WE STAND BY AND SUPPORT OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY

On Christmas morning 2022, anti-Jewish flyers were left in multiple yards in Grand Junction. We are appalled that this happened in our town. 

The Jewish community includes our neighbors, friends, colleagues, and essential service providers. We are fortunate to have their contributions to the Grand Valley.

We strongly condemn all actions of bigotry which spread mis-information, intimidation and division in our community.

We ask that our community
- our residents, government, law enforcement, businesses and organizations - 
actively oppose anti-Jewish activity and encourage an environment of tolerance and inclusivity.

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If you see it (hate, bias or discriminatory incidents) report it:

• Local Law Enforcement (911 for emergencies, 970-242-6707 for non-emergencies asking the dispatcher to record the incident and request investigation/confirmation as appropriate per incident)
• National Tracking Databases:  Anti-Defamation League Incident Report Form, Southern Poverty Law Center Report A Hate Incident

Resources to combat hate speech/actions:

• Anti-Defamation League - Antisemitic Attitudes in America: Topline Findings
• United Nations -How to deal with hate speech?
• Southern Poverty Law Center - Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide
• Not in Our Town: Ten Ideas for Sparking Action in Your Town
• LWV Lane County Portland: Hate Crimes and Hate Speech