Committee Against Antisemitism

The mission of the Committee Against Antisemitism (CAA) of the Champaign Urbana Jewish Federation (CUJF) is to proactively counter antisemitism in the Champaign- Urbana community by working to prevent, identify and respond to misperceptions about and expression of hatred towards the Jewish people. It accepts the IHRA working definition of antisemitism in all decision making.

Are you interested in working with this committee? Email [email protected] and someone will reach out to you shortly.

CAA Goals

IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Report an Incident

Antisemitism has increased significantly since October 7, 2023. If you have information
about any potentially antisemitic incidents, threats, or suspicious activity in our local
community, please complete the form below to report your findings to the Secure
Community Network.

Report an Incident

The Secure Community Network® (SCN®) is the official safety and security
organization of the Jewish community in North America. It serves as the Jewish
community’s official liaison with federal law enforcement and coordinates closely with
federal, state, and local law enforcement partners on safety and security matters related
to the Jewish community.

Secure Community Network® (SCN®)

CUJF Actions Against Antisemitism

Israel and Zionism: Let's discuss Amongst Ourselves

on 10/15/2025

On October 12, 2025, CUJF's Committee Against Antisemitism, hosted Rabbi Michael Uram, first ever chief Jewish learning officer for Jewish federations of North America.

CUJF and Stand With Us joint letter to the cities of Urbana, Champaign, and the Cunningham Township

on 10/26/24

CUJF and Stand With Us Letter

CUJF Response to Champaign Council Member’s Antisemitic Comments

on 2/5/25

CUJF response against Urbana City Council Resolution

on 3/24/24

Statement to Urbana City Council

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General Information and Resources

The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver provides excellent resources on topics such as how to converse with non-Jewish friends about antisemitism, resources on antisemitism and Israel, and the history of the Middle East conflicts. Although some links are specific to the Vancouver Federation, the general information is applicable to all Jewish Federations.

Vancouver Federation Toolkit