish people.” Carr was asked by a reporter if he viewed the BDS movement as
- [Divestment Resolution Fails at Cornell](https://standwithus.com/news/divestment-resolution-fails-at-cornell/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler April 12, 2019 A resolution calling for Cornell University to divest from companies that conduct business with Israel failed at the April 11 Student Assembly meeting. The Cornell Daily Sun reports that 14 members of the assembly voted in favor of the resolution and 13 voted against, with one abstention. However,
- [Cornell’s student government rejects BDS resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/cornell-s-student-government-rejects-bds-resolution/) - Jewish National Syndicate / jns.org Jackson Richman April 12, 2019 Cornell’s student government rejects BDS resolution “I have been extremely disappointed by the way this resolution has been handled by everyone involved,” said junior Savanna Lim. “You can’t expect a student government to solve a geopolitical crisis.” Cornell University’s student government rejected a resolution on
- [Pro-Palestinian Cornell group tells Israeli student ‘quit complaining’ about rocket attacks](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-palestinian-cornell-group-tells-israeli-student-quit-complaining-about-rocket-attacks/) - The College Fix April 13, 2019 A Cornell University pro-Palestinian organization told an Israeli student via a Facebook post to “quit complaining” about having to deal with rocket attacks from the Palestinian-controlled Gaza Strip. In an April 7 Cornell Daily Sun op-ed, Shir Kidron recounted a 2009 Gaza missile attack which struck her home: “A
- [StandWithUs Southeast High School Intern receives prestigious award](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-southeast-high-school-intern-receives-prestigious-award/) - Mazel tov to StandWithUs Southeast High School Intern Tayla Rosenthal as a recipient of The Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. This prestigious award honors students for their outstanding humanitarian efforts in their school and community. We are so proud of all her leadership efforts.Tayla has created the largest TLC chapter in the country and so far
- [Islamic studies center pays a price after hosting 'anti-Semitic' rapper](https://standwithus.com/news/islamic-studies-center-pays-a-price-after-hosting-anti-semitic-rapper/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 4/26/2019 Sponsors of a conference hosted by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies are requesting their money back after a performer displayed an act of what some perceived as "anti-Semitism." The “Conflict over Gaza” conference took a turn when rapper Tamer Nafar used what
- [A tribute to Lori Gilbert Kaye z”l](https://standwithus.com/news/a-tribute-to-lori-gilbert-kaye-z-l-age-60/) - August 8, 1958 - April 27, 2019 Tribute written by former StandWithUs San Diego Director, Audrey Jacobs. On Saturday, April 27th, at Chabad of Poway synagogue, an anti-Semitic murderer shot and killed our dear friend Lori Gilbert Kaye z”l, age 60. Lori was a jewel of our community, a true Eshet Chayil, a Woman of
- [Statement on the Shooting at Shabbat Services in Poway](https://standwithus.com/news/statement-on-the-shooting-at-shabbat-services-in-poway/) - StandWithUs staff and Board members around the world are shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific shooting at the Chabad Congregation in Poway during Shabbat services on 4/27. The shooter murdered Lori Gilbert Kaye, and wounded three others. Those injured include the Chabad Rabbi, Yisroel Goldstein. Also injured were 8 year old Noya and her 32
- [Divestment Bill Fails at University of Maryland](https://standwithus.com/news/divestment-bill-fails-at-university-of-maryland/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 4/25/2019 A bill calling for divesting from companies that conduct business with Israel failed during the University of Maryland’s student government meeting on April 24. Twenty-five were against and nine were in favor, with two abstentions. The Diamondback, the university’s student-run newspaper, reported that 74 students spoke out against the bill
- [University of Maryland Rejects Controversial BDS Resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-maryland-rejects-controversial-bds-resolution/) - The Tower 4/25/2019 In a major setback for the anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, the University of Maryland’s Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday evening rejected a resolution calling on the school to “divest from companies engaged in human-rights violations in Palestine.” The pro-BDS resolution was rejected by nine votes in favor, 25
- [BDS resolution at University of Maryland fails](https://standwithus.com/news/bds-resolution-at-university-of-maryland-fails/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 4/25/2019 The University of Maryland’s student government on Wednesday evening rejected a resolution calling on the school to “divest from companies engaged in human-rights violations in Palestine.” The final tally was nine votes in favor, 25 against and two abstentions. The vote coincided with Passover, which began at sundown on
- ['No, Jesus Was Not a Palestinian': Why Jews, Christians Are Blasting Ilhan Omar Again](https://standwithus.com/news/no-jesus-was-not-a-palestinian-why-jews-christians-are-blasting-ilhan-omar-again/) - CBN Emily Jones 04-25-2019 Jews and Christians are calling out Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and the New York Times for promoting the idea that Jesus was Palestinian, and not a Jew living in Roman-occupied Judea. Omar faced backlash after she retweeted a tweet from Omar Suleiman, an American Muslim scholar and civil rights activist, accusing
- [University of Maryland student government rejects Israel divestment resolution](https://standwithus.com/news/university-of-maryland-student-government-rejects-israel-divestment-resolution/) - JTA 4/25/2019 The student government of the University of Maryland rejected an Israel divestment resolution. The resolution was defeated on Wednesday night after a five-hour meeting by a vote of 25 against, 9 in favor and 2 abstentions. Read the article here.
- [Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at UCLA and Santa Monica College hosted two South African students](https://standwithus.com/news/students-supporting-israel-ssi-at-ucla-and-santa-monica-college-hosted-two-south-african-students/) - Jewish Journal Ryan Torok 4/242019 Klaas Mokgomole from the University of Witswatersrand in Johannesburg and Mmamalema Molepo from the University of Cape Town believed that Israel was an apartheid state until they traveled to Israel and the West Bank and saw the reality, according to pro-Israel education organization StandWithUs. Both activists now contend that the
- [StandWithUs Congratulates UMD Students for Defeating  Discriminatory Divestment Resolution 4/24/19](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-congratulates-umd-students-for-defeating-discriminatory-divestment-resolution-4-24-19/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( College Park, Maryland, 4/24/19 ) -- StandWithUs congratulates students at the University of Maryland (UMD) for defeating a discriminatory divestment resolution. The UMD Student Government Association (SGA) rejected the legislation with a vote of 9 in favor, 25 against, and 2 abstaining. “We are very proud of the students at UMD
- [Middlebury College professor takes leave of absence after Nazi poison-gas test question](https://standwithus.com/news/middlebury-college-professor-takes-leave-of-absence-after-nazi-poison-gas-test-question/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman April 22, 2019 Middlebury College professor takes leave of absence after Nazi poison-gas test question The question’s preamble stated, “Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is a poisonous gas, which Nazi Germany used to horrific ends in the gas chambers during The Holocaust.” It then asked to calculate how much of
- [Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Antisemitism Bill April 29, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/florida-senate-unanimously-passes-antisemitism-bill-april-29-2019/) - Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Antisemitism Bill April 29, 2019 (Tallahassee, FL - April 29, 2019) -- The Florida Senate unanimously passed an anti-antisemitism bill which was previously passed by the Florida House unanimously. The bill now moves to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to sign. The new bill defines antisemitism and mandates that discrimination against Jewish
- [What’s in a name? | Guest opinion Why Israel and Palestine are not interchangeable names.](https://standwithus.com/news/what-s-in-a-name-guest-opinion-why-israel-and-palestine-are-not-interchangeable-names/) - Mercer Island Reporter Randy Kessler April 18, 2019 An April 12 Mercer Island Reporter column on a visit of Islanders to the Middle East had an unusual headline: “Mercer Islanders make pilgrimage to Palestine.” As Executive Director of StandWithUs Northwest, an organization that educates about Israel and fights anti-semitism, and a 12-year Island resident, I
- [Letter to NYU](https://standwithus.com/news/letter-to-nyu/) - April 19, 2019 VIA E-Mail ( andrew.hamilton@nyu.edu ) Andrew Hamilton President New York University Office of the President 70 Washington Square South New York, New York 10012 RE: Concern over Students for Justice in Palestine’s President Service Award Dear President Hamilton, I write on behalf of StandWithUs, an international, non-profit Israel education organization. We are
- [Remembering Lori Gilbert-Kaye: ‘She Was a Rainbow’](https://standwithus.com/news/remembering-lori-gilbert-kaye-she-was-a-rainbow/) - Jewish Journal Oren Peleg March 1, 2019 A blue-and-white sign inside the Chabad of Poway sanctuary indicates “Maximum Occupancy 696.” On the afternoon of April 29, with friends, family, community members, law enforcement representatives and elected officials gathered to honor Lori Gilbert-Kaye, the lone fatality in the April 27 attack, fire codes were no doubt
- [Pro-Palestinian group tries to stop Jewish students from visiting Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-palestinian-group-tries-to-stop-jewish-students-from-visiting-israel/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes May 1, 2019 A pro-Palestinian group at the University of California, Berkeley demanded that the school's Hillel chapter end its Birthright trip to Israel. This isn't the first time IfNotNow has protested Hillel.... A pro-Palestinian student group protested Friday the University of California, Berkeley’s Hillel chapter in an attempt to get
- [CALL TO ACTION: Arkansas Tech must say no to Holocaust Denial](https://standwithus.com/news/call-to-action-arkansas-tech-must-say-no-to-holocaust-denial/) - CALL TO ACTION: Arkansas Tech must say no to Holocaust Denial In December, 2018 Arkansas Tech University (ATU) received a $190,000 donation from the estate of a Holocaust denier. Despite being presented with evidence by the Jewish community, the ADL, and numerous scholars of the Holocaust and antisemitism, ATU is refusing to return the money.
- [Jewish and pro-Israel groups criticize back-to-back anti-Semitic cartoons in ‘NY Times’](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-and-pro-israel-groups-criticize-back-to-back-anti-semitic-cartoons-in-ny-times/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman April 29, 2019 Jewish and pro-Israel groups criticize back-to-back anti-Semitic cartoons in ‘NY Times’ “We call on the paper to review and revise its editorial processes so that blatantly anti-Semitic and racist content will not be given a platform by one of the most widely read newspapers in
- [Jewish, pro-Israel organizations grieve over Poway Chabad synagogue shooting](https://standwithus.com/news/jewish-pro-israel-organizations-grieve-over-poway-chabad-synagogue-shooting/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate 4/29/2019 Jewish and pro-Israel organizations expressed solidarity with those directly affected by the shooting during Saturday-morning services at Chabad of Poway in Southern California, where a gunman killed one woman and injured three others, including the synagogue’s rabbi, 57-year-old Yisroel Goldstein, who lost his right index finger in the attack. This latest
- [Florida Senate passes anti-Semitism bill with clear mandate](https://standwithus.com/news/florida-senate-passes-anti-semitism-bill-with-clear-mandate/) - JNS/ Jewish News Syndicate 4/29/2019 The Florida Senate unanimously passed an anti-Semitism bill previously passed unanimously by the Florida House, which adopts the U.S. State Department definition of anti-Semitism and mandates that discrimination against Jewish people be considered similar to acts of racial discrimination in Florida’s public-education institutions. Passed by a vote of 26-0, the
- [One Story Multiplied by Six Million](https://standwithus.com/news/one-story-multiplied-by-six-million/) - The Tower Peggy Shapiro 4/30/2019 On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we gather to remember the Shoah. Although it happened almost 75 years ago, it has left scars on us all and forever blemished humanity. But for me, it is very personal. I was born in a refugee camp in Lansberg, Germany, near the ashes
- [Scheduled during Passover, anti-Israel motion at the University of Maryland fails](https://standwithus.com/news/scheduled-during-passover-anti-israel-motion-at-the-university-of-maryland-fails/) - The College Fix Daniel Payne 4/25/2019 Part of a series of BDS failures at numerous schools this year Another student government at another university has failed to pass an anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanction measure, adding to the numerous failures that that movement has recently experienced at schools across the country nationwide. A “BDS resolution”
- [Williams College president condemns student council rejection of pro-Israel club](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-president-condemns-student-council-rejection-of-pro-israel-club/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate 5/9/2019 Williams College president Maud Mandel condemned the school’s student council for rejecting a pro-Israel club from being formed on campus. In a statement last week, she said that the “transcript of the debate and vote indicate that the decision was made on political grounds.” “I’m disappointed,” said Mandel, that the student
- [Mass. college council rejects pro-Israel student group](https://standwithus.com/news/mass-college-council-rejects-pro-israel-student-group/) - Campus Reform Matthew Stein May 7, 2019 A Massachusetts college council rejected a pro-Israel group’s application to become a registered student organization (RSO), seemingly due to the group’s politics and failure to take a public stance against the “occupation.” Williams College’s college council rejected registered status to the group, Williams Initiative for Israel (WIFI), by
- [Williams College tolerates ‘de facto discrimination’ against pro-Israel student group](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-tolerates-de-facto-discrimination-against-pro-israel-student-group/) - The College Fix Greg Piper May 7, 2019 ‘Most’ benefits of recognition are not enough Maud Mandel’s half-measures aren’t enough for StandWithUs. The president of Williams College received a stern letter from the pro-Israel group Monday, accusing the elite liberal arts college of a double standard applied to a student group seeking formal recognition. Read
- [Williams College President Expresses Disappointment Over Rejection of Pro-Israel Club](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-president-expresses-disappointment-over-rejection-of-pro-israel-club/) - The Algemeiner Shiri Moshe May, 6 2019 The president of Williams College in Massachusetts spoke out on Friday after student leaders denied recognition to a Zionist club over objections to its mission, while off-campus advocates urged greater action. President Maud Mandel said she was “disappointed” that the College Council (CC) failed “to follow its own
- [StandWithUs Calls on Williams College to Formally Recognize Pro-Israel Group](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-calls-on-williams-college-to-formally-recognize-pro-israel-group/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/6/2019 StandWithUs co-founder and CEO Roz Rothstein and Legal Department Director Yael Lerman sent a letter to Williams College May 5 arguing that the college needs to formally recognize Williams Initiative for Israel (WIFI) as a student group on campus. On April 23, the Williams College Council rejected WIFI’s request for
- [StandWithUs Letter to Williams College](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-letter-to-williams-college/) - May 5, 2019 VIA EMAIL : msm8@williams.edu , sklass​@williams​.edu Maud S. Mandel, Ph.D. President, Williams College Office of the President 880 Main Street Hopkins Hall 3rd Floor P.O. Box 687 Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Stephen Klass Vice President for Campus Life Hopkins Hall Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Re: Deeply Troubling Recent Events at Williams College Dear President
- [Williams College Pro-Israel Group Denied Recognition](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-pro-israel-group-denied-recognition/) - The Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler May 3, 2019 A pro-Israel student group at Williams College, the private liberal arts college in Williamstown, MA, will not be recognized as a student club on campus. In an April 23 meeting the Williams College Council voted 13-8 with one abstention against the Williams Initiative for Israel (WIFI), denying
- [Williams College Student Leaders Deny Recognition to ‘Pro-Israel’ Group, Prompting Calls for Inquiry](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-student-leaders-deny-recognition-to-pro-israel-group-prompting-calls-for-inquiry/) - The Algemeiner Shiri Moshe May 2, 2019 Student leaders at Williams College in Massachusetts denied official recognition to the Williams Initiative for Israel (WIFI) campus group last week, following protests from students opposed to the Jewish state’s policies. During an April 23rd meeting, members of the College Council (CC) anonymously voted 13-8 with one abstention
- [Warwick students hold event to ‘strengthen Christian-Jewish Zionist relations’](https://standwithus.com/news/warwick-students-hold-event-to-strengthen-christian-jewish-zionist-relations/) - Jewish News, Times of Israel May 3, 2019 Warwick students hold event to ‘strengthen Christian-Jewish Zionist relations’ StandWIthUS UK supports one-day conference for 50 students 'to build mutual understanding' between the communities An organisation that trains Israel advocates on campus helped launch a new initiative at Warwick University to “strengthen Christian-Jewish Zionist relations”. StandWithUs UK
- [STANDWITHUS SPONSORS TOUR BY PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-sponsors-tour-by-palestinian-human-rights-activist/) - Oregon Jewish Life May 1, 2019 Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid toured Oregon March 11-14 and shared his insider’s view on the prospects for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His tour was sponsored by StandWithUs, an international Israel education organization, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland. Eid spoke at Lewis &
- [NYU Department Passes Resolution Against Tel Aviv Study Abroad Program](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-department-passes-resolution-against-tel-aviv-study-abroad-program/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler May 2, 2019 New York University’s (NYU) Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (SCA) announced Thursday it had passed a resolution to boycott the university’s study abroad program in Tel Aviv. The SCA stated on its website it passed the resolution because of Israel’s “longstanding practice of barring entry to persons
- [NYU cultural studies department ends relationship with program in Tel Aviv](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-cultural-studies-department-ends-relationship-with-program-in-tel-aviv/) - Jewish National Syndicate / JNS.org Jackson Richman May 3, 2019 NYU cultural studies department ends relationship with program in Tel Aviv “It is time for Jewish parents to vote with their dollars and to take NYU off the list of consideration for their kids to attend. There are plenty of other great schools who aren’t
- [NYU Department Boycotts Tel Aviv Campus, While Defending Ties With Abu Dhabi Campus](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-department-boycotts-tel-aviv-campus-while-defending-ties-with-abu-dhabi-campus/) - The Algemeiner Shiri Moshe May 3, 2019 A department at New York University announced on Thursday that it passed a resolution of non-cooperation with the school’s study-abroad program in Tel Aviv, accusing it of operating “in the shadow of racial, religious, and political profiling.” In a statement, NYU’s Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (DSCA)
- [Harvard satirical publication apologizes for sexualized Anne Frank bikini photo](https://standwithus.com/news/harvard-satirical-publication-apologizes-for-sexualized-anne-frank-bikini-photo/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman The Harvard Lampoon, Harvard University’s student-run satirical newspaper, has apologized for publishing over the weekend a sexualized photo of Anne Frank in a bikini. “Gone Before Her Time: Virtual Aging Technology Shows Us What Anne Frank Would Have Looked Life if She Hadn’t Died,” stated the text above the edited
- [California’s Not So Golden History of White Supremacy](https://standwithus.com/news/california-s-not-so-golden-history-of-white-supremacy/) - The Tower Lauren Post 5/15/2019 California leads the nation with 83 active hate groups, six of which operate in the Sacramento area, according to a report released by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Moreover, in 2018, California led the nation with a 28% increase in anti-Semitic incidents, compared to 5% overall. These statistics are shocking.
- [Semester in review: 5 most anti-Israel stories in Spring 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/semester-in-review-5-most-anti-israel-stories-in-spring-2019/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 5/13/2019 During the spring 2019 semester, Campus Reform has reported on multiple anti-semitic incidents, perhaps more than any other semester. As the semester comes to a close and students head home for summer, Campus Reform thought it appropriate to talk with leaders who are on the front lines of battling this
- [StandWithUs Counters Breaking the Silence with Pro-Israel Billboard](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-counters-breaking-the-silence-with-pro-israel-billboard/) - Jewish Journal Erin Ben-Moche 5/14/2019 To counteract a recent anti-occupation billboard made by Breaking the Silence (BTS), a non-profit organization made up of IDF veterans who “expose reality of everyday life in the occupied territories”, StandWithUs (SWU) will run its own billboard above Israel’s Ayalon Freeway for a week beginning on May 15. The billboard
- [STANDWITHUS COUNTERS BREAKING THE SILENCE WITH ALTERNATIVE ‘DREAM’ TOUR](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-counters-breaking-the-silence-with-alternative-dream-tour/) - The Jerusalem Post Maayan Jaffe- Hoffman 5/13/2019 The pro-Israel NGO StandWithUs has purchased and will erect a massive vertical billboard over the Ayalon Highway in protest to a campaign by the left-wing NGO Breaking the Silence, daring Eurovision visitors to “dream of peace, security and coexistence.” Breaking the Silence put up a billboard on Sunday
- [Israeli anti-occupation NGO under fire for Eurovision billboard](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-anti-occupation-ngo-under-fire-for-eurovision-billboard/) - AFP 5/13/2019 An Israeli anti-occupation NGO came under fire Monday for using this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv to offer foreign visitors tours to see "the reality" of military rule over Palestinians in the West Bank. The billboard put up Sunday along Tel Aviv's busiest main road by Breaking the Silence says in
- [StandWithUs Counters Anti-Israel Billboard in Israel May 15, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-counters-anti-israel-billboard-campaign-in-israel/) - (Tel Aviv, May 12, 2019) Israel education organization StandWithUs was quick to respond to the “Breaking the Silence” (BTS) campaign when BTS used the opportunity of the Eurovision incoming tourism to Israel to promote politicized tours. Breaking the Silence are a small group of disgruntled soldiers who regularly appear at international forums to defame Israel
- [Anti-Semitic Cartoons Found at Stanford](https://standwithus.com/news/anti-semitic-cartoons-found-at-stanford/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/7/2019 Several flyers containing anti-Semitic cartoons were found at Stanford University May 3 advertising a May 10 Stanford Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) event. One of the cartoons depicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempting to turn American Jews into evangelicals in order to
- [DePaul professor ignites free-speech uproar with unabashed pro-Israel views](https://standwithus.com/news/depaul-professor-ignites-free-speech-uproar-with-unabashed-pro-israel-views/) - Washington Times Valerie Richardson 5/7/2019 Since arriving from Jamaica with $120 in his pocket, DePaul University professor Jason D. Hill in many ways has embodied the American dream, until he received a rude awakening over his unabashed admiration for Israel. His article last month declaring that Israel has a “moral right to annex all of
- [NYU dept. boycotts Israel study abroad over entry restrictions...but gives Abu Dhabi a pass](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-dept-boycotts-israel-study-abroad-over-entry-restrictions-but-gives-abu-dhabi-a-pass/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 5/6/2019 A New York University academic department has voted not to cooperate with the study abroad program that the university offers in Tel Aviv, Israel, citing concerns of “racial profiling” in how Israel lets people enter the country. The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis (DSCA) announced Thursday a vote to
- [Pro-Israel Student Group ‘Silenced’ at Williams](https://standwithus.com/news/pro-israel-student-group-silenced-at-williams/) - Inside Higher Ed Jeremy Bauer-Wolf May 9, 2019 Members of a pro-Israel group at Williams College had everything in order to be recognized by the student government, including a constitution and signatures of support from their peers. But when the time came for the Williams’s College Council to vote on the Williams Initiative for Israel's
- [Israel comes to a standstill to mark Yom HaShoah and remember 6 million](https://standwithus.com/news/israel-comes-to-a-standstill-to-mark-yom-hashoah-and-remember-6-million/) - Jewish News 5/2/2019 Israel came to a standstill on Thursday morning with a two-minute siren wailing across the country in remembrance of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Pedestrians stood in place, buses stopped on busy streets and cars pulled over on major roads – their drivers standing on the roads with their
- [Israeli talks about life in his country](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-talks-about-life-in-his-country/) - Lake Oswego Review Barb Randall 5/23/2019 StandWithUs, an international nonprofit Israel education organization, has partnered with the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland to provide high school students an opportunity to learn about Israeli life. Inspired by a love of Israel and the belief that education is the road to peace, StandWithUs is dedicated to educating
- [Steve Kramer – Celebrating Israel’s 71 Anniversary](https://standwithus.com/news/steve-kramer-celebrating-israel-s-71-anniversary/) - Israel Seen Steve Kramer 5/20/2019 Just 71 years ago, Israel declared its independence based on several factors: God promised the Land of Israel to the Jews in the Bible – echoed in the Christian Bible and even (gasp!) in the Koran. Three ancient Jewish kingdoms in Israel are part of archaeological and historical records. Early
- [Holocaust survivor speaks to students](https://standwithus.com/news/holocaust-survivor-speaks-to-students/) - PHS News Katie Valenti May 21, 2019 Mary Wygodski, who is 93 years old, addressed 120 students about her time in the Holocaust and surviving Jewish oppression every day on May 2 in the media center. Jewish Student Unions president, sophomore Carol Kornworcel, put on the event with Rayna Exelbierd’s help. “Having Mary come speak
- [Williams College Recognizes Pro-Israel Group](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-recognizes-pro-israel-group/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/21/2019 Williams College, the private liberal arts college in Williamstown, MA, officially recognized the pro-Israel group Williams Initiative for Israel (WIFI) as a student group on campus May 14. On April 23, the Williams College Council voted against designating WIFI as a Registered Student Organization (RSO), meaning that the group wouldn’t
- [“I want to bring people together”:Rachel Rubins tackling both international crises & her junior year](https://standwithus.com/news/i-want-to-bring-people-together-rachel-rubins-tackling-both-international-crises-her-junior-year/) - Knight Crier Alexis Bamford May 22, 2019 “In a world full of prejudice and hate, peace can only be possible through education,” Rachel Rubins spoke, sweeping her eyes from the floor to ceiling of the American Jewish Museum in Philadelphia in December of 2018. Public speaking was nothing new to Rubins; with a background in
- [Killing the Israel “Apartheid” Myth](https://standwithus.com/news/killing-the-israel-apartheid-myth/) - Detroit Jewish News Robert Weinbaum 5/22/2019 At the University of Michigan, certain professors and departments promote a rather biased perspective on Israel and are not open to a more balanced conversation. U-M offers a welcoming, safe and inclusive home to me and thousands of Jewish and pro-Israel students, but to deny the difficulties faced in
- [Brandeis pres brims with fury after pro-Israel display vandalized](https://standwithus.com/news/brandeis-pres-brims-with-fury-after-pro-israel-display-vandalized/) - Campus Reform Adam Sabes 5/21/2019 Brandeis University is investigating at least two cases of vandalism of a pro-Israel display put up by the university Hillel chapter during Israel week. A pro-Palestinian group claimed responsibility for the incident. Ronald Liebowitz, the president of Brandeis University, released a statement in mid-May stating that a sign reading “Stop
- [Another Successful Israel Solidarity Walk, May 19, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/another-successful-israel-solidarity-walk/) - Rain did not deter hundreds of community members and students from showing their love for Israel as they marched as part of the "Israel Solidarity Walk" on May 19, 2019. The event opens the Israeli-American Council’s (IAC) annual "Celebrate Israel Festival" held in Rancho Park and is organized annually by StandWithUs. Marching with banners and
- [THE REAL WINNER OF EUROVISION WAS ISRAEL](https://standwithus.com/news/the-real-winner-of-eurovision-was-israel/) - Jerusalem Post Michael Dickson 5/19/2019 Israel’s Eurovision entry barely made a dent on the scoreboard but there’s no doubt that the Jewish State was the real winner of the Eurovision Song Content 2019. Israel was hosting the competition for the fourth time in history but for the first in twenty years – and in an
- [Williams College administrators override student government’s rejection of pro-Israel group](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-administrators-override-student-government-s-rejection-of-pro-israel-group/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate Jackson Richman 5/17/2019 The administration at Williams College overrode the student government’s rejection earlier this month of a pro-Israel group being formed on campus. A college spokesperson, Gregory Shook, told the nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), which fights to free speech on college and university campuses, that since Tuesday,
- [Williams College bypasses student government, recognizes pro-Israel student group](https://standwithus.com/news/williams-college-bypasses-student-government-recognizes-pro-israel-student-group/) - College Fix Greg Piper 5/16/2019 The Williams College student government ignored its own bylaws by refusing to recognize the pro-Israel student group Williams Initiative for Israel last month, citing the group’s political views. That posed a problem for the private college, which could get sued for breach of contract under Massachusetts law if it didn’t
- [Honoring Survivors, StandWithUs in Israel](https://standwithus.com/news/honoring-survivors-standwithus-in-israel/) - Jewish Journal Ryan Torok 5/15/2019 Husband-and-wife Roz and Jerry Rothstein, CEO and COO of pro-Israel organization StandWithUs (SWU), respectively, took part in a mission to Israel for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. The group went to Tel Aviv, Sderot and Jerusalem. “It was a very private and high-level mission,” a StandWithUs representative said. “We don’t
- [Israeli Culture, Food and Music at Celebrate Israel Festival](https://standwithus.com/news/israeli-culture-food-and-music-at-celebrate-israel-festival/) - Jewish Journal Ryan Torok 5/15/2019 Although Israel’s 71st anniversary officially was May 9, you can still celebrate all things Israel this Sunday, May 19, at the Israeli-American Council’s (IAC) annual Celebrate Israel Festival at the Cheviot Hills Park and Recreation Center in Rancho Park on the Westside. The festival, now in its eighth year under
- [NYU President ‘Shocked’ At Grad Speaker’s Anti-Semitic Tweets](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-president-shocked-at-grad-speaker-s-anti-semitic-tweets/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/24/2019 New York University (NYU) President Andrew Hamilton told the Journal that he was “shocked at NYU Doctoral Graduate and soon-to-be Northwestern University Professor Steven Thrasher’s recently unearthed anti-Semitic tweets and that Thrasher shouldn’t have spoken at the May 20 Graduate School of Art and Sciences (GSAS) convocation ceremony. Thrasher endorsed
- [NYU Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences ‘Disappointed’ in Grad Speaker’s Remarks](https://standwithus.com/news/nyu-dean-of-graduate-school-of-arts-and-sciences-disappointed-in-grad-speaker-s-remarks/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/24/2019 New York University (NYU) Dean of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Phillip Harper told NYU Doctoral Graduate and soon-to-be Northwestern University Professor Steven Thrasher he was “disappointed” in Thrasher’s May 20 remarks. Thrasher expressed support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, praised NYU’s Students for Justice
- [UCLA Guest Lecturer Calls Zionists White Supremacists](https://standwithus.com/news/ucla-guest-lecturer-calls-zionists-white-supremacists/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/21/2019 During a guest lecture to a UCLA anthropology class on May 14, San Francisco State University Arab and Muslim Ethnicities Professor Rabab Abdulhadi called Zionists white supremacists. Abdulhadi spoke to around 100 students in the Fowler lecture hall during a mandatory lecture for the Anthropology M144P: Constructing Race class, taught
- [UCLA guest lecturer compares Zionists to white supremacists](https://standwithus.com/news/ucla-guest-lecturer-compares-zionists-to-white-supremacists/) - JNS/Jewish News Syndicate May 22, 2019 A guest lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, last week labeled Zionists as white supremacists, reported Jewish Journal on Tuesday. A Jewish student in the class, Shayna Lavi, recalled to the Journal that San Francisco State University Arab and Muslim ethnicities’ professor Rabab Abdulhadi, told the some
- [Swastika Found in SF State Bathroom](https://standwithus.com/news/swastika-found-in-sf-state-bathroom/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler 5/22/2019 A swastika with the caption “free Palestine” was found drawn on a bathroom in San Francisco State University (SFSU) May 22. SFSU student Daniel Yeluashvili, president of the SFSU pro-Israel student group I Team, told the Journal in a phone interview he found the swastika in the third floor bathroom
- [StandWithUs Legal Department Sends Warning Letter to UCLA Admin May 24, 2019](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-legal-deparment-sends-warning-letter-to-ucla-admin-may-24-2019/) - May 24, 2019 VIA EMAIL (chancellor@ucla.edu; jkang@equity.ucla.edu) Gene Block, Ph.D. Chancellor University of California, Los Angeles Office of the Chancellor 2147 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, California 90095 Jerry Kang Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion University of California, Los Angeles 2147 Murphy Hall, Box 951405 Los Angeles, California 90095 Dear Chancellor Block and Vice
- [StandWithUs Condemns Antisemitism of Incoming Northwestern Faculty Member Steven Thrasher](https://standwithus.com/news/standwithus-condemns-antisemitism-of-incoming-northwestern-faculty-member-steven-thrasher/) - (Chicago, IL - May 29th, 2019) -- StandWithUs is extremely disturbed that Steven Thrasher, who has spread antisemitism on social media, is joining the faculty of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications on June 1, 2019. Thrasher, whose virulently anti-Israel speech at an NYU graduation ceremony in May, shocked and disturbed many
- [ACTION ALERT! Niles North and West offering biased, misleading, anti-Israel course to its faculty](https://standwithus.com/news/action-alert-niles-north-and-west-offering-biased-misleading-anti-israel-course-to-its-faculty/) - School District 219, serving Lincolnwood, Skokie, Morton Grove and Niles is offering “Teaching Palestine,” a biased, misleading, anti-Israel course to their staff at Niles North and West High Schools. The course objectives are to “teach about Palestine and the Palestine liberation struggle..against the current political context of Israeli occupation of Palestine.” The staff will be
- [Pitzer President Visits University of Haifa](https://standwithus.com/news/pitzer-president-visits-university-of-haifa/) - Jewish Journal Aaron Bandler May 28, 2019 Pitzer College President Melvin Oliver visited the University of Haifa in Israel, where he spoke out against academic boycotts. Oliver spoke to around 200 people at the University of Haifa’s 47th annual Board of Governors meeting on May 28. He said given Pitzer Professor Daniel Segal’s frequent pro-boycott,
- [Palestinian Uber Driver Refuses Ride to Jewish Women](https://standwithus.com/news/palestinian-uber-driver-refuses-ride-to-jewish-women/) - Jewish Journal Melissa Simon May 29, 2019 A Palestinian Uber driver kicked two Jewish women out of his car on May 19 after he learned they were leaving the Israeli-American Council (IAC)’s Celebrate Israel Festival at nearby Rancho Park. In a phone interview with the Journal, Dayna, (who requested only her first name be used
- [SWU pressure leads UCLA to probe anti-Zionist incident](https://standwithus.com/news/swu-pressure-leads-ucla-to-probe-anti-zionist-incident/) - The Jerusalem Post Yonah Jeremy Bob May 30, 2019 While SWU will maintain a watchful eye on whether UCLA follows through on promises in its response to probe the incident for evidence of discrimination and harassment, the quick response from the administration appeared to signal that it has the university’s attention. Stand With Us (SWU)

