What Is Antisemitism?
Learn more about the history of the word, Nazi antisemitism, and why rising antisemitic violence is still a threat today.
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"Acts of anti-Semitism in countries throughout the world, including some of the world's strongest democracies, have increased significantly in frequency and scope over the last several years."
Tim Holden
Antisemitism in the US
Assault, harassment and vandalism against Jews remain at near-historic levels in the U.S. The deadly attacks in synagogues in Pittsburgh and Poway have made American Jews feel more vulnerable than they have felt in decades.
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Deborah Lipstadt - Understanding Antisemitism
In this conversation with BBC NewsNight's Emily Maitlis, Deborah explores the root causes of antisemitism's resurgence.
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The FBI is investigating the Texas hostage standoff as a 'terrorism-related' incident, the agency says
In a letter Monday to state and local partners, top officials with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warned that faith-based communities will likely remain targets for violence, urging them to evaluate their security posture for mass gathering events and at houses of worship.
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All the victims are safe, thank goodness. But downplaying antisemitism will lead to further tragedy. Jews in America might not be so lucky next time.
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PRESS RELEASE: 1st Poll of 'Openly Jewish' College Students Reveals 65% Felt Unsafe, 50% Hid Jewish Identity
The first poll to specifically examine rates of anti-Semitism among college students who claim a strong sense of Jewish identity and connection to Israel finds that, among this group, students are feeling unsafe and, as a result, are learning that to avoid anti-Semitism they must view their religion as something to hide, not celebrate. In fact, the survey indicates that the longer students stay on campus, the less safe they feel and the more they feel the need to hide their identity.
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SURVEY FINDINGS: Anti-Semitism @ College
At an impressionable age, young adults are concluding that to avoid anti-Semitism they must view their religion and Jewish identity as something to hide, not celebrate.
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‘Berkeley Model’ for Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Poised to Go Viral
An education program developed at UC Berkeley aimed at stamping out antisemitism on campus is finding a national audience, with help from a $25,000 grant and a video that strives to put a complex history into simpler terms.
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Anti-Semitism pervades European life, says EU report
Anti-Semitism is getting worse and Jews are increasingly worried about the risk of harassment, according to a major survey of 12 EU countries.
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: Countering anti-Semitism and promoting Holocaust remembrance
Concerned about contemporary manifestations of anti-Semitism, OSCE participating States are committed to addressing this challenge. In close co-operation with civil society, ODIHR raises awareness about anti-Semitism and its impact, and has developed educational tools to address this challenge. ODIHR also enables the exchange of good practices about Holocaust remembrance and education.
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Antisemitism vs. Anti-Semitism: What Difference Does It Make?
ADL has adopted the spelling of “antisemitism” instead of “anti-Semitism.” After reviewing the history and consulting with other leading experts, we’ve determined that this is the best way to refer to hatred toward Jews.
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