Statements on Antisemitic Violence: 2019-2020

 
Collected below are selected statements, mostly issued from the end of 2019, by religious leaders and groups in response to violent antisemitic attacks in the United States. Antisemitic incidents are tracked by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and are listed by date and location HERE. Also included below are selected commentaries and analyses of these events. None of the opinions expressed should be understood as necessarily representing the representing the views of the Council of Centers. It is hoped that these materials will conveniently provide resources for education and the building of positive relationships. 
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Fighting Together against Antisemitism and Anti-Judaism Will Be the Touchstone of All Real Brotherhood February 3, 2021 Written by French Catholic Bishops Conference
Friendship with Our Jewish Brothers and Sisters February 19, 2020 Written by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Cardinal calls on Christians to protest against anti-Semitism February 10, 2020 Written by Christa Pongratz-Lippitt | the Tablet
The number of actual anti-Semites is low, so why are so many Jews being attacked? February 8, 2020 Written by Ken Jacobson, ADL
Anti-Semitic Stereotypes Persist in America January 29, 2020 Written by Anti-Defamation League
At a Holocaust play reading, a Jewish community divided January 17, 2020 Written by The Forward, PJ Grisar
ADL CEO Tells Congress: "Stop Politicizing Anti-Semitism" and Adopt New Laws to Fight Hate January 15, 2020 Written by Anti-Defamation League
No, our work on anti-Semitism is not done — especially as Christians January 12, 2020 Written by Joel N. Lohr
Reflections on the Recent Explosion of Antisemitic Acts January 8, 2020 Written by Eugene J. Fisher
5 Ways Your Church Can Address Anti-Semitism January 7, 2020 Written by Northern Seminary - Lee Spitzer
Statement of Solidarity January 3, 2020 Written by Relation & Encounter Team of the Sisters and Associates of Our Lady of Sion (Canada-USA Region)
Statement in solidarity with the Jewish community January 3, 2020 Written by Episcopal Bishops of Long Island
A statement on recent anti-Semitic attacks in New York and elsewhere January 3, 2020 Written by Bishop Nelson J. Pérez
Standing with New York and Texas Communities Affected by Violence January 2, 2020 Written by Parliament of the World's Religions
'Violence in the name of God is blasphemy,' USCCB president says January 2, 2020 Written by Catholic News Service
The keys to understanding American anti-Semitism — and fighting back January 2, 2020 Written by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
I hate talking about anti-Semitism January 1, 2020 Written by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman
Hartford Seminary President Joel N. Lohr Joins Government Officials, Faith Leaders in Condemning Antisemitism December 31, 2019 Written by Hartford Seminary
No, We Aren’t Seeing The Return Of Nazi Germany December 31, 2019 Written by Deborah E. Lipstadt
USCMO condemns the recent spate of violence and hate crimes against the American Jewish community December 30, 2019 Written by United States Council of Muslim Organizations
Statement of the Archbishop of New York on Last Night’s Attack at the Home of a Jewish Family in Monsey, NY December 30, 2019 Written by Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Catholic, Christian, Muslim voices condemn knife attack on N.Y. rabbi December 30, 2019 Written by Catholic News Service
Archbishop Elpidophoros stands with Jewish community in face of rising anti-Semitism December 30, 2019 Written by Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Statement regarding Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks December 30, 2019 Written by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
ELCA presiding bishop responds to anti-Semitic incidents in New York December 30, 2019 Written by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
Statement of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich on the Attack at a Hanukkah Celebration in Monsey, NY December 30, 2019 Written by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
A Statement In Response To Anti-Semitic Attack December 29, 2019 Written by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger
Statement on stabbing attack at rabbi’s home December 29, 2019 Written by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
WCC condemns attack at Hanukkah celebration in New York City December 29, 2019 Written by World Council of Churches
ICJS stands with the Jewish community December 29, 2019 Written by Institute for Islamic • Christian • Jewish Studies
AJC CEO Statement on Attack at Monsey Rabbi’s Home December 29, 2019 Written by AJC
Statement on Anti-Semitism December 13, 2019 Written by National Council of Churches
Statement of U.S. Bishops Chairman on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs on Antisemitism December 13, 2019 Written by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, BCEIA
Statement on Jersey City Kosher Market Attack December 13, 2019 Written by Union Theological Seminary
Museum Outraged at Deadly Jersey City Attack December 11, 2019 Written by United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
"Sometimes ... I hear echoes of Hitler’s speeches from 1935-1936" December 11, 2019 Written by Pope Francis and Rabbi Abraham Skorka
Resolution on Current Manifestations of Religious Intolerance and Religiously-Motivated Violence July 12, 2019 Written by Baptist World Alliance
The Demands of Our Time: A Statement on Antisemitism February 28, 2019 Written by International Council of Christians and Jews