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Coalition Challenges Jewish Psychologists' Recognition Amid Antisemitism Claims

2/18/2026

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The Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Associations opposes the Association of Jewish Psychologists' recognition, arguing Jews are not underrepresented in the American Psychological Association (APA).
The coalition claims Jewish psychologists identify as white.
The Anti-Defamation League criticized the stance, citing investigations into antisemitism within the APA, including harassment of Jewish psychologists.
The ADL urged the APA to reject the coalition's position and support the Association of Jewish Psychologists.

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The Coalition of National Racial and Ethnic Psychological Associations opposes the Association of Jewish Psychologists' recognition, arguing Jews are not underrepresented in the American Psychological Association (APA).
The coalition claims Jewish psychologists identify as white.
The Anti-Defamation League criticized the stance, citing investigations into antisemitism within the APA, including harassment of Jewish psychologists.
The ADL urged the APA to reject the coalition's position and support the Association of Jewish Psychologists.