Daijiworld Media Network - US

US, Oct 17: A coalition of Hindu and Jewish leaders has embarked on a seven-city speaking tour across the United States, aiming to address rising discrimination and build stronger inter-community connections. Organised by HinduACTion, the tour made stops in Washington, D.C., New York, Texas, Ohio, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

The initiative brought together faith leaders, civic activists, policy experts, and community members to provide practical tools for countering disinformation, institutional bias, and marginalisation. It also sought to foster dialogue and collaborative strategies between the Hindu and Jewish communities.

The tour coincided with the two-year anniversary of fatal attacks on Israel by Hamas and the release of Israeli hostages, as well as the recent veto of SB 509—a bill that would have required law enforcement training on transnational repression. Organisers highlighted how these events reflect the broader challenges faced by minority communities both in the US and abroad.

Speakers emphasised the shared histories of resilience and survival of both communities and discussed strategies to combat marginalisation in educational systems and through government-funded entities. Sessions focused on community-building, narrative visibility, and practical empowerment.

HinduACTion Executive Director Utsav Chakrabarti said, “Our communities share not only millennia-old histories but also modern challenges. We are facing increasingly sophisticated attempts to marginalise us — and it’s time to unite our voices, strategies, and resources to push back.”

Communications Director Adelle Nazarian added, “This tour was about empowerment. We gave attendees practical tools to identify and confront disinformation and institutional bias, and we built meaningful bridges between two communities that refuse to be silenced.”

Israeli educator and veteran Uri Goldflam highlighted the importance of solidarity, vigilance, and coordinated response to antisemitism and anti-Hindu hate, stressing how biases manifest across different societal arenas.

Supporting organisations included the American Jewish Committee (AJC), Hindus of DFW, Stand With Us, Jewish National Fund-USA, End Jew Hate, and Building Bridges.

The tour laid the foundation for continued interfaith dialogue, community mobilisation, and collaborative advocacy, with organisers planning follow-up initiatives in each city. By equipping communities with tools for disinformation awareness, legal literacy, and narrative-building, the initiative aims to sustain cooperation between Hindu and Jewish groups in combating hate, marginalisation, and societal bias.