Major Lawsuit Filed Against California to Address Systemic Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
On February 26, the Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs, in coordination with outside counsel, including veteran California plaintiffs’ attorney Michael A. Sherman, sued the State of California, the California State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and Superintendent Tony Thurmond on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been, and continue to be, the subjects of cruel, persistent, and pervasive anti-Semitism in their California public schools.
Southwest High School Regional Manager
NJAC and StandWithUs Announce Amicable Resolution in Antisemitism Case Involving NAU Professor
(Flagstaff, Arizona – December 11, 2025) –The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) and StandWithUs announced on December 11 that the parties have reached an amicable resolution in the matter involving former Northern Arizona University professor Molly Dunn. As part of the resolution, NAU has agreed to implement a series of proactive measures aimed at fostering a more inclusive environment for […]
Liat Cohen Reeis
Event Recap: Resilience in the face of threats
On September 11, 2025, Brigitte Gabriel delivered a powerful and compelling talk on resilience in the face of threats, leaving the audience informed, engaged, and deeply moved. With clarity and conviction, she shared firsthand insights on national security, extremism, and the importance of standing firm in defense of democratic values. The room was fully captivated as […]
Liat Spector
Kehlani Campaign
When San Diego Pride announced headlining Kehlani, an antisemitic singer, for its 2025 Pride Festival, the Antisemitism Task Force launched a strong campaign letting organizers, sponsors, and relevant elected officials know that the Jewish community would not accept this decision quietly. Kehlani’s campaign reach of 5 million showed a united Jewish community that is strong and proud, and a new Pride board […]
Jake Bennett
Jewish Orgs Set Alternate J Pride Weekend Amid Kehlani Controversy
For the individuals, including Mayor Todd Gloria, who have said they will not attend the San Diego Pride Festival over Kehlani’s headlining show, there is now an alternate place to spend the afternoon after the Pride Parade on July 19. They can head to the J Pride Festival starting at 2 p.m. in La Jolla at the Lawrence Family […]
Miri Kornfeld
StandWithUs Condemns Acts of Hinduphobic Terrorism in Utah
July 01, 2025 (S panish Fork , Utah) StandWithUs condemns the recent campaigns of terrorism that have targeted the Hindu community in Spanish Fork, Utah. As Hinduphobia becomes an increasingly concerning problem throughout the United States, both in terms of number and severity of incidents, StandWithUs urges local leadership and law enforcement to take […]
San Diego Pride Faces Growing Criticism Over Headliner Kehlani
The San Diego Pride Festival is ordinarily a celebration of inclusion and the authentic self. This year, many feel the tone has changed with the addition of headline performer Kehlani. By Dave Summers More San Diego-based organizations are urging the San Diego Pride board to drop performer Kehlani from its entertainment lineup. The singer has been […]
Together We Rise
Standing Up for Our Children and Our Future By Liat Cohen-Reeis If you’re a parent, have you taken the time to ask your children about the atmosphere at their school? Are they hearing biased or hostile messages about Israel in the classroom? Are teachers presenting one-sided narratives that foster division or resentment? Have your kids […]
As San Diego Faces Budget Deficit, Local Organization Protests Taxpayer- Funded Support for Kehlani at SD Pride
San Diego, CA, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Antisemitism Task Force of San Diego at StandWithUs is calling for the removal of Kehlani as a headliner from this year’s San Diego Pride festival due to public promotion of hateful rhetoric. The Pride, Not Prejudice campaign contends that Kehlani’s promotion of slogans such as “Long Live the Intifada” […]
“Run For Their Lives Walk” in Boulder Colorado
Boulder, Colorado – June 1, 2025 StandWithUs condemns the heinous June 1, 2025 attack in Boulder, Colorado, of peaceful members of the Jewish and non-Jewish community who were walking—as they’ve done every week since the brutal Hamas attack on October 7, 2023—to raise awareness about the 58 remaining hostages held in horrendous conditions by Hamas […]
Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA
StandWithUs | San Diego Jewish World | May 15, 2025 CHULA VISTA, California — In a unanimous 5-0 vote on May 13, the City of Chula Vista officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. “We […]
Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA
CHULA VISTA, California — In a unanimous 5-0 vote on May 13, the City of Chula Vista officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. “We commend the City of Chula Vista for its courageous and […]
