Strengthening our educational efforts in schools and on college campuses by creating learning experiences that focus on the Holocaust, antisemitism and other topics in schools and on college campuses. This includes equipping more educators around Baltimore with the tools to teach these topics and transforming Holocaust curriculums to look beyond the past and focus on lessons for today and the future.  

Enhancing state-of-the-art security measures and expanding cybersecurity measures to protect our community, in person and online.  

Building coalitions across faith, racial and ethnic communities, that will empower a new generation of advocates and allies, based on trust and armed with facts.  

Empowering community members to address antisemitism with accurate information and to build relationships based on trust. 

 Creating a comprehensive digital platform that offers facts to counter misinformation and dismantle harmful stereotypes.   

Collaborating with local and national partners who are working to combat antisemitism in this country.  

The new Center builds on years of work by The Associated and its agency, the Baltimore Jewish Council. It will be headed by newly hired executive Director, Rebecca Krasner.  

“We are committed to keeping our community safe at a time of rising fear. This Center reflects The Associated’s deep commitment to changing the narrative—empowering our Baltimore community to stand up to hate and misinformation,” said Andrew Cushnir, president and CEO of The Associated. “Our goal is not only to confront antisemitism with facts, but to lead through education, bringing people together to build understanding and mutual respect.” 
 
The launch of The Associated’s Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate comes on the heels of a rise in antisemitism nationwide, in public spaces and on digital platforms. In addition, there has been an increase in violent incidents, including the attack on individuals at a Boulder, Colorado rally and the murder of a couple at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.  
 

According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), hate crimes have risen exponentially in the past few years. A report published in January 2025 found that 46% of the world’s adult population “harbors deeply entrenched antisemitic attitudes.”