Confronting Antisemitism

Natan's Confronting Antisemitism grants support organizations that are developing positive, constructive efforts to understand, expose and undermine contemporary antisemitism, particularly those that focus on the ways in which delegitimization of Israel is a form of antisemitism; prosocial activities that bring Jewish and other ethnic and religious communities together; and building awareness of Israel and the Jewish People's cultural, historical, ethnic, religious and political complexity and diversity.

*Starred grantees are new to Natan in 2023-2024.

  • Ameinu (Hebrew: “our people”) is a national, multi-generational community of progressive Jews in North America. Recognizing the unbreakable bond between the Jewish people and Israel, as well as the commitment to improve American society, Ameinu mobilizes those Jews who seek opportunities to foster social and economic justice both in Israel and in North America. Natan’s grant supports The Third Narrative, a collection of materials, counsel, and human resources to support engagement with the left around Israel. The program is specifically designed to target those who suspect that it is wrong to lay all blame for the Arab-Israeli conflict at the feet of Israeli Jews and are not best equipped to respond to Israel’s most vitriolic critics.

  • Centropa Alapitvany* is a historical and educational institution that preserves 20th-century Jewish history by collecting Jewish family stories and photographs from Central and Eastern Europe. Centropa partners with teachers, educational NGOs, and governmental organizations in the US, Europe, and Israel to combat antisemitism and promote civics, tolerance, ethics, and character development. Centropa leverages primary and secondary documentation of twentieth-century European Jewish life to build engaging, personal, and interactive curriculum for teachers who are further trained and educated on the broader context of Jewish history and culture. In Hungary, Centropa's network boasts more than 300 educators who join in its mission of highlighting the significance of Hungarian Jewry in the evolution of Magyar society more broadly. Natan’s grant supports countering antisemitism through personal stories and Jewish history through teacher trainings, a traveling exhibition, walking tours, and meetings with Holocaust survivors.

  • Les Racines de Demain* (French: “The Roots of Tomorrow”) fights prejudice, antisemitism, and racism in order to create a more enlightened world. They emphasize religious diversity, open-mindedness, and mutual respect to bolster coexistence. Throughout the year, they host presentations and meetings with various faith partners (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Buddhist) for youth and adults who want to explore the intersection of religious diversity and French republican values, particularly French-style secularism (laïcité). These events foster open, non-judgmental dialogue and contextualize French classroom Civics education.

  • Muslim Jewish Conference (MJC) is a grassroots dialogue and leadership initiative that focuses on building sustainable networks between Muslim and Jewish leaders from around the world. Their annual conference brings together students and young professionals, inviting them to step beyond the boundaries of ignorance and stereotyping in order to build a new global political movement of young Muslim and Jewish leaders, activists, and experts who are committed to mutual respect. At the core of the MJC’s mission is preventing and combating antisemitism and intersecting forms of racist violence and intolerance. Natan’s grant supports alumni programming to strengthen cooperation among alumni and to incubate new, regular interfaith activities in European cities.

  • Project Shema is an independent nonprofit organization that trains and supports the Jewish community and allies to understand and address contemporary antisemitism, with an emphasis on how anti-Jewish ideas can emerge in progressive spaces and in discourse around Israel and Palestine. Founded by Jewish leaders with deep ties in social justice movements, Project Shema brings a fresh and humanizing approach to these challenging issues. Named after the Hebrew word Shema, which means “to hear,” “to listen,” or “understand,” Project Shema works to deepen understanding and build compassion and bridges across communities. They provide a truly unique, nuanced approach to antisemitism education for those working to ensure inclusive spaces for all Jews.

  • Rekindle aims to create meaningful social change by bringing leaders from the African-American and Jewish communities together for friendly and challenging dialogue and face-to-face interactions in order to break down barriers and to build new relationships. By reigniting the strong relationships and collaborative action between the Black and Jewish communities that were built during the Civil Rights movement, Rekindle can accelerate its collective impact and increase equity in Cleveland and across the nation. Natan's grant supports Rekindle's national expansion.

  • Tel Aviv Institute works to take on antisemitism where it starts. They provide resources, data, and proven strategies for those who fight hate in the digital space with an inclusive tone focused on bringing new people into advocacy for Jews rather than preaching to the temple choir.

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