Eric Blatt

Sophie Shafran

Bella Schneider

Eitan Myers

NJ Community and Legislators Unite to Push IHRA Bill

By Debra Rubin | Jewish Link | February 6, 2025 Abigail Thaler (left), a senior at Biotechnology High School in Freehold, and Ori Alaluf, vice president of Hillel at William Paterson University in Wayne, told of experiencing antisemitism at their schools that was not recognized by administrators. A bipartisan show of unity brought together a […]

Violins of Hope in San Diego

This International Holocaust Remembrance Day , January 27, 2025 ,   we are deeply grateful to Holocaust Survivor Susanne Reyto  for her inspiring presentation at the Canyon Crest Academy Music Department in San Diego. As the author of Pursuit of Freedom   and   Destination Freedom   and chair of Violins of Hope, LA County […]

Riv Harel-Lynch

Yossi Held

Allegheny County D.A.’s office offers ‘Combating Antisemitism’ training for universities

Matt Eidson | 90.5 WESA | January 15, 2025 Pittsburgh universities and the District Attorney’s office are taking steps to identify and address hate-fueled aggression toward Jewish people on college campuses. University representatives from around the Pittsburgh area attended “Combating Antisemitism” training this week. The event was presented by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office […]

StandWithUs Gala Shines a Light on Advocacy, Education and Support for Israel

Ayala Or-El | The Jewish Journal | January 2, 2025 L to R: Jerry and Roz Rothstein, Montana Tucker and Esther Renzer Credit: Orly Halevy Each December, around Hanukkah, StandWithUs (SWU) hosts its annual “Festival of Lights” gala, honoring those who have made significant contributions to its mission of combating antisemitism and educating about Israel. […]

Pittsburgh City Paper honors anti-Israel group; StandWithUs responds

Pittsburgh City Paper bestowed Students for Justice in Palestine with its activism award. Toby Tabachnick | The Jewish Chronicle | December 20, 2024 StandWithUs , an international nonprofit supporting Israel and fighting antisemitism, has launched a campaign urging the Pittsburgh City Paper to rescind an award it conferred on an anti-Zionist student group and to […]

2024 Northwest Impact Report

As we look to 2025, we anticipate even more challenges for Israel and the Jewish people. Although the work ahead is daunting, we are confident in our ability to meet these challenges. StandWithUs Northwest has recently launched several new committees to help expand and deepen our work. The Legal Action Committee is comprised of a […]

Jerry Rothstein

Roz Rothstein

StandWithUs’ annual “Festival of Lights” gala 2024 was heartfelt, inspiring and memorable, and a true display of resilience and solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people

StandWithUs’s (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” (FOL) gala celebrated the organization’s 23rd anniversary, with an evening devoted to those brave people who support Israel despite the hardships it may cause them. Held on December 15, 2024 at the Fairmont Century City, the event gathered more than 850 people. Titled, “An Evening to Stand With Israel […]

StandWithUs’ Annual “Festival of Lights” Gala 2024 Event Recap

StandWithUs’s (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” (FOL) gala celebrated the organization’s 23rd anniversary, with an evening devoted to those brave people who support Israel despite the hardships it may cause them. Held on December 15, 2024 at the Fairmont Century City, the event gathered more than 850 people.   Titled, “An Evening to Stand With […]

Rambam alum Avi Posnick leads StandWithUs against antisemitism

Parker Schug | LI Herald | November 29, 2024 Avi Posnick, Northeast Regional executive director of StandWithUs, spoke at the Town of Hempstead Jewish American Heritage Month celebration on May 21. Avi Posnick, a Rambam Mesivta High School alum, went from learning to leading in combating antisemitism. Now serving as Northeast Regional Director of StandWithUs […]

Festival of Lights Gala 2025

Join us! Register Now Keynote Speaker Congressman Ritchie Torres Representing NY-15, Rep. Torres has emerged as one of the most outspoken advocates for the U.S.-Israel relationship in Congress. His unwavering moral clarity and courageous leadership have made him a powerful ally in the fight against antisemitism and a steadfast supporter of the Jewish community.  Register […]