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Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) Press

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) is steadfast in its mission to reshape the perspectives of both non-Jews and Jews through impactful positive messaging and collaborative partnerships, empowering individuals to stand united against antisemitism. Our Press section exemplifies this dedication by providing timely updates on significant events and developments on our work, aligning with our objective of fostering active resistance to antisemitic actions. See the latest FCAS press releases and media mentions below. For press inquiries, contact FCAS at [email protected] or call (508) 203-2527. For general information, please get in touch with us at [email protected] 

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Foundation to Combat Antisemitism’s Super Bowl ad will feature Dr. Clarence B. Jones

Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism has purchased a thirty-second commercial during the Super Bowl. The FCAS has announced that the Super Bowl commercial will feature Dr. Clarence B. Jones.

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The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Fellowship: Fighting all forms of hate

Thanks to the FCAS Fellowship Program, Brandeis students can be part of this important work.

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Bettman, major sports commissioners meet to help fight antisemitism

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joined leaders from major professional sports leagues across North America on Thursday to help The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) fight hate.

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Robert Kraft makes emotional, unexpected stop during Patriots’ trip to Germany

Kraft headed to nearby Nuremberg to honor the 30,000 German Jews forced into concentration camps and the 900 synagogues firebombed during the 1938 pogroms.

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Robert Kraft Matches $100 Million Donation to Fight Antisemitism

The donation by the New England Patriots owner and another $100 million gift from the Rales family will allow his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to significantly expand its operations

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At 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, past is present for many

Robert Kraft, Jonathan Greenblatt and Sheila Katz were among the event’s speakers

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Foundation to Combat Antisemitism names Tara Levine its first president

Tara Levine, who has managed both nonprofits and for-profit companies, including shoe giant Converse, was recently named the first president of the Foundation to combat Antisemitism.

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JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Teams With Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to Stop Book Bans

The announcement comes one week after the Brooklyn Public Library was taken over by a Book of HOV exhibit in honor of Jay-Z's life and career.

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Inside Robert Kraft’s mission to combat antisemitism

Robert Kraft, best known as the owner of the New England Patriots, sits down with NBC’s Harry Smith and opens up about his philanthropic mission and message against antisemitism. Sponsored by Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

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Robert Kraft pushes a New Year’s resolution to fight hate, in all its forms

In October, Patriots owner Robert Kraft funded an ad combating antisemitism. As a new year begins, Kraft is broadening his focus to fighting all forms of hate.

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A new newsletter from Robert Kraft’s foundation opposing antisemitism aims to review online hate

The principal items in the newsletter echo issues that have been raised by a number of other antisemitism watchdogs.

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Robert Kraft airs ad urging fans to speak out against antisemitism during Sunday's Patriots-Jets game

With an increase in antisemitic rhetoric over the last few weeks, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism are asking everyone to step up and speak out against the hate speech.

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Adidas is donating Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups. US Jews say it’s making best of bad situation

Kraft described the partnership with Adidas as “a unique opportunity to raise awareness about antisemitism and all hate to a community that might otherwise not be aware.

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Bank of America announces partnership with Robert Kraft’s antisemitism foundation and donates $10 million to new campaign

Bank of America will be donating $10 million to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS) in the fight against hate crimes and violence against the Jewish community.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft launches campaign combating antisemitism

Stand Up to Jewish Hate asks all people, regardless of race or religion, to say no to hate.

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Jewish student leaders convene in Boston for antisemitism summit

'We need to address antisemitism the same way we speak out against all racism, violence and intolerance,' Robert Kraft said at the summit, convened at Gillette Stadium.

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Robert Kraft forms partnership with Brandeis University to combat antisemitism

Comments from Kanye West, Kyrie Irving and others have drawn responses from the sports community, including an ad from the Patriots owner encouraging people to condemn antisemitism.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft shines spotlight on antisemitism in ad on NFL broadcasts

In an effort to fight back against several recent instances of antisemitic messaging, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft co-sponsored an ad that ran during NFL game broadcasts on Sunday, urging fans to "Stand Up To Jewish Hate."

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Robert Kraft, Meek Mill headline day 3 of NAACP Convention in Boston

Robert Kraft and Meek Mill talked about their own personal relationship at one point during Sunday's discussion

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft, rapper Meek Mill travel to Poland to honor Holocaust victims

Patriots owner Robert Kraft is visiting Poland for an event that honors victims of the Holocaust.

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Robert Kraft forms partnership with Brandeis University to combat antisemitism

The owner of the New England Patriots has formed a new partnership with Brandeis University to fight antisemitism.

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Brandeis University Teaming up with New Nonprofit to Fight Antisemitism

Brandeis University has partnered with Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), a nonprofit founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, to fight rising antisemitism across the US.

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Patriots’ Kraft, school statements denounce antisemitism

A nonprofit founded by Kraft took the extra step of planning to air an ad during the Patriots-New York Jets game on Sunday that condemned anti-Jewish hate speech and encouraged people who are not Jewish to speak up against antisemitism.

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Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism hires Hillel’s Matthew Berger as new exec. director

“There’s a lot of information that we can be gleaning and sharing about the trends in antisemitism so that we’re fighting the problem in the moment,” he said, adding that the group will monitor antisemitism outside social media as well.

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The Kraft Family Fights Jew Hatred

Matthew Berger heads the Kraft Family Foundation to Combat Antisemitism. His work for Hillel International has prepared him to fight the good fight.

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Rabbi recovering from brutal stabbing outside Jewish day school opens new training center in Brighton

Rabbi Shlomo Noginski cut the ribbon at the entrance to his new training center in Brighton on Thursday with the help of Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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About the FCAS Command Center

Get the latest in the fight against antisemitism with the FCAS Command Center. Our Command Center technology draws on more than 300 million online data sources for a real-time window into discussion around antisemitism.

We leverage this access to monitor trends in conversations about antisemitic language and incidents, the climate on college and university campuses across America, upstanders who advocate on behalf of the Jewish community, and positive moments in Jewish culture.