The New Jersey Advisory Committee will hold virtual briefings as it launches study on antisemitism

The New Jersey Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a series of virtual public briefings focusing on the definitions of antisemitism and their relation to civil liberties concerns. This is part of their recently launched study on antisemitism and civil rights. The briefings will include testimony from diverse experts on this topic.

Briefing I Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
(This will be a combined briefing & business meeting)
Zoom Details: https://tinyurl.digital/7ess2m; To join by phone: 1-833-435-1820; 160 802 1512 #

Briefing II Date/Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Zoom Details: https://tinyurl.digital/83gizk; To join by phone: 1-833-435-1820; 161 111 3716 #

Briefing III Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Zoom Details: https://tinyurl.digital/x6jx9q; To join by phone: 1-833-435-1820; 160 651 9578 #

Event Page: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/zu5lw2p/NJSACProjectPage

Committee Chair Robert George said, "The testimony we receive in these briefings will inform our understanding of the definition of antisemitism. It will also help us to think about how to combat anti-Jewish bias and animus while honoring the constitutional right to freedom of speech. We invite interested members of the public to attend and share their perspectives during the public comment session."

Members of the public will be invited to participate during an open comment period at the end of each briefing. Written comments on the issue may be submitted via https://wkf.ms/4de4nCi until July 25, 2026. Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact [email protected] at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Meeting materials will be available at the Committee's public records folder.

Chair Robert George and Vice Chair Miranda Jane Safir can be available to speak with the media upon request.