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About concord-carlisle against antisemitism

We are residents of Concord, Carlisle and neighboring communities — Jewish and non-Jewish — united in our commitment to confronting antisemitism and building a more inclusive, informed, and compassionate community. As parents, students, neighbors, and allies, we stand together to ensure that Concord and Carlisle are places where Jewish families feel safe, seen, and supported.

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We envision a Concord and Carlisle where Jewish identity is valued, embraced and protected, where antisemitism is actively addressed and denounced in unequivocal terms, and where community members of all backgrounds can thrive in mutual respect, dignity, safety, and belonging.

CCAA is working to:

‍Build bridges between Jewish community members and Concord and Carlisle’s civic, faith-based, and educational institutions to foster shared understanding and solidarity.

‍Encourage civic participation and community-wide conversations that make space for Jewish voices and address antisemitism alongside other forms of bias and exclusion.

‍Develop and share public-facing tools that empower others to stand visibly and vocally against antisemitism.

‍Advocate for responsive, transparent, and accountable action from local institutions when addressing antisemitism and fostering inclusion.

These core values guide our approach and shape how we show up in our community, in partnership with one another and in pursuit of lasting impact:

‍Respect & Inclusion: We advocate for a Concord and Carlisle where Jewish life is fully recognized as part of the community’s fabric.

‍Institutional Responsibility: We call on existing systems to uphold their obligations to protect and include all residents, including Jewish students and families.

‍Community & Solidarity: We believe that strong schools and communities are built through empathy, relationship, and shared responsibility.

‍Empowerment Through Civic Engagement: We help individuals take meaningful action — showing up at meetings, writing letters, hosting conversations and collaborative events that become opportunities to educate one another about lived experiences, histories, and shared values.

‍Visibility & Courage: We encourage visible signs of support that help foster belonging and counter isolation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Concord-Carlisle Against Antisemitism?

What do we want?

What does accountability actually look like?

How do you define antisemitism?

What does accountability actually look like?

Are Concord and Carlisle welcoming to Jewish families?

Why are we doing this now?

Are we trying to silence criticism of Israel?

Is this only about the schools?

How are we engaging with the school and town leaders?

How can I support this effort?

Is there room for other marginalized groups to support and be supported by this effort?