Supporting Our Interfaith Allies

Supporting Our Interfaith Allies: Standing Together Against Antisemitism Antisemitism is a serious problem, and not just for the Jewish community. It’s everyone’s responsibility to confront hate. The burden cannot rest on Jewish shoulders alone. Building strong relationships with interfaith allies is an essential part of ensuring that antisemitism is recognized, challenged, and rejected whenever it […]

How Parents and Kids Can Foster Jewish Educational Spaces

Getting Involved: How Families Can Foster Jewish Educational Spaces Jewish families have an important opportunity to help their child feel confident in their identity — and a responsibility to show their kids that Jewish culture, history, and traditions are beautiful and worth sharing. While some of the most meaningful lessons about identity, community and solidarity […]

Turning Heartbreak into Hope: Honoring the Bibas Family Through Healing in Colorado

By Miri Kornfeld, Director: StandWithUs Colorado In the Jewish tradition, we are taught that one of the greatest ways to honor those we have lost is through acts of chesed (kindness that brings healing and hope to others). That belief is at the heart of an extraordinary new project taking shape here in Colorado. As a Jewish […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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Why School Board Elections Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs

Save Our Schools: Why School Board Elections Matter in the Fight Against Antisemitism As another school year comes to a close and students across San Diego prepare for summer break, parents are reflecting on more than just report cards, graduations, and summer plans. Increasingly, families are asking a more fundamental question: What are our children […]

Colorado Senate Candidate Julie Gonzales Repeats Anti-Israel Lies and Gives Extremism a Free Pass

(Denver, CO – June 2, 2026) – StandWithUs Colorado and the Israeli American Council strongly reject Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales’s repeated false accusations against Israel during her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Additionally, we condemn her failure to challenge Hasan Piker during her appearance on his streaming platform. U.S. Senators can have a real […]

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in San Diego Every May, communities across the country come together to observe Jewish American Heritage Month. This is a dedicated time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and important contributions of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our country. At the Antisemitism Task Force at […]

StandWithUs Applauds Defeat of AB 2159, Continues the Fight Against K-12 Antisemitism

(May 4, 2026 — Los Angeles, California) — StandWithUs celebrates the defeat of California Assembly Bill 2159 (AB 2159). The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Garcia, “working closely” with multiple groups that have promoted or enabled extremism and hate. AB 2159 is officially dead after missing a key legislative deadline. It would have gutted key provisions […]

Iran, War, and Antisemitism: What San Diegans Need to Know

Why the War in Iran Is a Threat to All of Us Every day, we are bombarded with headlines escalating tensions in the Middle East: “Iran War Rages On”…“Rockets Rain Down Across Gulf States”…“Another Explosion in Israel”… And although it may seem like a world away, the effects of the ongoing war hit close to […]

Antisemitism in San Diego: What You Can Do

Antisemitism in San Diego: How It Shows Up, and What the Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs is Doing About It Antisemitism doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it’s a swastika etched into a public space. Sometimes, it’s a conspiracy theory shared in a classroom. Or sometimes, it’s a comment, headline, or social media post that […]

When Conflict Abroad Fuels Hate at Home

When Conflict Abroad Fuels Hate at Home: What San Diegans Need to Know San Diegans know that we live in a global city, filled with different influences, cultures and worldviews. Our communities are rich and diverse, which means that most of us, in some way, are connected to somewhere else. That’s mostly a good thing, […]

Antisemitism Task Force Helps Drive IHRA Adoption in San Diego

After nearly a year of sustained advocacy, the San Diego Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs played a leading role in advancing the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism by the San Diego City Council. Through months of meetings with council members, strategic coordination, and community mobilization, the Task Force […]

Why We Stand | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs San Diego

Why We Stand: The Mission & Purpose of the Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs San Diego San Diego is known for its diversity, vibrant communities, and welcoming culture of inclusion. Yet even in this paradise we call home, a powerful and unsettling reality is becoming increasingly apparent: antisemitism is on the rise. In recent years, […]

Major Lawsuit Filed Against California to Address Systemic Antisemitism in K-12 Schools

On February 26, the Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs, in coordination with outside counsel, including veteran California plaintiffs’ attorney Michael A. Sherman, sued the State of California, the California State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and Superintendent Tony Thurmond on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been, and continue to be, the subjects of cruel, persistent, and pervasive anti-Semitism in their California public schools.

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 […]

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