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Addressing Antisemitism  

Since our founding, Parents for Peace has seen how antisemitism often connects otherwise very different extremist ideologies. After October 7, 2023, we saw a sharp rise in antisemitism both in the cases we handle and across society.

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We focus on antisemitism because it is one of the oldest forms of hate and a persistent driver of extremism. When antisemitism rises, other forms of hate and violence often follow. It appears across the ideological spectrum—from far-right and far-left movements to jihadist groups and conspiracy networks—and often serves as a “gateway ideology” that can unite otherwise different extremist actors.

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By confronting antisemitism directly, Parents for Peace stands with Jewish communities while strengthening prevention efforts overall—disrupting radicalization earlier, protecting targeted communities, and supporting families facing extremism in all its forms.

70% of Parents for Peace helpline cases in 2025 contained antisemitic components (across different ideologies)
Antisemitic beliefs serve as the connective tissues between different ideologies
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Our Solution

We are building a program to empower parents to recognize and disrupt radicalization early. This initiative will explore how antisemitism connects extremist ideologies and functions as a psychological addiction that offers belonging at the cost of truth, safety, and humanity. Our goal is to replace hate with resilience, education, and connection.
  • Understanding antisemitism – learn how it operates across extremist networks

  • Early warning signs – identify behavioural and narrative warning signs

  • Digital literacy & online risk navigation – equip families to safely navigate online spaces and recognize harmful content

  • Prevention strategies – explore intervention-based approaches to build safety and resilience

  • Community & organizational support – strengthen families, schools, and institutions against extremist recruitment

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Montana Tucker x Arno Michaelis

Exit Peer Specialist Arno Michaelis was featured on a Montana Tucker video to stand together against antisemitism.

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Channel 12 Story 

Channel 12 video segment featuring Exit Peer Specialist Mubin Shaikh. 

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Seeds of Doubt

Seeds of Doubt film featuring Exit Interventionist Allizandra Herberhold.

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Stand With Us Special Briefing

Stand With Us special briefing on Antisemitism in Schools featuring Director of Training & Trauma ServicesMiri Bar-Halpern.

"Our caseload is proof that antisemitism harms everyone. We have many cases where non-jewish families have been devastated when loved ones fell under the influence of antisemitic narratives that impose a toxic culture of blame and irresponsibility. The individual of concern continues to spiral into ruin and their family experiences trauma."

— Arno Michaelis, Exit Peer Specialist

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