This paper examines the role of antisemitism within Germany's AfD, arguing that antisemitic ideas, conspiracy narratives, and historical revisionism are woven into the party's broader ethnonationalist and anti-democratic worldview. It finds that, despite occasional pro-Israel rhetoric, the AfD has repeatedly mobilized both coded and explicit forms of antisemitism through its leaders, campaigns, affiliated media ecosystem, and voter base.
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.
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“Friendly Faces” of Antisemitism? Political Antisemitism in the Alternative for Germany Party
What Is the Jewish American Security Act and What Would It Do?
The Jewish American Security Act is a bipartisan bill designed to strengthen protections against antisemitism in schools, places of worship, community institutions, and online. Learn how it would improve civil rights enforcement, school reporting procedures, community security, and federal coordination to better protect Jewish Americans.
Dozens of American Leaders Contribute to AJC's Playbook to Combat Antisemitism
Here is the story of how AJC and more than 60 leaders across society worked together to develop a practical, coordinated approach to countering antisemitism grounded in real-world experience and titled AJC's Combating Antisemitism Playbook.
Why Did the Modern Language Association Reject an Anti-Israel Resolution—and Why Does It Matter?
Following advocacy by AJC’s Center for Education Advocacy (CEA), members of the Modern Language Association (MLA) recently rejected Resolution 2026-1, an anti-Israel measure that sought to dismiss concerns about antisemitism as “weaponized” while falsely accusing Israel of genocide.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Texas Jews Live in Fear
While many incidents at Jewish institutions don’t involve physical threats — graffiti and anonymous threats are more prevalent — they are unsettling, nonetheless. While my Jewish friends and neighbors remain fiercely proud to be Jewish, some have told me they often feel compelled, when they are out in public, to choose between their personal safety and their proud Jewish identity.
Jews Should Not Have to Hide Their Pride
Americans who know someone Jewish are more likely to recognize antisemitism, understand it and respond when they encounter it. In my work as AJC’s Detroit community director, I have seen firsthand the impact these relationships and conversations make in helping the broader community understand the fear and vulnerability many American Jews face today.
Why October 7 Still Matters Two Years after Hamas Attack Against Israel
Many Jewish people now hide their identity, removing symbols like the Star of David, sometimes because they fear for their safety, other times because they’ve been told it might “offend” someone. We’ve seen vandalism, property destruction, boycotts of Jewish-owned businesses and threats.
Antisemitism Battle Is Not for Jews to Fight Alone. Our Allies are Essential
It has been more than 60 years since the Roman Catholic Church issued “Nostra Aetate,” the groundbreaking document that rejected collective Jewish responsibility for the death of Jesus.By dispensing with two millennia of dogma that Jews were Christ-killers, the church ushered in a new era of what Pope Leo XIV has called a “precious dialogue” between the two faiths, one that remains robust to this day. That is especially important for the Jewish people, who cannot have too many allies at a time when a wave of antisemitism shows no sign of easing. American Jewish Committee’s newly released State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report highlights why that matters more than ever.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism Report 2025: Behind the Numbers
Here are five stories that illustrate some of the troubling findings from AJC's State of Antisemitism Report 2025.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2025: Comparing American Jews and the General Public
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report: A comparison of the Survey of American Jews and the Survey of the General Public assesses and compares Jewish and general population perceptions of, and experiences with, antisemitism in the United States during one of the most violent years against American Jews in recent history. View the results here.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2025: AJC's Survey of the General Public
American Jewish Committee's 2025 Survey of the General Public, provides a unique opportunity to see how U.S. adults understand antisemitism and its impact on society during one of the most violent years against American Jews in recent history. View the results here.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2025: AJC's Survey of American Jews
American Jewish Committee’s 2025 Survey of American Jews provides critically important insights into one of the most violent years against American Jews in recent history. View the results here.
Our Bondi Beach Fifteen: A Prayer for Them and for Us
A prayer by Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC Director of Interreligious Affair
Explainer: Who Are Australia’s Jews and Why is Antisemitism Rising in Australia?
Australia’s Jewish community faces a historic surge in antisemitism after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack, highlighting the urgent need for government action.
On Capitol Hill, AJC CEO Ted Deutch Warns: Bondi Beach Attack Shows Antisemitism Is Escalating
Speaking on Capitol Hill during Hanukkah, AJC CEO Ted Deutch addresses the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack and the accelerating rise of antisemitism worldwide. Joined by bipartisan members of Congress, Ted honors the victims and delivers a clear call for action.
Antisemitism in Australia: A Timeline
After a deadly Hanukkah terror attack in Bondi Beach in Sydney, antisemitism in Australia is under scrutiny. Here’s a timeline of rising anti-Jewish incidents since Oct. 7.
