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Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
This is a short video explaining the connection between antisemitism and anti-Zionism.
Who defines antisemitism? Not AJ+
AJ+ is funded by the government of Qatar and has no right to define what antisemitism is.
Deadly Exchange
Anti-Israel extremists work hard to falsely blame Israel and Jewish groups for the horrific killing of George Floyd and other incidents of police brutality. Their lies and efforts to scapegoat don't just harm Jews. This campaign of hate distracts from real problems in society and makes it harder to solve them
Myth of Power
There are countless false conspiracy theories about Jews controlling national and global institutions. You can learn more here.
Myth of the Blood Libel
The blood libel is a deadly antisemitic myth that Jews murder non-Jews (especially children) and use their blood to perform religious rituals. Learn more here.
“Jews are Greedy” Myth
One of the most common and hateful myths about Jews is that they are stingy or greedy. Where does this come from? Click here to find out.
“Jews killed Jesus”
Crucifixion is forbidden by Jewish law, and it is widely agreed by scholars that Jesus and thousands of other Jews were crucified by the Romans.
“Jews aren’t loyal”
For centuries, Jews have faced hatred, discrimination, and violence after being accused of "dual loyalty" or not being loyal enough to the countries in which they live.
Jews in the European Union and BDS
The vast majority of European Jews oppose BDS and believe it to be antisemitic.
Jews in the EU and Israel
Jews in Europe overwhelmingly agree that calls for Israel's destruction are antisemitic.
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Minimizing Antisemitism
When antisemitism is present, whether overt or subtle, it is the job of allies as well as those affected to call attention to it and promote education, rather than minimizing the problem.
Normalization of antisemitism
While it is not always easy to distinguish hate speech from legitimate discourse, it is crucial to speak out against negative stereotypes so they don’t become normalized and accepted.
Listening to Jews about Antisemitism
Antisemitism is an age old and persistent form of hate, and Jews should be encouraged to speak out rather than dismissed when they raise concerns about it.
Normalization of antisemitism
Antisemitism is a form of hate that sometimes works by making bigotry seem normal or legitimate. As a minority group, Jews deserve to be taken seriously when they say they are being marginalized.
Antisemitism in UK Political Parties, Labour
This is a very helpful resource regarding antisemitism in UK political parties, including the controversy in the Labour Party.
Putting AIPAC into perspective
People often use antisemitic rhetoric about Jewish money and power to attack AIPAC. This article includes facts about how much influence AIPAC actually has, compared to other lobbying groups.
https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/281477/how-influential-is-aipac
History of "dual loyalty" accusations against Jews
For centuries, Jews have faced hatred, discrimination, and violence after being accused of "dual loyalty" or not being loyal enough to the countries in which they live.
History of anti-Zionism, Soviet Roots
There are valuable insights and sources about the history of anti-Zionism and its roots in hateful propaganda from the USSR.
Antisemitism in progressive movements
There has been a disturbing increase in antisemitism on the left side of the political spectrum.
The Blood Libel
The blood libel is a deadly antisemitic myth that Jews murder non-Jews (especially children) and use their blood to perform religious rituals. Learn more here.
Holocaust Denial
The Holocaust was a genocide committed against Jews by the German Nazi regime between 1941-1945. Denying that it happened or minimizing it is antisemitism.
"Criticism of Israel is never antisemitic"
While criticism of Israel is not automatically antisemitic, anti-Israel and anti-Zionist rhetoric fuels hatred of Jews far too frequently.
Lies about US-Israel exchanges
Blaming Israel for police brutality in America is an antisemitic lie. US-Israel police exchange programs help senior officials prevent terrorist attacks and have nothing to do with street arrests.
Deadly Exchange lies
There is no empirical evidence that US-Israel exchange programs for senior law enforcement officials have led to a single police killing in the US.
Debunking Deadly Exchange
Law enforcement agencies often reach out to organizations such as the ADL to improve community relationships and receive anti-bias training.
https://www.adl.org/who-we-are/our-organization/signature-programs/partnering-with-law-enforcement
Scapegoating Israel for George Floyd's Murder
It is an antisemitic lie to blame Israel for George Floyd's horrific murder. Even Amnesty International admits that there is no evidence of Israeli authorities teaching anyone the "neck kneeling" technique.
Glossary of antisemitic terms
This resource is a great way to understand different terms that can or do promote hatred against Jews, depending on the context.
IHRA Definition Background
This resource offers background about the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, including why it is necessary and how it can help fight bigotry against Jews, along with answers to common criticisms.
https://www.standwithus.com/_files/ugd/46fc49_c0e6810b860e4342bd69eb5811afb3e9.pdf
IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
This resource explains how the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism should be used, and addresses common misconceptions.
https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/about-the-ihra-working-definition-of-antisemitism
Jerusalem Declaration vs. IHRA
The Jerusalem Declaration is an attempted definition of antisemitism representing a small minority of Jews. It does more to give antisemitism a free pass than it does to actually fight all forms of this bigotry.
History of Great Replacement Theory in America
The "Great Replacement" is a dangerous white supremacist conspiracy theory promoted in the U.S. and elsewhere. Its roots go back to the 1890s and it was made popular by a neo-Nazi in the late 1990s.
https://jewishunpacked.com/white-replacement-theorys-antisemitic-origins/
Background on the Great Replacement Theory
This is important background about the "Great Replacement," a white supremacist conspiracy theory that has inspired terrorist attacks against people of color and Jews.
https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/the-great-replacement-an-explainer