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- [Graduate Student Network](https://standwithus.com/campus/programs/graduate-student-network/) - ABOUT The StandWithUs Graduate Student Network is a national community designed to support, empower, and elevate pro-Israel graduate students. This initiative connects graduate students across the country who are committed to supporting Israel through education and combating antisemitism on their campuses. Students pursuing graduate degrees often face targeted challenges yet lack the networks and institutional
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- [תכנים של התכנית](https://standwithus.com/israel-office/fellowship/content-he/) - שאלות ותשובות הגשת מועמדות רשת הבוגרים פרויקטים תכנים אודות שאלות ותשובות הגשת מועמדות רשת הבוגרים פרויקטים תכנים אודות תכנים פעילות שנתית תכנית ה- StandWithUs Fellowship מורכבת משני “צירים” הנעים במקביל.הציר העיוני- במהלך השנה הסטודנטים עוברים תכנים, הרצאות וסדנאות הן במסגרת המפגשים הדו-שבועיים בששת הקמפוסים והן באמצעות סיורים וכנסים.הציר המעשי- כל קמפוס מקדם פרויקט שנתי שמטרתו
- [אודות התכנית](https://standwithus.com/israel-office/fellowship/about-page-he/) - שאלות ותשובות הגשת מועמדות רשת הבוגרים פרויקטים תכנים אודות שאלות ותשובות הגשת מועמדות רשת הבוגרים פרויקטים תכנים אודות חזון ומטרות ה-fellowship תכנית ה-Fellowship הינה תוכנית הדגל של ארגון StandWithUs בישראל.מטרת התכנית הינה להכשיר בכל שנה כ-120 סטודנטים מובילים לדיפלומטיה ציבורית ועשייה אקטיבית למען שיפור תדמית ישראל בעולם. להרשמה לחצו כאן StandWithUs הינו ארגון בינלאומי ללא
- [October 7 Education Centre](https://standwithus.com/uk/oct7-centre/) - We have established this vital resource for the community to confront denial and preserve the memory of 7/10. The 7/10 Education Centre, a division of StandWithUs UK, was created as a direct response to the tragic events of October 7th and the severe escalation of antisemitism, denial, and misinformation that followed. StandWithUs UK recognised the
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- [Technical Assistance](https://standwithus.com/k-12-fairness-center/technical-assistance/) - When antisemitism appears in K–12 schools, families and educators shouldn’t face it alone. The K-12 Fairness Center is here to help. If you or your child has experienced antisemitism in school, we encourage you to reach out through our secure [intake form]. Once we hear from you, our team of experts will work directly with
- [Education Research and Policy Analysis](https://standwithus.com/k-12-fairness-center/education-research-and-policy-analysis/) - About: The K-12 Fairness Center is committed to advancing fairness and equity for Jewish students and educators by grounding our work in high-quality research and policy analysis. Antisemitism in schools often stems from systemic issues — biased curriculum, gaps in training, or policies that fail to protect students. By analyzing these challenges and offering evidence-based
- [Contact Us](https://standwithus.com/contact-us/) - CONTACT US Reporting an antisemitic incident? Please note that this form is intended for general inquiries only. If you need to report an incident or request legal assistance, kindly visit the Report An Antisemitic Incident page. This will ensure your report is directed to the appropriate team for prompt attention. Media Inquiries? For all media
- [Canada](https://standwithus.com/canada/) - About Events News Team Jobs Contact Us Donate About Events News Team Jobs Contact Us Donate About Launched in 2013, StandWithUs Canada is a non-profit and non-partisan Israel educational organization that works to inspire and educate people of all ages about Israel, challenge misinformation, and fight antisemitism within schools and communities. Through university fellowships, high
- [SouthEast](https://standwithus.com/southeast/) - About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About Home to some of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in the country, Florida and Georgia play a vital role in the pro-Israel landscape. StandWithUs Southeast is dedicated to supporting and empowering students, educators, and community members across the region with the
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- [Australia](https://standwithus.com/australia/) - About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About The mission of StandWithUs is to inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds, challenge misinformation and fight antisemitism. StandWithUs has been proud to support Israel education and pro-Israel activity in Australia for many years. StandWithUs has been working with
- [Emerson Fellows UK 2025-26](https://standwithus.com/uk/emerson-fellows-uk-2025-26/) - Meet Our Emerson Fellowship Class of 2026 Sofia Hakimian King’s College LondonI am a second-year Economics and Management student at King’s College London where I am Jsoc President. I spent my gap year in Israel on a mechina, which truly changed my life and shaped my connection to both Judaism and Israel. I’m so excited
- [Northern California](https://standwithus.com/northern-california/) - About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About News Events Team Contact Us Donate About Northern California: Standing for Israel in a Hub of Innovation and AdvocacyFrom the tech hubs of Silicon Valley to the academic centers of Berkeley and Stanford, Northern California is a powerhouse of innovation and leadership. Covering the Bay Area, Sacramento,
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- [Interfaith Outreach](https://standwithus.com/interfaith-outreach/) - ABOUT At StandWithUs, we believe the fight against hate and injustice is not limited to defending the Jewish people—it’s about building bridges with all communities who share our values of tolerance, understanding, and peace. Through our Interfaith Outreach program, we engage with diverse faith-based and cultural groups to stand together against bigotry and misinformation.It’s not
- [High School](https://standwithus.com/high-school/) - ABOUT StandWithUs High School empowers teens to become informed, confident leaders in their schools and communities. Through dynamic educational programming, we equip students with the tools to recognize and respond to antisemitism and push back against misinformation and disinformation about Israel and the Jewish people.At the heart of our work is the Leventhal High School
- [Campus](https://standwithus.com/campus/) - ABOUT The StandWithUs Campus Department gives students the power to shape their college experience by ensuring that they’re prepared, informed, supported, and empowered to make an impact for Israel and the Jewish people. CAMPUS NEWS Our work on campus involves THREE main focuses. Cultivating Leadership We cultivate student leaders through our elite programs like the StandWithUs
- [Tevel](https://standwithus.com/israel-office/tevel-eng/) - About StandWithUs TEVEL is a prestigious leadership and public diplomacy program that educates Israeli youth from all across the country. The year-long program trains dedicated high school students of diverse backgrounds on a variety of topics, educating the future generation of Israeli ambassadors and preparing them to become experts on Israel advocacy and the fight
- [Israel Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/israel-office/fellowship/) - About Identifying, educating and empowering Israel’s future leaders and ambassadors. For an elite group of 120 articulate and diverse young Israeli men and women, their service does not end as they leave the IDF: they join the StandWithUs Israel Fellowship, building bridges & educating people of all faiths and ages about Israel.StandWithUs launched the StandWithUs
- [Katz Education Center](https://standwithus.com/israel-office/katz-education-center/) - ABOUT Multimedia Training Center Empowering the next generation of storytellers and advocates with cutting-edge tools and hands-on training. Learn how to share impactful messages, counter misinformation, and amplify your voice to make a real difference in your community and beyond. Tourist Information Center Your gateway to understanding one of the most fascinating and complex places
- [Impact & Recognition](https://standwithus.com/impact/) - Standing With Us Yair Lapid PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL StandWithUs has become one of the leading pro-Israel organizations in the world ... an integral partner in our shared fight against attempts to demonize and delegitimize the State of Israel. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l FORMER CHIEF RABBI OF THE UK The work of StandWithUs is
- [About StandWithUs](https://standwithus.com/about/) - About At StandWithUs, we believe that supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism are deeply connected. These issues impact not only the Jewish community but people everywhere, as Israel is home to diverse faiths and represents universal values such as tolerance and democracy. We invite you to stand with us as we address these critical challenges, using
- [Swipe Up Rise Up](https://standwithus.com/uk/suru/) - About: Swipe Up Rise Up (SURU) is our one-of-a-kind, social media conference for Sixth Formers, dedicated to combating antisemitism and misinformation about Israel online. Programme Objectives: 1 To advise young people on how to cope with antisemitism and hate online, particularly social media through showing you how to use StandWithUs tools on social media to
- [StartUp](https://standwithus.com/uk/startup/) - About: StartUp is an exciting StandWithUs UK programme for pupils in Year 10. StartUp aims to produce a new generation of ambassadors who will learn to express social, communal, and public activism, inside and outside the community, in the entrepreneurial and creative Israeli spirit. Get to know StartUp StandWithUs was established in the United States in
- [Emerson Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/campus/programs/emerson-fellowship/) - About: Are you a university student looking to make a difference in your community? Do you want to gain knowledge and confidence to educate about Israel and fight antisemitism? Applications for the StandWithUs Emerson Fellowship are officially open, and we would love to have you apply! Emerson Fellows get: Comprehensive Israel Education: Gain an in-depth
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- [Center For Combating Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/center-for-combating-antisemitism/) - ABOUT Center For Combating Antisemitism (CCA) The Center for Combating Antisemitism is a non-political organization dedicated to educating organizations and teams on recognizing and reversing antisemitism by providing innovative and customized learning content to meet the needs of specific industries and institutional types. Our mission is to empower people with the knowledge and skills to
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- [Connect Program](https://standwithus.com/connect-program/) - About FAQ Presentations Workshops Speakers Bureau Contact Us ENGAGE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER. At StandWithUs, we believe education is the first line of defense against misinformation and hate. Our speaker programs help audiences of all ages learn about Israel, antisemitism, and how to become effective advocates for truth. Whether you’re looking for a dynamic lecture, an immersive
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- [Explore](https://standwithus.com/uk/explore/) - About: Explore is a brand-new programme for Sixth Formers to be offered to schools and youth organisations. During the programme, students will explore the rich history, culture, and diversity of Israel through a series of fun and interactive workshops. Whether it be the rise of the modern Zionist Movement or the legacy of Israeli Eurovision,
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## Campaigns

