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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

 

This form is intended to create a record of antisemitic incidents in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. It is not monitored in real time, and should not be used in lieu of a report to the police or to any other institution.

 
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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.

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Central High School Yearbook Anti-Israel Images

 
On May 19, 2025, CAA sent a letter to the Central High School Principal and Champaign School Superintendent regarding anti-Israel images in the recent publication of the high school year book. The images meet the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. The Committee against Antisemitism thanks Central High School for their swift response and corrective action in this matter. Click below to read the CAA letter. 
Read the CAA Letter

Campus Screening Disrupted

 

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the film 'Saturday October 7' was screened on UIUC campus. The event was disrupted at the beginning by a group of masked individuals, who sat in the front rows and created a disturbance. A number of attendees at the event have filed Title VI complaints. 

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CUJF Response to Champaign Council Member’s Antisemitic Comments

on 2/5/25

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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 against Urbana City Council Resolution

on 3/24/24

Statement to Urbana City Council

Getting Grounded in Israel and Zionism

Gain confidence to discuss Israel and Zionism through this free masterclass that takes you beyond the headlines.

 

Jewish Federations of North America have created a free, self guided course that discusses the facts, nuances, and complexities of Israel and Zionism. Click the button below for more information.

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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

CUJF’s Stance on the Israel-Hamas War

CUJFs Answers To Tough Questions

What Zionism and Anti-Zionism Mean Today

Zionism and Anti-Zionism