EPNA - European Practitioners Network against Antisemitism

The EPNA summer workshop in Brussels significantly advanced the network’s position as a transnational platform for policy exchange in a geopolitical context characterised by shifting power dynamics across Europe and beyond, one in which pressures towards re-nationalised policy approaches stand in tension with continued commitments to supranational coordination. In this setting, EPNA offered a forum to assess the resilience and relevance of European frameworks in addressing contemporary forms of antisemitism and to bring them into dialogue with international networks within the US, Israel and the WANA region.

Building on the internationalisation process initiated at the previous workshop in Barcelona, the Brussels meeting explored the strengths and limitations of the European framework for combating antisemitism.
Bringing together 35 participants from Europe, Israel, Morocco and the United States, the workshop provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives across different political and societal contexts and to reflect on what Europe can learn from experiences in other regions.

The workshop pursued two overarching objectives: first, to continue the development of policy briefs addressing key challenges in the field of combating antisemitism; and second, to further examine the relationship between European institutions and civil society practitioners and their respective roles in addressing antisemitism.
 
The event was realised with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office and in cooperation with the European Union of Jewish Students () and received valuable support from the German Embassy in Brussels and the Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Union.

We warmly thank our EPNA members for their continued commitment and collaborative spirit that embraces constructive discussions and debate, and to all speakers and local partners for their invaluable contributions.

On 3 June, as part of our workshop in Brussels (2–4 June), EPNA will host a panel discussion and reception on “Closing the Gap: EU Institutions and Civil Society Practitioners on Combating Antisemitism”.

The panel will explore the relationship between EU institutional frameworks and civil society practice in addressing antisemitism — examining where they align, where gaps persist, and how cooperation can be strengthened in ways that are both analytically robust and grounded in lived experience.

The discussion will feature Abdou El Kaoukabi, Basya Gartenstein, Friso Roscam-Abbing, Joanna Podolska, Teona Dalakishvili and will be moderated by Jonas Fegert.

Can’t wait to see you there!

❗️Register for the panel via link in Bio!

On 3 June, as part of our workshop in Brussels (2–4 June), EPNA will host a panel discussion and reception on “Closing the Gap: EU Institutions and Civil Society Practitioners on Combating Antisemitism”.

The panel will explore the relationship between EU institutional frameworks and civil society practice in addressing antisemitism — examining where they align, where gaps persist, and how cooperation can be strengthened in ways that are both analytically robust and grounded in lived experience.

The discussion will feature Abdou El Kaoukabi, Basya Gartenstein ( ), Friso Roscam-Abbing, Joanna Podolska (.joanna ), Teona Dalakishvili and will be moderated by Jonas Fegert ( ).

❗️Register for the panel via link in Bio or our webiste!

🇪🇺 As part of our upcoming Brussels workshop, we’re delighted to welcome Hannah Sarkin, Treasurer of the European Union of Jewish Students ( ), as one of our expert contributors.

Hannah will share her perspective on young Jewish experiences in the combat against antisemitism in Europe, drawing on her own work and the realities facing Jewish students across the continent.

🇪🇺 EPNA heads to Brussels | June 2–4
In June, EPNA members will gather in Brussels for the second of three 2026 workshops: “The EU Framework as a Model? Supranational Approaches to Combating Antisemitism.”

Bringing together practitioners from across Europe, the WANA region, and the United States, the three-day programme includes collaborative policy brief sessions, fireside chats, a discrimination awareness training, expert input, and dedicated networking, plus a public panel discussion open to all.

At the heart of the workshop: Antisemitism doesn’t stop at borders, and national policies are structurally ill-suited to match its scale. EU frameworks offer lessons but also reveal gaps. This is where EPNA plays a critical role: not just engaging with existing policy, but shaping it, and insisting that practitioner knowledge be treated as a primary source, not an afterthought.

Three days of exchange, collaboration, and shared learning. We can’t wait.

👉 Register for the panel via the link in bio.

United Against Antisemitism. Stories from the Field, Episode 16: “How to talk when the world tells us to hate each other?”

Meet the changemakers! In our latest Podcast episode, Nicole Schweiß ( ) speaks with Jolanta Lechowska-Białecka ( ) from HaKoach Association (.lodz ) about their project “How to talk when the world tells us to hate each other?”.

Tune in and meet the people making education a tool for tolerance and social cohesion.

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Intro: Bethany Odd I Moderator: Nicole Schweiß | Speaker: Jolanta Lechowska-Bialecka I Audio-Edit: Gal Yaron Mayersohn I Music: Hopeful Start by John Bartmann is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License I Illustration: Saskia Schlarmann I Project Lead: Jo Frank, Johanna Korneli | © 2025 DialoguePerspectives e.V. | https://against-antisemitism.eu/⁠ I insta: dialogueperspectives_epna

EPNA Member: Fighting Online Antisemitism

Fighting Online Antisemitism is an Israeli nonprofit working to protect Jewish communities by combating the spread of antisemitism on social media. Founded in 2020, the organization monitors and reports hateful content, educates the public, and promotes safer digital environments. In 2024, it expanded its international presence with a new office in France, deepening collaboration with European institutions. The organization is also a proud member of the International Network Against Cyber Hate (INACH).

In the coming weeks, we will introduce you to more of our new network partners. You can find more information on our Website.

EPNA - Online Check-In: Rekindle (USA) with Elyse Picker & Matthew Fieldman
30 April | 3 pm

Rekindle is a U.S.-based initiative working to strengthen Black–Jewish relationships through education, dialogue, and community partnership. At a time of rising antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and broader societal polarization, Rekindle supports community leaders and organizations in building meaningful cross-community connections rooted in shared history and mutual responsibility.
While Rekindle’s curriculum is grounded in the American context, its core approach of fostering trust, confronting prejudice, and advancing solidarity across communities, offers relevant insights for those addressing antisemitism in Europe and beyond.