- [Urge Wisconsin to Fight Antisemitism & Adopt the IHRA Definition!](https://standwithus.com/campaign/urge-wisconsin-to-fight-antisemitism-adopt-the-ihra-definition/)
- [Hold Meta Accountable for Allowing Posts Praising the Bondi Beach Massacre & ISIS to Remain Online for Days](https://standwithus.com/campaign/meta-allowing-bondi-beach-isis/)
- [Tell the White House to Confront Iran’s Full Threat!](https://standwithus.com/campaign/tell-the-white-house-to-confront-irans-full-threat/)
- [Stop Saudi Arabia's Attack on the Abraham Accords](https://standwithus.com/campaign/stop-saudi-arabias-attack-on-the-abraham-accords/)
- [Urge Your Elected Officials to Protect the Kurds in Syria & Iran!](https://standwithus.com/campaign/urge-your-elected-officials-to-protect-the-kurds-in-syria-iran/)
- [Urge Leaders to Fight Antisemitism in Their Own Political Camp!](https://standwithus.com/campaign/urge-leaders-to-fight-antisemitism-in-their-own-political-camp/)
- [Urge New Jersey to Fight Antisemitism & Pass Bill A3558](https://standwithus.com/campaign/urge-new-jersey-to-fight-antisemitism-pass-bill-a3558/)
- [AMC, Odeon, and Swedish Cinema Must Apologize and Reconsider Hosting Jewish Film Festival](https://standwithus.com/campaign/amc-odeon-and-swedish-cinema-must-apologize-and-reconsider-hosting-jewish-film-festival/)
- [Support “Jewish Refugee Day” (H. Res. 904)](https://standwithus.com/campaign/support-jewish-refugee-day-h-res-904/)
- [Stop a Horrific Video Game That Glorifies October 7th Terrorism](https://standwithus.com/campaign/stop-a-horrific-video-game-that-glorifies-october-7th-terrorism/)
- [The East End Food Co-Op Board Must Put a Stop to a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Referendum](https://standwithus.com/campaign/the-east-end-food-co-op-board-must-put-a-stop-to-a-boycott-divestment-and-sanctions-bds-referendum/)
- [Urge US Officials to Demand the Safe Return of American Citizen Detained in Iran](https://standwithus.com/campaign/urge-us-officials-to-demand-the-safe-return-of-american-citizen-detained-in-iran/)
- [Fight Back Against the Big "Genocide" Lie Being Pushed in Congress](https://standwithus.com/campaign/fight-back-against-the-big-genocide-lie-being-pushed-in-congress/)
- [Addressing Antisemitism in Cornell University Student Union](https://standwithus.com/campaign/addressing-antisemitism-in-cornell-university-student-union/)
- [Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/campaign/antisemitism/)
- [Druze and Christian Minorities in Syria](https://standwithus.com/campaign/humanitarian-crisis-affecting-druze-and-christian-minorities-in-syria/) - Context Starting in July, Sunni Islamist extremists, Bedouin militants, and Syrian government forces committed a series of massacres and atrocities against Druze and Christian religious minorities in Sweida, a city in southwest Syria. According to multiple reports, many hundreds of civilians remain kidnapped or missing and too little aid is reaching the region, despite efforts by Israel and others to open
- [Druze Sweida Campaign - Australia](https://standwithus.com/campaign/druze-sweida-campaign-australia/)
- [Druze Sweida Campaign - Canada](https://standwithus.com/campaign/druze-sweida-campaign-canada/)
- [Sephora Must Condemn Antisemitic Content and End Partnership with Huda Beauty](https://standwithus.com/campaign/sephora-must-condemn-antisemitic-content-and-end-partnership-with-huda-beauty/)
- [Help Contain Iran's Nuclear Threat!](https://standwithus.com/campaign/help-contain-irans-nuclear-threat/)

## Events

- [Research Colloquium](https://standwithus.com/events/research-colloquium/) - Research Colloquium Las Vegas March 15, 2026 Location given upon registration Hosted by StandWithUs Data & Analytics Register Now This colloquium will bring together leading scholars and academics for a kosher lunch, networking and conversations about current research and emerging issues in the field. During the colloquium, scholars will give 5-7 minute mini-talks on their
- [Conference 2026](https://standwithus.com/events/conference/) - About Speakers TICKETS CME Exhibit & Sponsor FAQ The premier pro-Israel conference, uniting leaders, students, and activists from all over the world to confront antisemitism and rally for Israel. When hate spreads, knowledge is power. Join StandWithUs in Las Vegas to learn, get empowered, act, and amplify your voice! GET TICKETS Fighting Antisemitism. Standing With
- [Seattle Community Reception 2026](https://standwithus.com/events/seattle2026/) - Seattle Community Reception 2026 Seattle, WA April 19, 2026 5:30PM VIP Reception 6:00 General Reception 7:00PM Program Delicious kosher buffet | Israeli wines Location given upon registration Hosted by StandWithUs Northwest Register Now Keynote Speaker Noa Cochva Noa Cochva is a fierce defender of the state of Israel, both on the battlefields of Gaza and on
- [Stand Like Esther & Mordechai](https://standwithus.com/events/stand-like-esther-mordechai/) - EVENT: Stand Like Esther & Mordechai March 1, 2026 7:00 pm PST Los Angeles REGISTER HERE
- [Luai Ahmed: Bearing Witness](https://standwithus.com/events/luai-ahmed-bearing-witness/) - EVENT: Luai Ahmed: Bearing Witness March 22, 2026 3:30 pm PST Regions: Midwest, USA $18 | Free REGISTER HERE Go to StandWithUs Midwest Homepage
- [Midwest - Returning the Favor: A Musical Hanukkah Gift](https://standwithus.com/events/midwest-returning-the-favor-a-musical-hanukkah-gift/) - Get Tickets
- [Festival of Lights Gala 2025](https://standwithus.com/events/festival-of-lights-gala-2025/) - Join us! Festival of Lights Gala 2025 Los Angeles, California December 7, 2025 Register Now Keynote Speaker Congressman Ritchie Torres Representing NY-15, Rep. Torres has emerged as one of the most outspoken advocates for the U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress. His unwavering moral clarity and courageous leadership have made him a powerful ally in the fight
- [San Diego Leaders of Tomorrow Gala 2025](https://standwithus.com/events/sdgala2025/) - Leaders of Tomorrow Gala San Diego, CA November 16, 2025 5:30PM Reception | 6:30PM Program Location given upon registration Register Now Keynote Speaker Michael Rappaport Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also
- [StandWithUs Midwest Campus Champions 2025](https://standwithus.com/events/campus-champions-2025/) - StandWithUs Midwest Campus Champions 2025 Skokie, IL November 2, 2025 5:30 - 8:00pm Watch Event Recap! KEYNOTE SPEAKER Elica Le Bon Elica Le Bon is an attorney, artist, activist, and speaker. She was born and raised in London, UK, and moved to Los Angeles to go to law school. Since then, she has worked foremost
- [San Francisco Community Reception 2025](https://standwithus.com/events/norcal2025/) - NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY RECEPTION San Francisco, CA October 26, 2025 5PM Reception | 6:30PM Program Location given upon registration Hosted by StandWithUs Northern California Register Now Keynote Speaker LUAI AHMED Luai Ahmed is a 31-year old Yemeni journalist and content creator. He was born and raised in the capital of Sanaa, and moved to Sweden
- [Pittsburgh Community Reception 2025](https://standwithus.com/events/2025-pittsburgh-event/) - Past Event PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY RECEPTION Pittsburgh, PA September 9, 2025 6PM Reception | 7PM Program Hors d'oeuvres, Wine, and Dessert will be served Location given upon registration Hosted by StandWithUs Mid-Atlantic Thank you for attending! Keynote Speaker LUAI AHMED Luai Ahmed is a 31-year old Yemeni journalist and content creator. He was born and raised

