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Interfaith Alliance Joins Civil Rights Partners in Condemning Antisemitic Attacks
Interfaith Alliance is proud to join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and a broad coalition of civil rights organizations in signing a joint statement responding to the recent rise in antisemitic violence. The letter calls on the Department of Justice to take urgent action to protect communities targeted by hate. As an organization rooted in the protection of religious freedom and the pursuit of justice for people of all faiths and none, we are proud to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and to oppose the growing rise in hate that threatens us all.
Two devastating attacks in recent weeks, one at a Jewish museum in Washington DC that claimed the lives of a young couple, and another in Boulder Colorado that injured 12 people during a peaceful demonstration, have brought national attention to a disturbing trend. These are not isolated events. They reflect a broader pattern of antisemitism that is growing and becoming more violent. This crisis demands a strong and united response.
As the letter states:
“We must reiterate that the targeting of Jews because of the actions of the Israeli government, or because of their real or perceived relationship with Israel, is antisemitic. And it is unacceptable. There is an urgent need for more resources at the national, state and local level for prevention, for protection, and for cross-community and multi-faith responses.”
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Interfaith Alliance remains deeply committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of religious bigotry. The safety of the Jewish community is inseparable from the safety of all communities. When one group is targeted, it places everyone at greater risk. Whether the target is Jewish, Muslim, Arab American, LGBTQ+, disabled, Black, or Latino, hate harms us all and undermines the promise of a just and inclusive society.
Together we commit to building a country where every person can live with dignity, safety, and freedom of belief. We are proud to stand with our partners in this work and to speak out against hate in all its forms.
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Department of Education Gets Patriotism Wrong
Interfaith Alliance, together with major religious organizations committed to religious freedom and education, has submitted a formal comment to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed priority and definitions on promoting patriotic education.
Moral Courage in Action: Faith Communities Confront Executive Overreach
This June, the Trump administration deployed the National Guard to California following widespread protests against a series of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the city; protesters stood in solidarity with immigrant communities and voiced opposition to mass deportation. Executive overreach under the guise of making communities “safer” threatens the freedom and safety of protesters and distorts democratic norms. In August, the administration further displayed overreach by deploying National Guard troops and quelling protests in Washington, D.C. In September, the administration announced that Portland, Oregon, would be the next city to have troops mobilized in its community. In response, faith communities, along with their partners, have not relented and are pushing back in defense of immigrant rights and the integrity of our democracy.
Interfaith Solidarity with LDS Communities
These past few weeks have been some of the hardest for our partners in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). On September 27th, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson passed away at the age of 101. President Nelson served as the Church’s 17th president and was a leader in promoting deep partnerships during a trying time in the Church’s history, including with other faith communities. We extend our deepest condolences to members of the LDS Church and wish them comfort as they mourn the passing of such an important leader.