CAM’s Coalition in Action – Standing Against Antisemitism and in Support of Israel (May 17th)

Each week, we highlight the activities of our partner organizations around the world who are doing amazing work to combat anti-Semitism in their communities.

The week of May 17th saw a continued spike in antisemitism across the world in response to events in the Middle East as Hamas launched rockets into Israel. Jewish communities were harrassed both verbally and physically by pro-Palestinian protestors. Many of CAM’s partners helped to raise awareness of these attacks and encouraged political and communal leaders to speak out against the dangers of antisemitism. 

Publications

B’nai B’rith International: Statement on Congressional Resolution to Stop Arms Sales to Israel

We vehemently reject a Congressional resolution aimed at preventing the sale of arms to our ally in the Middle East: #Israel.

Efforts underway in Congress could hamstring the Jewish state in future defensive operations against Hamas and Hezbollah.

👉https://t.co/Exm8ouliyE pic.twitter.com/x8cSDozNGI

— B'nai B'rith Intl. (@BnaiBrith) May 21, 2021

Lawfare Project: Brooke Goldstein on Rising Antisemitic Attacks

“I represent clients, for example, Jewish students, who are spat on and punched in the face and called dirty Zionist baby killers. Because of their Judaism, their ethnicity, they're blamed for a foreign conflict thousands of miles away,” @GoldsteinBrooke https://t.co/3nkNJEZKDw

— The Lawfare Project (@LawfareProject) May 20, 2021

ICEJ: 15 New Bomb Shelters to be Delivered to Israeli Communities on Border with Gaza 

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem @ICEJofficial has ordered 15 new bomb shelters to be delivered as soon as possible to vulnerable Israeli communities, 9 near the Gaza Strip and 6 to exposed villages along the northern border with Lebanon.https://t.co/Pndhyivt7e

— Jewish News Syndicate (@JNS_org) May 20, 2021

Honest Reporting: Celebrities Fight the Tide by Supporting Israel 

As Israel fights Gaza-based terrorists some of the world’s most famous celebrities, such as Mark Ruffalo, Bella and Gigi Hadid, have lashed out at the Jewish state.

But in recent days they have been strongly opposed by another group of public figures.https://t.co/ov9EBNmoh0

— HonestReporting (@HonestReporting) May 20, 2021

DAIA: Antisemitism Proliferating in Argentina

➡️ #AntisemitismoenlaArgentina

La DAIA expresa su más enérgico rechazo y preocupación ante la escalada, en diferentes puntos del territorio argentino, de ataques abiertamente antisemitas e israelófobicos.

➕ Comunicado completo 👉 https://t.co/M2fBqUI6f8 pic.twitter.com/8YRl78fvVq

— DAIA (@DAIAArgentina) May 18, 2021

American Sefardi Federation: Joint Statement with CAM on Antisemitic Attack Against Persian Jews in Los Angeles

.@CombatASemitism & ASF Statement: Last night Iranian American Jews enjoying sushi in LA were harassed & physically assaulted by anti-Israel protesters. For Persian Jews, who came to 🇺🇸 as refugees fleeing the Iranian regime, this antisemitic attack brings back traumatic memories https://t.co/Adzycp77iK pic.twitter.com/RJfIUjRbE2

— American Sephardi Federation (ASF) (@AmericanSephard) May 19, 2021

StandWithUs: Pakistani Foreign Minister Makes Antisemitic Statement Regarding Conflict in Israel 

Pakistan's Foreign Minister said the quiet part out loud.. on live TV. #Antisemitism pic.twitter.com/OpazykPMwe

— StandWithUs (@StandWithUs) May 21, 2021

Secure Community Network: Statement on Attacks Against Jews in the United States 

"The recent violence between Israel and Hamas has led directly to attacks on Jewish Americans in the United States…This is a time to be vigilant." Read more from SCN National Director @MichaelGMasters https://t.co/bQap9DtygM pic.twitter.com/CkbLLCuN00

— Secure Community Network (@Official_SCN) May 20, 2021

Muslims Against Antisemitism: Cleric Calls for Islamic Holy War on Israel

Note the language used – this ‘cleric’ seems to place the protection of human life, way down the list of virtues. For him, conflict & abusing Jewish brothers and sisters comes high up on his beliefs

Birmingham cleric calls for Islamic holy war on Israelhttps://t.co/pcQg7QmKxk

— Muslims Against Antisemitism (MAAS) (@MAAS_UK) May 20, 2021

Campaigns

Students Supporting Israel: Am Israel Chai Friday

#AmIsraelChaiFriday. Post this, and show your solidarity to the Jewish community and to our brothers, sisters and families in Israel. pic.twitter.com/FYrDK8GDHM

— SSI Movement (@SSI_Movement) May 21, 2021

Zioness: Share If You Care

Share if you care. #amYisraelChai pic.twitter.com/uMY3LjKDOD

— Zioness (@ZionessMovement) May 20, 2021

Hasbara Fellowships: Share a Message from Ashkelon

Major (Res.) Yaakov Selavan, a friend of Hasbara Fellowships, has just finished a day of reserve duty in Ashkelon, where he treated children in bomb shelters, those wounded in hospitals, and IDF soldiers.

SHARE this video to spread Major Selavan’s message. pic.twitter.com/I8eTLyRyOs

— Hasbara Fellowships (@Hasbarafellows) May 20, 2021

Events

Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice: Solidarity Sabbath

Solidarity Sabbath https://t.co/2e3qKv8nTx

— Lantos Foundation for Human Rights & Justice (@LantosFndn) May 20, 2021

NEVER AGAIN: Interdisciplinary Myanmar Conference

Interdisciplinary Myanmar Conference 2021: Myanmar’s Transition – from Where to Where?
27 May, 12:00 – 12:30 Talk Natalia Sineaeva (NEVER AGAIN Association)
27 May, 15:45 – 16:15 Talk Rafał Pankowski (Institute of Sociology of Collegium Civitas in Warsaw)https://t.co/AltacVu4Zu pic.twitter.com/GjVuMhMMIL

— NEVER AGAIN/NIGDY WIĘCEJ (@StowNIGDYWIECEJ) May 21, 2021

Sephardic Brotherhood: Sephardic Rights V. Responsibilities

What does #Sephardic #Judaism have to say about your individual rights – where do they begin and end? Sign up for our new class on Sephardic Rights v. Responsibilities beginning May 25! Register at https://t.co/S7sTG3kqjP pic.twitter.com/6T3EyGqjHY

— Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America (@SephardicBrothe) May 20, 2021

AJC: Dana Steiner and Holly Huffnagle Discuss Anti-Israel Sentiment Leading to Antisemitism Worldwide

Tomorrow on AJC’s Instagram:@AJCACCESS Director @DLSteiner87 will go live with @AJC_Paris Director @AnneSoSebban and AJC’s @HHuffnagleAJC to discuss how anti-Israel sentiment has led to antisemitism worldwide.

This timely program is not to be missed!
👉 https://t.co/hsiabsCdKM pic.twitter.com/E3Re7f4YPu

— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) May 20, 2021

Israel on Campus Coalition: Rallies in Support of Israel 

Show your support for Israel! Attend a pro-Israel rally on Sunday, May 23. See the flier for locations and times. pic.twitter.com/WjgSL1Wj4A

— ICC (@israelcc) May 20, 2021