The Lawfare Project
Jewish civil rights legal aid
633 Third Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017
A global network of pro bono attorneys providing free legal services to defend the civil and human rights of Jewish people facing discrimination, with operations across 17 jurisdictions worldwide. Frum/Jewish link, from its own site: “the legal arm of the Jewish community. It provides pro bono legal services to protect the civil and human rights of the Jewish people”.
Contact source checked 2026-11-08
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Organization has received high volume of requests; separate intake forms for college/university cases vs. other matters
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Common questions
What can I do about religious discrimination at work?
In the US, it is illegal for employers to discriminate based on religion, including in hiring, firing and harassment. The EEOC explains what counts as religious discrimination and how to file a charge; strict deadlines apply, so act quickly. For advice on your case, contact an employment lawyer or the EEOC.
Source: U.S. EEOC: Religious Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · checked 2026-11-07
What do I do if my identity is stolen?
IdentityTheft.gov, run by the FTC, gives a step-by-step recovery plan and lets you report identity theft.
Source: Federal Trade Commission: IdentityTheft.gov · checked 2026-11-07
Where can I get free legal help in New York?
LawHelpNY lists free legal services in New York by topic and county, with plain-language legal information.
Source: LawHelpNY: Free Legal Help in New York State · checked 2026-11-07
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