'Allows Us to Go Further,' Baltimore Federation Says of New Center to Fight Jew-Hatred

Is there room for another entity to grapple with anti-Israel, anti-Jewish hate on the U.S. East Coast? The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore thinks so.

Its new Center to Combat Antisemitism and Hate will be able to tackle issues in a more targeted way than national organizations, Larisa Spirt, senior vice president of marketing at the Associated, told JNS, because it’s “deeply embedded in the fabric of Baltimore.”

“That means we can respond quickly, leverage trusted relationships with schools, law enforcement and civic leaders, and directly support those impacted by hate in real time,” Spirt said.

Andrew Cushnir, president and CEO of the Associated, told JNS that “our goal is not only to confront antisemitism with facts but to lead through education, bringing people together to build understanding and mutual respect.”

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Source: Jewish News Syndicate