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Jennifer Kogan

Feb 6, 2026, 5:37 PM

Stop Singling Out A People: Sign the Petition

On February 18, the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) will vote on a motion to suspend or expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers not for misconduct, but on the basis of nationality. This follows the January 2026...

Aug 3, 2025, 12:14 AM

Spirit of the Place: Fanon, The terrors of the FLQ and Decolonizing Therapy

I grew up in 1960s Montreal on a street filled with kids. We didn’t know any better but this was a tumultuous time; the Front de libération du Québec, (FLQ) a Quebec separatist terrorist group was wreaking havoc in our...

Jul 21, 2025, 7:48 AM

NASW at a Crossroads: Time to call out Antisemitism and Effect Change

Antisemitism is described as, "anti-Jewish racism" it operates in multiple ways, can be intentional or unintentional, and expressed in coded language, and in conspiracy theories. As I wrote last week, The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) does not appear to adhere...

Jul 9, 2025, 9:26 PM

US/Canada Social Work Associations Abandon Jewish/Israeli members

It’s been thirty years since I donned my cap and gown to proudly receive my freshly inked MSW degree. At the time, I was inspired and ready to practice ethical social work with whomever might need my help. It...

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Jennifer Kogan is a licensed independent clinical social worker, writer and advocate for Jewish therapists and clients. She is also co-founder of the Jewish Social Work Consortium.

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