## Fellowship Graduates

- [רון דרמון](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/רון-דרמון/) - תריאתלט אולימפי, אנאליסט נתונים עסקיים בחברת Moon-Active
- [אביטל גז](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אביטל-גז/) - רוכבת אופני כביש בנבחרת ישראל, מאמנת טריאתלון ואלופת ישראל לשעבר בטריאטלון
- [אשגר אררו](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אשגר-אררו/) - מייסדת "בתה ישראל" מרכז למורשת יהדות אתיופיה וזוכת פרס "האור של ישראל" מטעם משרד החוץ הישראלי
- [מתן קצמן](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/מתן-קצמן/) - מייסד "האמת שלי", עו"ד הייטק, השקעות הון-סיכון ו-M&A בגולדפרב זליגמן
- [ליטל שמש](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/ליטל-שמש/) - מגישת חדשות ערוץ 14
- [עדי זריפי](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/עדי-זריפי/) - כתבת מדע וסביבה, חדשות 12
- [יצחק מנדל](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/יצחק-מנדל/) - כותב ומגיש בכאן דיגיטל
- [אברהם אסבן](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אברהם-אסבן/) - מנכ"ל ומייסד DNAidea
- [יניב ריבלין](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/יניב-ריבלין/) - מנכ״ל בירד ישראל ומנהל קשרי הממשל של החברה בEMEA
- [אורית דולב](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אורית-דולב/) - דירקטורית בכירה של תחום המוצר והעיצוב, פורבס 30 מתחת 30
- [טל זקון](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/טל-זקון/) - מנהל בקרן השקעות F2 Venture Capital , פורבס 30 מתחת ל-30
- [עידן רול](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/עידן-רול/) - סגן שר החוץ
- [מלי טופציאשוילי](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/מלי-טופציאשוילי/) - ראש צוות השר לתכנון אסטרטגי
- [אלעד שושן](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אלעד-שושן/) - סגנית מנהל חטיבת דיפלומטיה דיגיטלית במשרד החוץ
- [אביגיל שפירא](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/אביגיל-שפירא/) - סגנית מנהל חטיבת דיפלומטיה דיגיטלית במשרד החוץ
- [נדב מרקמן](https://standwithus.com/fellowship-graduate/נדב-מרקמן/) - סגן שגריר וקונסול ישראל באקוודור

## Initiatives

- [Kenneth Leventhal High School Internship](https://standwithus.com/initiative/kenneth-leventhal-high-school-internship/)
- [Library](https://standwithus.com/initiative/library/)
- [StandWithUs Conference](https://standwithus.com/initiative/international-conference/)
- [SWUBOT](https://standwithus.com/initiative/swubot/)
- [StandWithUs Saidoff Law](https://standwithus.com/initiative/law/)
- [Canada Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/canada-office/)
- [Brazil Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/brasil-office/)
- [Australia Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/australia-office/)
- [Netherlands Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/netherlands-office/)
- [Research & Strategy](https://standwithus.com/initiative/research-strategy/)
- [Emerson Fellowship UK](https://standwithus.com/initiative/emerson-fellowship-uk/)
- [Campus Department](https://standwithus.com/initiative/campus-department/)
- [Emerson Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/initiative/emerson-fellowship/)
- [IsraelLINK](https://standwithus.com/initiative/israellink/)
- [High School](https://standwithus.com/initiative/high-school/)
- [Missions](https://standwithus.com/initiative/missions/)
- [Israel Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/israel-hq/)
- [SWUTV](https://standwithus.com/initiative/swutv/)
- [UK Office](https://standwithus.com/initiative/uk-office/)
- [October 7 Education Centre](https://standwithus.com/initiative/october-7-education-centre/)
- [Tevel](https://standwithus.com/initiative/tevel/)
- [Swipe Up Rise Up](https://standwithus.com/initiative/swipe-up-rise-up/)
- [Blue & White Club](https://standwithus.com/initiative/blueandwhiteclub-uk/)
- [Katz Education Center](https://standwithus.com/initiative/katz-education-center/)
- [Campaign Center](https://standwithus.com/initiative/campaign-center/)
- [Data & Analytics](https://standwithus.com/initiative/data-analytics/)
- [Alums for Campus Fairness](https://standwithus.com/initiative/alums-for-campus-fairness/)
- [Explore](https://standwithus.com/initiative/explore/)
- [Herzl Club UK](https://standwithus.com/initiative/herzl-club-uk/)
- [Our CampUs United](https://standwithus.com/initiative/our-campus-united/)
- [StartUp](https://standwithus.com/initiative/startup/)
- [Rabbis United](https://standwithus.com/initiative/rabbis-united/)
- [Center For Combating Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/initiative/center-for-combating-antisemitism/)
- [CampWithUs](https://standwithus.com/initiative/campwithus/)
- [StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice](https://standwithus.com/initiative/standwithus-center-for-legal-justice/)
- [Connect Program](https://standwithus.com/initiative/connect-program/)
- [Interfaith Outreach](https://standwithus.com/initiative/interfaith-outreach/)
- [K-12 Fairness Center](https://standwithus.com/initiative/k-12-fairness-center/)
- [Experiential Israel Programs](https://standwithus.com/initiative/experiential-israel-programs/)
- [Teen Leadership Council](https://standwithus.com/initiative/teen-leadership-council/)
- [Events](https://standwithus.com/initiative/events/)
- [Bar and Bat Mitzvah Project](https://standwithus.com/initiative/bar-and-bat-mitzvah-project/)
- [Holocaust Education Center](https://standwithus.com/initiative/holocaust-education-center/)
- [First-year Leadership Internship](https://standwithus.com/initiative/first-year-leadership-internship/)
- [Israel Fellowship](https://standwithus.com/initiative/israel-fellowship/)
- [StaySafe](https://standwithus.com/initiative/staysafe/)

## Jobs

- [Southwest High School Regional Manager](https://standwithus.com/jobs/southwest-high-school-regional-manager/)
- [Arabic Content Creator](https://standwithus.com/jobs/arabic-content-creator/)
- [Farsi Content Creator](https://standwithus.com/jobs/farsi-content-creator/)
- [Educational Content Editor](https://standwithus.com/jobs/educational-content-editor/)
- [Campus Officer](https://standwithus.com/jobs/campus-officer-uk/)
- [Educator](https://standwithus.com/jobs/educator/)
- [Southeast Executive Liaison](https://standwithus.com/jobs/southeast-executive-liaison/)
- [General Interest Application](https://standwithus.com/jobs/general-application/)

## Speakers

- [Marni Von Wilpert](https://standwithus.com/speaker/marni-von-wilpert/)
- [Ed Musgrove](https://standwithus.com/speaker/ed-musgrove/)
- [Raul Campillo](https://standwithus.com/speaker/raul-campillo/)
- [Jim Desmond](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jim-desmond/)
- [Stephen Whitburn](https://standwithus.com/speaker/stephen-whitburn/)
- [Jordan Marks](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jordan-marks/)
- [Laura Lothian](https://standwithus.com/speaker/laura-lothian/)
- [Mayor John McCann](https://standwithus.com/speaker/mayor-john-mccann/)
- [Patricia Dillard](https://standwithus.com/speaker/patricia-dillard/)
- [Larry Cohen](https://standwithus.com/speaker/larry-cohen/)
- [Laura Koval](https://standwithus.com/speaker/laura-koval/)
- [Gary Kendrick](https://standwithus.com/speaker/gary-kendrick/)
- [Joe Truzman](https://standwithus.com/speaker/joe-truzman/)
- [Rabbi Leor Sinai](https://standwithus.com/speaker/rabbi-leor-sinai/)
- [Yafit Assyehen](https://standwithus.com/speaker/yafit-assyehen/)
- [Maayan Schwartz](https://standwithus.com/speaker/maayan-schwartz/)
- [Alejandro Benzaquen](https://standwithus.com/speaker/alejandro-benzaquen/)
- [Fuad Ahmad](https://standwithus.com/speaker/fuad-ahmad/)
- [Becky Mamann](https://standwithus.com/speaker/becky-mamann/)
- [Melanie Borker, Esq.](https://standwithus.com/speaker/melanie-borker-esq/)
- [Rom El-Hai](https://standwithus.com/speaker/rom-el-hai/)
- [Shir Yizchaki](https://standwithus.com/speaker/shir-yizchaki/)
- [Shahar Dayan](https://standwithus.com/speaker/shahar-dayan/)
- [Aviv Kurnas](https://standwithus.com/speaker/aviv-kurnas/)
- [Rabbi Yossi Eilfort](https://standwithus.com/speaker/rabbi-yossi-eilfort/)
- [Stefanie Tuzman](https://standwithus.com/speaker/stefanie-tuzman/)
- [Barak Lurie](https://standwithus.com/speaker/barak-lurie/)
- [Trey Meehan](https://standwithus.com/speaker/trey-meehan/)
- [Neeli Yarchi, JD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/neeli-yarchi-jd/)
- [Joanna Stark](https://standwithus.com/speaker/joanna-stark/)
- [Kevin Fine](https://standwithus.com/speaker/kevin-fine/)
- [Adina M. Winnett](https://standwithus.com/speaker/adina-m-winnett/)
- [Dr. Rebecca M. Pinchevsky](https://standwithus.com/speaker/dr-rebecca-m-pinchevsky/)
- [Avi Gordon](https://standwithus.com/speaker/avi-gordon/)
- [Yael Eini](https://standwithus.com/speaker/yael-eini/)
- [Mayor Shelley Berkley](https://standwithus.com/speaker/mayor-shelley-berkley/)
- [Shira Gould](https://standwithus.com/speaker/shira-gould/)
- [Alexandra Chana Fishman](https://standwithus.com/speaker/alexandra-chana-fishman/)
- [Kate Chavez](https://standwithus.com/speaker/kate-chavez/)
- [Rena Nasar First](https://standwithus.com/speaker/rena-nasar-first/)
- [Mina Rush](https://standwithus.com/speaker/mina-rush/)
- [Peggy Shapiro](https://standwithus.com/speaker/peggy-shapiro/)
- [Shoshana Treichel](https://standwithus.com/speaker/shoshana-treichel-2/)
- [Jose Melendrez, MSW](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jose-melendrez-msw/)
- [Joshua Washington](https://standwithus.com/speaker/joshua-washington/)
- [Ofek Moscovich](https://standwithus.com/speaker/ofek-moscovich/)
- [Steven Roth, MD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/steven-roth-md/)
- [Sheri Ross, MD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/sheri-ross-md/)
- [Michael Scheinman](https://standwithus.com/speaker/michael-scheinman/)
- [Michael Hoenig](https://standwithus.com/speaker/michael-hoenig/)
- [Jenna Statfeld Harris](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jenna-statfeld-harris/)
- [Deedee Bitran](https://standwithus.com/speaker/deedee-bitran/)
- [Gadi Dotz](https://standwithus.com/speaker/gadi-dotz-2/)
- [Carly Gammill](https://standwithus.com/speaker/carly-gammill/)
- [Yael Lerman](https://standwithus.com/speaker/yael-lerman/)
- [Nili Alon-Amit](https://standwithus.com/speaker/nili-alon-amit/)
- [Joshua Simmons, PsyD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/joshua-simmons-psyd/)
- [Jessica Zmood, PsyD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jessica-zmood-psyd/)
- [Dean McKay, PhD, ABPP](https://standwithus.com/speaker/dean-mckay-phd-abpp/)
- [Edward C. Halperin, MD, MA](https://standwithus.com/speaker/edward-c-halperin-md-ma/)
- [Jeremy Jacobs](https://standwithus.com/speaker/jeremy-jacobs/)
- [Matt Travers](https://standwithus.com/speaker/matt-travers/)
- [Natan Levy](https://standwithus.com/speaker/natan-levy/)
- [Rich Ingram](https://standwithus.com/speaker/rich-ingram-2/)
- [Dr. Qanta Ahmed](https://standwithus.com/speaker/dr-qanta-ahmed/)
- [Sami Steigmann](https://standwithus.com/speaker/sami-steigmann/)
- [Mihir Meghani, MD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/mihir-meghani-md/)
- [Hedy Wald, PhD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/hedy-wald-phd/)
- [Zuhdi Jasser, MD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/zuhdi-jasser-md/)
- [Yael Halaas, MD](https://standwithus.com/speaker/yael-halaas-md/)
- [Miri Bar-Halpern](https://standwithus.com/speaker/miri-bar-halpern/)
- [Noah Shufutinsky](https://standwithus.com/speaker/noah-shufutinsky/)
- [Charlotte Korchak](https://standwithus.com/speaker/charlotte-korchak/)
- [Michael Dickson](https://standwithus.com/speaker/michael-dickson/)
- [Roz Rothstein](https://standwithus.com/speaker/roz-rothstein/)
- [Beni Sabti](https://standwithus.com/speaker/beni-sabti/)
- [Neil Lazarus](https://standwithus.com/speaker/neil-lazarus-2/)
- [Matthew Nouriel](https://standwithus.com/speaker/matthew-nouriel/)
- [Miriam Mattova](https://standwithus.com/speaker/miriam-mattova/)
- [Dumisani Washington](https://standwithus.com/speaker/dumisani-washington/)
- [Bret Stephens](https://standwithus.com/speaker/bret-stephens/)
- [S. Fitzgerald Haney](https://standwithus.com/speaker/s-fitzgerald-fitz-haney/)
- [Luai Ahmed](https://standwithus.com/speaker/luai-ahmed/)
- [Noa Cochva](https://standwithus.com/speaker/noa-cochva/)
- [Loay Alshareef](https://standwithus.com/speaker/loay-alshareef/)
- [Omer Shem Tov](https://standwithus.com/speaker/omer-shemtov/)
- [Idan Raichel](https://standwithus.com/speaker/idan-raichel/)
- [Montana Tucker](https://standwithus.com/speaker/montana-tucker-2/)

