While antisemitism and anti-Jewish discrimination have long been present in our country, American Jews thrived here, living and shaping the American Dream. In recent years, that has clearly changed
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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When it comes to fighting antisemitism, the future is now
Santa Ana Public Schools Prevented from Teaching Antisemitic Ethnic Studies
Major Jewish organizations on February 20 announced that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the school district for introducing ethnic studies courses that were developed in secret and infected with antisemitism.
Antisemitism on local campuses reflects AJC study’s findings
Over the past six years, American Jewish Committee’s State of Antisemitism in America Report has provided an important glimpse into perceptions of and experiences with antisemitism, based on twin polls of the American Jewish community and the general population.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to NBC 6: Bringing the Hostages Home is the Highest Priority; U.S. Jews Feel Less Safe After Hamas' Attack
In an interview with NBC 6, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reiterates that bringing every single hostage home is the highest priority and must be part of every conversation.
Nearly One-Third of American Jewish College Students Feel Faculty Members Have Promoted Antisemitism or Learning Environments Hostile to Jews: New Survey
Nearly one-third (32%) of American Jewish college students report feeling that faculty on their campuses have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews, according to new data from American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International. As part of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, AJC and Hillel International partnered to document Jewish students’ experiences during their time on campus. The report details how American Jewish college and university students are experiencing antisemitism, both in and outside of the classroom.
University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker: When Antisemitism Hits Home
What would you do if jars of urine were thrown through the windows of your house in the middle of the night? How would you feel if antisemitic messages were spray painted on your cars? How would you respond if you were targeted simply because you’re Jewish? In the first installment of a 2-part series, meet a face behind the alarming findings of AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report.
AJC’s Holly Huffnagle on NBC Las Vegas: U.S. Jews Are Changing Their Behavior Due to Antisemitism, Kanye West Spreads Dangerous Anti-Jewish Hate Online
Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, joins NBC Las Vegas to break down the findings of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report and how the data reflects the real-life experience of Jews. Huffnagle also points out the alarming social media engagement around Kanye West’s antisemitic tirades, which dangerously stokes the flames of hatred.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to CNN: Antisemitism is Causing U.S. Jews to Alter Their Behavior, Hide Identity
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN to sound the alarm on rapidly rising antisemitism—including the fact that a majority (56%) of American Jews report changing their behavior out of fear of antisemitism, according to AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report. As Ted says: "[American Jews] made a conscious decision to change where they go, what they do, what they say, what they wear because of antisemitism that they see all around them.”
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Op-ed | New Poll Reveals How Deep Online Hate Is. Here's How to Fight It
The United States has long been regarded as a safe harbor for Jews because of our country's commitment to democracy and our values of individual rights, liberty, and equality. In this environment, Jewish communities have been able to grow and thrive. But today, extremism and division are tearing at the fabric of our society.
5 Takeaways from AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report
For the first time in the six-year history of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report, a majority of American Jews - 56% - report changing their behavior out of fear of antisemitism.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report: Behind the Numbers
While the far-right and white supremacist hate remains a very serious threat in the United States, more American Jews say the extreme political left is a very serious antisemitic threat compared to 2021. Here are four stories that illustrate this shift as well as some of this year’s troubling findings.
AJC Report: For the First Time, Majority of American Jews Changing Behavior Due to Fear of Antisemitism
For the first time in the history of American Jewish Committee’s State of Antisemitism in America Report, a majority (56%) of American Jews report changing their behavior out of fear of antisemitism. The 2024 report, released today, is the first analysis of American Jews and U.S. adults to look at the impact of antisemitism during the full year following October 7, 2023, and the Hamas-launched war against Israel.
AJC Statement on Ye’s Latest Antisemitic Statements
Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) continues to purposefully use his platform to spew anti-Jewish hatred. While some may dismiss his hateful rants, we cannot overlook the dangerous influence they can have on his millions of followers, particularly on social media, where a significant portion of today’s antisemitism thrives
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024: 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 2024 Report: A comparison of the Survey of American Jews and the Survey of the General Public reveals how rising antisemitism harms American Jews, exploring in depth how Jewish hate affects American Jews and the American general public one year after Hamas’ October 7 attack. It also shows shocking data on the safety, security, and behaviors of American Jews, underscoring the urgency of combating antisemitism. View the results here.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024: AJC's Survey of the General Public
American Jewish Committee's 2024 Survey of the General Public, provides a unique opportunity to see how U.S. adults understand antisemitism and its impact on society one year after Hamas’ October 7 attack. View the results here.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024: AJC's Survey of American Jews
American Jewish Committee’s 2024 Survey of American Jews reveals how rising antisemitism affects American Jews. The report unearths the impact of antisemitism on American Jews one year after Hamas’ October 7 attack, reveals shocking data on the safety, security, and behaviors of American Jews today.
American Jewish Committee Brings Together Allies from Across San Diego in Fight Against Antisemitism
When it comes to fighting antisemitism, Jews can’t go it alone—nor should they, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said Sunday at the second annual “Standing Together: A Community Response to Antisemitism” symposium, sponsored by American Jewish Committee San Diego in partnership with the Jewish Federation of San Diego.
AJC Statement on Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Antisemitism
AJC Statement on Executive Order on Additional Measures to Combat Antisemitism
Why I Just Became A Citizen of Austria — a Country that Persecuted My Family
This month, a year after submitting detailed paperwork, I was granted Austrian citizenship.
I have no intention of leaving the United States. But I pursued dual citizenship because my dad, Dr. Ernst Drenick, the son of a Jewish father and Catholic mother, was born and raised in Vienna — but was forced to flee the country in 1938. His story, like that of so many European Jews, is filled with loss and tragedy — too involved to fully narrate here. In life, he was frustratingly reluctant to talk about his experiences before the war, his flight from Austria to New York or the years that followed.
I have no intention of leaving the United States. But I pursued dual citizenship because my dad, Dr. Ernst Drenick, the son of a Jewish father and Catholic mother, was born and raised in Vienna — but was forced to flee the country in 1938. His story, like that of so many European Jews, is filled with loss and tragedy — too involved to fully narrate here. In life, he was frustratingly reluctant to talk about his experiences before the war, his flight from Austria to New York or the years that followed.
AJC Welcomes Launch of the UN Action Plan to Counter Antisemitism, Calls for Swift Implementation and Enforcement
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization of the Jewish people, welcomes the launch of the “United Nations Action Plan to Monitor Antisemitism and Enhance a System-wide Response,” an initiative led by Under-Secretary-General Miguel Moratinos, the UN Focal Point for Monitoring Antisemitism and High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations. This new Action Plan is the first-ever commitment by UN leadership to take action across the UN system to prevent and combat antisemitism within the organization and around the world.
