United Jewish Teachers
A strong, organized voice for Jewish educators and staff in NYC public schools.
United Jewish Teachers (UJT) is a grassroots network of Jewish UFT members and NYC public school staff. We organize to protect our safety, dignity, and rights in our schools and in our union, confront antisemitism, and help build a safer, stronger learning environment for every student.
Who We Are
United Jewish Teachers (UJT) is a citywide network of Jewish UFT teachers, paraprofessionals, and NYCPS staff, together with parents, students, and community allies. Founded in September 2024, we advocate for Jewish NYCPS staff on union and school-based issues, stand up against antisemitism in all its forms, and use our collective voice in the media and public sphere to demand real accountability and change.
Learn more about our mission and work on our About UJT page.
What We Do
Advocating in the UFT & Schools
We organize within the UFT and at the school level so Jewish educators and staff are represented, protected, and heard. We push for clear, enforceable policies, safe workplaces, and strong contractual protections that reflect the realities in our classrooms.
Confronting Antisemitism
We respond when antisemitism shows up in classrooms, staff rooms, union spaces, or online. We support staff who experience hate, push for concrete accountability, and demand serious training and policies that keep all students and staff safe.
Leading a Media Voice for Change
We speak out publicly as educators, union members, parents, and community members. Through statements, campaigns, and media engagement, we make sure that the experiences and perspectives of Jewish staff in NYC public schools are part of the public conversation.
Take Action
UJT is powered by members and allies taking real action together. Whether you work in a school, are a parent or student, or simply care about Jewish educators in NYC, there’s a meaningful way to plug in.
Join UJT
For UFT members and NYCPS staff who want community, support, and a real say in how we respond to antisemitism and related issues in our schools and union.
Stay Informed
For anyone who wants to keep up with our meetings, campaigns, resources, and urgent actions—including parents, students, and community allies.
Volunteer & Support
For people and organizations who can help with outreach, events, research, communications, or partnerships—and for donors who want to strengthen this work.
For NYCPS Staff
If you’re a Jewish teacher, paraprofessional, or staff member in NYC public schools, UJT is here to back you up—on the job, in your union, and in your classroom.
Contracts, Rights & Union Issues
We help members understand your UFT contract and your rights as a Jewish educator or staff member, navigate school-based and district-level issues, and connect with other members at your school or borough.
Report an Incident
If you’ve experienced antisemitism, harassment, or discrimination in your school, union space, or a related setting, you don’t have to face it alone. We can help you document what happened, connect you with resources, and think through next steps.
For Parents, Students & Community
Parents, students, and Jewish community members across NYC are vital partners in this work. When you stand with Jewish educators and staff, you help make our schools safer, more honest, and more just for everyone.
- Speak up when you see antisemitism or bias in your school.
- Support Jewish educators and staff who are being targeted, silenced, or retaliated against.
- Show up for community actions, events, and campaigns.
- Share our resources with other parents, students, and community organizations.
News & Updates
Explore recent coverage, stories, and issues that shape our work in NYC public schools and the UFT.
- United Jewish Teachers hosts first in-person gathering 5 Towns Central Read the article
- Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann shares his story at a Brooklyn middle school CBS New York Watch the segment
- Radical NYC teachers group plans teach-in for Palestine on MLK Day New York Post Read the article
- NYC principal turns down Holocaust survivors talk JTA Read the article
- Jewish activists accuse NYC teachers union of condoning antisemitism New York Post Read the article
Contact & Connect
Have a question, need support, or want to connect your school or organization with UJT? Reach out—we want to hear from you.
Email: ujt.uft1@gmail.com
Press & media inquiries: ujt.uft1@gmail.com
Instagram: @unitedjewishteachers
If you’re reporting an incident, please do not share identifying student information or confidential details until we follow up with you securely.