New partnership will provide Jewish graduate students with tools to manage antisemitism
New York, NY, December 18, 2024 … JGO: The Jewish Graduate Organization, the leading organization on college and university campuses in America servicing Jewish graduate students, and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today announced a new partnership to combat antisemitism and support Jewish graduate students on campus.
Through the partnership, ADL will provide JGO with resources, specialized training for staff and interns, educational opportunities, enhanced antisemitism reporting tools for graduate students, and co-facilitated webinars for students and alumni.
“Students are facing horrific levels of antisemitic harassment on campus, so this partnership could not come at a more important moment for Jewish students and those moving into the workforce,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO. “We are seeing a rise in antisemitism on grad school campuses around the country, and recognize the unique work that JGO is doing to support Jewish grad students during these challenging times. By equipping JGO students with the necessary tools and resources to counter antisemitism, we are empowering the next generation of Jewish leaders to stand up against hate.”
“At JGO, we recognize the unique challenges and opportunities that Jewish graduate students face,” said Rabbi Dave Sorani, JGO CEO. “We are proud to partner with the ADL to ensure that these students have the support they need to thrive in their academic journeys and beyond. This partnership underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering vibrant and resilient Jewish communities on grad school campuses, where future leaders are not only shaped academically but are also being empowered to embrace their Jewish identity proudly. Through this collaboration, we will work with the ADL to provide critical resources and programming to equip Jewish grad students with the tools they need to navigate and confront antisemitism effectively, stand up for themselves, and advocate for the broader Jewish community.”
This partnership comes as antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have reached historic levels, including a 500-percent increase on college campuses since Oct. 7, 2023. And it comes at a time when discrimination against Jewish job candidates is rising: A recent ADL survey found that Jewish American job candidates need to send 24 percent more applications to receive the same number of positive first responses from prospective employers as Americans with Western European backgrounds when applying to the same role.
About ADL
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
About JGO
JGO: The Jewish Grad Organization is the national movement for Jewish graduate students and alumni. Their mission is to foster Jewish community on grad school campuses and to cultivate Jewish identity and leadership among young adults at this critical life stage. Since 2011, JGO has built a network of grassroots Jewish affinity clubs at over 150 graduate campuses across North America, impacting 10,000 unique students a year through more than 650 annual programs. They have empowered a generation of young Jewish leaders and touched the lives of more than 40,000 individuals. Learn more at https://www.gojgo.org/