Jewish Federation Creates School Partnerships Role
New position in Northern New Jersey responds to rising antisemitism in schools, funded through a national $35 million initiative.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Judaism
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The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey has created a manager of school partnerships position to work with administrators, educators, elected officials and community organizations across the region's more than 80 school districts. The role is funded through Frontline, a $35 million initiative launched by Jewish Federations of North America.
Why it matters
The position was created amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in schools, and New Jersey recorded 188 such incidents in 2025, the highest of any state. The new role aims to give schools and families a structured point of contact on the issue.
New Jersey recorded 188 antisemitic incidents in schools in 2025, the highest of any state, out of 825 reported nationwide targeting Jewish K-12 students. The state ranked third nationally across all reported antisemitic incidents, which totaled 6,274 assaults, harassment and vandalism cases in 2025.
The players
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
A local Jewish philanthropic and community organization serving communities across Northern New Jersey.
Jewish Federations of North America
A national umbrella organization that coordinates Jewish federations across the United States and launched the Frontline initiative.
The details
The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey will hire a manager of school partnerships to work directly with school administrators, educators and elected officials. The manager will also help parents advocate for their children and connect schools with resources on Jewish history and culture.
Timeline
October 7, 2023: Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, a period that preceded a surge in antisemitism.
2025: Antisemitic incidents were tallied nationwide, including 825 in K-12 schools and 188 in New Jersey schools.
November 11, 2026: The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey announced the new school partnerships manager role.
Political Context
Frontline is a $35 million national effort that will support 100 new professionals combating antisemitism across American communities. The initiative extends a documented trend of rising reported incidents into a coordinated, funded response.
Parents of students in North Jersey's more than 80 school districts may gain a local contact for raising concerns about antisemitism. Schools in the region will have a dedicated partner for resources on Jewish history and culture.
The takeaway
Families and educators concerned about school antisemitism in New Jersey now have a dedicated local partner to turn to. Engaging with school administrators early can help address incidents before they escalate.
Further reading
For more on the faith and community context behind this effort, explore Judaism coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Record.
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