In a poignant and powerful moment at AJC Global Forum 2026, American Jewish Committee (AJC) posthumously awarded Sarah Milgrim z”l and Yaron Lischinsky z”l with the Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award.
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 Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award: Honoring Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky
AJC’s Combating Antisemitism Playbook
AJC's Combating Antisemitism Playbook provides clear, practical guidance so that every sector of society—from government and law enforcement to schools, businesses, technology companies, faith leaders, and community organizations—knows how to understand, respond to, and prevent antisemitism before it escalates.
AJC Honors Three Students for Leadership in Fighting Campus Antisemitism
Three college students who were unrelenting in fighting antisemitism on their campuses despite threats, taunts, and intimidation, today received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum.
AJC Honors San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for Leadership Against Hate and Extremism
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was recognized by American Jewish Committee with the Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award, which is given to a civic or public-sector leader who has demonstrated a commitment to bridge-building, public service, and combating hate in their communities.
AJC Applauds Bipartisan Jewish American Security Act
At a time when the vast majority of American Jews are feeling less safe, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, enthusiastically welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act.
Antisemitism is Changing how People Live Daily Lives in Connecticut
Antisemitism is not a relic of the past. It is here, it is on the rise, and it is reshaping how Jewish Americans live their daily lives, including in Connecticut.
The Hate at Park East Synagogue Must Be Called Out
Waving the flag and using the language of terrorists to target a group of Jews at their place of worship and a community gathering center is not protest – it is intimidation and, in this case, a clear case of antisemitism.
Don't Let Fear Take Away Pride During Jewish American Heritage Month
The hate that may begin with Jews inevitably spreads to other ethnic groups and faiths. Defending religious freedom for all and rejecting efforts to divide people along lines of identity for political or social gain are not lofty ideals. They are all but essential if our society is to properly function.
AJC, CyberWell Formalize Partnership to Combat Online Antisemitism
As antisemitism continues to surge on social media and other online platforms, with bad actors deploying new tactics to spread hate and mis- and disinformation, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and CyberWell today formalized their partnership to understand, respond to, and prevent online antisemitism.
Council Member Virginia Maloney Joins AJC New York LEAD Fellows
AJC New York was honored to welcome Council Member Virginia Maloney to AJC headquarters for an exclusive conversation with participants in the LEAD Fellowship, AJC’s flagship program for emerging leaders.
To Honor Jewish American Heritage Month, South Florida Must Do More than Celebrate
Too many Americans know little about Jewish history beyond persecution and tragedy. Jewish American Heritage Month offers schools, public institutions and community leaders an opportunity to teach a fuller story, one that explores the richness and resilience of Jewish American life.
Houses of Worship Need Buffer Zones
While Jews are the most targeted religious group in FBI hate crime data, establishing buffer zones is about something more fundamental: the ability of any person, of any faith, to practice their religion and participate in communal life freely and without fear. Safe access to houses of worship — spaces for gathering and connection — should not be controversial. Protesters using them as targets for harassment should be.
Poland’s fraught reckoning with its complex past towards Jews takes a dark turn
As in the rest of the world, the Hamas attack on Israel has triggered an unprecedented wave of antisemitism. What makes the situation here distinct, is the weight of history
Five Things This Generation of Jewish Students Taught Me
Among students who experienced antisemitism, AJC’s data shows that 60% avoided wearing or displaying things that would identify them as Jewish. That is not a statistic about protest culture. That is students hiding who they are.
Seeing The Full Picture of Hate Crimes as Antisemitism Rises
While Jews make up 12 percent of New York City’s population, they are the victims of the majority of hate crimes. From January through March 2026, the NYPD confirmed 143 hate crimes citywide—and 55 percent of them, 78 incidents, were anti-Jewish.
AJC Joined by 20+ Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations in Calling on Congress to Take Meaningful Action to Protect their Communities and Institutions
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, was joined by 22 faith-based and cultural organizations in urging the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives to take meaningful action to protect religious communities and institutions across the country.
Houses of worship need buffer zones
While Jews are the most targeted religious group in FBI hate crime data, establishing buffer zones is about something more fundamental: the ability of any person, of any faith, to practice their religion and participate in communal life freely and without fear. Safe access to houses of worship — spaces for gathering and connection — should not be controversial. Protesters using them as targets for harassment should be.
Alpha Epsilon Pi and American Jewish Committee Launch Partnership to Combat Campus Antisemitism
Alpha Epsilon Pi International Fraternity (AEPi), the Jewish college fraternity, and American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, have launched a new partnership to combat antisemitism on college campuses across North America, while also advancing Jewish leadership development through AEPi's global network of campus chapters in the U.S., Canada, and Israel.
AJC and CyberWell Release New Report on Experiences with Antisemitism Online and How to Combat It
Half of Jewish users who experienced antisemitism online do not report these incidents to social media companies because they do not think anything will be done, according to new data from American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. The State of Antisemitism in America 2024-2025: Findings and Recommendations for Major Digital Platforms report, released today in partnership with CyberWell, an independent non-profit organization and trusted partner of social media platforms working to combat online antisemitism, provides deeper insights and analysis of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report data and platform specific data on user experience.
Time For N.Y. Colleges To Show They Take Discrimination Charges Seriously
A Title VI coordinator positioned low in a university bureaucracy risks becoming an administrative formality. However, a coordinator empowered with investigative authority, institutional backing, and clear reporting lines to senior leadership can help ensure discrimination complaints are addressed consistently and seriously.