## Team

- [Randy Kessler](https://standwithus.com/team/randy-kessler/)
- [Oz Laniado](https://standwithus.com/team/oz-laniado/)
- [Liat Cohen Reeis](https://standwithus.com/team/liat-cohen-reeis/)
- [Sheri Ross, MD](https://standwithus.com/team/sheri-ross/)
- [Peggy Shapiro](https://standwithus.com/team/peggy-shapiro/)
- [Carly Gammill](https://standwithus.com/team/carly-gammill/)
- [Chloe Levian](https://standwithus.com/team/chloe-levian/)
- [Cassie Schwartz](https://standwithus.com/team/cassie-schwartz/)
- [David Smokler](https://standwithus.com/team/david-smokler/)
- [Jay Goldfischer](https://standwithus.com/team/jay-goldfischer/)
- [Michael Hoenig](https://standwithus.com/team/michael-hoenig/)
- [Nili Alon Amit](https://standwithus.com/team/nili-alon-amit/)
- [Yitz Santis](https://standwithus.com/team/yitz-santis/)
- [Daniel Aman](https://standwithus.com/team/daniel-aman/)
- [Nicole Lyufutin](https://standwithus.com/team/nicole-lyufutin/)
- [Rebecca Mamann](https://standwithus.com/team/rebecca-mamann/)
- [Shir Yizchaki](https://standwithus.com/team/shir-yizchaki/)
- [Dana Dahan](https://standwithus.com/team/dana-dahan/)
- [Bar Ben Kohal](https://standwithus.com/team/bar-ben-kohal/)
- [Lin Cohen](https://standwithus.com/team/lin-cohen/)
- [Shir Eliyahu](https://standwithus.com/team/shir-eliyahu/)
- [Yuval Mizrahi](https://standwithus.com/team/yuval-mizrahi/)
- [Adi Cohen-Or](https://standwithus.com/team/adi-cohen-or/)
- [Auchere Scheiner](https://standwithus.com/team/auchere-scheiner/)
- [Daniel Stein](https://standwithus.com/team/daniel-stein/)
- [Liane Schreiber](https://standwithus.com/team/liane-schreiber/)
- [JM Graves](https://standwithus.com/team/jm-graves/)
- [Noah Shufutinsky](https://standwithus.com/team/noah-shufutinsky/)
- [Noa Raman](https://standwithus.com/team/noa-raman/)
- [Gal Balaban](https://standwithus.com/team/gal-balaban/)
- [Baillie Shuster ](https://standwithus.com/team/baillie-shuster/)
- [Aliza Klein](https://standwithus.com/team/aliza-klein/)
- [Paul Gorbulski](https://standwithus.com/team/paul-gorbulski/)
- [Noam Koren](https://standwithus.com/team/noam-koren/)
- [Barbara Bekhor](https://standwithus.com/team/barbara-bekhor/)
- [Orit Yerushalmi](https://standwithus.com/team/orit-yerushalmi/)
- [Russel Salmon](https://standwithus.com/team/russel-salmon/)
- [Shany Lousky Levy](https://standwithus.com/team/shany-lousky-levy/)
- [Michael Dickson](https://standwithus.com/team/michael-dickson/)
- [Matej Harsany](https://standwithus.com/team/matej-harsany/)
- [Caryn Altman](https://standwithus.com/team/caryn-altman/)
- [Zachary Pencer](https://standwithus.com/team/zachary-pencer/)
- [Matt Blumberg](https://standwithus.com/team/matt-blumberg/)
- [Zara Nybo](https://standwithus.com/team/zara-nybo/)
- [Adam Goren](https://standwithus.com/team/adam-goren/)
- [Jaime Ber](https://standwithus.com/team/jaime-ber/)
- [Yael Berkovich](https://standwithus.com/team/yael-berkovich/)
- [Rebecca Pencer](https://standwithus.com/team/rebecca-pencer/)
- [Dan Rubin](https://standwithus.com/team/dan-rubin/)
- [Jenna Statfeld Harris](https://standwithus.com/team/jenna-statfeld-harris/)
- [Kate Chavez](https://standwithus.com/team/kate-chavez/)
- [Mina Rush](https://standwithus.com/team/mina-rush/)
- [Max Samarov](https://standwithus.com/team/max-samarov/)
- [Dana Kamilar](https://standwithus.com/team/dana-kamilar/)
- [Kylie Huberman](https://standwithus.com/team/kylie-huberman/)
- [Brandon Orlinsky](https://standwithus.com/team/brandon-orlinsky/)
- [Rebecca Fine](https://standwithus.com/team/rebecca-fine/)
- [Mary Schulten Karp](https://standwithus.com/team/mary-schulten-karp-2/)
- [Liat Spector](https://standwithus.com/team/liat-spector/)
- [Alitza Hochhauser](https://standwithus.com/team/alitza-hochhauser/)
- [André Lajst](https://standwithus.com/team/andre-lajst/)
- [Deedee Bitran](https://standwithus.com/team/deedee-bitran/)
- [Yael Lerman](https://standwithus.com/team/yael-lerman/)
- [Sarena Townsend](https://standwithus.com/team/sarena-townsend/)
- [Nasim Davari](https://standwithus.com/team/nasim-davari/)
- [Michael Scheinman](https://standwithus.com/team/michael-scheinman/)
- [Lloyd H. Golburgh](https://standwithus.com/team/lloyd-h-golburgh/)
- [Jordan Cope](https://standwithus.com/team/jordan-cope/)
- [Gadi I. Dotz](https://standwithus.com/team/gadi-i-dotz/)
- [Rabbi Matthew Weisbaum](https://standwithus.com/team/rabbi-matthew-weisbaum/)
- [Eitan Myers](https://standwithus.com/team/eitan-myers/)
- [Max Kasler](https://standwithus.com/team/max-kasler/)
- [Valerie Rutenburg](https://standwithus.com/team/valerie-rutenburg/)
- [Alexandra Fishman](https://standwithus.com/team/alexandra-fishman/)
- [Esther Renzer ](https://standwithus.com/team/esther-renzer/)
- [Yossi Held](https://standwithus.com/team/yossi-held/)
- [Ari Chesterman](https://standwithus.com/team/ari-chesterman/)
- [Hailey Stern](https://standwithus.com/team/hailey-stern/)
- [Julie Paris](https://standwithus.com/team/julie-paris/)
- [Danielle Pinto](https://standwithus.com/team/danielle-pinto/)
- [Gabriel Ivker](https://standwithus.com/team/gabriel-ivker/)
- [Abby Yosian](https://standwithus.com/team/abby-yosian/)
- [Shachar-Lee Yaakobovitz](https://standwithus.com/team/shachar-lee-yaakobovitz/)
- [Sophie Shafran](https://standwithus.com/team/sophie-shafran/)
- [Talia Aiss](https://standwithus.com/team/talia-aiss/)
- [Rena Nasar First](https://standwithus.com/team/rena-nasar-first/)
- [Libby Cohen](https://standwithus.com/team/libby-cohen/)
- [Joshua Mitchell-Arbital](https://standwithus.com/team/joshua-mitchell-arbital/)
- [Jess Green](https://standwithus.com/team/jess-green/)
- [Eric Blatt](https://standwithus.com/team/eric-blatt/)
- [Bella Schneider](https://standwithus.com/team/bella-schneider/)
- [Aaron Carlson](https://standwithus.com/team/aaron-carlson/)
- [Lily Hersch](https://standwithus.com/team/lily-hersch/)
- [Isaac Zarfati](https://standwithus.com/team/isaac-zarfati/)
- [Robin Silver Katz](https://standwithus.com/team/robin-silver/)
- [Sivan Barzeski](https://standwithus.com/team/sivan-barzeski/)
- [Yaelle Shaye](https://standwithus.com/team/yaelle-shaye/)
- [Jake Bennett](https://standwithus.com/team/jake-bennett/)
- [Michael Gencher](https://standwithus.com/team/michael-gencher/)
- [Sabrina Abreu ](https://standwithus.com/team/sabrina-abreu-2/)
- [Stephanie Stein](https://standwithus.com/team/stephanie-stein/)
- [Jennifer Adut](https://standwithus.com/team/jennifer-adut/)
- [Michelle Waksman](https://standwithus.com/team/michelle-waksman/)
- [Shany Lousky Levy](https://standwithus.com/team/shany-l/)
- [Oleg Ivanov](https://standwithus.com/team/oleg-ivanov/)
- [Elad Zigler](https://standwithus.com/team/elad-zigler/)
- [Nathan Szwerdszarf](https://standwithus.com/team/nathan-szwerdszarf/)
- [Jesse Primerano](https://standwithus.com/team/jesse-primerano/)
- [Sara Gold Rafel](https://standwithus.com/team/sara-gold-rafel/)
- [Matt Lebovic](https://standwithus.com/team/matt-lebovic/)
- [Jerry Rothstein](https://standwithus.com/team/jerry-rothstein/)
- [Roz Rothstein](https://standwithus.com/team/roz-rothstein/)
- [Avi Posnick](https://standwithus.com/team/avi-posnick/)
- [Miri Kornfeld](https://standwithus.com/team/miri-kornfeld/)
- [Gary Ratner](https://standwithus.com/team/gary-ratner/)
- [Liat Yardeni](https://standwithus.com/team/liat-yardeni/)
- [Jennifer Kutner](https://standwithus.com/team/jennifer-kutner/)
- [Riv Harel-Lynch](https://standwithus.com/team/riv-harel-lynch/)
- [Inbal Shachar](https://standwithus.com/team/inbal-shachar/)
- [Shachaf Zahavy-Mittelman](https://standwithus.com/team/shachaf-zahavy-mittelman/)
- [Paige Weisburg](https://standwithus.com/team/paige-weisburg/)
- [Lioz Grunberger](https://standwithus.com/team/lioz-grunberger/)
- [Ron Levy](https://standwithus.com/team/ron-levy/)
- [Zach Pearlstone](https://standwithus.com/team/zach-pearlstone/)
- [Lila Caplan](https://standwithus.com/team/lila-caplan/)
- [Gabriela Lefkovits](https://standwithus.com/team/gabriela-lefkovits/)
- [Carly Klinger](https://standwithus.com/team/carly-klinger/)
- [Joel Nasar](https://standwithus.com/team/joel-nasar/)
- [Stephanie Margolis](https://standwithus.com/team/stephanie-margolis/)
- [Sophie Shafran](https://standwithus.com/team/sophie-shafran-2/)
- [Skyler Goldberg](https://standwithus.com/team/skyler-goldberg/)
- [Sivan Barashy](https://standwithus.com/team/sivan-barashy/)
- [Rebekah Man](https://standwithus.com/team/rebekah-man/)
- [Maggie Kuck](https://standwithus.com/team/maggie-kuck/)
- [Lindsay Cogan](https://standwithus.com/team/lindsay-cogan/)
- [Jordana Schiff](https://standwithus.com/team/jordana-schiff/)
- [Francesca Aviv](https://standwithus.com/team/francesca-aviv/)
- [Ben Carleton](https://standwithus.com/team/ben-carleton/)
- [Ashley Levy](https://standwithus.com/team/ashley-levy/)
- [Lian Benasuly](https://standwithus.com/team/lian-benasuly/)
- [Shira Gould](https://standwithus.com/team/shira-gould/)
- [Yitzhak Santis](https://standwithus.com/team/yitzhak-santis/)

## TV

- [StandWithUs Special Briefing](https://standwithus.com/tv/standwithus-special-briefing/)
- [Blind Spot](https://standwithus.com/tv/blind-spot/)
- [The War With Iran](https://standwithus.com/tv/the-war-with-iran/)
- [StandWithUs Special Briefing Shorts](https://standwithus.com/tv/standwithus-special-briefing-shorts/)
- [International Conference 2025](https://standwithus.com/tv/international-conference-2025/)
- [Hezbollah and the Iranian Regime](https://standwithus.com/tv/hezbollah-and-the-iranian-regime/)
- [The Hamas War Against Israel](https://standwithus.com/tv/the-hamas-war-against-israel/)
- [Jewish Pride](https://standwithus.com/tv/jewish-pride/)

