NASW Appalled by Rising Antisemitism and Urges Members and Others to Fight Against Hate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Social Workers stands today in solidarity with Jews around the world in the global fight against antisemitism.

We are appalled by the horrific murder of Jews in Australia celebrating the first night of Hannukah, by the increase in rhetoric and hate crimes against the global Jewish community, and by the staggering rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence against Jews in the United States, and we urge our members, our partners, and all those working to promote social justice to join us in the fight against antisemitism and the fear, trauma, and violence it breeds.

When the dignity and value of any human being is denied, the dignity and value of every human being is threatened, and at NASW we simply cannot be silent and allow that to happen.

Esteemed Polish-American Rabbi Abraham Joshua Herschel wrote, "Indifference to evil is more dangerous than evil itself." NASW stands today with those words in mind in the fight against antisemitism and the fight for all those who seeking safety, social justice, and peace.

NASW has actions social workers can take to end antisemitism and other forms of hate on its Mobilizing Against Hate webpage.