Jews once lived in North Africa and the Middle East for millennia and became part of the social fabric of their homelands. There were some 800,000 Jews in these regions after World War II. Barely a decade later, most of them were gone. This pivotal but little-known piece of history is the focus of The Forgotten Exodus, an award-winning podcast from American Jewish Committee. The second season debuted today. Additional episodes will be released weekly through Sept. 23.
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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Forgotten No More: Award-Winning AJC Podcast on Jews Who Left or Fled Arab Nations and Iran Begins Second Season
Addressing Antisemitism in America- AJC at the Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, AJC CEO Ted Deutch moderated a panel, Addressing Antisemitism in America.
October 7 and the Legacy of Tisha B'Av
Tisha B’Av has been called the saddest day in Judaism. It is a day of remembrance and mourning, just as Oct. 7 will always be. But it is also a time when we can look forward and reaffirm the resilience of Israel and the Jewish people. We are faced with many challenges, but we have never been better equipped to confront them.
VP Picks, Media Bias, and Antisemitism: The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Israel and the Jewish People
Listen to an in-depth conversation on all the latest in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, from the vice presidential picks –Tim Walz and JD Vance – to Israel and antisemitism. Julie Fishman Rayman, AJC’s Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, speaks with Ron Kampeas, the Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
AJC, ADL, Hillel International, Jewish Federations, and CoP Urge Colleges and Universities to Prepare for Back-to-School
Following the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish and educational groups call on college and university administrators to take action ahead of the new school year.
AJC New England Lauds Mass. Governor Healey Signing Budget That Supports Antisemitism Education
AJC New England thanks Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey for signing into law sections 106 and 201 of the FY25 Massachusetts budget. They will establish a Special Commission for Addressing Antisemitism, and prompt the creation of curricula, resources, and professional development opportunities to support antisemitism education.
AJC Welcomes Education Department Agreement with Carmel Unified School District On Its Failure to Adequately Address Antisemitic Acts
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today welcomed an agreement between the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Carmel Unified School District (CUSD) which outlines steps the district will take to address antisemitism in its schools. OCR found there were 15 antisemitic incidents dating back to the 2021-22 school year that the district inadequately addressed.
Aviva Klompas is Fighting the Normalization of Antisemitism on Social Media
Aviva Klompas has long been a fierce advocate for Israel and is no stranger to the forces that try to delegitimize the Jewish state. Klompas, cofounder of Boundless Israel, a think tank dedicated to strengthening education about Israel while also keeping an eye on the surge of antisemitism in the U.S., joins us.
Antisemitism is Constantly Evolving — Social Media Companies Need to as Well
Meta, who owns Facebook and Instagram, is the only social media company that is preventing ‘Zionist’ from being used as hate speech
AJC Welcomes New Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism
Today, Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor And Combat Antisemitism, announced new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. This pledge, signed by representatives of more than 30 countries and international organizations, includes many of the action items for governments listed in American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism, unveiled last month at AJC Global Forum 2024.
Antisemitism in Europe is Worsening, Here’s What Needs to Change
A Europe without Jews is no longer unthinkable, but it must not become inevitable.
U.S. Party Platforms Must Take a Stand Against Antisemitism
Failing to include fighting Jew hatred in the Dem and GOP platforms is a failure to meet the moment and the needs of American Jews
Here are 5 Jewish Issues Republicans and Democrats Must Address at their Conventions
In the wake of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, here are five planks AJC is urging Republican and Democrats to incorporate into their platforms and address during their conventions.
AJC Welcomes Meta Policy Cracking Down on Antisemitic and Anti-Israeli Hate Speech
American Jewish Committee (AJC) has worked and consulted with Meta on issues relating to antisemitism for several years and was proud to continue this partnership by participating in Meta’s Policy Forum. As part of these discussions, AJC shared how the word “Zionist” is often used as coded language to attack Jews and Israelis and about the offline harm this proxy language has on Jewish life around the world.
AJC Welcomes Dept. of Education Agreement with Brown University
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement that it has entered into a resolution agreement with Brown University to ensure that Jewish students’ rights are protected under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement also includes protections for students with Palestinian, Arab, and/or Muslim ancestry.
Answer Us, Columbia and DA Bragg: Why Drop Charges for Anti-Israel ‘Occupiers’?
When Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg last week dropped charges against most of the protesters who seized Hamilton Hall at Columbia University on April 30, the announcement left New York’s Jewish community bewildered and angry. The Columbia protests, rife with anti-Israel sentiments, exacerbated feelings of insecurity and vulnerability among Jewish students and faculty at Columbia and beyond, leaving deep scars.
AJC Thanks New York Prosecutors for Commitment to Aggressively Prosecute Antisemitic Hate Crimes
American Jewish Committee and its three New York-based regional offices today welcomed a joint statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York’s 62 district attorneys acknowledging the alarming jump in antisemitic hate crimes and their commitment to aggressively prosecute those crimes.
“Positive Step Forward:” AJC CEO Ted Deutch Reacts to Agreement Between University of Michigan and U.S. Education Dept. to Address Campus Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch, an alumnus of the University of Michigan, released a statement after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced Monday an agreement with the university following a Title VI investigation. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin.
AJC Statement on Agreement Between CUNY and U.S. Department of Education to Address Rampant Campus Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee welcomes the efforts by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to hold CUNY accountable for its woefully inadequate efforts to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Tells Congress: Antisemitism Cannot Be Normalized on College Campuses
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch today testified at the House Ways and Means Committee hearing “Crisis on Campus: Antisemitism, Radical Faculty, and the Failure of University Leadership.” Deutch previously served as a Member of Congress from Florida and was the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and was a founding co-chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.
