American Jewish Committee's State of Antisemitism in America 2022: Survey of the General Public, conducted by the research company SSRS, provides a unique opportunity to understand the impact of rising Jew-hatred in America. View the results here.
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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The State of Antisemitism in America 2022: AJC's Survey of the General Public
The State of Antisemitism in America 2022: 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 2022: A comparison of the Survey of American Jews and the Survey of the General Public.
At UN Event, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch Urges UN to Do More to Call Out Antisemitism
Speaking at a high-level UN event yesterday focused on globalizing efforts to combat antisemitism alongside Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch called on UN leaders to do more to counter antisemitism at the world body.
Behind the Numbers: Young American Jews’ Encounters with Antisemitism
AJC added questions to its State of Antisemitism in America Report 2022 for young American Jews who currently or recently attended college or those who had children attending college. Here are some of the stories that give voice to the report’s findings.
5 Key Takeaways from AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report 2022
Here are five key takeaways from AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report 2022, the most comprehensive of its kind.
Why What Joe Rogan Said on His Podcast About Jews Was Antisemitic
Joe Rogan is drawing backlash for spreading the antisemitic trope that Jews are greedy. Rogan’s comments came during the February 4th episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. His Spotify podcast is one of the most popular in America and averages over 11 million listeners per show.
American Jewish Committee Says ABA Antisemitism Resolution Falls Short
AJC said while it was commendable for the American Bar Association to pass an antisemitism resolution, it criticized the decision to omit the widely recognized antisemitism definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
When Will The Far Left Stop Instrumentalizing The Palestinian Cause?
Last December, after being expelled by Israel, Salah Hamouri was greeted with a hero's welcome at the Paris airport by several Members of Parliament of “La France Insoumise.” Ersilla Soudais, an MP from the far left party even described Hamouri's expulsion as “a deportation orchestrated by Israel,” an inappropriate choice of words, to say the least. For those who follow the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but above all its treatment in France, this is not surprising.
AJC Paris Welcomes Updated National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Antisemitism, and Discrimination in France
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed the latest French government plan to combat antisemitism. The plan, updated by the Interministerial Delegation for the Fight Against Racism and Antisemitism (DILCRAH) every three years, included several policies recommended by AJC and was presented yesterday by Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne to an audience that included AJC leaders in Paris. “DILCRAH has long recognized that antisemitism endangers all of French society, not only Jews. It is essential for the government to have a robust strategy dedicated to confronting antisemitism in all its forms,” said Anne Sophie-Sebban, Director of AJC Paris,
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch Issues Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch issued this statement today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of when the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp was liberated in 1945.
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch Lauds Abraham Accords Before European Parliament, Cautions They Can’t Be Taken for Granted
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch today told the European Parliament that the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and three Arab nations, was an important historical moment “we can never take for granted.”
AJC Survey on Holocaust Knowledge Among Americans
Most U.S. adults know when the Holocaust happened and are familiar with Auschwitz, but fewer are cognizant about the number of Jews murdered and how Hitler came to power in Germany, according to a new American Jewish Committee (AJC) public opinion survey. “Lacking knowledge can open pathways to trivialization and denial of the Holocaust that also contribute to rising antisemitism,” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch.
AJC Survey: U.S. Jews Felt Less Secure After Colleyville Synagogue Attack
Amid rising antisemitism in the United States, data from a new American Jewish Committee (AJC) public opinion survey reveals key information on the state of mind of American Jews following the hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas last year. A majority of American Jews—or 54% percent—said they heard a lot or some about the Colleyville crisis. Of those U.S. Jews, 18% percent felt a great deal less safe at the time, 33% felt a fair amount less safe, and 36% felt a little less safe after the eleven-hour hostage crisis. Only 13% of the survey respondents who had heard at least some about the situation said they did not feel less safe.
Joint Response to New Antisemitic Incidents in Washington, D.C. Region
AJC Washington, D.C., ADL DC, JCRC of Greater Washington, and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington are angered and disgusted by the additional acts of antisemitic graffiti and vandalism in our region this weekend.
American Jewish Committee to Help Lead Effort to Bolster Antisemitism Education in U.S. Classrooms
American Jewish Committee will help lead a groundbreaking effort to train educators and school leaders in the United States about antisemitism and help them develop strategies to address anti-Jewish incidents in their schools.
The initiative comes at a time when antisemitic incidents have risen to alarming levels and most American Jews believe antisemitism is a problem in the U.S.
The initiative comes at a time when antisemitic incidents have risen to alarming levels and most American Jews believe antisemitism is a problem in the U.S.
3 Key Takeaways from Flawed FBI Hate Crimes Report
Here are three takeaways from the release of this year’s FBI hate crimes report that explain the numbers and what needs to happen to better protect America’s vulnerable populations – not just the Jewish community.
7 Podcasts to Help You Understand, Respond To, and Prevent Antisemitism
What is antisemitism? How do you combat antisemitism? Here are 7 episodes of AJC’s People of the Pod from the past year that will help you understand, respond to, and prevent rising Jew hatred.
American Jewish Committee Lauds Creation of National Antisemitism Strategy
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch today lauded an announcement by the White House that it would establish an interagency group to coordinate efforts to fight antisemitism and other forms of hate. Its first order of business will be to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism.
Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council Calls on Local Law Enforcement Agencies for Better Reporting on Hate Crimes to the FBI
Following the release of the FBI’s latest Hate Crimes Statistics report, the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) calls on all law enforcement agencies to transition to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to submit hate crimes data in order to get more specific information on each incident. The report, which tracks hate crimes in 2021, is missing significant sources of data, including from some of the largest cities across the country such as New York City, Miami-Dade, and Los Angeles.
American Jewish Committee Raises Concerns Over Data Deficiency in 2021 FBI Hate Crimes Report
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch expressed deep concern regarding the dearth of data in the latest FBI Hate Crimes Report. Issued today, the report provides a woefully inadequate assessment of the reality and extent of hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States.
“The FBI report on hate crimes is among the most anticipated federal government documents. But its shortcomings undermine the gravity of the problem of hate in the United States,” said Deutch.
“The FBI report on hate crimes is among the most anticipated federal government documents. But its shortcomings undermine the gravity of the problem of hate in the United States,” said Deutch.
