American Jewish Committee (AJC) and The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today that more than 525 mayors across the United States have joined their joint national effort to combat antisemitism. The two organizations, which have partnered on other projects, are calling on mayors across the country to sign a statement declaring that antisemitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values.
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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American Jewish Committee, U.S. Conference of Mayors Launch Campaign Against Antisemitism
Antisemitic Tropes Are Proliferating. Can You Spot Them?
Like any virus, antisemitism mutates, making it next to impossible for lexicographers to keep up and for governments to recognize its many variants. Accordingly, the “Translate Hate” glossary includes the IHRA Working Definition of antisemitism to help flag any new terms or conspiracies that might arise.
Translate the Hate: The Rise of Six Antisemitic Terms in 2020
Six antisemitic terms and tropes invented or given new life during the lockdown have been added to American Jewish Committee’s Translate Hate glossary.
Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism
Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, called for all UN member states to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. Isaacson addressed the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) conference on “Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism.”
AJC Urges UN Member States to Adopt IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, today called for all UN member states to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. “To combat antisemitism, those in positions of authority – whether in the classroom, or in law enforcement, or in a sports club – must be able to identify it,” said Isaacson, addressing the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) conference on “Exploring Holistic Approaches to Combating Antisemitism.”
Mayors United: A Conversation on Combating Antisemitism and Bigotry - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Join U.S. Conference of Mayors President Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mayor Francis X. Suarez of Miami, Florida for a bipartisan discussion on the impact of a powerful partnership with AJC in the fight against antisemitism and bigotry.
People of the Pod: Soraya Nadia McDonald on Being Black and Jewish; NBC’s No Good, Very Bad Week
Journalist Soraya Nadia McDonald is the award-winning Culture Critic for The Undefeated at ESPN and she sat down with us for a conversation about confronting antisemitism as a Black Jewish woman. Then AJC Chief Advocacy Officer Dan Elbaum reflects on his 11 years at AJC, Manya Brachear Pashman discusses Michael Che’s antisemitic joke on Saturday Night Live, and Seffi Kogen on criticism of a Jewish storyline on the NBC show “Nurses”.
American Jewish Committee, National Association of Attorneys General Joining to Combat Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) are partnering to combat antisemitism in the United States. On February 24, AJC staff will engage NAAG members in a virtual training session, “The People v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity through Combating Antisemitism.” The AJC-led training dovetails with District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine’s 2021 NAAG Presidential Initiative to unite all attorneys general across the United States to counter hate and hate-related violence nationwide.
Fighting Antisemitism Is A Communal Priority
San Jose was among the first municipalities in the country to join Mayors United Against Antisemitism, a new national initiative led by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the American Jewish Committee. They are calling on mayors across the country to declare unequivocally that antisemitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values.
People of the Pod: The Real Danger of QAnon; Telling the Jewish Story in Arabic
This week, we’re in conversation with Joel Finkelstein, cofounder and director of the Network Contagion Research Institute, a nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research group of experts who study online disinformation, and Pamela Paresky, a senior scholar at the Institute who focuses on the psychology of thriving in a liberal democracy. Both have been sounding the alarm about the dangers of the antisemitic conspiracy theory movement QAnon and they join us to discuss what we can expect next from the movement and how we can take steps to stop it.
Kicking Antisemitism Out of the UK: A Conversation with Lord John Mann and Rola Brentlin – AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Join Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism and a leading proponent of the IHRA working definition, and Rola Brentlin, Head of Special Projects for Chelsea Football Club, to discuss the English Premier League's adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and its significance.
Mayors Across The Country, Including In Miami, Take A Stand Against Antisemitism
All leaders in government, in civil society, must speak out and mobilize their constituencies to confront this evil, recognizing that antisemitism is not a Jewish problem; it’s a societal problem — a national danger. Having a clear and common definition of what precisely constitutes antisemitism is essential. That is why the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and AJC have partnered on a national initiative, calling on mayors to declare unequivocally that antisemitism is incompatible with American values, human rights and the pillars of a free, democratic society.
Combating Antisemitism: We Need Swivel-Headed Jews
Those who genuinely care about antisemitism must open their eyes wide and be swivel-headed – and not allow partisan political thinking to narrow the field of vision and sense of outrage.
AJC Praises Biden Administration Support for IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed a U.S. State Department official’s statement confirming that President Biden “embraces and champions” the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.
It's Time We Taught Antisemitism
I have no doubt that if one asks young Americans whether they hate Jews, the overwhelming majority would say they do not. But a majority of them do not know what antisemitism is, and many can’t even recognize it when it’s staring them in the face. Antisemitism is a full-blown problem on American campuses.
Arabic Video on Protocols of the Elders of Zion Challenges Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories in the Middle East
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released an Arabic-language video about the infamous antisemitic forgery, The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, part of the organization’s popular Arabic video series, ‘An al-Yahud (“About the Jews”). The film is the fifth in AJC’s Arabic-language video series, ‘An al-Yahud (“About the Jews”), which has been viewed by tens of millions of Arabic-speakers around the world.
Confronting Antisemitism in Biden’s First One Hundred Days
Antisemitism left unchecked can be a death knell for democracy. Efforts in the first 100 days of the Biden administration to fight antisemitism would show the world that the US places a high priority on promoting pluralism, protecting minorities, and safeguarding democracy. That keeps all Americans safe.
AJC Remembers: 3 Generations of Holocaust Reflections and Testimonials - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, please join us for the incredibly personal and powerful stories of 12 Holocaust survivors, children, and grandchildren, as they share reflections on their family stories.
American Jewish Committee, U.S. Conference of Mayors Launch Campaign Against Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today the launch of a national effort to combat antisemitism. The two organizations, which have partnered on other projects, are calling on mayors across the country to sign a statement declaring that antisemitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values.
No Room For Complacency In Fight Against Antisemitism
Europe’s rich Jewish history is also an ongoing obligation to assure the trust of Jewish citizens and communities, a responsibility society as a whole must uphold. Therefore, the American Jewish Committee New York Regional Office and the Consulate General of Germany collaborate to build trust in one another and jointly advocate against hate and antisemitism.
