Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Collective (JIAAC)

We are a group of psychologists, social workers, other mental health and health professionals, and academics who have been together for three years. We, as highly trained and experienced professionals, bring together the latest research and best practices to promote healthy identity development and resilience. Our knowledge base reflects the deep psychological, social, and physical impact of antisemitism.

Our mission is sharing our deep knowledge and expertise of developing a strong, positive Jewish identity and resilience, the emotional, social, and physical impacts of antisemitism, and appreciating the unfolding history of Israel and the Jewish people.

Our organization has numerous opportunities to get involved or to collaborate with one another and with other organizations. Please contact us for more information.

JOIN us for these benefits:

  • Connect with others interested in Jewish identity and the evolving history of Israel
  • Learn about the latest research, news, training practices, and treatments.
  • You will receive our Newsletter
  • You will learn about our events such as the Book Celebration series, Film viewing series, creating and curating curricula for K-12, college, and graduate school students, and other special events and activities
  • Get links to valuable resources
  • Participate in advocacy and response protocols to fight Jew-hatred and antisemitism

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Our goals are to:

Strengthen Jewish Identity and Resilience

Resilience and identity are core aspects of Jewish life, shaped by a history of overcoming adversity through adaptability, creativity, and education. Jewish identity spans ethnicity, religion, culture, and ancestry, with interpretations varying across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements, yet united by a shared sense of belonging and connection to Israel. Together, resilience and identity reflect the Jewish people’s ability to recover, rebuild, and sustain their cultural heritage despite centuries of challenges.

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Champion the Jewish People and Israel, their Homeland

In the media as well as academic settings there has been an increasing misrepresentation of the history of Israel. It is important that we provide accurate information and tools to be used as we address the errors, show the truth and teach a more accurate understanding of the relationship between the Jewish People and Israel their Homeland

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Expose and Combat Jew-Hatred and Antisemitism.

We live in a time when Jew Hatred and Antisemitism is, once again, being openly demonstrated. Whether Anti-Zionism, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel, Academic Boycotts, physical and mental violence on Jewish students, pogroms, and terrorist attacks, we live in more fear now then since WWII. We need all the resources and support we can provide to maintain our emotional and physical safety

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Our initiatives:

  • Provide Support for Students, Faculty, and Mental Health Practitioners
  • Webinars to Celebrate Jewish Authors
  • Jewish Identity & Antisemitism KNOWLEDGE Resources