Together Against Hate Presented by the JCA and First Coast YMCA

In a shared vision to unify our community, the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) and First Coast YMCA are proud to announce the second year of our Together Against Hate partnership program. Our work continues this year as we build a more inclusive Northeast Florida through educational events.

Speaker Series Events:

September 19, 2024 | 7 PM

Understanding and Embracing Immigrants and Refugees

Learn the basics of immigration and the contributions to the social fabric of our country.

YMCA New American Welcome Center
7373 Old Kings Road South, Jacksonville

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October 22, 2024 | 7 PM

Nurturing the Jewish and Muslim Relationship through Sevap/Mitzvah

Discover the work being done in our community that has the power to repair the world one social impact at a time.

Friday Musicale
645 Oak Street, Jacksonville

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November 13, 2024 | 7 PM

Civil Discourse – How to Discuss Matters of Public Concern to Promote Knowledge and Understanding

Learn how to discuss matters of public concern in a manner that seeks to expand knowledge and promote understanding.

University of North Florida – John Delaney Student Union
1 UNF Drive, Bldg 58, Jacksonville

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December 5, 2024 | 6 PM

Military Community: Unique Barriers & Challenges

Learn from community resource providers about the unique barriers and challenges facing our active duty, reserves, guard & veteran community.

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone
7011 A C Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville

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January 23, 2025 | 7 PM

United Against Hate: Identifying, Reporting, and Preventing Hate Crimes

The U.S. States Attorney’s office will share information on how to address the rising hate crimes happening across our country.

Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
1024 Museum Circle, Jacksonville

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January 28, 2025 | 5:30 PM

The Rise of Jew-hatred and What’s Being Done to Promote Change

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) joins us to discuss the rise of Jew-hatred and what is being done to initiate change.

Location TBD

Registration link coming soon!

February 23, 2025 | 1 PM

Racing Against Hate 5K Run/Walk 

A visual display of unity where hundreds of neighbors will gather to race against hate.

Winston Family YMCA
221 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville

Registration link coming soon!

March 27, 2025 | 7 PM

Derek Black: The Klansman’s Son

Derek Black joins us to share their astonishing memoir of a childhood built on fear, growing up as the son of the Grand Wizard of the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), and how he broke free from this community of hate.

Location TBD

Registration link coming soon!

Curious Conversation Events:

September 12, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Jew-hatred

In this inaugural Curious Conversation, we will explore the topics surrounding Jew-hatred with The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) and Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Argyle Branch – Jacksonville Public Library
7973 Old Middleburg Road South, Jacksonville

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October 15, 2024 | 10:30 AM

LGBTQAI+ Identity

In this Curious Conversation, we will explore the topics surrounding LGBTQAI+ identity with JASMYN.

Ponte Vedra Beach Library
101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach

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November 19, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Racism

In this Curious Conversation, we will explore topics surrounding racism with 904ward.

Highlands Regional – Jacksonville Public Library
1826 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville

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December 17, 2024 | 10:30 AM

Diverse Abilities

In this Curious Conversation, we will explore topics surrounding diverse abilities with The Arc.

Southeast Regional – Jacksonville Public Library
10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville

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January 23, 2025 | 10:30 AM

Interfaith

In this Curious Conversation, we will explore topics surrounding interfaith with The Interfaith Center and OneJax.

Willow Branch – Jacksonville Public Library
2875 Part St, Jacksonville

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