## Library

- [Hate Speech and Reporting Tools for Social Media](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/hate-speech-and-reporting-tools-for-social-media/) - Overview In an age where hate can go viral, this guide gives you the tools to fight back. Learn how to identify antisemitic content and effectively report it on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. It’s a fast, functional, and empowering resource for digital citizens who want to take a stand against online hate.
- [How a Series of Desperate Ads Helped Save Jews During the Holocaust](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/how-a-series-of-desperate-ads-helped-save-jews-during-the-holocaust/) - Overview Telling the dramatic story of Peter Bergson and his group’s bold media campaign in the U.S., this booklet shows how powerful ads and public pressure forced action to save European Jews during the Holocaust. It’s an inspiring testament to the impact of activism and the courage to speak out, even when facing strong opposition.
- [Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/title-vi-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964/) - Overview When universities turn a blind eye to antisemitism, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act is your legal shield. This guide explains how federal law protects Jewish students from discrimination and provides a step-by-step process for filing a Title VI complaint against schools that fail to act. A must-have resource for legal advocates and
- [Hamas Charter (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/hamas-charter-uk/) - Overview Explore the original Hamas Charter and the dangerous ideas it promotes, including antisemitism and rejection of peace. The document reveals Hamas’ goals in its own words. An essential source for understanding why Hamas remains a major threat.
- [Hamas: The Terrorist Group Ruling Gaza (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/hamas-the-terrorist-group-uk/) - Overview Uncover the origins, ideology, and impact of Hamas on both Israelis and Palestinians. This booklet explains how Hamas gained power, its rejection of peace, and its ties to Iran. A sobering look at one of the key obstacles to peace in the region.
- [Jerusalem Fact Sheet (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/jerusalem-fact-sheet-uk/) - Overview This factsheet presents ten key facts about Jerusalem’s central role in Jewish history and identity. It also explores the city’s significance to other faiths and its modern status. A thoughtful introduction to one of the world’s most contested and sacred cities.
- [10 Things To Know About Israel - French](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-things-to-know-about-israel-french/)
- [Ten Things You Need To Know About Israel (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-things-about-israel-uk/) - Overview Discover ten essential facts that shed light on Israel’s ancient roots, modern rebirth, and global impact. This concise booklet explores Israel’s history, its struggles and triumphs, and the values that shape its vibrant democracy. From innovation to humanitarian aid and peace efforts, learn what makes Israel unique and why its story matters.
- [Ten Things You Need To Know About Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-israel/)
- [The Jewish Connection to Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-jewish-connection-to-israel/) - Overview This beautifully written booklet tells the story of the Jewish people’s 3,000-year connection to the land of Israel—through history, culture, language, and faith. It also explores how Jews meet international definitions of indigeneity, challenging common narratives that seek to erase or delegitimize their ties to the land. A powerful, uplifting read grounded in historical
- [The Jewish Connection to Israel (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/the-jewish-connection-to-israel-uk/) - Overview This leaflet tells the story of the Jewish people’s 3,000-year connection to the land of Israel – through history, culture, language, and faith.
- [The 2023 Debate Over Israel’s Judicial System](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/the-2023-debate-over-israels-judicial-system/) - The 2023 Debate Over Israel’s Justice SystemIsrael’s government, which took office in January, 2023 (click here for further background), has proposed major changes to the balance of power between the Supreme Court and the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament). This triggered widespread protests and a deeply divisive debate in Israel and abroad.[1] As a non-partisan education organization, StandWithUs
- [Refuting Deadly Exchange](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/refuting-deadly-exchange/) - About “End the Deadly Exchange” (“DX”) is an anti-Israel campaign and antisemitic conspiracy theory that falsely blames Jewish groups and Israel for police brutality and racial injustice in America. DX is based on misleading rhetoric and outright lies about US-Israel law enforcement exchanges, which focus on preventing terrorism and saving lives from threats like gun
- [Liberated Ethnic Studies in California](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/liberated-ethnic-studies-california/) - About Interest groups in California are relentlessly trying to exploit the state’s K-12 ethnic studies graduation requirement as a platform for antisemitism, anti-Israel propaganda, and other forms of bias. Read on to learn more about how these “liberated” ethnic studies groups are violating California state policy regarding ethnic studies. For a toolkit to help address
- [Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas on the October 7 Massacre ](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/sexual-violence-committed-by-hamas-on-the-october-7-massacre/) - Sexual Violence Committed by Hamas on the October 7 Massacre On October 7, 2023, Hamas, a recognised terrorist organization, invaded Israel from the air, land, and sea, in a series of coordinated attacks in which more than 1,100 victims were murdered. Following the initial infiltration, the border remained open for many hours and other terrorist
- [Recording and Photography Permissions on Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/recording-and-photography-permissions-on-campus/) - Overview In an age where video evidence is power, knowing your rights around recording antisemitic incidents is critical. This guide explores when and where you can legally record, how to document incidents effectively, and what to do with that evidence to support legal or disciplinary actions. Whether you’re a student, journalist, or activist, this is
- [Anti-Israel Assignments from Professors ](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/anti-israel-assignments-from-professors/) - Overview What do you do when a classroom crosses the line from academic inquiry into ideological coercion? Anti-Israel Assignments from Professors, published by StandWithUs Saidoff Law, is a powerful, practical guide designed to empower students facing biased or discriminatory academic prompts targeting Israel or Zionist identity. This concise booklet outlines your rights, explains where academic
- [Impact Report 2025 (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/impact-report-2025-uk/) - Overview This guide, written in collaboration with UK Lawyers of Israel, helps students and community members respond to antisemitic or anti-Israel actions using UK law. It covers common situations at universities and public spaces, offering tools to protect freedom of speech and fight discrimination. A practical resource for standing up with confidence.
- [The Apartheid Slander](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/the-apartheid-slander/) - About In recent years the label “apartheid” has been used to demonize Israel, the only liberal democracy in the Middle East. This label is offensive, false, and an insult to the millions of black South Africans and others who have suffered under true apartheid regimes. “I tried to find a comparison between how we lived
- [Sodastream](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/sodastream/) - Several groups have called for boycotts of Israeli company Soda Stream’s products because its major plant is located in the West Bank. This misguided effort does not help Palestinians or advance peaceful coexistence- in fact, this boycott does much the opposite. Soda Stream is a model of Israeli-Palestinian cooperation and social interaction that benefits both
- [Sheikh Jarrah](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/sheikh-jarrah/) - What and where is Sheikh Jarrah? Sheikh Jarrah is a small, mostly Palestinian neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem. The area is also significant to Jews, for whom it is known as Nachalat Shimon, named after Shimon HaTzaddik (Simon the Just), a Jewish priest who lived in Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. His tomb is located in this
- [Planned Walkouts or Disruptions in High Schools](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/planned-walkouts-or-disruptions-in-high-schools/) - Overview When anti-Israel or antisemitic protests erupt at your school, how should you respond? This practical guide provides step-by-step instructions for documenting incidents, reporting violations, and ensuring school administrators uphold policies that protect Jewish students. A crucial resource for those navigating high school activism and beyond.
- [Manifestations of Zionism in Jewish Identity](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/manifestations-of-zionism-in-jewish-identity/) - Overview This booklet powerfully illustrates how Zionism is not merely a political movement—it is an intrinsic part of Jewish identity, tradition, and culture. Through clear examples from prayers, holidays, rituals, and language, it shows how the connection to the Land of Israel is woven into the daily and spiritual life of Jews around the world.
- [Israel Timeline: A Journey Over 3,000 Years](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-timeline-a-journey-over-3000-years/) - Overview This visually rich booklet takes readers through a sweeping 3,000-year journey of the Jewish people’s connection to their ancestral homeland. From biblical times to modern technological breakthroughs and peace initiatives, it captures the story of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of peace. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical roots of Israel
- [BDS - The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Campaign](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/bds-the-boycott-divestment-sanctions-campaign/) - Definition BDS is a global campaign to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel. The purpose of BDS is not to protest Israeli policies as some claim, but to isolate and pressure Israel until it collapses as a Jewish and democratic state. Furthermore, BDS dehumanizes Israelis and actively harms peace efforts by opposing Israeli-Palestinian cooperation. Videos Playlist 3 Videos
- [Antisemitism: An Introduction](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/antisemitism-an-introduction/) - Overview “Antisemitism: An Introduction” provides a crucial overview of one of history’s oldest and most persistent forms of hatred. This booklet traces antisemitism from its roots in ancient civilizations to the modern day, examining its transformation through eras, religions, and ideologies. It covers the main ideological drivers of contemporary antisemitism—the far-right, Islamist extremists, and the
- [Israel 101](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-101/) - Overview Israel 101 is the perfect starting point for anyone curious about Israel—its people, culture, history, and global contributions. This vibrant, easy-to-read booklet breaks down the basics: from Israel’s ancient roots and modern statehood to its democratic values, diversity, innovation, and complex regional challenges. With engaging visuals and accessible language, it offers a balanced and
- [Encampments and Protests in Violation of University Policy](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/encampments-and-protests-in-violation-of-university-policy/) - Overview Are campus protests crossing the line into harassment? This guide examines university policies regarding demonstrations, encampments, and free speech, providing students and administrators with the tools to distinguish lawful protest from policy violations. If you’ve faced intimidation or discrimination on campus, this is your go-to resource for understanding your rights.
- [IHRA Leaflet (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/ihra-leaflet-uk/) - Overview This leaflet introduces the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and the three D’s as a tool of understanding antisemitism.
- [IHRA Definition (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/ihra-booklet-uk/) - Overview This guide introduces the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and why it matters. It explains how antisemitism appears in both traditional and modern forms, including anti-Israel bias. An important tool for recognising and fighting hatred.
- [The IHRA Working Definition Of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism/) - Overview What exactly is antisemitism, and how can it be identified? The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism is a globally recognized standard, and this guide unpacks its meaning, its impact, and its relevance in policy and law. Whether you’re an advocate, educator, or policymaker, this is your essential reference for recognizing
- [Know Your Rights](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/know-your-rights/) - Overview This updated essential guide empowers students to understand and defend their rights in the face of antisemitism and anti-Israel discrimination on campus. Covering everything from free speech protections and hate speech laws to Title VI complaints and documentation tips, the booklet equips students with the tools and knowledge to navigate complex situations with confidence.
- [JVP: A Shield for Hate, Not a Voice for Peace](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/jvp/) - Overview A report on Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), exposing how the organization enables hate, has ties to groups that support terrorism, and undermines the cause of peace. A report on Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), exposing how the organization enables hate, has ties to groups that support terrorism, and undermines the cause of peace.
- [UK and Israel: A Relationship Of Shared Values](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/uk-and-israel-a-relationship-of-shared-values/) - Overview This publication highlights the strong and growing partnership between the United Kingdom and Israel. It covers cooperation in areas like trade, innovation, security, and culture. Discover how this special relationship benefits both countries and supports shared democratic values.
- [StandWithUs UK Report - Voice of Students 2024/25](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/uk-voice-of-students/) - Overview This Voice of Students 2024/25 report by StandWithUs UK contains unprecedented testimonies from Jewish students who have experienced antisemitism and anti-Zionist hostility across UK universities since October 7.The report makes clear: anti-Zionism is now the primary driver of campus antisemitism. The report also calls for a government-backed public inquiry into systemic institutional failings.The report
- [The Abraham Accords (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-abraham-accords-uk/) - Overview Discover the Abraham Accords, groundbreaking agreements facilitated by the U.S. in 2020 that normalised relations between Israel and four Arab states: the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. Ushering in a new era of peace and cooperation, these accords have deepened ties across cultural, security, economic, and environmental sectors. Learn how these historic agreements, driven
- [Answering Tough Questions (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/answering-tough-questions-uk/) - Overview This booklet helps readers respond to common accusations against Israel with clear facts and context. It addresses topics such as apartheid claims, the West Bank, Gaza, and the Jewish right to self-determination. A useful guide for anyone seeking to understand and explain the reality behind the headlines.
- [Countering BDS on Campus (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/countering-bds-on-campus-uk/) - Overview This guide explores the tactics and goals of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign in UK universities. It equips students with tools to stand up for Israel and Jewish rights while building positive, values-based coalitions. A must-read for those promoting truth and tolerance on campus.
- [Arab Society in Israel (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/arab-society-in-israel/) - Overview Discover the diversity, rights, and contributions of Arab citizens in Israeli society. The leaflet highlights both progress and challenges in education, employment, and representation. Learn how Arabs are shaping modern Israel while working for greater equality.
- [Lies on the Map Postcard](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/lies-on-the-map-postcard-uk/) - Overview This postcard challenges a common propaganda map that misleads the public about Israel’s history. It reveals the facts about borders, land ownership, and peace offers that were rejected. A quick and effective way to unpack the myths behind the imagery.
- [Evolution of the Region Postcard](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/evolution-of-the-region-postcard-uk/) - Overview Learn how the borders of the Middle East changed, and where Israel fits into this complex story. This postcard explains international law, the British Mandate, and the many efforts for peace. Ideal for understanding how history shaped today’s map.
- [Human Rights in the Middle East (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/human-rights-in-the-middle-east-uk/) - Overview Compare human rights, religious freedom, and equality across the Middle East. This booklet highlights Israel’s legal protections for all citizens, including women and LGBTQ individuals, in contrast to surrounding regimes. A powerful resource for those advocating for universal rights.
- [Israel 101 (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-101-uk/) - Overview This booklet gives a clear, in-depth introduction to Israel’s history, people, geography, and culture. It covers topics such as Zionism, peace efforts, and the diverse society within Israel today. Perfect for anyone seeking to learn or teach the basics about Israel.
- [Israel Pocket Facts (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-uk/) - Overview This booklet offers quick, reliable facts about Israel’s history, society, and regional context. It is a handy reference for anyone who wants to understand Israel’s achievements, challenges, and place in the world. Perfect for students and educators needing clear and concise information.
- [Israel Shines (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-shines-uk/) - Overview Discover how Israel leads the way in medicine, technology, disaster relief, and more. This booklet highlights Israel’s positive contributions around the world. A great reminder of how a small country makes a big difference.
- [Israel's Story (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israels-story-uk/) - Overview This visual journey tells the history of the Jewish people from ancient times to the modern State of Israel. It shows how the Jewish people survived persecution and returned home to build a thriving nation. A moving and inspiring overview for all ages.
- [Israel Timeline (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-timeline-uk/) - Overview Explore the key events that shaped Israel and the wider region, from biblical times to today. This booklet puts history into perspective and connects the past with the present. An excellent way to understand the deep roots and complex journey of Israel.
- [Israeli Aid to Ukraine (Postcard)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/israeli-aid-to-ukraine-postcard-uk/) - Overview See how Israel has supported Ukraine with humanitarian help during its crisis. From field hospitals to refugee aid and emergency supplies, this booklet shows the practical side of Israeli compassion. A strong example of global solidarity in action.
- [Jewish Refugees from the Middle East (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/jewish-refugees-from-the-middle-east-uk/) - Overview Learn about the 850,000 Jews who were forced to flee Arab and Muslim countries in the 20th century. This forgotten story is a vital part of the Middle East conflict and Jewish history. A powerful reminder of injustice and resilience.
- [Know Your Rights (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/know-your-rights-uk/) - Overview This guide, written in collaboration with UK Lawyers of Israel, helps students and community members respond to antisemitic or anti-Israel actions using UK law. It covers common situations at universities and public spaces, offering tools to protect freedom of speech and fight discrimination. A practical resource for standing up with confidence.
- [LGBTQ+ Rights in Israel and the Middle East (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/lgbtq-rights-uk/) - Overview This booklet compares LGBTQ+ rights across the region, highlighting Israel’s progress and protections. It tells real stories of Israeli leaders and activists, and outlines the legal milestones. An eye-opening look at diversity, inclusion, and human rights in the region.
- [Progressive Values (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/progressive-values-uk/) - Overview This booklet explores how Israel aligns with progressive values such as democracy, freedom of expression, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. It presents Israel’s vibrant civil society and legal protections as evidence of its commitment to equality. Learn how these values compare with others across the Middle East.
- [The UN and Israel (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-un-and-israel-uk/) - Overview This booklet explores how certain United Nations bodies have disproportionately focused on Israel while ignoring major global crises. It provides historical context, statistics, and examples of bias within UN institutions. Gain insight into how this affects the UN’s credibility and efforts for peace.
- [West Bank / Judea and Samaria (2022) (UK)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/west-bank-judea-and-samaria-2022-uk/) - Overview This booklet presents the complex history and current status of the West Bank / Judea and Samaria, including Israeli and Palestinian communities. It addresses legal claims, peace proposals, and common misconceptions about settlements. A concise resource to better understand one of the core issues in the conflict.
- [Israeli Peace Offers (Postcard)](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/israeli-peace-offers-postcard/) - Overview This postcard outlines Israel’s repeated peace offers and territorial withdrawals from 1967 to 2014. From full withdrawal from Sinai and Gaza to offers of a Palestinian state with shared Jerusalem, Israel consistently showed willingness to compromise. Despite this, nearly every offer was rejected by Arab leaders or met with terror campaigns, not peace.
- [Answering Tough Questions About Israel - Russian](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/answering-tough-questions-about-israel-russian/) - Overview Отвечая на сложные вопросы об Израиле Когда-нибудь попадали в тупик, отвечая на сложные или враждебные вопросы об Израиле? Эта подробная брошюра вооружит вас чёткими, фактологическими и подробными ответами на некоторые из самых распространённых обвинений — в апартеиде, колониализме, секторе Газа, контрольно-пропускных пунктах и ​​многом другом. Это незаменимый инструмент для тех, кто хочет отвечать на
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Russian](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-russian/) - Overview «Факты об Израиле в кармане» — увлекательная и информативная брошюра, рассказывающая об уникальной стойкости, многообразии и вкладе Израиля в развитие мира. Рассказывая об исторических корнях Израиля, непреходящей связи евреев с этой страной и сложностях израильско-палестинского конфликта, эта брошюра предлагает взгляд на культурное и демографическое разнообразие Израиля, демократические ценности и проблемы безопасности. Читатели также узнают
- [Antissemitismo: Uma Introdução](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/antissemitismo-uma-introducao/) - Overview “Antissemitismo: Uma Introdução” oferece um panorama essencial sobre a história e as manifestações modernas do ódio contra os judeus. Como primeiro volume da série “Antissemitismo 101,” este livreto, produzido pela StandWithUs, aborda desde a antiguidade até o ressurgimento preocupante do antissemitismo em nosso século. Explorando a propagação do antissemitismo por diferentes grupos ideológicos, ele
- [10 coisas que você precisa entender sobre os distúrbios violentos da Faixa de Gaza](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-coisas-que-voce-precisa-entender-sobre-os-disturbios-violentos-da-faixa-de-gaza/) - Overview “10 coisas que você precisa entender sobre os distúrbios violentos da Faixa de Gaza” apresenta de forma clara os eventos da chamada “Marcha do Retorno” e o papel do Hamas em explorar civis em sua campanha contra Israel. O livreto revela como o grupo terrorista, financiado pelo Irã, utiliza jovens, mulheres e até crianças
