Too many American schools fail Jewish students by not addressing antisemitism head-on. Thankfully, more of them now realize these shortcomings and want to make meaningful changes.
Everything You Need to Know About Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a tangible threat to Jews and the very fabric of democratic societies. American Jewish Committee (AJC), with a global presence, works every day to combat Jew-hatred through global diplomacy, political advocacy, coalition building, and strategic communications.
The resources below include key insights on antisemitism including the connection between antisemitism and anti-Zionism, antisemitism from the far-right, the far-left, and in the name of Islam. It also includes explanations of philosemitism, the Working Definition of Antisemitism, white supremacists, Holocaust distortion, conspiracy theories, and more.
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Stop Brushing Aside the San Diego Jewish Community's Legitimate Fear
The organizers of San Diego Pride Festival, the administrators at UCSD, and the local media have all recently shown that they fail to take seriously calls for the eradication of the Jewish people, hiding behind false claims that these threats are merely free speech or a reaction to events in the Middle East.
Opinion: What are we teaching our children? A CT Jewish parent’s plea
Sarah and Yaron were killed for being who they were. For showing up proudly at an event meant to foster peace and coexistence. That is the bitterest of ironies—and the most urgent of warnings. Our children are watching. Let us teach them that hatred never has the final word—so long as we refuse to be silent.
We Jews cannot hide from hate
Tree of Life. Washington. Boulder. They are more than markers of tragedies. They must all serve as a call to action for all Americans. Antisemitism is a clear and present danger. For Jews. For all of us.
To Honor Sarah and Yaron, Do Not Stay Silent
We must never let society normalize such antisemitic violence as inevitable or routine. Antisemitism — no matter where it comes from, or how it is disguised — must be condemned unequivocally. It must never be tolerated. It must never be justified. It must be confronted directly and combated relentlessly, wherever and however it appears.
After Boulder, D.C. Violence Against Jews, New Jersey Must Adopt Antisemitism Definition
Words have have consequences. And in its most extreme form, words can have deadly consequences. Words that call for violence against Jews must be called out, by the whole of society, for what they are, antisemitism plain and simple. The IHRA definition is the best tool to guide us in those critical efforts.
'We Are All Jews:' Murders In D.C. Call For Moral Clarity and Action
We cannot allow our community here in Florida — or leaders around the world — to treat their murders as simply another tragic incident and move on. And we cannot separate this violence from the dangerous rhetoric that fuels hatred and conspiracies against Jews. Since the double shooting, synagogues and Jewish organizations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and across the country have heightened security.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Op-ed | We Will Not Move on After Attacks in Washington and Boulder
We can't afford, America can't afford, and the Jewish people can't afford to move on. Moving on would mean capitulating to those who have, through sick and twisted logic, decided that Sarah and Yaron’s murders are acceptable "resistance" instead of brutal, deadly hatred. We will not move on. We will not be silent. And we need everyone fighting this vicious Jew-hatred with us.
More Holocaust Education Is Needed in New Jersey
This year, we marked 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp — the Holocaust moving further and further into our past. Now, with so many survivors no longer with us to share their personal stories, Holocaust education is more important than ever.
Defend Democracy by Confronting Antisemitism
For decades, America has been viewed as a sanctuary—a nation built on democracy, liberty, and equality, where Jewish communities could thrive. Today, that sanctuary is under siege.
Learning from TikTok Tova About How to Fight Antisemitism
Tova Friedman is a walking miracle.
That’s the only way to accurately describe someone who avoided death in the Auschwitz gas chambers not once, but twice, when she was a little girl.
Today, she shares her story – through the help of her grandson – on TikTok, where she has 570,000 followers who hear her talk about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism.
That’s the only way to accurately describe someone who avoided death in the Auschwitz gas chambers not once, but twice, when she was a little girl.
Today, she shares her story – through the help of her grandson – on TikTok, where she has 570,000 followers who hear her talk about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism.
New York Must Do More to Protect Jewish Students on Campus
Across the country, Jewish students face a rising tide of harassment, intimidation and discrimination. In New York, home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel, the Legislature has a responsibility to act.
Antisemitism Concerns Push More Jews to Hide Their Faith
In a nation that prides itself on religious freedom, a disturbing trend is emerging − American Jews are increasingly feeling the need to hide their identity. That troubling fact is made clear in the just-released State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report from the American Jewish Committee.
How Antisemitism Hurts Us All in New Jersey: We Must Collectively Act
No one is born an antisemite. And nobody is born knowing how to combat antisemitism. To fight it effectively, we need partners. That is especially true for a Hillel director taking the helm of one of the largest campuses for Jewish undergraduates in the U.S. and the regional director for a global advocacy organization for the Jewish people.
It's Time to Stand Together to Reject Antisemitism
I’m one of the more than a quarter million Jews living in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. That means I am a proud part of a unique, extremely diverse community that has made innumerable contributions to the intricate and vibrant mosaic that is South Florida. However, it is also a community forced to confront a steadily rising tide of hostility and outright hatred because of who we are and what we believe in.
We Can Turn The Tide. Let's Teach Our Kids to Counter Antisemitism
The Holocaust, one of history’s darkest chapters, when six million Jews were intentionally targeted and murdered, serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked hatred and prejudice. But for students in an ever-changing world, it can be difficult to connect these historical events with the biases, antisemitism, racism and hatred they encounter today. It is incumbent upon us all to help them make those connections and to demonstrate how it is the responsibility of every American to understand the enduring problem of antisemitism and the imperative to stand up against hate in all its forms.
When it comes to fighting antisemitism, the future is now
While antisemitism and anti-Jewish discrimination have long been present in our country, American Jews thrived here, living and shaping the American Dream. In recent years, that has clearly changed
Antisemitism on local campuses reflects AJC study’s findings
Over the past six years, American Jewish Committee’s State of Antisemitism in America Report has provided an important glimpse into perceptions of and experiences with antisemitism, based on twin polls of the American Jewish community and the general population.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Op-ed | New Poll Reveals How Deep Online Hate Is. Here's How to Fight It
The United States has long been regarded as a safe harbor for Jews because of our country's commitment to democracy and our values of individual rights, liberty, and equality. In this environment, Jewish communities have been able to grow and thrive. But today, extremism and division are tearing at the fabric of our society.
