Antisemitism

Support from the Federation combats antisemitism

Funding from our Annual Campaign helps local students to address antisemitism on campus, improves security and preparedness at partner organizations, and builds strong, mutually supportive relationships within local Jewish and interfaith communities.

From offensive remarks to acts of physical violence, below are resources for how to discuss and fight religious intolerance. 

JCRC Consensus Statement on Antisemitism

Reporting: 

• Use this form to report hate speech, hate mail, flyers, and graffiti to the ADL.
• Complete this form to report an incident, threat, or suspicious activity to our Community Security Program and the Secure Community Network (SCN).

Explaining Antisemitism: 

• ADL | Antisemitism Uncovered: A Guide to Old Myths in a New Era: A comprehensive resource with historical context, fact-based descriptions of prevalent antisemitic myths, contemporary examples, and calls to action for addressing this hate. 
• My Jewish Learning | Antisemitism & Bigotry Archives: A guide that details the historical manifestations of antisemitism in Europe, the Muslim world, and the United States. 
• American Jewish Committee (AJC) | Translate Hate: A guide to identifying antisemitic rhetoric in the digital age and how to make positive change. 

Talking About Antisemitism:

Parents and Children 

• Nickelodeon and USC Shoah Foundation | Parents’ and Caregivers’ Guide to Countering Antisemitism: A guide with tools, tips, and language parents need to talk with their children about the discrimination and hate directed at Jews.  
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Talking To Children About Hate Crimes And Antisemitism: Strategies for how adults can talk to children who experience fear, anxiety, worry, confusion, and have thoughts that the world is not safe. 
• PJ Library | How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism: Book and story recommendations for parents on how to discuss antisemitism in an open and honest way. 

Teens and Adults 

• ADL at Work | Challenging Antisemitism and Bias in the Workplace: A guide to preventing antisemitism and bias in the workplace and promoting inclusive work cultures where all employees can thrive. 
• AJC | 10 Tough Questions on Antisemitism Explained: Answering difficult questions about Jewish hatred and attacks against Israel. 
• AJC | 14 Essential and Timely Resources on Antisemitism for American Jews and Allies of the Jewish Community: Resources and action items to help those inside and outside the Jewish community better understand and combat the antisemitic hatred on display in American society. 

Schools and Teachers: Curriculum and Resources 

• Facing History and Ourselves | The Roots and Impact of Antisemitism: Engages students in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. 
• ADL | Cyberbullying: Resources for Educators, Parents & Families on Cyberbullying, No Place for Hate, A Classroom of Difference. Literature, Lessons Plans, and Other Resources. 
• Share my Lesson | Antisemitism and Addressing Hate: Lesson Plans and Resources: A series of lesson plans and webinars for teaching about antisemitism. 

ADL Resources Relating to Social Media and Antisemitism 

• Moderating Content During War: What Online Platforms Should Do Now 
• Social Media and Search Algorithms Contribute to Proliferation of Online Hate, According to Two New Studies 
• The Antisemitic Environment: How Social and Media Exposures Predict Antisemitic Beliefs 
• Tips for Engaging and Disengaging on Social Media 
• Not On My Campus: Empowers students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders to come together to call for change