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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AJC’s Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and partner Jewish communities around the world are issuing this Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism to mobilize and empower leaders to take bold action now.

AJC-American Jewish Committee - The State of Antisemitism in America Report 2023

The State of Antisemitism in America 2023

AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2023 Report reveals how rising antisemitism affects American Jews. The report explores how American Jews feel less safe, are changing their behavior, the impact of Hamas’ October 7 terror attack, and the critical role the U.S. general public plays in combating antisemitism.

The Working Definition of Antisemitism

We need to define it to fight it. Here’s why a standard understanding of antisemitism is critical.

#TranslateHate - Stopping Antisemitism Starts with Understanding It

AJC’s Translate Hate Glossary

AJC's Translate Hate interactive glossary empowers you to identify, expose, and report antisemitism.

Strategic Forum for Leaders of Ibero-American Jewish Communities Santiago Declaration

December 5 2023

We, the participants of the Strategic Forum for Leaders of Ibero-American Jewish Communities convened in Santiago, Chile, by the Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) from December 3 to 5, 2023.

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Reporting Antisemitism to Federal Agencies, Law Enforcement, and Social Media: Guidance by American Jewish Committee

Antisemitism is a deeply pervasive issue affecting the wellbeing of the Jewish community. In the wake of Hamas’ murderous terror attack against Israel on October 7 which left over 1,200 Israelis dead, thousands wounded, and over 240 hostages into Gaza, there has been an unprecedented spike in antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world. This guide was created to advise potential victims of bias-motivated discrimination or hate on how to file complaints and/or report hate crimes through official channels.

AJC Task Force to Implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Resources on AJC’s Task Force for Implementing the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

In May 2023 the White House unveiled the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, a move long advocated for by American Jewish Committee (AJC). Following the historic move by the White House, AJC assembled a Task Force to implement the U.S. Action Plan. Learn more about the National Strategy and AJC’s Task Force.

AJC's Guides for American on Countering Antisemitism

AJC's Guides to Implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Our Task Force has developed multiple guides to help government officials, civil society leaders, educators, and more integrate recommendations from the National Strategy into practice. View and download each of our Task Force Guides here.

AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism: A Society-Wide Nonpartisan Guide for America

American Jewish Committee's Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America provides U.S. leadership in all sectors of society with the knowledge and tools to understand, respond to, and prevent antisemitism.