there has been an unprecedented rise in antisemitism and threats against Jews and the Jewish community.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is here to secure and safeguard the community by proactively preparing for and immediately responding to incidents of antisemitism and hate.
About the Center to Combat Antisemitism
In response to the unprecedented surge of antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the Jewish Federation launched the Center to Combat Antisemitism. Led by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the center works to combat antisemitism in Greater Philadelphia through education, litigation, legislation, allyship and community mobilization through five core areas.
The Jewish Federation elevates awareness of antisemitism – its history and contemporary challenges – through educational programs, rallies, symposiums and advocacy campaigns. By collaborating with organizations like StandWithUs and the ADL, the Center to Combat Antisemitism amplifies the impact of existing school programs.
Since Oct. 7, the Jewish Federation has taken the lead in uniting our community to combat antisemitism. As the primary organizer and funder of rallies and gatherings, the Jewish Federation and its Center to Combat Antisemitism have become the central point of contact for government officials, media and local partners.
Antisemitism affects all who value a free society. To effectively combat hate, the Center to Combat Antisemitism seeks to deepen interfaith dialogue and foster allyship, uniting diverse groups in solidarity through missions, advocacy trips, conferences and strengthening relationships with Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and other faith communities. The New Golden Age is JCRC and Culture Changing Christian’s collaboration.
The Center to Combat Antisemitism, in partnership with key organizations, engages with local, state, and federal stakeholders to promote policies that safeguard Jewish communities, combat antisemitism, and support Israel.
The Center to Combat Antisemitism collaborates with legal professionals and community leaders to address discrimination and protect the rights of Jewish community members and organizations. Thanks to the Deborah Project’s willingness to provide pro bono legal services, the Center to Combat Antisemitism can provide rapid legal support by developing a resource database offering legal advice and assistance on antisemitism-related cases. It also hosts four annual workshops and seminars for local attorneys, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities, and offers briefings for community members on legal strategies to combat antisemitism.
Report Antisemitism
Report antisemitic threats, incidents, or suspicious activity related to Jewish organizations, facilities, or community members in your area through the Secure Community Network Incident Report Form.
You can also report antisemitic incidents with our partners at the Anti-Defamation League by clicking here. In cases of hate, more data is vital.
How the Jewish Federation is Combating Antisemitism
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is there to secure and safeguard the community by proactively preparing for and immediately responding to incidents of antisemitism and hate.
The Jewish Federation has partnered on this national campaign to raise awareness of the rise in antisemitism and to bring community members together in voicing their solidarity with the Jewish people.
Since Oct. 7, the Jewish Federation has taken the lead in uniting our community to combat antisemitism. As the primary organizer and funder of rallies and gatherings, the Jewish Federation and its Center to Combat Antisemitism have become the central point of contact for government officials, media and local partners.
This past year, the Jewish Federation launched an expanded initiative in partnership with the SCN. Leveraging SCN’s national resources and tools, the Jewish Federation continues to develop and administer a comprehensive program that provides risk mitigation, security consultations, assessments and training to Jewish institutions throughout the regions.
The Jewish Federation’s JCRC is a convening body for local Jewish agencies and civic-minded individuals involved and interested in advocacy and public affairs. Part of a national network, the Greater Philadelphia JCRC works to provide a Jewish voice on local and global public policy.
The first community-wide safety and security project of its kind, this initiative is a crisis communications and student accountability platform so that all of our Jewish schools and preschools that provide daily classes throughout the school week. The Jewish Federation will cover the upfront costs, training, software installations, maintenance, and the first year costs to participate in the system.
Through the establishment of the Center to Combat Antisemitism, the Jewish Federation is increasing our capacity to meet the escalating crisis of rising antisemitism through a focused and systematized response.