Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff
@concernedjfaculty.bsky.social
We believe that the fight against antisemitism cannot be separated from the struggle against all forms of oppression.
Learn more and join us:
https://concernedjewishfaculty.org
Our statements:
https://www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/statements
Learn more and join us:
https://concernedjewishfaculty.org
Our statements:
https://www.concernedjewishfaculty.org/statements
Webinar TONIGHT on the overreach of the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Webinar TONIGHT on the overreach of the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
We mourn the lives cut short on Oct 7 2023, and every day since then, in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond. May the memories of them all inspire us to work for a just peace.
October 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We mourn the lives cut short on Oct 7 2023, and every day since then, in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond. May the memories of them all inspire us to work for a just peace.
How to address antisemitism allegations in k12 schools in a way that is constructive rather than punitive?
CJFS member Hilary Lustick of UMass Lowell lays out a hypothetical scenario in her testimony to the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
CJFS member Hilary Lustick of UMass Lowell lays out a hypothetical scenario in her testimony to the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
October 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
How to address antisemitism allegations in k12 schools in a way that is constructive rather than punitive?
CJFS member Hilary Lustick of UMass Lowell lays out a hypothetical scenario in her testimony to the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
CJFS member Hilary Lustick of UMass Lowell lays out a hypothetical scenario in her testimony to the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
Jeremy Burton, CEO of JCRC and member of MA Antisemitism Commission, is misrepresenting public testimony to the Commission.
He dismisses the >75% of testimony that was critical of their reliance on IHRA definition as "some used the space to air political grievances"
He dismisses the >75% of testimony that was critical of their reliance on IHRA definition as "some used the space to air political grievances"
October 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Jeremy Burton, CEO of JCRC and member of MA Antisemitism Commission, is misrepresenting public testimony to the Commission.
He dismisses the >75% of testimony that was critical of their reliance on IHRA definition as "some used the space to air political grievances"
He dismisses the >75% of testimony that was critical of their reliance on IHRA definition as "some used the space to air political grievances"
Hilary Lustick, UMass Lowell: "Structured dialogue can help us build the stamina, in ourselves and in our children, to hold our own pain, build empathy, and create community across difference... discipline, termination, shaming, censorship, and suspension do not" static.wixstatic.com/media/d9078d...
October 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hilary Lustick, UMass Lowell: "Structured dialogue can help us build the stamina, in ourselves and in our children, to hold our own pain, build empathy, and create community across difference... discipline, termination, shaming, censorship, and suspension do not" static.wixstatic.com/media/d9078d...
Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social Boston University: "The Commission has endorsed a definition of antisemitism that rationalizes abductions and deportations, and invites right-wing groups to hunt political speech with which they disagree.”
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October 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social Boston University: "The Commission has endorsed a definition of antisemitism that rationalizes abductions and deportations, and invites right-wing groups to hunt political speech with which they disagree.”
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Jeremy Menchik @menchik.bsky.social Boston University: "By over relying on data that is widely known to be unreliable and systematically biased, the Special Commission’s work thus far has misrepresented the character and severity of antisemitism in MA." static.wixstatic.com/media/d9078d...
October 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Jeremy Menchik @menchik.bsky.social Boston University: "By over relying on data that is widely known to be unreliable and systematically biased, the Special Commission’s work thus far has misrepresented the character and severity of antisemitism in MA." static.wixstatic.com/media/d9078d...
Frances Tanzer, Clark University: "Using accusations of antisemitism to defund, bully, or control universities and other institutions breeds resentment toward Jews."
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October 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Frances Tanzer, Clark University: "Using accusations of antisemitism to defund, bully, or control universities and other institutions breeds resentment toward Jews."
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Powerful testimony last week by Alain Jehlen and State Sen. Pat Jehlen against the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism is trying to force on Massachusetts schools.
September 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Powerful testimony last week by Alain Jehlen and State Sen. Pat Jehlen against the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism is trying to force on Massachusetts schools.
Flawed definitions of antisemitism are being used to detain lawful residents and suppress free speech.
Yet the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism says it "will not be deterred in its mission by pseudo-intellectual debates over semantics." (small 🧵)
Yet the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism says it "will not be deterred in its mission by pseudo-intellectual debates over semantics." (small 🧵)
August 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Flawed definitions of antisemitism are being used to detain lawful residents and suppress free speech.
Yet the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism says it "will not be deterred in its mission by pseudo-intellectual debates over semantics." (small 🧵)
Yet the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism says it "will not be deterred in its mission by pseudo-intellectual debates over semantics." (small 🧵)