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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) invites press to cover a rare “center aisle” presentation of a Joint Resolution of the Virginia General Assembly honoring CAM’s state-level work to secure and nurture Jewish life in the Commonwealth.
At a time of heightened political divisiveness, the passage of this Joint Resolution is a remarkable demonstration of bipartisan consensus on the urgency of combating antisemitism in Virginia.
 WHO: Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)
WHAT: Bipartisan Joint Resolution by the Virginia General Assembly
WHEN: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
WHERE: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, VA
The resolution recognizes CAM’s Virginia-focused efforts, including:
- Hosting the first-ever Virginia Summit to Combat Antisemitism last year, with a second summit scheduled for this May.
- Facilitating training seminars on identifying antisemitism attended by more than 450 Virginia law enforcement personnel over the past year.
- Providing expertise and guidance to presidents and administrators at public and private universities on addressing on-campus antisemitism.
- Organizing forums for parents and students experiencing antisemitism in K-12 schools, and connecting them with decisionmakers.
- Launching new educational initiatives, including scholarships for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community colleges and programs to bring Black and Jewish students together through a Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) short curriculum contest and the introduction of a long-term JAHM curriculum.
- Supporting historical preservation efforts, including the restoration of Norfolk’s Woolworth’s soda fountain as an interactive learning museum and classroom instruction site on the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
- Strengthening cultural, economic, and political ties between Virginia and Israel through legislative briefings and educational mission trips to Israel.
- Honoring the Norfolk-based Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and celebrating the U.S.-Israeli defense alliance at the Military Tribute Gala Dinner in Virginia Beach in 2024.
Event highlights:
- “Center aisle” presentation of a Joint Resolution by Senate and House of Delegates of the Virginia General Assembly.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman stated:
“Antisemitism is a problem that must be addressed across the political spectrum, and the Commonwealth of Virginia is setting an example of bipartisan leadership and action on this critical issue that we hope will be seen and replicated nationwide. The Combat Antisemitism Movement is proud of our partnerships with allies across Virginia. Rooting out antisemitism benefits society as a whole, and our work helping to better the lives all Virginians is just getting started.”
Available for Interviews:
- Sacha Roytman — CEO, Combat Antisemitism Movement
- Several Virginia lawmakers may also be available for interviews on the resolution. Please inquire with us for coordination.
PRESS ACCESS:
- To cover this event, RSVP by emailing: CAM@RedBanyan.com
- RSVP by Tuesday, February 18
