For those spending time in Jewish communal convenings or spaces with Jewish funders, there’s a question you are nearly guaranteed to hear: If we have so many organizations fighting antisemitism, why do we still have so much of it?
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 Questions the American Jewish Community Must Ask in the Face of Rampant Antisemitism
As Antisemitism Rises, We're Working in Kansas City To Bring Everybody Together
One-third of American Jews report being personally targeted by antisemitism — in person or virtually — at least once over the last year, with younger adults age 18 to 29 more likely to experience such incidents than older adults 30 and older (41% versus 31%).
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Sarah and Yaron are dead; their friends and families’ lives shattered. They are two more victims of this vile ideology, a stark example of what happens when hateful, antisemitic rhetoric festers and erupts with deadly consequences.
AJC Joined by 75+ Global Jewish Organizations in Expressing Support for Katharina von Schnurbein
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and more than 75 Jewish organizations across 34 countries today expressed their “unequivocal support and appreciation for Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life, in light of recent unfounded and pernicious criticism” in a letter to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Sherrill and Ciattarelli Must Agree: Fighting Antisemitism is a Bipartisan Cause
It is time — even if only for a moment — for New Jersey gubernatorial candidates, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, to put aside their differences and acknowledge that antisemitism is not just a problem for the Jewish community to address, but that the whole of society is responsible for combating this scourge.
Costa Rica Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism After Meeting with AJC Delegation
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today praised Costa Rica for adopting the widely recognized working definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The announcement followed meetings with government leaders by a delegation from AJC’s Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA).
AJC Statement on the U.S. Decision to Withdraw from UNESCO
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to again withdraw the United States from UNESCO:
What to Know about the Spate of Antisemitic Incidents in Poland
Here is what to know about antisemitism in Poland and what AJC is doing about it.
Jewish Community Welcomes NEA Executive Committee’s Decision to Reject Boycott of Educational Materials on Antisemitism
Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry today welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials on antisemitism and the Holocaust.
Independent Schools Need More Tools to Fight Antisemitism in Their Classrooms
Too many American schools fail Jewish students by not addressing antisemitism head-on. Thankfully, more of them now realize these shortcomings and want to make meaningful changes.
AJC Statement on the Desecration of the Jedwabne Memorial
American Jewish Committee (AJC) strongly condemns the antisemitic demonstrations and Holocaust denial that marred today’s commemoration of the Jedwabne massacre.
Turning Pain Into Purpose: AJC CEO Ted Deutch Says Jews Will Not Hide in Face of Rising Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch was the keynote speaker at Temple Beth Shalom for “Turning Pain into Purpose,” a program intended to commemorate the recent murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. and a firebomb assault on pro-Israel marchers in Colorado.
AJC New York Statement on New York City Mayoral Race
In this challenging moment for the Jewish people amidst surging global antisemitism, many Jewish New Yorkers are rightly concerned about the dramatic rise of antisemitism in their city and the very real safety concerns that impact Jews daily. The next mayor of New York City must take those concerns seriously.
When Extremes Take Over, Palm Beach County Loses the Fight Against Antisemitism
When the political and moral center collapses, extremes don’t just grow louder — they grow more dangerous. Time and again, we’ve seen how the absence of a strong, principled center leaves societies vulnerable to division and violence. And when that center disappears, antisemitism often rushes in to fill the void.
What Does 'Free Palestine' Really Mean?
Learn how "Free Palestine" has become a dangerous rallying call for the elimination of Israel and has been increasingly used to target, harass, and intimidate Jews—especially when weaponized in ways that go beyond criticism of Israeli policy and into explicit or implicit antisemitism.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Joins Bipartisan Capitol Hill Vigil Honoring Victims of Antisemitic Attacks
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at a bipartisan vigil on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, following the recent antisemitic attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, Colorado.
Stop Brushing Aside the San Diego Jewish Community's Legitimate Fear
The organizers of San Diego Pride Festival, the administrators at UCSD, and the local media have all recently shown that they fail to take seriously calls for the eradication of the Jewish people, hiding behind false claims that these threats are merely free speech or a reaction to events in the Middle East.
Allyship Is Action: Eric Ward on Fighting Antisemitism Together | AJC-CRIF Paris Forum
What does true allyship look like in the face of rising antisemitism? In this TED-style keynote at the AJC-CRIF On the Frontlines: The French-American Forum on Antisemitism in Paris, renowned civil rights strategist Eric Ward delivers a powerful call to action for a whole-of-society response.
Deborah Lipstadt on Educating the Next Generation to Fight Antisemitism | AJC-CRIF Forum in Paris
At a pivotal moment in the global fight against antisemitism, AJC and CRIF brought together students, diplomats, and thought leaders for On the Frontlines: The French-American Forum on Antisemitism in Paris
Opinion: What are we teaching our children? A CT Jewish parent’s plea
Sarah and Yaron were killed for being who they were. For showing up proudly at an event meant to foster peace and coexistence. That is the bitterest of ironies—and the most urgent of warnings. Our children are watching. Let us teach them that hatred never has the final word—so long as we refuse to be silent.
