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Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) CEO Sacha Roytman was presented with the Zionist Council in Israel’s “Hero of Israeli Society” award on Tuesday, in recognition of the impactful pro-Israel advocacy efforts led by CAM across the globe in the aftermath of the October 7th massacre.
Roytman — one of this year’s 12 honorees — was chosen in the “Public Diplomacy and the Struggle for Israel” category.
“On behalf of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, our team worldwide, our partners, allies, supporters, and friends, I am deeply honored to receive the Hero of Israeli Society Award,” Roytman said. “This recognition reflects the collective dedication of all of us who are committed to the fight against Jew-hatred in all its forms, wherever it appears.”
“Over the past year, we’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that when Jews are attacked, society responds,” he added. “We’ve made progress, but the journey is far from over. This award is a testament to the strength of our movement and the unwavering commitment of everyone involved.”
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for standing with us,” Roytman concluded. “This honor belongs to all of us. Together, we will continue to fight against Jew-hatred and work toward a future where all people can live without fear or prejudice.”
The Zionist Council in Israel is the active, educational arm of the World Zionist Organization in Israel’s Department for Israel and Holocaust Commemoration Worldwide.
The award selection committee was chaired by Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz, and members included former Health Minister Yael German, Head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council Moshe Davidovich, and Vice Chair of the World Zionist Organization Gil Segal.
In addition to its public diplomacy activities, including the “Voices for Truth: Influencers United Against Antisemitism” summit in New York City last July, CAM has directly supported and collaborated with dozens of Israeli organizations involved in response, recovery, and rebuilding initiatives since October 7th.
Among other projects, CAM established the Israeli Emergency Support Fund, which raised $4.6 million — money that has been distributed to more than 60 entities and individuals, meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of Israelis who were impacted by the events of October 7th.
Last June, four CAM-backed volunteer organizations were recognized by Israeli President Isaac Herzog for their activities.