Antisemitism

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