From 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM
At Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission
The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is sponsoring an important educational program on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown
The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism released its policy recommendations in December 2025 affecting K-12 and Higher Education, Public Safety and Law Enforcement and the Workforce. The Commission’s composition, processes and procedures, and recommendations have been criticized by many Jewish leaders and allies. Their critique centers on the fact that the Commission fails to fully or accurately address anti-semitism and puts free speech at risk. Come learn more!
The program will be moderated by Abby Yanow from the Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for PJE. Panelists include Helen Raizen who is affiliated with Boston Workers Circle, Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts, and Massachusetts Synagogue Network on Israel Palestine; also Noam Shoresh, a member of Sawa: Newton-area Alliance for Peace and Justice and Concerned Jewish Faculty and Staff, and Gretchen Brion-Meisels also a member of Concerned Jewish Faculty and Staff.
There will be a question-and-answer period following the panel presentations.
In addition to Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment the program is co-sponsored by Boston Workers Circle, Jewish Voice for Peace Boston, Concerned Jewish Faculty and Staff, Sawa: Newton-area Alliance for Peace and Justice, Massachusetts Synagogue Network on Israel Palestine, and Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts.
Parking is available in the library parking lot and in the municipal parking lot behind CVS. The library is a short walk from the last stop at Watertown Square of the #71 MBTA bus from Harvard Square.