Jewish Federation’s Impact on
Antisemitism & Security
in our Community
This weekend’s hostage situation at
Congregation Beth Israel in Texas is yet another
reminder that antisemitism is a current day
reality. The Jewish Federation and our Jewish
Community Relations Council (JCRC) play
a vital role in countering and opposing the
pervasiveness of antisemitism by teaching
the dangers of discrimination that led to the
Holocaust, advocating for a more just and safe
world, building relationships with others that are
committed to standing against hate and bigotry,
and investing in security for Jewish institutions.

According to the 2019 Jewish Community
Portrait Population Study, ADL and AJC:
1 in 4
1 in 3
87 %
40 %
American Jews were targeted
by antisemitism in 2020
Jewish students on a college campus
experienced antisemitism in 2021
of Jewish adults indicate
combating antisemitism is an
important factor in Jewish life
of the general public - and nearly 50% of Jews
- think antisemitism is taken less seriously
than other forms of hate and bigotry
“JCRC has been a great partner to Hillel at Temple
University whenever there have been reports about
an antisemitic or anti-Israel incident on campus.

The professionals never make assumptions about
what is happening, advise us on how to respond
and provide impactful support on campus and in
the community.”
– Rabbi Daniel Levitt, Executive Director,
H I L L E L AT T e m p l e U N I V E R S I T Y : T H E R O S E N C E N T E R
Impact by the Numbers
30 1,182
synagogues in the area
assessed for capital needs
total attendees for educational
programs on best practices for
countering and opposing antisemitism
and other forms of bigotry
1,000,000 +
$ 200
% 16
JANUARY 20, 2022
raised for immediate
needs in Israel following
the rocket fire in 2021
I thank the Jewish Federation for
making us aware of and providing the
resources to access critical funding.

We received a Nonprofit Security Grant
from the Pennsylvania Commission
on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
which will aid us with security guards,
security cameras and threat and
response training.

increase in funding – to $360 million –
allocated statewide through advocacy
efforts in partnership with The Jewish
Federations of North America
JEWISH EXPONENT
Jodi Roth-Saks
Executive Director, Jewish Relief Agency
JEWISHEXPONENT.COM