Legislative Update: July 25, 2025

In this issue:

Nebraska Representative Don Bacon aims to combat antisemitism on social media
RSVP for Campus Connections: A Community Conversation and Dinner and get ready for the 2025-2026 school year
Student to Student nominations are open for 2025-2026

Get Involved

Student to Student is Recruiting!

Student to Student is now accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors from all streams of Judaism for the 2025–2026 school year S2S cohort! Presenters visit local high school classes and clubs to share their personal experience as a Jewish teen in Omaha with other students, fostering connection and understanding. It’s a powerful, meaningful experience and JCRC Omaha is excited to provide this program to our community. If you or someone you know are interested in participating, please reach out to Morgan Groninger, JCRC Program and Communications Manager, at mgroninger@jewishomaha.org to nominate a student or request more information.

Contact your Representatives

Support the Antisemitism Awareness Act

Reach out to your Representative today and urge them to support the swift passage of the Antisemitism Awareness Act. A vote for this bill is a vote for the Jewish community, a vote for Jewish students, and a vote against antisemitism.

Together, we can ensure bipartisan support and pass this critical legislation.

Gottheimer, Bacon re-up effort to combat antisemitism on social media

The STOP HATE Act would require social media companies to publicize policies on the use of their platforms by designated terrorists

Columbia strikes $221 million deal with Trump administration — setting a precedent for others

In a first-of-its-kind agreement, Columbia University will pay a $221 million fine and accept some federal oversight to regain access to over $1.2 billion in research funding frozen by the Trump administration.

Board of largest US teachers union rejects members’ proposal to sever ties with ADL

While shooting down motion, head of National Education Association calls on antisemitism watchdog ‘to support the free speech and association rights of all students and educators’

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Upcoming Events

Campus Connections: Responding to Antisemitism

Heading back to college? Before the 2025–2026 school year begins, join us on August 10 from 5:00-7:00 PM for Campus Connections: A Community Conversation and Dinner- an evening of shared stories, practical tools, and supportive resources to help you navigate and respond to antisemitism on campus.

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Guided by Jewish values, the nonpartisan Jewish Community Relations Council works in common cause with other religious, racial, ethnic, and civic groups to foster a just, democratic, and pluralistic society. The JCRC advocates, educates, collaborates, and mobilizes action on issues important to the Jewish Community and greater community to fight antisemitism and hate in all its forms and promote the security of Israel and Jews everywhere.