- [10 coisas que você pode fazer para combater o antissemitismo](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-coisas-que-voce-pode-fazer-para-combater-o-antissemitismo/) - Overview “10 coisas que você pode fazer para combater o antissemitismo” é um guia direto e prático da StandWithUs que mostra como cada pessoa pode agir contra o preconceito. Com orientações que vão da educação e conscientização até a denúncia e o diálogo com instituições, o livreto destaca atitudes simples que ajudam a enfrentar o
- [10 fatos essenciais sobre Jerusalém](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-fatos-essenciais-sobre-jerusalem/) - Overview “10 fatos essenciais sobre Jerusalém” apresenta, de forma clara e acessível, a profunda conexão histórica do povo judeu com sua capital há mais de 3 mil anos. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto destaca o papel central da cidade na identidade judaica, sua importância para outras religiões e os principais momentos que marcaram sua trajetória
- [Cisjordânia (Judeia e Samaria)](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/cisjordania-judeia-e-samaria/) - Overview “Cisjordânia (Judeia e Samaria)” apresenta a complexa história e o atual status dessa região que há milênios faz parte do lar ancestral do povo judeu. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto explica a origem do termo, sua ligação com o Judaísmo e o papel central da região para judeus, cristãos e muçulmanos. O material detalha
- [Direitos LGBTQIA+ em Israel e no Oriente Médio](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/direitos-lgbtqia/) - Overview “Direitos LGBTQIA+ em Israel e no Oriente Médio” apresenta um retrato claro das conquistas e desafios da comunidade LGBTQIA+ na região. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto mostra como Israel se consolidou como um dos países mais inclusivos do mundo, garantindo direitos iguais, reconhecimento legal e espaço político para pessoas LGBTQIA+, além de sediar eventos
- [Introdução à História de Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/introducao-a-historia-de-israel/) - Overview “Introdução à História de Israel” apresenta um panorama claro e acessível sobre a trajetória milenar do povo judeu em sua pátria ancestral. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto percorre desde as origens da civilização judaica até a criação do moderno Estado de Israel, destacando a resiliência de um povo que, mesmo após séculos de exílio
- [Israel - Livro de Bolso](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-livro-de-bolso/) - Overview “Israel – Livro de Bolso” reúne informações essenciais sobre a história, a cultura, a sociedade e os desafios de Israel em um formato compacto e acessível. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto apresenta dados históricos e contemporâneos que ajudam a compreender a resiliência do povo judeu, sua ligação milenar com a terra de Israel e
- [Israel e o meio ambiente](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-e-o-meio-ambiente/) - Overview “Israel e o Meio Ambiente” mostra como um país pequeno e com recursos naturais limitados se tornou referência mundial em sustentabilidade e inovação ambiental. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto destaca os avanços israelenses em preservação hídrica, dessalinização, energia renovável, reflorestamento e combate à desertificação, transformando desafios em oportunidades. O material também apresenta como essas
- [Israel e seu povo](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-e-seu-povo/) - Overview “Israel e Seu Povo” apresenta de forma clara e envolvente a jornada histórica, cultural e humana que moldou a nação israelense, revelando como um povo disperso por quase dois mil anos reconstruiu sua pátria e criou uma sociedade vibrante, diversa e democrática. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto mostra a riqueza das comunidades que compõem
- [Israel - Inovações](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-inovacoes/) - Overview “Israel – Inovações” apresenta de forma clara e inspiradora como um país pequeno, com escassez de recursos naturais e desafios geográficos significativos, se tornou um dos maiores polos de criatividade, tecnologia e empreendedorismo do mundo. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o livreto mostra como a cultura de resiliência e renovação constante impulsionou Israel a liderar áreas
- [Justiça e o renascimento de um povo historicamente oprimido](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/justica-e-o-renascimento-de-um-povo-historicamente-oprimido/) - Overview “Justiça e o renascimento de um povo historicamente oprimido” apresenta, de forma objetiva e histórica, como o povo judeu manteve uma conexão milenar com a terra de Israel e lutou por sua autodeterminação após quase dois mil anos de dispersão e perseguições. A brochura explica o papel da Declaração Balfour, de San Remo e
- [Linha do tempo de Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/linha-do-tempo-de-israel/) - Overview “Linha do Tempo de Israel” apresenta, de forma clara e visual, a profunda continuidade histórica do povo judeu em sua terra ancestral, reunindo mais de 3.000 anos de presença, cultura e identidade. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o material percorre desde os tempos bíblicos, passando por reinos antigos, domínios imperiais, perseguições, diáspora e renascimentos sucessivos, até
- [O Estatuto do Hamas](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/o-estatuto-do-hamas/) - Overview “O Estatuto do Hamas” expõe, de forma direta e documentada, a ideologia extremista dominante no grupo que busca manter seu controle na Faixa de Gaza, revelando trechos oficiais que defendem genocídio, antissemitismo, jihad violenta e a eliminação completa de Israel. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o material demonstra que o Hamas rejeita negociações, paz ou qualquer
- [O que a UNESCO sabe que o resto do mundo não sabe](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/o-que-a-unesco-sabe-que-o-resto-do-mundo-nao-sabe/) - Overview “O que a UNESCO sabe que o resto do mundo não sabe?” revela, de forma direta e baseada em ampla documentação histórica, arqueológica e até religiosa, como resoluções da UNESCO ignoraram a conexão milenar entre o povo judeu e Jerusalém — especialmente o Monte do Templo. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o material demonstra que essa
- [Propaganda nazista e antissemitismo no Oriente Médio](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/propaganda-nazista-e-antissemitismo-no-oriente-medio/) - Overview “Propaganda Nazista e Antissemitismo no Oriente Médio” expõe como o ódio antissemita cultivado pelo regime nazista não desapareceu após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, mas foi transferido, adaptado e amplificado por líderes e movimentos no Oriente Médio. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o material traça paralelos diretos entre caricaturas, discursos de demonização, teorias de conspiração e ameaças
- [Refugiados judeus do Oriente Médio](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/refugiados-judeus-do-oriente-medio/) - Overview “Refugiados Judeus do Oriente Médio – Uma Injustiça Esquecida” resgata a história pouco conhecida dos 850 mil judeus expulsos ou forçados a fugir de países árabes e muçulmanos entre as décadas de 1940 e 1970, após séculos de presença contínua na região. Produzido pela StandWithUs, o material revela como essas comunidades antigas — muitas
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- [Sobre a StandWithUs Brasil](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/sobre-a-standwithus-brasil/) - OVERVIEW “Sobre a StandWithUs Brasil” apresenta, de forma clara e institucional, a missão da organização de promover educação qualificada sobre Israel, combatendo a desinformação, o antissemitismo e o antissionismo por meio de iniciativas acadêmicas, culturais e de diplomacia pública. O material destaca o papel do LEOM, seu think tank dedicado ao Oriente Médio, e descreve
- [Dez coisas que você precisa saber sobre a Guerra do 7 de Outubro](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/dez-coisas-que-voce-precisa-saber-sobre-a-guerra-do-7-de-outubro/) - OVERVIEW “Dez coisas que você precisa saber sobre a Guerra do 7 de Outubro” apresenta, de forma direta e documental, os acontecimentos e consequências do ataque terrorista perpetrado pelo Hamas em 2023, quando mais de 1.200 pessoas foram brutalmente assassinadas e 255 reféns de 42 países foram sequestrados. Produzido pela StandWithUs Brasil, o material contextualiza
- [Departamento de Educação](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/departamento-de-educacao/) - OVERVIEW “Departamento de Educação – O Conhecimento como Transformação Social” apresenta, de forma clara e institucional, o compromisso da StandWithUs Brasil em promover educação rigorosa, crítica e acessível sobre Israel, Oriente Médio, antissemitismo e memória do Holocausto em todo o país. O material destaca como o departamento atua em múltiplas frentes — escolas, universidades, juventude
- [Como Falar Sobre Temas Complexos com Jovens](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/como-falar-sobre-temas-complexos-com-jovens/) - OVERVIEW “Como Falar Sobre Temas Complexos com Jovens – Práticas para Educadores” oferece um guia claro, fundamentado e sensível para auxiliar professores a lidar com assuntos que mobilizam fortes emoções — como identidade, religião, política, conflitos históricos e preconceitos — em um ambiente escolar cada vez mais polarizado. Produzido pela StandWithUs Brasil, o material explica
- [Liron Barda, Hero of October 7th - A Song by Gilad Segev](https://standwithus.com/library/multimedia/liron-barda-hero-of-october-7th-a-song-by-gilad-segev/) - It’s hard to compare tragedies like the Holocaust and October 7th. Comparing pain can sometimes imply that one form of suffering is greater than another. Instead, perhaps it’s better to look for the shared threads of heroism that connect these moments, the same spirit of our people, who time and again have shown unimaginable courage
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Korean](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-korean/) - Overview 「이스라엘 포켓 팩트」는 이스라엘의 독특한 회복력, 다양성, 그리고 세계에 대한 기여를 강조하는 흥미롭고 유익한 소책자입니다. 이 소책자는 이스라엘의 역사적 뿌리, 유대인과 이 땅의 끈질긴 연결, 그리고 이스라엘-팔레스타인 갈등의 복잡성을 다루며, 이스라엘의 문화적·인구학적 다양성, 민주주의 가치, 안보 과제에 대한 통찰을 제공합니다. 또한 독자들은 이스라엘의 획기적인 기술 발전, 인도주의적 지원 노력, 평화 이니셔티브 등을 통해 이
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Hindi](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-hindi/) - Overview “इज़राइल पॉकेट फैक्ट्स” एक आकर्षक और ज्ञानवर्धक पुस्तिका है जो इज़राइल के अद्वितीय लचीलेपन, विविधता और विश्व में योगदान को उजागर करती है। इज़राइल की ऐतिहासिक जड़ों, इस भूमि से यहूदियों के स्थायी जुड़ाव और इज़राइल-फ़िलिस्तीनी संघर्ष की जटिलताओं को समेटते हुए, यह पुस्तिका इज़राइल की सांस्कृतिक और जनसांख्यिकीय विविधता, लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों और सुरक्षा
- [Answering Tough Questions About Israel - German](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/answering-tough-questions-about-israel-german/) - Overview Antworten auf schwierige Fragen zu Israel Waren Sie schon einmal von schwierigen oder feindseligen Fragen zu Israel überfordert? Diese umfassende Broschüre liefert Ihnen klare, sachliche und differenzierte Antworten auf einige der häufigsten Vorwürfe – zu Apartheid, Kolonialismus, Gaza, Kontrollpunkten und mehr. Sie ist ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für alle, die auf antiisraelische Rhetorik mit Integrität,
- [Israel Pocket Facts - French](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-french/) - Overview « Israel Pocket Facts » est un livret captivant et informatif qui met en lumière la résilience, la diversité et les contributions uniques d’Israël au monde. Abordant les racines historiques d’Israël, le lien juif durable avec sa terre et la complexité du conflit israélo-palestinien, ce livret offre un aperçu de la diversité culturelle et démographique d’Israël,
- [Israel 101 - French](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-101-french/) - Overview
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Farsi](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-farsi/) - Overview «حقایق جیبی اسرائیل» کتابچه‌ای جذاب و آموزنده است که بر تاب‌آوری، تنوع و مشارکت‌های منحصر به فرد اسرائیل در جهان تأکید می‌کند. این کتابچه با پوشش ریشه‌های تاریخی اسرائیل، ارتباط پایدار یهودیان با این سرزمین و پیچیدگی‌های مناقشه اسرائیل و فلسطین، بینش‌هایی در مورد تنوع فرهنگی و جمعیتی، ارزش‌های دموکراتیک و چالش‌های امنیتی اسرائیل
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Danish](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-danish/) - Overview “Israel Pocket Facts” er et engagerende og informativt hæfte, der fremhæver Israels unikke modstandsdygtighed, mangfoldighed og bidrag til verden. Dette hæfte dækker Israels historiske rødder, den vedvarende jødiske forbindelse til landet og kompleksiteten i den israelsk-palæstinensiske konflikt og giver indsigt i Israels kulturelle og demografiske mangfoldighed, demokratiske værdier og sikkerhedsudfordringer. Læserne vil også opdage
- [Israel Pocket Facts - Chinese](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts-chinese/) - Overview 《以色列袖珍真相》是一本引人入胜、内容丰富的小册子，重点介绍了以色列独特的韧性、多样性以及对世界的贡献。它涵盖了以色列的历史根源、犹太人与这片土地的持久联系以及巴以冲突的复杂性，深入探讨了以色列的文化和人口多样性、民主价值观以及安全挑战。读者还将了解以色列在技术、人道主义援助和和平倡议方面的突破性进步，展现了以色列的全球影响力及其对人权的承诺。这本小册子非常适合任何想要快速而全面地了解以色列的人，它颂扬了以色列过去、现在和未来的贡献。
- [Israel 101 - Chinese](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-101-chinese/) - Overview 《以色列101》是任何对以色列——它的人民、文化、历史和全球贡献——感兴趣的人的完美入门读物。这本生动易读的小册子深入浅出地介绍了以色列的基本情况：从以色列的古老根源和现代国家地位，到它的民主价值观、多样性、创新精神以及复杂的地区挑战。它以引人入胜的图文和通俗易懂的语言，为这个处于全球对话中心的国家提供了全面而鼓舞人心的介绍。
- [Administrative Detention](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/administrative-detention/) - About Administrative detention is a government policy of arresting and temporarily detaining an individual without a trial because they pose an imminent security risk. Administrative detention is practiced when an individual has not yet committed a crime but the state has sensitive intelligence indicating they are actively involved in terrorist activity. In this situation the detainee is not
- [The West Bank and International Law](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-west-bank-and-international-law/) - Overview This in-depth white paper breaks down the complex history, legal status, and political debates surrounding the West Bank. With clear maps, historical timelines, and international legal analysis, it explains how terms like “occupation,” “settlements,” and “1967 borders” are often misused or misunderstood. Ideal for educators, policymakers, and students, this resource offers a balanced, factual
- [10 Things You Need To Know About The October 7th War](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-october-7th-war/) - Overview The booklet, “10 Things You Need to Know About the October 7th War,” is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to understand the devastating impact of the Hamas-led massacre on Israel and its broader implications. Through a detailed recount of the events, this booklet sheds light on the brutality of the attack, the complex
- [Answering Tough Questions About Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/answering-tough-questions-about-israel/) - Overview Ever been stumped by difficult or hostile questions about Israel? This comprehensive booklet arms you with clear, factual, and nuanced answers to some of the most common accusations—on apartheid, colonialism, Gaza, checkpoints, and more. It’s an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to respond to anti-Israel rhetoric with integrity, knowledge, and empathy.
- [Israel Pocket Facts](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-pocket-facts/) - Overview “Israel Pocket Facts” is an engaging and informative booklet that highlights Israel’s unique resilience, diversity, and contributions to the world. Covering Israel’s historical roots, the enduring Jewish connection to the land, and the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this booklet offers insights into Israel’s cultural and demographic diversity, democratic values, and security challenges. Readers
- [Holocaust Education Center Winter 2026 Program Menu](https://standwithus.com/library/multimedia/hec-winter-2026-program-menu/)
- [Legal Actions and Successes: January - June 2025](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/legal-actions-and-successes-january-june-2025/) - Overview This latest StandWithUs Law Action Report highlights our legal work for the six-month period from January-June 2025. Back to Legal Impact Reports
- [Legal Actions and Successes: July to December 2025](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/legal-actions-and-successes-july-dec-2025/) - Overview We are proud to share the latest StandWithUs Law Impact Report, which highlights our legal actions, successes, analysis, and testimonials. This end-of-year report on our work covers the six-month period from July to December 2025, in which we received nearly 300 new legal intake complaints. Over the course of this period:43% of our intake was for
- [Homeowners Associations and Community Rules](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/homeowners-associations-and-community-rules/) - Overview Homeowners associations (HOAs) are organizations that manage shared property and enforce community rules called Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). HOAs have the authority to impose fines, restrictions, and other penalties to enforce CC&Rs. However, that authority cannot be used to violate federal law by discriminating against Jewish residents or those who express support for
- [How Does the U.S.-Israel Alliance Make Life Better in America?](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-us-relationship-and-benefits/) - Extremists from the right and left often claim that U.S. support for Israel harms Americans and leaves them poorer. In fact, the U.S.-Israel alliance supports an estimated 255,000 American jobs and is a massive win for the American people.
- [Farha: Fictional, not Factual](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/farha-fictional-not-factual/) - Farha is a movie released in 2021 and picked up by Netflix in 2022. It reflects some Palestinian narratives about the “Nakba,” which is Arabic for “catastrophe.” This is how many Palestinians describe the founding of the State of Israel, Israel’s victory against invading Arab forces in the 1948 war, and the refugee crisis which
- [Hate on Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/hate-on-campus/) - Overview This clear and empowering legal guide helps students take action when facing antisemitism at their university. Whether targeted for being Jewish, Israeli, or Zionist, students are guided step by step through how to document incidents, file formal complaints, and follow up effectively. The booklet also explains when and how to report to the police,
- [What Does the Keffiyeh Represent?](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/what-does-the-keffiyeh-represent/) - Overview StandWithUs Saidoff Law is often contacted by school districts nationwide asking for support and guidance on keffiyehs worn by students and staff. We are happy to share a new fact sheet, “What Does the Keffiyeh Represent?”, providing a nuanced analysis of the keffiyeh’s historical origins, evolving uses, and critical recommendations to school leaders.
- [Antisemitism at the Heart of Islamist Extremism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-antisemitism-at-the-heart-of-radical-islamism/) - Overview This eye-opening booklet traces how antisemitism became a central pillar of radical Islamist ideology. From Nazi alliances with Arab leaders in WWII to the rhetoric of groups like Hamas and Iran’s regime, it reveals how religious hatred is weaponized against Jews and how this ideology continues to block peace and fuel terror.
- [Ethnic Studies Toolkit](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/ethnic-studies-toolkit/) - Your guide to advocating for education about Jews and antisemitism in your community, and keeping hatred and bias out of the classroom. About What is ethnic studies and how does it impact our community? Ethnic studies is the interdisciplinary study of race, ethnicity, and Indigeneity, with an emphasis on the experiences of people of color
- [Israel’s Story & Zionism](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/israels-story-zionism/) - Overview Israel’s story is about an indigenous people overcoming 1,900 years of oppression to regain their freedom in their ancestral home.It is a story of justice, resilience, and hope. A story which continues to this day, as Israelis face many challenges and conflicts but still find ways to make the world a better place.Countless people
- [Film Review: Gaza Fights for Freedom](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/film-review-gaza-fights-for-freedom/) - The Gaza border riots that began in 2018 have resulted in horrific tragedy for innocent Palestinians caught between terrorist groups and the IDF. “Gaza Fights for Freedom” does no justice to the victims or anyone who seeks a genuine understanding of the conflict. The film promotes Pro-Hamas propaganda: Also Mahmoud al-Zahar: “We are no weaker
- [US Aid to Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/us-aid-to-israel/) - Since 1979, the United States has given Israel $3 billion dollars per year in military aid with the amount increased to $3.8 in 2019. While some anti-Israel activists have criticized this policy, aid to Israel has been one of America’s best investments. Aid to Israel has been one of America’s best investments.Israel is America’s strongest ally
- [Preparing for Anti-Israel/Antisemitic Speakers Coming to Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/preparing-for-anti-israel-antisemitic-speakers-coming-to-campus/) - Overview For students, faculty, and advocates confronting antisemitism on campus, this guide provides essential tools for recognizing and responding to biased speakers. Learn how to navigate the fine line between free speech and hate speech, challenge misinformation effectively, and protect the integrity of your educational space while upholding your rights.
- [Hate in High School – How to Report Antisemitic Bias and Harassment to School Districts](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/hate-in-high-school-how-to-report-antisemitic-bias-and-harassment-to-school-districts/) - Overview For parents, students, and educators, this guide is your legal playbook for addressing antisemitic bullying, harassment, and discrimination in K-12 public schools. Learn how to file formal complaints, navigate school policies, and hold administrators accountable for protecting Jewish students.
- [Online Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/online-antisemitism/) - Overview The digital battleground is real. If you’ve encountered online antisemitism—whether in social media comments, posts, or targeted harassment—this guide equips you with strategies to report, respond, and protect yourself. Discover how to differentiate hate speech from legitimate discourse, navigate platform policies, and turn digital activism into a force for change.
- [K-12 Sports – Dealing with Antisemitic Incidents](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/k-12-sports-dealing-with-antisemitic-incidents/) - Overview Antisemitism doesn’t stop at the classroom—it’s on the playing field too. This guide addresses discrimination in K-12 sports, from slurs on the sidelines to biased refereeing. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, learn how to document, report, and advocate for a fair playing environment.
- [Post-October 7 Antisemitism on Campus - FAQs](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/post-october-7-antisemitism-on-campus-faqs/) - Overview Are campus protests crossing the line into harassment? This guide examines university policies regarding demonstrations, encampments, and free speech, providing students and administrators with the tools to distinguish lawful protest from policy violations. If you’ve faced intimidation or discrimination on campus, this is your go-to resource for understanding your rights.
- [Explaining the Antisemitic BDS Movement](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/explaining-the-antisemitic-bds-movement/) - Overview This comprehensive booklet exposes the true goals and tactics behind the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Far from being a peaceful human rights campaign, BDS aims to dismantle Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, using propaganda and pressure tactics to isolate and delegitimize it. The booklet provides essential insights into BDS’s ideology,
- [Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Discrimination at Public K-12 Schools in California](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/reporting-harassment-intimidation-bullying-and-discrimination-at-public-k-12-schools-in-california/) - Overview For parents, students, and educators in California, this guide is your legal playbook for addressing antisemitic bullying, harassment, and discrimination in K-12 public schools. Learn how to file formal complaints, navigate school policies, and hold administrators accountable for protecting Jewish students.
