Touro University in New York City, in collaboration with the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC), has launched a pioneering initiative to combat antisemitism through legal education. This program, a first of its kind, includes an undergraduate course titled “Antisemitism and the Law” and a hands-on legal clinic debuting in the spring semester. The course, which filled quickly upon its launch, explores topics such as hate crimes, religious freedom, defamation, and international law, using antisemitism as a case study to define and defend against hate while fostering legitimate discourse.
The initiative is led by Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfelder, NJAC's director, who emphasizes the need for long-term strategies to prepare future Jewish civil rights advocates. The program also aims to serve non-Jewish students passionate about combating bias and advocating for truth.
Touro plans to expand the model to other universities, including non-Jewish institutions, with the goal of addressing antisemitism and bias on a broader scale. Organizers hope graduates will contribute to advocacy groups like the Anti-Defamation League and the Lawfare Project, which praise the initiative as a crucial step toward supporting the Jewish community through focused legal training.
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