Suggestions For Men’s Clubs To Combat Antisemitism

1. Quality Club Criteria-Community Awareness Program
   a) Participate in a Club or Regional workshop focused on opposing Antisemitism
   b) Club forms an Antisemitism Committee and /or selects an officer to coordinate a program for the Temple
   c) Participate in a Local or Regional conference with any Jewish betterment organization on the topic of Antisemitism
   d) Respond to a call for action from the ADL or other organization to reach out to elected officials asking for their support to resolve Antisemitic threats
   e) Support a local Hillel College Chapter; Support local Holocaust Programs or Museums
   f) Host a film, speaker, or social media session on Antisemitism
   g) Develop a club project/program that supports Israel or provides information to the
   congregation and community on how to support Israel
   h) Additional information and resources may be found at the FJMC Combating Antisemitism Initiative WEBPAGE
   
2. ADL PROGRAMS such as:
   a) US Jewish Policy Index (lists ADL Initiatives) (AI Tool-Framework for writing letters)-How to be an Advocate-contact Max Millman
   Prioritize Fighting Antisemitism
   Educate About Jewish Experiences
   Protect Jewish Communities
   b) Glass Leadership Institute/Young Leaders Program
   Scott Richmond-ADL Regional Director NY/NJ
   Advocacy Training; Mentorship from ADL Leaders; Pathways to engage with
   ADL Long Term
   c) Contact ADL for additional programs
   
3. No Place for Hate (Join the Movement)-Coordinate this Program with Schools
   who have this program or a similar program. Committee Members need to
   research if students in the Temples that have been assigned have this type of
   program for their students.
   a) Self- Directed Program for School Community
   b) To improve School climate through anti-bias and bullying prevention education
   c) On Line Resources
   d) Educator Mini-Lessons (Lesson Plans)
   
4. KULANU-No Charge to Join-Programs provided to address Antisemitism and Hate in your Communities through Education, Community Engagement, and Advocacy
   a) Forming a working group that oversees Kulanu programming in your community
   in partnership with a professional or clergy liaison
   b) Promoting reporting of Antisemitic and Bias incidents to ADL
   c) Implementing two programs or initiatives: one engages an external audience
   beyond your Synagogue community ie. An Interfaith Program and one that
   engages your Synagogue community
   d) Attending Kulanu Webinars
   e) Engaging a community of practice with other congregations in the Kulanu network
   f) Sharing impact at the end of the program year
   
5. Youth Programs that coordinate an Antisemitism Program with the TZEDEK Program (Scholarships; Money Rewards; and Plaques provided to students)
   a) Encourage Youth Leadership with programs and speakers
   b) Training Programs-Advocacy
   c) Partner with other organizations that support Israel or that have also created an
   Antisemitism program
   Contact Dr. Steven Mandell for details
   
6. Veterans Programs to address Antisemitism
   a) Post Flags for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, October 7, etc. around JCC’s and Synagogues
   b) Hold a Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
   c) Care packages for Jewish troops
   d) Coordinate with local Police and participate in community watch groups
   e) Conduct a Veterans Shabbat and invite Veterans from your Synagogue and from the Community
   Contact Nelson Mellitz, Colonel USAF (retired); Jewish War Veterans at nmellitz@comcast.net
   
7. “Signature Synagogue Program”
   If the Synagogue is in this program, the Synagogue is entitled to One Adult and
   One Youth Program. In the New York Metropolitan Region there are five Synagogues in this program. Midway Jewish Center; North Shore Synagogue; Temple Israel of Great Neck; Park Avenue Synagogue; and East Meadow Jewish Center (Emeritus).
   
   Men’s Club Presidents should coordinate with “Signature Synagogue” contact at each participating Temple. Committee Members who have these Synagogues on their list are: Warren B (3 of these Synagogues); Aaron A (1 of these Synagogues); and Leslie A (1 of these Synagogues).
   
8. Men’s Clubs should provide information to GESHER concerning Antisemitism Programs established at their Synagogues
   
9. Men’s Clubs should provide articles in Temple’s Newsletters and local newspapers to inform congregants and the community about their programs.

by Milton Lipitz, 3rd Vice President, New York Metro Region