Workers Circle Responds to White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
May 25, 2023
Lynsey Billet, lynsey@anatgerstein.com 347-361-8449
(NEW YORK) — Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Ann Toback, CEO of the Workers Circle responded to that plan:
“The Workers Circle welcomes the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism – a strong and helpful resource in the fight against a growing threat not only to our Jewish community but to our nation's democracy overall. White nationalism, fascism, and other extremist ideologies hold anti-semitic hatred at their core and this hatred fuels anti-democratic actions and violence. The White House strategy recognizes this reality. The Workers Circle is committed to working in solidarity to address antisemitism together with other forms of hatred and discrimination including racism, transphobia, Islamophobia, and xenophobia.”
"We are further gratified that although the White House references the IHRA definition of antisemitism--a definition rejected by Workers Circle – it is viewed as only one definition among several.”
“As an organization focused on demanding democracy and fighting fascism, we deeply appreciate the strong and outspoken Biden-Harris Administration commitment to fighting antisemitism, bigotry, and other threats to democracy and look forward to being part of this much-needed effort.”
About the Workers Circle
Founded more than 120 years ago, the Workers Circle (formerly known as the Workmen’s Circle) is a social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism. For over a century we have provided this 360-degree approach to Jewish identity-building. Through contemporary cultural programs, strategic social justice campaigns, vibrant Yiddish language classes, interactive educational experiences and more, we connect Jewish adults, kids and families of all affiliations with their cultural heritage, working to build a better and more beautiful world for all. Learn more at www.circle.org.