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Partners of the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) gathered in New York City on Wednesday for a roundtable forum centered on collaborative dialogue and the sharing of innovative strategies to counter rising Jew-hatred in the United States and across the globe.
The Manhattan event, convening more than 120 organizational representatives, community activists, and other stakeholders, underscored the urgent need for unity in the collective effort against antisemitism.
The forum began with opening remarks by CAM CEO Sacha Roytman, CAM Founder Adam Beren, philanthropist and activist Ari Ackerman, Israel Bonds President and CEO Dani Naveh, and CAM Advisory Board Member and former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Aaron Keyak.
“Everyone here in this room has an important role to play in the fight against antisemitism,” said Roytman. “We hope you will come away from today with new ideas, solutions, and relationships. Unity is key, and we must help each other if we are to make progress.”
A discussion titled “Black and Jewish Communities in Action,” moderated by CAM African-American Alliance Manager Dazia Wallerson, delved into the history and future of Black-Jewish relations and the potential for a rejuvenation of these longstanding ties.
Panelists included: Michele Norris (Connecting Cultures for Peace) and Judi Leib and Shonda Walkovitz (Challah and Soul).
The program then transitioned to a series of lightning talks, with each speaker talking about their work and offering unique ideas and insights on how best to address the challenges posed by contemporary antisemitism.
Presentations were made by: Karen Feldman (NYCPS Alliance); Adina Frydman (Young Judea); Rena Nasar and Kate Chavez (StandWithUs); Reuben Berman (Hillel International); Adi Weissman (Students Together); Ariella Noveck (Bottom Line Media); Dr. Yael Halaas (American Jewish Medical Association); Deborah Fishman (Global Jewry); Julia Haart (AHM Nation); Elizabeth Sutton (Artist); Clarence Schwab (Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance); Stephanie Hausner (Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations); Rabbi Eric Fusfield (B’nai B’rith International); Yfat Barak-Cheney (World Jewish Congress); Hannah Dinkel (StopAntisemitism); Etzion Neuer (UJA-Federation of New York); Ingrid Jean-Baptiste (Chelsea Film Festival); and Sam Butin (On the March).
CAM’s partner coalition now stands at more than 950 member organizations worldwide and continues to grow.
