In a nation that prides itself on religious freedom, a disturbing trend is emerging − American Jews are increasingly feeling the need to hide their identity. That troubling fact is made clear in the just-released State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report from the American Jewish Committee.
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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Antisemitism Concerns Push More Jews to Hide Their Faith
AJC New England Report Unpacks Why MTA Has Failed to Remove Disturbing Anti-Israel, Anti-Jewish Resources
American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England has released a new report unpacking the Massachusetts Teachers Association's (MTA) failure to take meaningful actions to address deeply troubling “curriculum resources” that it curated for its members—including teachers who work in K-12 schools.
AJC Supports Action on Antisemitism, Warns Against Overly Broad Funding Cuts
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today wrote to the Joint Federal Task Force on Antisemitism expressing appreciation for holding Columbia University accountable “for its egregious record of antisemitism” while also voicing concerns that “life-saving scientific research and other critical fields that have little connection to the areas where antisemitism has manifested may be harmed by arbitrary, across the board cuts to grants and research contracts.”
AJC letter to the Federal Task Force on Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today wrote to the Joint Federal Task Force on Antisemitism expressing appreciation for holding Columbia University accountable “for its egregious record of antisemitism” while also voicing concerns that “life-saving scientific research and other critical fields that have little connection to the areas where antisemitism has manifested may be harmed by arbitrary, across the board cuts to grants and research contracts.”
How Antisemitism Hurts Us All in New Jersey: We Must Collectively Act
No one is born an antisemite. And nobody is born knowing how to combat antisemitism. To fight it effectively, we need partners. That is especially true for a Hillel director taking the helm of one of the largest campuses for Jewish undergraduates in the U.S. and the regional director for a global advocacy organization for the Jewish people.
It's Time to Stand Together to Reject Antisemitism
I’m one of the more than a quarter million Jews living in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. That means I am a proud part of a unique, extremely diverse community that has made innumerable contributions to the intricate and vibrant mosaic that is South Florida. However, it is also a community forced to confront a steadily rising tide of hostility and outright hatred because of who we are and what we believe in.
Antisemitism and Disinformation as Weapons in Modern Conflicts - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Ukraine and Israel are facing colossal threats to their security, both on the ground and through disinformation campaigns perpetrated by today’s biggest threats to democracy and pluralism: Russia, China, and Iran.
We Can Turn The Tide. Let's Teach Our Kids to Counter Antisemitism
The Holocaust, one of history’s darkest chapters, when six million Jews were intentionally targeted and murdered, serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked hatred and prejudice. But for students in an ever-changing world, it can be difficult to connect these historical events with the biases, antisemitism, racism and hatred they encounter today. It is incumbent upon us all to help them make those connections and to demonstrate how it is the responsibility of every American to understand the enduring problem of antisemitism and the imperative to stand up against hate in all its forms.
AJC New York Statement on Governor Hochul Ordering Removal of Anti-Israel Palestinian Studies Job Posting at CUNY
It is an insult to students and all those who value education based in critical thinking, viewpoint diversity, and fact-based inquiry, that a job description for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College sought candidates who would further a divisive, one-sided narrative that would have been replete with falsehoods about Israel.
We thank Governor Hochul for ordering the listing’s removal and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to stoke hatred toward Israel, which often turns into outright antisemitism.
We thank Governor Hochul for ordering the listing’s removal and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to stoke hatred toward Israel, which often turns into outright antisemitism.
Why Germany’s Antisemitic Far-Right Party is Thriving Instead of Disappearing
Following Germany’s recent election results, the far-right party AfD, or Alternative for Germany, is now a more prominent force than ever, doubling its support. Director of AJC Berlin Lawrence and Lee Ramer Institute for German-Jewish Relations Remko Leemhuis breaks down the rise of AfD, the role of Christian Democrat’s Friedrich Merz—widely expected to be Germany’s next chancellor—and the challenges ahead for Germany’s relationship with Israel and the United States.
What is the Alternative for Germany or AfD Party?
What is AfD? Alternative for Germany, AfD, is a right-wing extremist party in Germany, founded in 2013 in response to the European Union's handling of the Eurozone financial crisis.
Spat On and Silenced: 2 Jewish Students on Fighting Campus Hate
Imagine being spat on as you walk across your college campus simply because you’re Jewish or being asked whether you’re a “good Jew” or a “bad Jew.” As part of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, AJC and Hillel International partnered to document the experiences of Jewish students on campus. In the second installment of this two-part series, meet two students whose experiences reflect these alarming statistics.
When it comes to fighting antisemitism, the future is now
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
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.
