Purpose and scope
About the letter
What is this open letter asking for?
The letter asks healthcare institutions, schools, and professional societies to acknowledge antisemitism explicitly and to describe concrete steps for addressing it in education, training, and clinical settings.
The complete published letter is available on the letter page. A signature supports the version displayed when the signer consents; signers cannot edit it.
Does the letter restrict political disagreement?
No. The letter expressly distinguishes antisemitism from legitimate political disagreement, including criticism of Israeli government policy.
Who is the letter for?
It is intended for individuals across Connecticut’s medical and healthcare community, including clinicians, healthcare staff, students, faculty, researchers, trainees, and patients.
Does listing an affiliation imply institutional endorsement?
No. An affiliation identifies an individual signer only. It does not imply endorsement by an employer, hospital, school, professional society, or any other institution.
What happens if the letter is corrected after I sign?
The system records the exact revision displayed when a signer consents. Non-substantive spelling, punctuation, or source-link corrections may remain within the same campaign and do not create another public entry. Any substantive change starts a new campaign and requires fresh consent.
Where can I read the sources?
The Sources page links directly to the publications, official records, professional materials, and reporting supporting the factual passages.
Privacy and safeguards
Signing and review
How will email confirmation work?
A signer receives a one-time confirmation link at the email address provided. Only after that link is used can the submission enter signature review. The organizers then receive a separate private link, valid for 30 days, for approval or rejection. Only deliberate organizer approval publishes the signer. During that same review window, the link can also remove a published entry when organizers handle a verified request.
Does email confirmation prove a signer’s identity?
No. It confirms access to the submitted email account; it does not by itself prove professional status, identity, or institutional endorsement. Signature review is a separate step.
Can I include a private note for the organizers?
Yes. The note is optional, used only for organizer review, and never published. Its encrypted database copy is kept only while the submission is unconfirmed or pending review. It is deleted when a signature is approved, or immediately with a rejected or removed record. Copies sent through the email provider may remain temporarily under the retention window described in the privacy notice.
What will appear publicly?
The public listing is limited to approved display information: a signer’s name and any credentials provided, professional role or title, and optional affiliation. Email addresses, verification records, optional private notes, and review notes are not displayed publicly.