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.
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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Words Have Consequences, Especially When You Are Jewish
AJC Hails Milestone in Fight Against Antisemitism in Public Schools
In a watershed moment for Jewish communities across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 715 into law—paving the way for meaningful and immediate action to confront antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools.
This Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism
It’s time to call out anti-Israel bias for what it is: blatant, undisguised antisemitism.
