Reckoning with Antisemitism as Christians

Dismantling antisemitism is work for Christians to do. Because Christians have perpetuated this form of oppression for centuries, so must we be the ones to end it. To do that, we first must reckon with the ways antisemitism has lived within our traditions and even inside ourselves.

Reckoning with Antisemitism as Christians, co-founded by Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, provides support for Christians of all denominations to wrestle with the complex legacy of antisemitism in the Christian tradition, and offers practical tools for clergy and lay leaders to dismantle antisemitism in their communities.

Our inaugural program in June 2024, “Reckoning with Antisemitism as Christians,” featured three Christian leaders who shared their journeys to understanding that anti-Jewish perspectives have distorted the Christian tradition and their work to undo this oppression in their own lives and walks of faith.

Our second program in November 2024, "Reckoning with Antisemitism: Listening to Jewish Voices," brought contemporary and historical voices of our Jewish neighbors into the conversation, helping us understand the impact of antisemitism on our community.

We continue to encourage Christians to see, confront, and disrupt antisemitism in themselves and their faith communities. We challenge preachers to reckon with antisemitism from the pulpit in 2025. We encourage clergy and laity alike to join in planned text studies that wrestle with complicated texts from the Christian Bible. We invite Christian neighbors deeper into this journey of reckoning through introspection, dialogue, and action.

Preaching resources and text study dates coming soon! To stay connected to this project, please subscribe to our email list by completing the form below.

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