Episode 40: The Antisemitic Attack on My Family and How Organizations MUST Address Jewish Hate in 2026

Last week, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) released its State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report. The Report provided insights into how American Jews view the depth of antisemitism and have adjusted their behaviors since the October 7, 2023 attacks. Although the anecdotal evidence and statistical information are horrifying, for American Jews, they hardly are surprising.

In this week's episode, I share not only the details a terrifying antisemitic attack directed at my family 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 and me when I was a child, I also discuss how so many Jews experience the workplace and the world in 2026.

Most importantly from an organizational standpoint, I examine steps leaders must take to support their Jewish colleagues and friends. These actions are imperative to ensure that our Jewish employees feel safe, secure and seen in our workplaces. While there, are so many actions we can take, I discuss 4️⃣:

➕ Familiarize yourself with common forms of antisemitism💡

➕ Respect religious observances and educate yourself about them 🕎

➕ Foster a more inclusive environment for Jewish employees ✡️

➕ Show support and solidarity during hard times🤝

As always, my friends, thank you so much for watching, for commenting and for sharing! 🫶❤️🙏

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Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Michael is a nationally-recognized thought leader on workplace culture and human resources issues. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country and regularly conducts more than 200 trainings each year.

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