Oct. 7 and the hatred that followed reminded us of something our ancestors understood all too well: freedom and security can never be taken for granted.
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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Three Years After 10/7, Many Jews Feel Alone in the World
UT Students Should Answer Hasan Piker’s Hate Speech with More Speech
With more than 3 million followers on Twitch, Hasan Piker has used his sizable megaphone to amplify antisemitic tropes, deny or justify Hamas’ atrocities, and victim-blame American Jews targeted by antisemitism. Piker is not operating and spewing his hate in a vacuum.
Taking Stock of Rosh Hashanah for the Next Generation
I want my grandson to feel that same joy and connection that helped define me. But we also live in a time when metal detectors, armed guards and bulletproof glass have become an unfortunate but necessary feature of many synagogues in the Jewish Diaspora, including more recently in the United States.
This Rosh Hashanah, Choose Courage Over Fear
We continue to pray for the safety and security of Israel, where families still bear the scars of the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, and the hope for lasting peace remains painfully elusive. At the same time, we confront an alarming level of antisemitism here at home.
Questions Jewish New Yorkers Should Never Have to Ask
In the first seven months of 2026, there have been 205 confirmed anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City, roughly an incident a day. In July alone, nearly 70% of all confirmed hate crimes citywide targeted Jews, even though Jews make up just 10% of the city’s population.
The Cost of Normalizing Antisemitism
For generations, antisemites have portrayed Jews as shadowy figures wielding outsized financial and political power. While the language evolves, the trope remains the same. This recent declaration is especially alarming because it did not come from the political fringe, rather it came from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
July 4 Has Different Meaning After October 7
For generations, the U.S. represented something extraordinary for Jewish families: the promise that Jews could live openly, practice their faith freely, and participate fully in civic life without fear. That promise has never been guaranteed throughout much of Jewish history. This July 4, Americans have an opportunity not only to celebrate the enduring principles that define our nation, but also to recommit ourselves to protecting them.
Jews Should Not Have to Explain Themselves Just for Being Jewish
Granted, not every criticism of Israel is antisemitic, nor is that criticism necessarily antizionist by default. Criticism of a government’s policies is legitimate and inevitable in any democracy—and it happens every day in Israel. However, too often, hostility toward Israel morphs into hostility toward Jews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Diego Adopts Antisemitism Definition That's Needed More Than Ever
To effectively fight antisemitism, you first have to know what it is.
