The third meeting of the Commission will feature testimony from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Facing History and Ourselves and a psychologist about the impact of antisemitism in public and private schools, followed by a discussion by the Commission members.

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025 @ 1pm

In-Person:

• Location: Massachusetts State House, Room A2 in Boston. The best entrance is the side entrance off of Bowdoin Street intersecting with Ashburton Place. After you go through security, go up one floor. The closest T stop is the Park Street red/green line. There is limited street parking. The Common Garage below the Boston Common is the closest parking lot.
• Conduct: This is not a political rally or a protest. There is no public comment at this meeting. We will sit quietly wearing our “Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts” stickers to indicate our full participation but we do not expect any action at the hearing itself. If you expect that to be a challenge for you, please join using the live stream option below.
• Seating is limited and is first come, first served, so we recommend arriving by 12:15, to find a seat or wear comfortable clothes for standing.

• View Only Link: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5075
• This is a view-only live stream and will be closed captioned

• Presentation on Parent Survey of Antisemitism in Schools by Anti-Defamation League Center for Antisemitism Research (ADL-CAR) – Matt Williams, VP, ADL-CAR
• Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General Presentation on First Amendment Considerations – Jonathan Burke, Asst. Attorney General, Civil Rights Division
• Facing History and Ourselves Presentation on School Programming – Elizabeth Carroll, New England Program Director
• Presentation on Psychological Impact and Effects of Antisemitism on Students – Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern, PsyD