Turning Awareness into Action
In today’s polarized and contentious political environment, Stop Antisemitism Colorado delivers what no other Jewish organization in our state can: direct political action and electoral impact. We fill the critical gap between awareness and action—engaging in campaigns, supporting candidates, and defeating antisemitic legislation. While others raise awareness, we turn it into political victories.
We mobilize Jewish Coloradans and allies to confront antisemitism where it matters most—at the ballot box and in the halls of power. Our work has already removed antisemitic legislators from office, defeated harmful BDS legislation, and secured unprecedented access to policymakers.
The alarming rise in antisemitism since October 7 demands more than education—it demands political power. We are focused on building and wielding influence to create lasting change. Through elections, legislation, and strategic policy engagement, we ensure Colorado’s Jewish community has a strong voice where decisions are made. Our work transforms community concern into concrete political outcomes that protect our future.
How We Work
We don’t just react to antisemitism—we organize, strategize, and build power to confront it at every level of public life.
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Here’s how we do it:
Build Power
We’re not just training advocates—we’re building a Jewish political force in Colorado. From recruiting and supporting candidates, to helping Jewish Coloradans navigate the caucus and primary process, to proactively engaging with candidates in legislative vacancy appointments, we’re reshaping who represents us and how.
We focus where it matters most—school boards, city councils, and the state legislature—because antisemitism doesn’t start in Congress; it festers locally when left unchallenged. By building a political bench that reflects our values and fights for them, we’re ensuring our community has a seat at every table where decisions are made.
Shape the Narrative
We confront the misinformation and double standards that fuel antisemitism—strategically, loudly, and unapologetically. Whether it’s training spokespeople after a terror attack, coordinating rapid response with community partners, or pushing back on biased headlines, we lead with facts and fight to ensure the Jewish community’s voice is not distorted, silenced, or erased.
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In a media and political landscape that often misrepresents Jewish experiences or erases them altogether, we refuse to stay quiet. We work behind the scenes and in the spotlight—briefing journalists, advising elected officials, and arming our community with the tools to speak truth to power. When our reality is denied or distorted, we show up with clarity, courage, and conviction to set the record straight.
Demand Accountability
We don’t excuse hate—and we don’t let others do it either. When elected officials stay silent, we call them out. When institutions promote antisemitic content or policies, we push back. We’ve removed legislators, defeated hostile legislation, and challenged officials across the state to take real action, not just issue statements.
But we don’t just demand change—we help shape it. We meet directly with policy-makers to raise awareness of our community’s concerns and show them how to be authentic, informed allies in the fight against antisemitism.
Mobilize & Unite Community
We organize in places others overlook—bringing in people who have never joined a Jewish organization before but are ready to act. We’ve trained hundreds to testify at the Capitol, show up at city council meetings, and respond to crisis moments with clarity and courage.
We also build lasting coalitions with communities and leaders who share our commitment to fighting hate, protecting democracy, and creating a more just Colorado. These relationships expand our impact and ensure we never fight alone.
Our Impact
In just our first year, Stop Antisemitism Colorado has delivered unprecedented political and policy wins —proving that bold, unapologetic advocacy works.
Electoral Wins
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Removed two of Colorado’s most antisemitic state legislators and blocked two anti-Israel candidates from taking office.
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Won all four state legislative races where we endorsed candidates.
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Proactively engaged with legislative candidates in four vacancy committee races to raise awareness of Jewish community concerns and encourage allyship.
Media & Messaging
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Led unified messaging in response to the June 1 terrorist attack in Boulder.
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Fielded and managed hundreds of media inquiries on behalf of coalition partners.
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Trained spokespeople, shaped press narratives, and were quoted in The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, Politico, and more.
Legislative Impact
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Defeated harmful ceasefire and BDS resolutions in Denver and Boulder.
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Mobilized and trained over 60 community members to testify against an anti-Israel BDS bill—contributing to a decisive 10–1 vote against the legislation.
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Built strong bipartisan legislative relationships, becoming a trusted resource for leadership in both parties.
Community Mobilization
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Organized open letters, town hall turnout, and local engagement—reaching hundreds of previously unengaged Jewish Coloradans.
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Built cross-community coalitions with Jewish and non-Jewish allies committed to confronting hate.
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