StandWithUs Canada Responds to Newly-Released Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences (CASE) Report 

OTTAWA, ON (August 5, 2026) – The Campus Antisemitism and Student Experiences (CASE) report released today revealed disturbing findings: 96% of Jewish students surveyed experienced or witnessed at least one antisemitic incident in the last year, 84% say antisemitism is a serious problem on their campus, and 70% believe their institution does not take antisemitism seriously.   “Universities should be places of learning, not where students feel […]

StandWithUs Southeast and Art World for Israel Host “Hampton Summer Art Salon”

StandWithUs Southeast and Art World for Israel Host “Hampton Summer Art Salon” Read the press release below. Dan’s Papers with a carousel of photos: https://www.danspapers.com/2026/07/standwithus-hosts-hamptons-art-salon/ ========================================= For Immediate Release (Southampton, LI, NY — July, 2026) — StandWithUs Southeast and Art World for Israel proudly hosted 50 international guests at an exclusive, “Hampton Summer Art Salon” held at the splendid home of […]

How to Report Antisemitism in San Diego: A Simple Guide to Standing Up

Maybe it was a swastika painted on a wall, a hateful flyer left in your neighborhood, a threatening comment directed at a Jewish student, or a social media post with antisemitic slogans. Whatever you experienced or witnessed, it’s not okay, and it’s essential that you do your part to help prevent it from happening again.  […]

Pride for Israel Statement Regarding the Attack on Berlin Pride

July 25, 2026’s terrorist attack at Berlin Pride is a tragic reminder that violent Islamist extremism threatens not only Jews, but also the LGBTQ+ community and all who embrace freedom and democracy.  We mourn the life that was lost, stand with the dozens who were injured, and hold in our hearts everyone who was traumatized […]

San Diego’s Voices Are Being Silenced

Why Are Mainstream Jewish Voices Missing from the Media? A free press is one of the cornerstones of a healthy democracy. Every day, journalists make difficult editorial decisions about which stories to cover, which experts to quote, and whose perspectives will help readers understand complex issues. And those decisions matter: they shape public opinion, they […]

The iCenter’s legacy is measured in the field’s educators

Mina Rush | ejewishphilanthropy | July 16, 2026 This summer, the Jewish educational community is saying goodbye to one of its most influential institutions. After nearly two decades of shaping the field of Israel education, The iCenter closed its doors yesterday. For many of us, the news is bittersweet. Institutions that help define a profession become […]

Holocaust author said book was ‘canceled’ because he wouldn’t bash Israel, US

Carl Campanile | New York Post | July 10, 2026 A book about the Holocaust was “canceled” after the author said he refused his editor’s insistence that the introduction include criticisms of Israel for committing “war crimes” in Gaza and the Trump-led US for creating “concentration-style prisons” for migrants. Rafael Medoff, the author of the book “Cartoonists Against […]

‘Antisemitic Bullying’: Comic Book Publisher Cancels Work After Author Refuses to Accuse Israel of ‘Genocide’

Dion J. Pierre | The Algemeiner | July 13, 2026 Dark Horse Comics, the third-largest comic book publisher in the United States behind Marvel and DC, has canceled the publication of a book by a Holocaust scholar after he refused to include an introduction accusing Israel of “genocide,” according to the Jewish advocacy organization StandWithUs, which condemned the move in a statement on Sunday. Dark Horse had scheduled Dr. […]

Students too afraid to report campus antisemitism, commission hears

Michael Gencher | Australian Jewish News | July 19, 2026 StandWithUs executive director Michael Gencher has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that Jewish university students are so fearful and disillusioned that many will not make formal complaints about antisemitism on campus, believing the process to be futile. Gencher, whose education and […]

Zionism Is Not Optional for Reform Rabbis

Steven Rosenberg | Times Of Israel | Jul 8, 2026 Recent arguments opposing a Zionist requirement for rabbinic ordination at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) miss a fundamental distinction: Zionism is not merely one opinion among many within Judaism. It is the national liberation movement of the Jewish people and an essential component […]

StandWithUs Condemns Rep. Ro Khanna’s Political Stunt and Escalating Anti-Israel Campaign

StandWithUs condemns U.S. Representative Ro Khanna’s publicity stunt during his recent visit to Israel and the West Bank/Judea & Samaria. Body-camera footage and public statements from Israeli and U.S. officials contradict key elements of Khanna’s account of his encounter with Israeli settlers and security forces. Rather than using his trip to engage in constructive dialogue, […]

StandWithUs Canada Welcomes Michelle Dor as Executive Director

  TORONTO, ON (July 14, 2026) – StandWithUs Canad a is pleased to welcome Michelle Dor as its Executive Director.  Dor joined StandWithUs Canada in June 2026, bringing extensive experience in education, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement. She began her career in education as a teacher before serving as a Vice Principal, roles that shaped her […]

Holocaust Scholar “Canceled” After Refusing to Denounce Israel

(Los Angeles, CA –  July, 2026) — A leading comic book publisher has canceled the publication of a book about the Holocaust following the author’s refusal to publicly denounce Israel. Dark Horse Comics had scheduled publication of Dr. Rafael Medoff’s book, Cartoonists Against the Holocaust, for this summer—but a Dark Horse imprint editor told Medoff that he would block […]

IsraelLINK to Carry Forward Educational Resources from The iCenter

(Los Angeles, CA July 29,  2026) IsraelLINK is proud to announce that it is among a select group of organizations licensed to carry forward The iCenter’s educational resources, ensuring continued availability for educators, schools, congregations, and Jewish community organizations around the world.  From its inception, IsraelLINK’s learner-centered, relational educational philosophy has been deeply informed by The iCenter’s pioneering work […]

StandWithUs Applauds Wins by the NEA Jewish Affairs Caucus in Nation’s Largest Union

For the third year in a row, the StandWithUs K-12 Fairness Center was on the ground to support the National Education Association (NEA) Jewish Affairs Caucus (JAC) at the NEA’s annual Representative Assembly (RA). In recent years, the RA has been a hostile environment for many Jewish educators, as extremists have tried to use the NEA’s power […]

StandWithUs Brazil: A National Phenomenon

Silas Anastacio | The Times of Israel | June 29 StandWithUs Brazil has established itself as one of the country’s most significant phenomenon, emerging as a true success story in the institutional and media landscape through its work on education about Israel and the fight against antisemitism. The organization is led by Executive President André Lajst, […]

StandWithUs expands across the Central region

Texas Jewish Post | July 2 In June, StandWithUs Co-Founder and CEO Roz Rothstein traveled to Dallas and Houston, meeting with community leaders, supporters, students and partners. The visit highlighted the growth and opportunities throughout the region and underscores StandWithUs’ commitment to investing in local communities. StandWithUs Central is proud to announce the expansion of […]

Standing Up for Students

Schools should be places where students feel safe, respected, and empowered to learn. Yet across the country, and even here in San Diego, we continue to see troubling examples of antisemitism appearing in educational spaces. These incidents do not only affect Jewish students; they impact entire school communities and challenge the values of inclusion, respect, […]