Please note that this program is directed towards elected officials, nonprofit, faith based and business leaders.
Antisemitism in America is rising, becoming more commonplace and more violent. Ranging from threatening Jewish people on the streets to a constant barrage of online hate—it impacts your staff, board, volunteers, those you serve, their families, and our entire community.
Recognizing that antisemitism poses a threat to democracy, the White House recently released the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which adopts a “whole-of society” approach to addressing antisemitism in America. Based on AJC’s comprehensive Call to Action Against Antisemitism, the National Strategy provides concrete examples of what businesses can do to stem the tide, such as including antisemitism awareness and training in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) curricula. It also calls on employers to educate and share information about Jewish American heritage, culture, and history.
American leadership—from public, private, and nonprofit sectors—has a critical role to play in fighting all forms of hatred, including antisemitism. That fight begins with understanding the problem, learning about the diversity of the Jewish community, and empowering people to speak out.
Training Components
Participants will develop an understanding of:
- The Jewish community and its diversity
- Who are Jews?
- What Israel means to Jews
- Roots and causes of antisemitism
- How antisemitism manifests today, including in the workplace
- State of antisemitism in America and around the world
- The line between criticism of Israel and antisemitism
- How antisemitism impacts the country and democracy
Facilitator:
Dr. Saba Soomekh serves as AJC's Director of Training and Education. She came to AJC after twenty years as a professor and university administrator. She received her BA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Her Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
AJC is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. AJC has worked with civil society and government leaders for over 115 years to combat antisemitism and all forms of bigotry. With anti-Jewish hate on the rise, AJC develops resources and conducts trainings to help businesses and their employees raise awareness, recognize antisemitism, and address it using a variety of tools. Audiences include elected officials, law enforcement, law firms, tech platforms, sports teams, investment management firms, hospitals, higher education institutions, and nonprofits.
