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Outshine Hate: Together Against Antisemitism

In recent years, the U.S. has experienced a disturbing upwards trend in incidents of antisemitism and efforts to delegitimize Israel. According to the American Jewish Committee’s report, The State of Antisemitism in America 2023, 1 in 4 American Jews say they have been the target of an antisemitic incident, and 40% changed their behavior out of fear of antisemitism.

While Jews make up barely 2% of the U.S. population, the FBI’s 2023 hate crime statistics showed that crimes targeting Jews comprised 60% of all religious bias crimes.

The Working Definition of Antisemitism

Many people embrace the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. To explain the benefits of the definition, what it does and does not do, and other pertinent information, please see this collection of resources from a variety of trusted sources.

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism has become a widely used definition of antisemitism across the world since its adoption by 31 IHRA member countries in 2016.

AJC’s Tough Questions on the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

ADL Backgrounder: About the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

US State Department on Defining Antisemitism

 

Report an Antisemitic Incident

Have you experienced or observed an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or hate?
Federation’s JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Committee) and Community Security teams, have partnered with the national Secure Community Network (SCN) to track and monitor incidents of antisemitism in the greater Ann Arbor area. Our teams work to address every reported incident of antisemitism with employers, businesses, schools, and, when needed, law enforcement. When we know about these incidents it also allows us to better identify any trends and educate law enforcement partners, elected officials, and faith partners and better advocate for the safety of the Jewish community.

Report an Incident

Resources

Antisemitism comes in many forms. Start by taking some time to learn what it is and how you can identify it.

Creating Space for Conversation and Questions

Learning about antisemitism

Anti-Israel, Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism

Criticism of Israel or of the policies of the Israeli government is not automatically antisemitic. However, often times anti-Israel animus can become a form of antisemitism, separate and apart from criticism of Israel.