A little more than two months ago, following another devastating antisemitic attack against Jews—this one in Boulder, Colorado, where a man wielding a flamethrower injured a dozen people demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas (an 82-year-old woman would later die of her injuries)—I felt compelled to write a piece that spoke to the urgency and concern myself and my colleagues working in antisemitism felt in the wake of that horror.

At CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA), we strive to be a central hub for efforts across the Greater Boston area to fight the scourge of antisemitism and hate. Our approach is rooted in a multilayered response that harnesses the power of our allies to build a more pluralistic society both within and beyond the Jewish community.

But as a string of high-profile instances of antisemitic violence played out across the country over the spring and into the summer, I felt that the concern I was hearing from those who work in antisemitism was not always being met with urgency of the public at large. In short, those of us working in this space were worried the virulent rhetoric directed at Jews was quickly crossing over into actual violence.

My piece in the Boston Business Journal focuses on the work being done by CCA and our partners to combat antisemitism in workplaces, schools and campuses. It calls on business, nonprofit and civic leaders to push back more forcefully against antisemitism.

While the overall picture is serious, I’m pleased to report we’re seeing progress in some of the areas I highlighted in my story.

Gov. Maura Healey has been clear and forceful in her denunciations of antisemitism and hatred in all forms. As the top leader in the state, she recognizes her voice is an important one in speaking out loudly and encouraging others to do the same.

And last week, the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combatting Antisemitism formally voted to endorse a series of recommendations for addressing antisemitism across the state’s K-12 school system. It’s a significant moment worth celebrating. We believe these recommendations will create positive change, and we call on the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to move quickly to implement them.

It’s the latest example of civic and governmental leaders stepping up. The commission, co-chaired by Rep. Simon Cataldo and Sen. John Velis, listened to the community, incorporated its input and created a roadmap for meaningful action.

One of the core goals of CCA’s work in the K-12 space is to ensure swift and decisive responses to antisemitic incidents in our schools. Wondering what you can do to help? Our friends at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston have set up a one-click system to let your elected representatives know you welcome the commission’s recommendations and expect follow-through on implementing them.

As I shared in my piece, no one policy item will cure our society of antisemitism. But educating people about what antisemitism looks like and implementing a solid roadmap are good places to start.