Antisemitism Co-Lab builds community response

A powerful Antisemitism Co-Lab took place over two days in Sydney this week, bringing together leaders and partners of the Jewish community for a series of talks and workshops focused on strengthening unified action against antisemitism.

Organised by Australian Jewish Funders (AJF) and The Dor Foundation, the conference saw funders, activists and leaders from 80 organisations gathered in one room, creating a safe space for shared purpose and collaboration.

Over two days, attendees with diverse perspectives workshopped constructive, evidence-based approaches to address rising antisemitism, supported by a framework for collective action.

Dor Foundation chair Josh Frydenberg was unable to attend in person as he recovers from surgery for a sports injury, but in a video message said: “Today is not a day to lament what we have lost over the last two and a bit years, but it’s actually to celebrate what we have found – a new sense of meaning and purpose. We have a long road ahead but we have many allies, millions of them across the Australian community and indeed across the world. So working together, we can make a real difference.”

Dor Foundation CEO Tahli Blicblau said, “As a community, we need to set the same shared goal and understand the role each of us play to achieve it.