With antisemitic incidents rising substantially in recent years, and with students returning to middle/high school and college campuses at a particularly challenging time, we felt it might be helpful to compile resources, events and opportunities to take action.
Events and Actions
Here I Am (JCRC and JCEF)
The OFJCC is proud to be a community partner on an initiative by the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, demonstrating the vibrancy, diversity and values of the Bay Area Jewish community. Learn how you can help to bring light to personal experiences with antisemitism and educate the community about being effective allies.
Digital Ambassador Program (Israel21c)
Israel21c’s Digital Ambassador Program empowers college students to make a difference in the dialogue about Israel online and on campus. Learn more.
Report an Incident to ADL (ADL)
If you have experienced or witnessed an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or hate, you can report it to ADL for assessment and response.
Please submit an antisemitic incident report at school on ActNowK12.org; they’ll support and guide you through the next steps.
Tools for Students and Families
ADL Resources on Antisemitism (ADL)
Learn more about how the ADL is fighting antisemitism, and resources it provides to the community.
Table Talk (ADL)
Table Talk is ADL’s program to offer parents, families and caregivers tools and strategies for family conversations about current events and difficult topics.
AJC Campus Library (AJC)
The American Jewish Committee’s Campus Library has everything that the Jewish students in your life need to know about antisemitism, navigating campus life as a Jewish student and becoming well-informed and effective advocates for Israel and the Jewish people.
Antisemitism: How to Identify It and What to Do (JFCS Holocaust Center)
The best way to counter antisemitism is to recognize and respond to it. This helpful guide from the Holocaust Center at Jewish Family and Children’s Services offers a quick step-by-step on how to respond to antisemitic incidents.
ADL Campus Antisemitism Report Card
The ADL regularly reports on the state of antisemitism at colleges and universities. View their Campus Antisemitism Report Card.
More Resources on Antisemitism
The JCRC has a helpful report for understanding “The Global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement.”
The ADL also has a comprehensive resource on antisemitism, “Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era.”
Vibe Israel offers a free course titled, Influence Without Authority: How to Talk about Israel on Social Media.