Mitchell Silber
Briefing on the Unprecedented Rise in Anti-Semitism in America
Summary
Mitch Silber discusses the rise of antisemitic incidents in the United States, particularly in large cities. Leaders of the New York Jewish community have worked to create an organization similar to London’s CST (Community Security Trust). This organization collaborates with local law enforcement, addresses the significant size of the Jewish community in New York, and focuses on ensuring the safety of the community. Additionally, Mitch further discusses how the current situation in the US differs from what was observed in 2014 during the Israel-Hamas conflict, where there were casualties on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides.
Mitchell Silber
In January 2020, Mitchell D. Silber was named the executive director of the Community Security Initiative, a new position created as part of UJA and JCRC-NY’s plan to help secure local Jewish institutions in the New York region. Mitchell served as director of intelligence analysis at the New York City Police Department (2005–2012), where he was the principal advisor to the deputy commissioner of intelligence on counterterrorism policy and analysis. He is a visiting lecturer at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (“SIPA”), where he teaches a course on modern urban terrorism. He also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board at SIPA and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Carly Maisel
Carly Maisel is the global CEO of Kirsh Philanthropies.