AJP Statements
May 21, 2025
Our hearts are so heavy with the news of the killing of the Jewish-Israeli couple by a man who claims to be a Palestinian sympathizer.
The young diplomats were leaving a celebratory, multifaith event at the DC Capital Jewish Museum.
This is why we are in community and stand up for our people and our history and fight antisemitism every day, through education, research, and inclusive advocacy.
Hate should have no place in our communities.
The story of the young, murdered couple is also a story about our love for our homeland, our resilience in the face of unspeakable tragedy, and advocacy for what is right and just in our world.
We extend our condolences to their families and to the Jewish community. May their memory be blessed.
June 1, 2025
The Association of Jewish Psychologists decries the unprovoked antisemitic violence committed against Jewish Americans in Boulder, Colorado. We are heartbroken and outraged to learn of yet another episode of egregious violence that has been committed against American Jews. The group of targeted Jewish community members were peacefully demonstrating their support for the release of all Israeli hostages, who are still being terrorized by their Hamas captors.
We stand in solidarity against hate and violence. We are calling for more groups to stand up and speak out against the hateful rhetoric that we are seeing on college campuses and the streets of America, unfortunately becoming an incitement to violence.
We will continue to create partnership with communities around the world that promote understanding, peace, and ongoing dialogue. We treasure our Jewish values of generosity toward others, the protection of our own communities, a love for Jewish tradition and history, and intellectual curiosity and understanding of the world in which we live.