- [Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Discrimination at Public K-12 Schools in Washington State](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/reporting-harassment-intimidation-bullying-and-discrimination-at-public-k-12-schools-in-washington-state/) - Overview Similar to its California counterpart, this guide is designed for students, parents, and educators in Washington State who need to report antisemitic discrimination or bullying. With a clear breakdown of state-specific policies and legal pathways, this resource ensures that no report goes unheard.
- [Back to School Guide For Teachers](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/back-to-school-guide-for-teachers/) - This quick-reference legal guide empowers K–12 educators with essential knowledge about their rights in public schools—especially around freedom of speech, expression, and dealing with antisemitic or offensive content in the classroom. Covering Title VII protections, free speech boundaries, and practical steps for reporting issues, the guide equips teachers to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and
- [Humanitarian Crisis Affecting Druze and Christian Minorities in Syria](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/humanitarian-crisis-affecting-druze-and-christian-minorities-in-syria/) - Context Starting in July, Sunni Islamist extremists, Bedouin militants, and Syrian government forces committed a series of massacres and atrocities against Druze and Christian religious minorities in Sweida, a city in southwest Syria. According to multiple reports, many hundreds of civilians remain kidnapped or missing and too little aid is reaching the region, despite efforts by Israel and others to open
- [LGBTQ+ Rights in Israel and the Middle East](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/lgbtq-rights-in-israel-and-the-middle-east/) - Overview This booklet compares LGBTQ+ rights across the region, highlighting Israel’s progress and protections. It tells real stories of Israeli leaders and activists, and outlines the legal milestones. An eye-opening look at diversity, inclusion, and human rights in the region.
- [Hate Crimes - How to File a Police Report and Work with Law Enforcement](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/hate-crimes-how-to-file-a-police-report-and-work-with-law-enforcement/) - Overview Are you prepared to respond when antisemitism crosses the line into criminal behavior? This essential guide breaks down the legal pathways for reporting antisemitic crimes, from vandalism and assault to hate speech violations. Learn when and how to file a police report, document incidents effectively, and ensure that justice is pursued.
- [Hosting Pro-Israel Speakers and Events on Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/hosting-pro-israel-speakers-and-events-on-campus/) - Overview For students and organizations planning to bring pro-Israel voices to campus, this guide is your roadmap to success. Learn how to navigate university policies, secure funding, prevent disruptions, and ensure your event reaches the audience it deserves. A must-read for those standing up for free speech and open dialogue.
- [Israel: The People](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-the-people/) - Overview This vibrant and visually rich booklet tells the powerful story of Israel through its people—diverse, resilient, and deeply rooted in their ancestral homeland. From Jewish communities returning after centuries of exile to Arab citizens, Ethiopian immigrants, Russian-speaking innovators, and LGBTQ+ advocates, it showcases a dynamic democracy where cultural richness and social progress coexist. Whether
- [Far Right Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/far-right-antisemitism/) - Overview This powerful booklet dives into the often-overlooked reality of antisemitism emerging from far-left ideologies. It exposes how anti-Zionism and antisemitism frequently blur in progressive spaces, shedding light on historical roots, modern manifestations, and the harmful denial of Jewish identity. A must-read for anyone seeking clarity on where criticism of Israel crosses into dangerous hate.
- [Far Left Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/far-left-antisemitism/) - Overview This powerful booklet dives into the often-overlooked reality of antisemitism emerging from far-left ideologies. It exposes how anti-Zionism and antisemitism frequently blur in progressive spaces, shedding light on historical roots, modern manifestations, and the harmful denial of Jewish identity. A must-read for anyone seeking clarity on where criticism of Israel crosses into dangerous hate.
- [The “Teach Palestine” Curriculum: Political Indoctrination Disguised as Education](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/the-teach-palestine-curriculum/) - Overview This review critically examines the Teach Palestine curriculum, a “project of the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)”. It concludes that Teach Palestine fails to provide a balanced representation of diverse perspectives, foster critical thinking, and encourage open dialogue and does not live up to widely accepted pedagogical core values. Instead, it promotes a biased This review critically examines the Teach Palestine curriculum, a “project of the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)”. It concludes that Teach Palestine fails to provide a balanced representation of diverse perspectives, foster critical thinking, and encourage open dialogue and does not live up to widely accepted pedagogical core values. Instead, it promotes a biased politicized narrative, suppresses dissenting viewpoints, and creates a hostile environment for students with differing opinions.
- [K-12 Fairness Center Professional Development Menu](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/k-12-fairness-center-professional-development-menu/) - Overview This guide outlines the K-12 Fairness Center’s customizable professional development workshops designed to help educators create inclusive, bias-free learning environments while addressing modern antisemitism. Each program includes a foundational segment on Jewish identity and antisemitism, followed by tailored content for teachers, administrators, counselors, or school boards. Backed by expert facilitators and practical strategies, this
- [Disciplinary Meetings and Bias Complaint Investigations](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/disciplinary-meetings-and-bias-complaint-investigations/) - Overview This document provides essential guidance on navigating disciplinary meetings and bias complaint investigations, specifically for students, parents, and advisors. It outlines best practices, including how to prepare, what to expect, and how to protect one’s rights during the process. It also covers the importance of having an advisor present, strategies for handling investigations, and
- [Employment Law - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/title-vii-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964-employment/) - Overview Employment discrimination is illegal—but what happens when Jewish employees face bias at work? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects against religious and national origin discrimination. This guide provides practical insights for filing claims, understanding workplace rights, and ensuring accountability in professional environments.
- [Unlawful Disruptions of Pro-Israel and Jewish Events on Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/factsheets/unlawful-disruptions-of-pro-israel-and-jewish-events-on-campus/) - Overview Pro-Israel and Jewish events on campus are frequently targeted by disruptive protests. But what’s legal, and what’s not? This guide helps event organizers recognize unlawful disruptions, work with campus security, and hold protestors accountable while preserving free speech rights. A critical tool for ensuring open dialogue and respectful discourse.
- [Legal Actions and Successes: Oct 2023 to June 2024](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/legal-actions-and-successes-oct-2023-to-june-2024/) - Overview This is a moment in time when we cannot tolerate the normalization of blatant forms of antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Through the legal fight, we are setting precedent and creating new models so that universities and secondary schools realize that if they continue to allow hostile environments for Jewish, Zionist, and Israeli students, they
- [Legal Actions and Successes: July to December 2024](https://standwithus.com/library/reports/legal-actions-and-successes-july-to-december-2024/) - Overview With the exponential increase in antisemitism since October 7, we have received an unprecedented influx of requests for help to our legal hotline.This report details highlights of our work for the six-month period from July-December 2024. Back to Legal actions
- [Jerusalem: 10 Essential Facts](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/jerusalem-10-essential-facts/) - Overview Jerusalem is more than a city—it’s the heart of Jewish history, a sacred crossroads for multiple faiths, and a symbol of resilience. This booklet distills ten essential facts that illuminate Jerusalem’s spiritual and historical significance, providing clear insights into why this city matters to millions around the world.
- [Israel Heroes In Haiti](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-heroes-in-haiti/) - Overview When disaster struck Haiti in 2010, Israeli medical teams were among the first on the ground, saving lives and bringing hope. Through powerful images and personal stories, this booklet documents Israel’s remarkable humanitarian mission, showcasing a profound commitment to compassion and global responsibility.
- [Israel Shines](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-shines/) - Overview Celebrate Israel’s story of resilience, determination, and global impact. “Israel Shines” reveals how a nation born from struggle has become a beacon of hope and positive change, contributing humanitarian aid, scientific advancements, and social progress around the world. A compelling read about overcoming the odds and lighting the way for others.
- [Human Rights in the Middle East](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/human-rights-in-the-middle-east/) - Overview This eye-opening booklet provides a powerful, data-driven look at human rights across the Middle East, contrasting repressive regimes with Israel’s unique record as the region’s only democracy. Using charts and comparisons on political rights, civil liberties, LGBTQ protections, women’s rights, and freedom of expression, it clearly shows how Israel stands out as a country
- [Ten Things Jews and Hindus Have in Common](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/ten-things-jews-and-hindus-have-in-common/) - Overview Explore the surprising spiritual and cultural parallels between two ancient civilizations: Judaism and Hinduism. From shared values and symbols to parallel histories and common challenges, this booklet offers a unique perspective on how these two traditions connect across continents and centuries.
- [Israel Innovations](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-innovations/) - Overview Israel is known worldwide as the “Startup Nation” — a hub where groundbreaking ideas reshape industries and improve lives globally. This booklet unveils the spirit of Israeli innovation, from medical breakthroughs and agricultural revolutions to life-changing technologies that connect people and save lives. Get inspired by stories of creativity and determination that make Israel
- [Israel Environment](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israel-environment/) - Overview In a region challenged by harsh climates and scarce resources, Israel stands as a beacon of environmental innovation. This booklet highlights how Israeli ingenuity is tackling global issues—from water conservation and desert greening to renewable energy breakthroughs—offering a fascinating glimpse into a country transforming adversity into opportunity for a more sustainable future.
- [Jewish Refugees from the Middle East: An Unresolved Injustice](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/jewish-refugees-from-the-middle-east-an-unresolved-injustice/) - Overview This moving booklet uncovers the largely forgotten story of 850,000 Jewish refugees who were forced to flee Arab and Muslim countries in the 20th century. It reveals how these ancient communities, present long before Islam, were uprooted through violence, discrimination, and expulsion, leaving behind their homes and property. Essential for understanding the broader refugee
- [Israel’s Military Operation Against Hamas 2008-2009](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/israels-military-operation-against-hamas-2008-2009/) - Overview This booklet clearly explains the context and necessity of Israel’s 2008–2009 Operation Cast Lead against Hamas in Gaza. It traces years of escalating rocket attacks on Israeli civilians, Hamas’s use of human shields, and repeated ceasefire violations. The booklet highlights Israel’s efforts to avoid civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid, even as Hamas intensified
- [Justice & Rebirth for a Historically Oppressed People](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/justice-rebirth-for-a-historically-oppressed-people/) - Overview This booklet offers a deep dive into the legal and historical foundations that led to Israel’s rebirth, from the Balfour Declaration to the San Remo Conference and the British Mandate. It highlights the Jewish people’s indigenous connection to the land and the long struggle for self-determination after centuries of oppression. A must-read for understanding
- [Apartheid South Africa vs. Democratic Israel](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/apartheid-south-africa-vs-democratic-israel/) - Overview This booklet powerfully debunks the false equivalence often drawn between Israel and apartheid South Africa. By comparing founding principles, civil rights, political systems, and social realities, it illustrates how Israel is a vibrant, diverse democracy committed to equal rights for all its citizens—regardless of ethnicity or religion—unlike South Africa’s brutal segregationist regime. A clear,
- [10 Things You Should Know About the Violent Gaza Riots](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-violent-gaza-riots/) - Overview This booklet reveals the untold story behind the weekly riots on the Gaza–Israel border. Far from being peaceful protests, these events were orchestrated by Hamas and fueled by Iranian support, using civilians—including children—as human shields. Through clear facts and disturbing quotes from Hamas leaders, it exposes how these riots were designed to attack Israel
- [Seven Stolen Narratives](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/seven-stolen-narratives/) - Overview What do civil rights, apartheid, and indigenous struggles have in common with the campaign against Israel? This booklet exposes how anti-Israel activists hijack the histories and struggles of other peoples to spread misinformation and demonize the Jewish state. Clear, sharp, and eye-opening, it helps readers see through the emotional manipulations and recognize the true
- [What Does UNESCO Know That Everyone Else Doesn’t?](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/what-does-unesco-know-that-everyone-else-doesnt/) - Overview This booklet dives into the controversy surrounding UNESCO’s attempts to erase the deep historical and religious connection between Jerusalem and the Jewish people. Through archaeological evidence and ancient texts—even from Islamic sources—it lays bare the undeniable truth of Jewish heritage in the holy city. A compelling read that defends history against political distortion.
- [No Way to Treat a Child: The Plight of Palestinian Child Soldiers](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/no-way-to-treat-a-child-the-plight-of-palestinian-child-soldiers/) - Overview This strategic guide offers best practices for resisting BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) campaigns on college campuses. It explains BDS tactics, outlines proactive messaging, coalition-building strategies, and emphasizes the importance of creating positive campus narratives about Israel. Perfect for students and campus leaders ready to build stronger, united communities.
- [Apartheid Today](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/apartheid-today/) - Overview The term “apartheid” conjures images of South Africa’s dark history of segregation, but what if it’s still alive and thriving today in different forms? This booklet uncovers how apartheid-like systems persist across the Middle East and beyond, targeting individuals for their gender, sexuality, and religion. By shining a light on these modern injustices, it
- [ Best Practices: Overcoming Anti-Israel Challenges on Campus](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/best-practices-overcoming-anti-israel-challenges-on-campus/) - Overview This detailed manual helps students and campus advocates effectively handle anti-Israel speakers, harassment, BDS resolutions, biased professors, and more. Packed with legal guidance, tactical advice, and case studies, it empowers students to stand up confidently, protect their rights, and promote fair and open dialogue on campus.
- [Countering Anti-Israel Boycotts on Campuses](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/countering-anti-israel-boycotts-on-campuses/) - Overview This strategic guide offers best practices for resisting BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) campaigns on college campuses. It explains BDS tactics, outlines proactive messaging, coalition-building strategies, and emphasizes the importance of creating positive campus narratives about Israel. Perfect for students and campus leaders ready to build stronger, united communities.
- [Guide to Fact Checking](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/guide-to-fact-checking/) - Overview Part of the Tools for Activism series, this handy booklet teaches how to critically assess news stories and social media posts—especially on Israel-related issues. It offers step-by-step instructions for evaluating sources, identifying bias, and consulting reliable fact-checking organizations. An essential tool for anyone committed to truth and informed advocacy.
- [The Dangerous Antisemitism of Louis Farrakhan](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-dangerous-antisemitism-of-louis-farrakhan/) - Overview This comprehensive booklet delves into the longstanding antisemitic rhetoric of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Through his own words, it exposes his conspiracy theories, Holocaust distortions, and hateful claims against Jews, as well as the troubling support he receives from public figures. A powerful resource for those seeking to understand and challenge one
- [The Antisemitic Hamas Charter Promotes Genocide Against Jews](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-antisemitic-hamas-charter-promotes-genocide-against-jews/) - Overview This eye-opening booklet highlights the chilling contents of Hamas’ 1988 charter, which openly calls for Israel’s destruction and genocide against Jews. Through direct excerpts, it reveals Hamas’ deep-rooted antisemitism, rejection of peace, and theocratic ambitions, underscoring why the charter remains a major obstacle to coexistence. A crucial read for understanding the ideological foundation behind
- [Hate in the Time of Corona: Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/hate-in-the-time-of-corona-antisemitism/) - Overview This booklet exposes how the COVID-19 pandemic fueled a dangerous surge in antisemitism worldwide. It documents how extremist groups, politicians, and conspiracy theorists falsely blamed Jews for the virus, recycled age-old scapegoating myths, and even encouraged physical attacks. An essential resource showing how quickly old hatreds adapt to modern crises, reminding us of the
- [Antisemitism: Define It to Defeat It](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/antisemitism-define-it-to-defeat-it/) - Overview This booklet highlights the critical importance of adopting a clear, shared definition of antisemitism in order to effectively combat it. It explains how the IHRA Working Definition has become an international standard, empowering communities, lawmakers, and institutions to identify and address hate more consistently while safeguarding free speech. A vital resource for anyone serious
- [Scapegoating: Blaming Jews for Society’s Problems](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/scapegoating-blaming-jews-for-societys-problems/) - Overview This booklet unpacks the dangerous history and modern manifestations of scapegoating Jews for society’s challenges—from medieval blood libels to blaming Israel for Middle East instability. By exposing these tactics, it empowers readers to recognize and reject scapegoating in all its forms, protecting both Jewish communities and the broader social fabric.
- [Antisemitism Then & Now](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/antisemitism-then-now/) - Overview This booklet traces the persistence of antisemitism from Nazi Germany to today’s social justice movements, extremist groups, and mainstream politics. It explores how ancient tropes have been repackaged to fit modern narratives, highlighting the urgent need to recognize and challenge antisemitism in every form it takes today.
- [The Longest Hatred](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-longest-hatred/) - Overview This powerful booklet traces over 2,000 years of anti-Jewish bigotry and oppression through a detailed historical timeline. From ancient empires to modern extremist movements, it reveals how antisemitism has persisted and adapted across eras and societies. Essential for understanding the roots of this hatred and the resilience of the Jewish people throughout history.
- [Ten Things You Can Do to Fight Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/ten-things-you-can-do-to-fight-antisemitism/) - Overview This practical and empowering booklet offers ten concrete steps everyone can take to stand up against antisemitism. From educating yourself and sharing your story to engaging with local schools, officials, and building bridges with other communities, it guides you in becoming an active ally in the fight against hate. A must-read for anyone ready
- [Definitions of Antisemitism](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/definitions-of-antisemitism/) - Overview A clear and accessible guide to understanding how antisemitism is defined in today’s world, this booklet highlights key frameworks like the IHRA definition and explains why having a shared understanding is crucial to effectively combat this hatred. It also includes the “3D test” to help distinguish legitimate criticism of Israel from antisemitism.
- [Antisemitic Beliefs](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/antisemitic-beliefs/) - Overview This booklet uncovers the alarming range of antisemitic ideas that persist across the world today, tracing their roots from ancient myths to modern conspiracy theories. By exposing these dangerous narratives and their evolution, it empowers readers to recognize, challenge, and counteract antisemitism wherever it appears.
- [10 Things You Need to Know About the Iran–Israel War](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-iran-israel-war/) - Overview This timely booklet offers essential context about the Iran–Israel conflict that erupted in June 2025, covering Iran’s nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and regional threats. It lays out the reasons behind Israel’s military actions, highlights the regime’s oppression of its own people, and explores the broader global implications. Clear and accessible, it’s an indispensable
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- [Jewish American Heritage Month Guide](https://standwithus.com/library/guides/jewish-american-heritage-month-guide/) - Why is recognizing and celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month important? Celebrated annually in May, Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to expand your community’s understanding of Jewish Americans and familiarize them with the resilience of Jews in the face of oppression, as well as their contributions to American history, society, and culture. An important
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- [Activist Guide](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/activist-guide/) - Overview This practical booklet is a go-to resource for anyone seeking to become a more effective advocate for Israel and against antisemitism. Packed with tools, tips, and real-world actions—from writing op-eds to organizing events and engaging lawmakers—it empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re a student, educator, or community leader, this guide helps
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- [The 7 Steps of Hate](https://standwithus.com/library/booklets/the-7-steps-of-hate/) - Overview Hate doesn’t start with violence—it escalates. This booklet outlines a chilling but clear seven-stage model showing how hateful ideas turn into actions, particularly in antisemitic movements. It helps readers recognize warning signs early and understand the psychology behind hate groups, making it an essential tool for prevention and awareness.
- [The Fall of Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad](https://standwithus.com/library/non-knowledgebase/the-fall-of-syrian-dictator-bashar-al-assad/) - Learn about the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the different factions and international powers involved, and how this historic shift may impact Israel.
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