To effectively fight antisemitism, you first have to know what it is.
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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San Diego Adopts Antisemitism Definition That's Needed More Than Ever
I Sent My Son to a Jewish Pre-K. We Shouldn't Have to Worry About Attacks
I live in Houston, but for me, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Mich., is not just another synagogue. It is part of the story of my life.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024-2025: Findings and Recommendations for Major Digital Platforms report
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024-2025: Findings and Recommendations for Major Digital Platforms report, released in partnership with CyberWell, an independent non-profit dedicated to democratizing the fight against online antisemitism, provides deeper insights and analysis of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report data and platform specific data on user experience.
Teaching 'Night' In a Charged Moment
In classrooms across the country, conversations feel more charged and the air is tense. Global conflicts and domestic affairs are impacting even benign topics. As those conversations have become more politically charged, some teachers have begun to question whether it is even possible to teach seminal works like Elie Wiesel’s Holocaust memoir “Night” without the discussion veering into present-day politics.
Jake Lang — January 6 Rioter Who Fuels Antisemitism, Islamophobia
Here is what to know about far-right influencer and provocateur Jake Lang, including how he promotes antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry, and the way he is fueling extremism in young far-right circles.
“We Can’t Keep Going Through This”: AJC’s Amy Sapeika on Antisemitic Attack in Michigan
On FOX 2 Detroit, Amy Sapeika, Community Director for AJC Detroit, spoke out after the antisemitic attack at a Michigan synagogue, calling on leaders and communities across society to confront the alarming rise in antisemitism.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Temple Israel Detroit Attack, Iran War, and Antisemitism
AJC CEO Ted Deutch discusses the Michigan car-ramming attack targeted attack on the Jewish community in Detroit, the Iran war, and antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world.
Who Is Candace Owens—and Why Her Antisemitic Rhetoric Poses Real Risks for American Society
Candace Owens is a conservative political commentator whose increasingly antisemitic rhetoric has alarmed former allies, mainstream conservatives, and Jewish groups, including American Jewish Committee (AJC).
Antisemitism Still Plagues America's Jewish Communities
History shows that rising antisemitism often coincides with broader societal polarization, extremism, and declining trust in democratic institutions. In 2025, majorities of both American Jews and the general public report less confidence in the way American democracy is functioning than they did five years ago. Hatred left unchallenged rarely stays contained.
Who is Nick Fuentes and Why Is His Antisemitism Dangerous for America?
What you need to know about Nicholas “Nick” J. Fuentes, his America First movement, his relationship with Alex Jones, “the Groypers,” and more.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Must Act to Define Antisemitism in New Jersey
The IHRA definition is the most widely accepted and adopted tool for defining and identifying antisemitism worldwide and throughout the Jewish community. Recognizing antisemitism is the first necessary step to combating it and New Jersey’s adoption of this tool would have immeasurably strengthened our state's efforts to protect our Jewish communities.
AJC and CRIF Form Transatlantic Partnership to Combat Antisemitism, Defend Democratic Values
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and the Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France (CRIF), the organization representing Europe’s largest Jewish community, today announced the signing of a new partnership agreement, formalized in Paris on the occasion of the CRIF’s 40th annual Dinner, to deepen transatlantic coordination in combating antisemitism and defending democratic values.
Jewish New Yorkers Are Changing How They Live--That Should Alarm All of Us
Antisemitism is not a Jewish problem. It is a New York City problem. When a student threatens mass violence against Jews, when a synagogue becomes a target, when people are assaulted on the subway because of who they are — that is an attack on the city’s core values and our way of life.
Joint letter to APA in support of the Association of Jewish Psychologists
AJC and a coalition of Jewish organizations wrote to the members of the American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives in recognition that the Association of Jewish Psychologists (AJP) is a representative body of Jewish psychologists and in support of its inclusion and voting representation within the APA Council of Representatives.
Words Have Consequences, Especially When You Are Jewish
Jews in America had long been insulated from violent antisemitism. It was something that happened elsewhere. Then, the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh where 11 people were murdered changed that and precipitated hundreds of incidents in which Jews have been targeted simply for being Jewish.
Words Have Consequences, Especially When You Are Jewish
Jews in America had long been insulated from violent antisemitism. It was something that happened elsewhere. Then, the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh where 11 people were murdered changed that and precipitated hundreds of incidents in which Jews have been targeted simply for being Jewish.
New Survey: Four in 10 Jewish College Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International are releasing new data today detailing how American Jewish college students are changing how they engage with peers and show up on campus related to their experiences with antisemitism. As part of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, AJC and Hillel International partnered to document Jewish students’ experiences during their time on campus.
Live From the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center: AJC CEO Ted Deutch on the State of Antisemitism in America
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined Rabbi Joshua Davidson on February 11 to unpack AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report, live from The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center stage.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report: Insights and Analysis
American Jewish Committee’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report details perceptions of and experiences with antisemitism for both American Jews and U.S. adults. Significantly, it analyzes the impact of antisemitism in the two years following the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report: Insights and Analysis
American Jewish Committee’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report details perceptions of and experiences with antisemitism for both American Jews and U.S. adults. Significantly, it analyzes the impact of antisemitism in the two years following the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.
