“Rage Against the Hate” New York Conference

One year after the worst terror attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, Shurat HaDin understood there was a major problem. Instead of supporting Israel and the Jewish people in the most difficult of times, an unprecedented wave of antisemitism swept across campuses, spilled onto streets throughout the world, and permeated the internet. The pro-Israel groups were doing their best to fight back but were getting tired and discouraged. So Shurat HaDin initiated and hosted the “Rage against the Hate” landmark Conference at the Yale Club in New York City on October 31, 2024. Bringing together over 45 pro-Israel organizations, influencers, and activists, the conference’s aim was to unite those fighting for Israel and the Jewish people, to inspire them to work together, and to develop robust strategies to confront hate and incitement. The conference was a resounding success. Speakers included Douglas Murray, Alan Dershowitz, Michael Rapaport, Benjamin Brafman, Shabbos Kestenbaum, Shai Davidai, Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis, and Republican strategist Frank Luntz. Former hostage, Mia Schem came and received a standing ovation. The positive atmosphere was palpable, and one could hear a pin drop from early morning until late in the evening. Everyone left reinvigorated, inspired, and equipped with new ideas, and the grit to accomplish them. The attendees agreed to continue the momentum by creating specialized committees, represented by many of the organizations in attendance, to find ways to work as a united front and confront the rise of antisemitism and the continuous delegitimization of Israel.