Conspiracy theories and misinformation are eroding trust, stoking hate and tearing at the very fabric of our society, often with tragic consequences. At American Jewish Committee, we’re seeing those consequences up close — and our new report on “The State of Antisemitism in America,” out Tuesday, reveals how these divisions are affecting the Jewish community, and us all.
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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AJC CEO Ted Deutch Op-Ed in the New York Post: State of Antisemitism in America 2025
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memory Must Lead to Action
The Holocaust was the ultimate manifestation of what is often called the world’s oldest hatred. But antisemitism did not disappear with the defeat of Nazi Germany. Today, it is again rising at alarming levels across the U.S., Europe and beyond, fueled by conspiracy theories, online radicalization, extremist ideologies and the dangerous search for scapegoats during times of social and political anxiety.
Growing Up Jewish in Mississippi: Optimism and Hope Amid the Hate
It has been 25 years since I lived in Jackson, Mississippi, and whenever someone finds out I’m Jewish and from there, their first response is usually, Wait, there are Jews in Mississippi?
I am proud to always answer yes.
I am proud to always answer yes.
AJC Letter to the MLA Executive Council
AJC sent a letter to the MLA Executive Council urging the group to veto an ill-founded resolution that misrepresents threats to academic freedom, frames antisemitism as a manipulative tactic, and falsely accuses Israel of genocide.
Pace University President Named AJC-Hosted Fulbright Specialist to Lead Transatlantic Effort Against Rising Antisemitism
Recognized for his national and international leadership, Pace University President Marvin Krislov has begun work as a Fulbright Specialist —hosted by AJC Paris—to help identify the most effective ways French and American leaders can stem a rising tide of antisemitism.
AJC Applauds Federal Court Ruling Upholding California’s Landmark Classroom Bias Prevention Law
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed a federal court ruling today ensuring that AB 715, California’s newly enacted law protecting public school students from bias and discrimination in the classroom, will go into effect on Jan. 1.
South Florida Jews Know “Never Again” Isn’t a Slogan. It’s a Responsibility
Antisemitism rarely begins with mass violence. It starts with words — with stereotypes repeated, lies left unchallenged and hatred minimized or excused. It grows when leaders hesitate to name it clearly, when societies look away and moral clarity gives way to moral relativism.
AJC CEO Calls for Jewish Organizations to Unify Over Communal Security
Following the terrorist attack at a Sydney, Australia, Hanukkah event in which 15 people were killed, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch said that it is critical for Jewish communal organizations to join together around a campaign to protect the Jewish community worldwide and win over allies in that fight.
Our Bondi Beach Fifteen: A Prayer for Them and for Us
A prayer by Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC Director of Interreligious Affair
AJC Welcomes Confirmation of Yehuda Kaploun as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomes last night’s confirmation of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun to serve as U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.
Explainer: Who Are Australia’s Jews and Why is Antisemitism Rising in Australia?
Australia’s Jewish community faces a historic surge in antisemitism after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah terror attack, highlighting the urgent need for government action.
On Capitol Hill, AJC CEO Ted Deutch Warns: Bondi Beach Attack Shows Antisemitism Is Escalating
Speaking on Capitol Hill during Hanukkah, AJC CEO Ted Deutch addresses the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack and the accelerating rise of antisemitism worldwide. Joined by bipartisan members of Congress, Ted honors the victims and delivers a clear call for action.
AJC Advocacy Anywhere: Tragedy in Bondi Beach
On Sunday night, a gunman killed at least 15 people, including children, and wounded more in a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach. The attack comes at a time when Australia’s Jewish community is experiencing unprecedented levels of violent antisemitism, including firebombings, graffiti, physical attacks, and threats.
'An Ongoing Effort to Target Jews': AJC CEO Ted Deutch to CBS After Bondi Attack
Following the deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, Australia, AJC CEO Ted Deutch joins CBS News to warn that antisemitic violence is part of an “ongoing effort to target Jews.”
Antisemitism in Australia: A Timeline
After a deadly Hanukkah terror attack in Bondi Beach in Sydney, antisemitism in Australia is under scrutiny. Here’s a timeline of rising anti-Jewish incidents since Oct. 7.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: How to Protect Jews Worldwide After Australia Attack
AJC CEO Ted Deutch speaks to CNN about the deadly attack on Australia’s Jewish community and the broader rise in antisemitic violence worldwide. Ted highlights the urgent need for stronger security for Jewish institutions, societal vigilance, and decisive action—both in policy and online—to protect Jews everywhere. Watch as he calls for global solidarity and meaningful steps to confront antisemitism before it escalates further.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to MS NOW: Australia Attack Exposes Growing Threat to Jews Worldwide
In this MS NOW interview, AJC CEO Ted Deutch responds to the deadly antisemitic attack in Australia during Hanukkah and addresses the broader surge in antisemitism worldwide. Ted discusses the urgent need for stronger security at Jewish institutions, the responsibility of governments to act decisively, and the dangerous normalization of anti-Jewish hate. Drawing on recent and past attacks targeting Jewish communities, he underscores why combating antisemitism requires sustained leadership, accountability, and solidarity across society. Watch for critical insights into the challenges Jewish communities face—and what must be done to protect them.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on ABC News: Sydney Attack is on "Entirety of the Jewish People"
In an interview with ABC News hours after the horrifying terror shooting in Sydney, Australia, AJC CEO Ted Deutch warns that allowing antisemitic rhetoric and demonstrations to go unchecked can, and does, lead to "violence and death" against Jews anywhere and everywhere. As antisemitic violence escalates globally, Ted shares that silence and inaction is not an option. "The outrage that I feel should be matched by the outrage among leaders everywhere in the world."
AJC Statement on Terrorist Attack at Sydney Hanukkah Celebration
Australia’s Jewish community had already endured fire bombings, graffiti, physical attacks, and threats. The community’s warnings have now become a devastating reality.
Call Out Antisemitism For What It Is
I work in New York for the American Jewish Committee, the organization that hosted the Washington event where two Israeli Embassy staff—Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky—were murdered on May 21. The shooting was targeted; exactly the kind of nightmare the Jewish community quietly prepares for but prays never happens.
