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Research shows surge in Jewish employee networks; panel asks state to support workplace ERGs and antisemitism training
Summary
Witnesses told the commission a national study found a large rise in Jewish employee resource groups since Oct. 2023 and that many Jewish workers report feeling unsafe; they urged the Commonwealth to provide resources for ERGs, require agency training, and create a statewide resource portal.
Rebecca Lehman, chief of staff at CLAL’s Jewish at Work initiative, presented survey findings and recommendations to the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism. Lehman said a 2024 study surveyed almost 1,500 Jewish employees and ran 58 focus groups. She reported a 709% increase in participating Jewish ERGs (from 44 to 312) between…
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