AJC experts stationed around the world share their insight on how a second Trump administration may impact key issues such as combating antisemitism, global support for Israel, expanding the Abraham Accords, and countering the Iranian regime.
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 Experts Assess the Global Impact of Trump’s Election
Seattle-Area Protests Should Face Consequences for Danger
For nearly a year, the Puget Sound area has slowly descended into two parallel sets of laws: one for the average resident, and another for the anti-Jewish protesters seemingly obsessed with making the region more dangerous through their actions and rhetoric.
Call to Action: Addressing Campus Antisemitism
Here are some steps that AJC and Hillel International recommend institutions take to ensure that Jewish students and all students can learn in a safe and inclusive campus environment.
Guidance for K-12 Schools on “Cultural Night” Programs
Cultural Night events provide an excellent experiential and educational opportunity to celebrate the diversity of your school community, uplift students' sense of pride in their unique identities, and foster hands-on learning about cultures other than one's own.
Guidance and Programs for Higher Education Spaces
AJC's Center for Education Advocacy team consists of content experts and skilled educators who are available to provide you and your administrative cohort with strategic guidance on confronting and countering campus antisemitism.
Five Ways Colombia’s President is Spreading Antisemitism and Destroying His Nation’s Ties with the U.S. and Israel
Despite strong U.S.-Colombia ties, Gustavo Petro’s actions in the 11 months since October 7, including severing ties with Israel and amplifying antisemitic messages, contradict the U.S. commitment to combating antisemitism and threaten the U.S.-Israel alliance, leading to calls for a reevaluation of U.S. aid to Colombia.
Addressing Antisemitism in America- AJC at the Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, AJC CEO Ted Deutch moderated a panel, Addressing Antisemitism in America.
AJC Welcomes Education Department Agreement with Carmel Unified School District On Its Failure to Adequately Address Antisemitic Acts
American Jewish Committee (AJC) today welcomed an agreement between the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Carmel Unified School District (CUSD) which outlines steps the district will take to address antisemitism in its schools. OCR found there were 15 antisemitic incidents dating back to the 2021-22 school year that the district inadequately addressed.
Here are 5 Jewish Issues Republicans and Democrats Must Address at their Conventions
In the wake of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, here are five planks AJC is urging Republican and Democrats to incorporate into their platforms and address during their conventions.
University Presidents Share Five Lessons Learned About Campus Antisemitism
At AJC Global Forum 2024, two university presidents—Ron Liebowitz, president of Brandeis University, and Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan—shared best practices, hard lessons learned, and ways they plan to create a campus atmosphere where everyone—including Jewish students—are free to learn, study, and engage in the open exchange of ideas.
How to Mitigate Protests at High School Graduations
As we approach the culmination of the academic year, high school graduation ceremonies are a time for celebration and reflection. While everyone has the constitutional right to free speech, political protests by students and guests should not be allowed to impede a school's commencement program. American Jewish Committee (AJC) asks school administrators to review and implement the strategies here, take proactive steps to minimize the risk of disruption, and respond appropriately if such disruptions occur. Doing so will ensure the focus remains on celebrating the achievements of graduates.
CEA Educational Workshops for K-12 School Communities
AJC's Center for Education Advocacy (CEA) provides customized workshops that help school communities foster inclusion, deepen understanding of Jewish identity and experience, and build resilience against antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Guidance for K-12 School Administrators: Handling Student Protests and Walkouts
American Jewish Committee's guidelines aim to assist K-12 school administrators in public and private schools in preparing for and addressing student protests and walkouts in ways that balance students’ rights to express their views with the need to ensure all students are safe and included in their educational environment.
How to Mitigate Protests at Graduations and Commencements
Commencement is an important and exciting moment in the college experience. University leaders can and should take proactive steps to minimize the risk of commencement or graduation events being disrupted, and to respond effectively and appropriately if such disruptions occur. Here are recommendations based on experiences of other colleges and universities.
What You Need to Know About Anti-Zionist Jews
American Jewish Committee (AJC) key points to understanding anti-Zionist Jews.
What Universities Should be Doing Right Now
Many universities are dealing with ongoing protests and encampments by anti-Israel activists, a trend that we expect will continue through graduation. Here is what American Jewish Committee (AJC) is asking university administrators on campuses with encampments and/or ongoing protests to do right now.
Guidance for Jewish Students On Campus
As many campuses deal with anti-Israel protests and encampments, Jewish students may feel uneasy and even unsafe. Your safety and ability to learn are critically important, as is your ability to be openly and proudly Jewish on campus. The following are some guidelines to help you manage this challenging moment.
AJC Los Angeles is Appalled and Outraged by the Violence that Broke out at UCLA's Encampments
AJC Los Angeles is appalled and outraged by the violence that broke out at UCLA's encampments late last night. UCLA’s administration must better enforce their student codes of conduct to protect their students, particularly Jewish students who have been targeted on campus in recent days.
Meet the Celebrities and Influencers Speaking Out About Jew-Hatred in AJC’s Voices Against Antisemitism Campaign
Meet a dozen entertainers, authors, and social media influencers who stepped up to join AJC's Voices Against Antisemitism.
Here’s What to Know About the Most Comprehensive Antisemitism Legislation Ever in America
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have introduced the Countering Antisemitism Act, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to curb the rise of Jew hatred on American soil.
