Author: Rabbi Hara Person

Rabbi Hara Person, current and first female chief executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), oversees lifelong rabbinic learning, professional development and career services, CCAR Press (liturgy, sacred texts, educational materials, apps and other content for Reform clergy, congregations and Jewish organizations) and critical resources and thought leadership for the 2,200 reform rabbis who serve more than 2 million reform Jews throughout North America, Israel and the world.

Antisemitism Is Not a Partisan Issue. Why Are We Treating It Like One?

Antisemetic attacks have increased 34 percent over the past year, and one in four Jews said they experienced antisemitism in the U.S. during that same time period.

We feel alone and scared, and we’re calling on you—our friends and neighbors—for help. It’s time for all of us, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity, to stand together and denounce the recent rise in antisemitic attacks.