Why We Stand with Jewish Communities

Antisemitism isn’t just an old hatred—it’s a warning sign. Across ideologies, extremists often begin by targeting Jews. But they rarely stop there.

2000 years of antisemitism visual
“2000 years. Dozens of nations. One place left to go.” – A timeline of Jewish expulsions, culminating in the need for a permanent homeland.

At Parents for Peace, we recognize antisemitism not just as hate—but as a signal. A signal of growing radicalization, fractured trust, and looming violence. What begins with Jews doesn’t end with Jews.

Sophie Scholl design
A visual echo of Sophie Scholl and the White Rose resistance: “What begins with Jews doesn’t end with Jews.”

Why It Matters

  • Antisemitism escalates quickly. It often begins with slurs or graffiti—and ends in threats or attacks.
  • It erodes safety for everyone. When Jews are targeted, trust and belonging weaken for all.
  • It’s a recruitment tool. Extremist groups use antisemitism to rally and radicalize.
School antisemitism flyer
A flyer we use in trainings with educators: when trust fractures, everyone feels it—even in silence, not just slurs.

Meet the People Behind This Work

Our work is guided by a rare combination of lived experience and professional expertise. Former extremists. Mental health experts. Families who’ve confronted radicalization firsthand. Together, we offer insights grounded in reality—not theory—and walk alongside those ready to prevent hate before it turns to harm.

Myrieme Churchill

Myrieme Churchill
Founder of our national helpline and a trusted voice for families facing radicalization.

Arno Michaelis

Arno Michaelis
Once a white supremacist, now a voice for transformation, accountability, and connection.

Mubin Shaikh

Mubin Shaikh
Former Islamist radical who now trains others to spot and stop antisemitic recruitment tactics.

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern

Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern
Trauma-informed clinician supporting Jewish communities targeted by hate.

Speaking & Training

We don’t speak from theory. We speak from experience. Former extremists. Mental health experts. Families who’ve lived through radicalization. We help audiences understand where hate starts—and how to stop it before it spreads.

As a non-Jewish organization, we also show why antisemitism is more than a Jewish issue. It's an early warning sign. When trust fractures, whole communities feel it.

What we offer:

  • Keynotes on radicalization, identity, and belonging
  • Workshops for schools, clinicians, and law enforcement
  • Trainings to recognize early warning signs of hate
  • Panels on antisemitism and hate-based violence
  • Custom formats, in-person or virtual

We don’t just inform—we equip. Audiences leave with tools they can use and stories they’ll remember.

We've presented for ADL New York, ADL New England, Combat Antisemitism Movement, 360 Perspectives, and Trauma Informed LA—helping diverse audiences understand antisemitism as both a symptom and a signal.

We don’t come to tell Jewish communities what antisemitism is. They already know. We come to stand with them—to say: you’re not imagining it. You’re not alone. And change is possible.

Because we’ve seen it. We’ve helped people walk away from hate. We’ve trained schools, therapists, and community leaders to act early—before conspiracy becomes violence, before isolation becomes radicalization.