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Institute for Countering Hate & Antisemitism
By bridging empathy, understanding, and connection across differences, the Institute will become a catalyst for building relationships that can transcend divisive boundaries.
The Tree of Life Institute for Countering Hate and Antisemitism places the health of a community at the center of its strategy to uproot hate.
The Institute, in collaboration with leading research institutions, will establish a non-partisan think tank to measure societal health and analyze the role that healthy communities play in countering hate.
Unity, belonging, and shared well-being not only counteract hate but also proactively contribute to building resilient societies.
The Institute will serve as a vital connector and bridge the gap between diverse communities, acting as a neutral ground for collaboration and understanding among Jews and non-Jews alike.
Past Public Programs
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An All-of-Society Approach: A Conversation with Yair Rosenberg and Amy Spitalnick on Uprooting Antisemitism
On Sunday, October 12, Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life, moderated a conversation between Yair Rosenberg of The Atlantic , and Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, about the need for an all-of-society approach to uproot the overwhelming rise in antisemitism and hate.
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Antisemitism, an American Tradition: Pamela Nadell in conversation with Bret Stephens
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, New York Times columnist and 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner Bret Stephens spoke with Pam about her new book and the long history of antisemitism in American life. Together, they explored how understanding the past can help us stand up and fight back against hate.
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Antisemitism, Democracy, and the Struggle for an Inclusive America
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Yolanda Savage-Narva, Vice President of Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Communities of Belonging for the Union for Reform Judaism, moderated a conversation about the inextricable link between Jewish safety and our democratic freedoms with Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland’s 8th Congressional District and the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the 118th Congress; Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs; and Maya Wiley, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.