Press Release Template

Contact Information:

[Organization/Individual Name]

[Contact Name]

[Phone Number]

[Email Address]

Release Date:

[Date]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Catchy and Direct Title]

[Example: “Addressing Violent Protest and Jewish Student Hospitalization at Tulane University”]

[City/State] — (Organization/Spokesperson) strongly condemns (incident/issue) that occurred in (location) on (date), which involved (brief description of what happened).

Why it matters

(Organization) emphasizes the urgency of addressing this act of hate. This incident reflects (a larger trend/issue, e.g., “the rise in antisemitism across [area]”) and highlights the need for (specific action, e.g., “the immediate community response, stronger laws, etc.”)

Details

The incident involved (e.g., “graffiti with antisemitic slurs found at [Location]” or “a violent act targeting Jewish individuals at [Event]”). (State and explain any investigation, updates, or actions).

Student Quote

 [Student Name], a [year] student at [University] and a member of [Organization], shared their perspective:

"INSERT QUOTE”

(Additional quotes from student leaders, faculty, or community members can be included to reinforce the message.)

Call to action

We urge (university leadership, local authorities, community leaders, government officials, etc.) to (specific action, e.g., “investigate thoroughly, prosecute offenders, increase education on antisemitism”). The public is encouraged to (e.g., “attend our ___ event, share resources, report incidents of hate [here]”).

Background

Student Description: Name, Year, Major, Involvement in Jewish/Israel. Organization Description: About the organization that is publishing the press release on behalf of the student. (Organization Name) is a ____ committed to _____. Founded in (Year), (Organization) serves as a _____. Learn more at (URL).