Everything You Need to Know About Antisemitism

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is leading the effort to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which includes dozens of AJC's recommendations and closely resembles AJC's Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America. Following the Biden administration's May 2023 unveiling of the National Strategy, a move long advocated for by AJC, AJC CEO Ted Deutch announced the formation of the AJC Task Force to Implement the U.S. National Strategy.

We need to define it to fight it. Here’s why a standard understanding of antisemitism is critical.

AJC's Translate Hate interactive glossary empowers you to identify, expose, and report antisemitism.

All eyes have been on the University of Pennsylvania and the Palestine Writes event, a gathering meant to give voice to Palestinian art, poetry, and literature on campus. Penn students Maya Harpaz and Jonah Miller take you through what unfolded.

As a fifth-generation Jew living in the Kansas City metro area, I often encounter surprise from other Jewish communities when they learn that there are Jews living in this region. Yes, there are Jews in Kansas City. More than that, there are Jews in Topeka, Manhattan, and Wichita — and in much smaller, more rural communities across Kansas, and the country.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has created a series of guides to help various sectors of American society implement the recommendations put forth in the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

The Palestine Writes event at University of Pennsylvania made headlines for hosting antisemitic speakers. The Jewish community on campus responded by convening a 500-student strong Unity Shabbat hosted by Penn Hillel. Watch this video and hear from Penn students who were there to witness this powerful gathering firsthand.

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for public school administrators to use to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

Maya Harpaz, a junior at University of Pennsylvania and VP of Israel Engagement at Penn Hillel, offers a powerful response to the Palestine Writes event on campus.

Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee (AJC) joined New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her major announcement that New York State is committing — with will and resources — to implement the National Strategy.

“Antisemitism can never be rationalized. Kanye’s antisemitic tirade has caused significant harm to Jewish communities around the world and directly contributed to documented antisemitic incidents in the United States. Adidas’ CEO Bjørn Gulden’s insensitive comments call into question Adidas’ true commitment to countering antisemitism. I call on Gulden to set the record straight and demonstrate that Adidas, which was late to condemn Kanye’s antisemitism in the first place, is taking antisemitism seriously.”

American Jewish Committee (AJC) remains deeply disturbed by the inclusion of speakers with well-documented track records of spewing antisemitic venom at the Palestine Writes event at the University of Pennsylvania. AJC believes that the university and affiliated departments need to make clear that they will not be associated with an event that hosts such hateful speakers and will ensure a safe and welcoming environment for Jewish students. AJC also believes the university needs to closely examine the process by which such programs are endorsed and funded by the university or its departments. AJC continues to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community at Penn. AJC CEO Ted Deutch will join Penn Unity Shabbat on Friday night to stand with Penn’s Jewish community during this time and celebrate the resilience of these students in the face of antisemitic bigotry. 

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for independent schools administrators, years K-12, to consult in order to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for county officials to use to implement U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

Since this event was announced, American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been in close contact with Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania, along with Jewish organizations on campus, and university administrators.

When leaders from all 193 United Nations member states gather on Sept. 19 in New York, the spotlight will focus on the speeches given at the General Assembly Hall. And at the same time, all week long, American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts from around the world will lead the Jewish community’s diplomatic outreach to these leaders to urge them to expand and strengthen ties with Israel, counter rising antisemitism, stop the spread of extremism, and more.

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for rabbis and congregations to use to implement U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) today announced its latest step in helping implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, tapping more than 35 lay leaders from across the country to join AJC’s implementation task force.

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for State Legislators to use to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

AJC's Task Force has created this guide for higher education administrators to consult in order to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.