Hate Hurts Everyone: The Ripple Effect of Antisemitism in Schools
At Parents for Peace, we know that extremism isn’t just a security issue—it’s a public health crisis. In recent months, a disturbing pattern has emerged: Jewish students, particularly Israeli expat children, are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm due to escalating antisemitism in schools. This is not just about bias—it’s about the […]
Confronting Antisemitism: Breaking the Cycle of Hate
This week, Parents for Peace team members Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, an Israeli-American psychologist, and Arno Michaelis, a former neo-Nazi turned peace activist, attended ADL’s Never Is Now event in New York City. They joined thought leaders and public figures—including Montana Tucker, David Schwimmer, and Gal Gadot—to address the rising tide of antisemitism. Understanding Hate: From […]
Parents for Peace Weighs In on WBZ NewsRadio Debate on Antisemitism in Schools
In the wake of October 7th, we have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitism, ideological extremism, and targeted violence—particularly in schools and universities. In 2024, 74% of our cases involved individuals under 25, and 80% contained antisemitic components (highlighting how deeply hate-based ideologies have embedded themselves across the spectrum—from the far-right and far-left to Islamist and eco-terrorist […]
Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern Joins Parents for Peace
Parents for Peace is thrilled to welcome Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, PsyD, to our team!
Protecting Our Youth: Empowering Schools to Build Resilience
Over the past few days, Parents for Peace’s Executive Director, Myrieme Nadri-Churchill, and Director of Trauma Services and Training, Miri Bar-Halpern, PsyD, engaged with educators and school leaders across Massachusetts.