Stand Up to Antisemitism
About Antisemitism Today
ANTISEMITISM DEFINED
Antisemitism refers to prejudice and/or discrimination against Jews as individuals and as a group. Anti-Semitism is based on stereotypes and myths that target Jews as a people, their religious practices and beliefs, and the Jewish State of Israel. (ADL)
Already at an all-time high before the Hamas terrorist attack, antisemitic incidents in the U.S. have tripled since October 7 according to a recent ADL report.
Antisemitism Resources
388%
increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. (ADL)
60
incidents of physical assault since October 7 (ADL)
3,283
antisemitic incidents between October 7, 2023, and January 7, 2024, nearly as many recorded in the entire year of 2022 (ADL)
Antisemitism on Campus
Hate speech, intolerance and acts of antisemitism on campus have risen sharply since the October 7 attack on Israel. “In recent years, campuses have become a new proving ground for the tactics of all manner of extremists, forcing some colleges and universities onto the frontline in the fight against extremism and anti-Semitism.” (ADL)
73%
of Jewish students have experienced or witnessed antisemitism (Hillel International)
822
total reported antisemitic incidents on college campuses since October 7 (Hillel Intrernational)
1:7
of anti-Jewish hate crimes between 2017-22 took place at elementary or secondary schools, or on college campuses (FBI)
The BDS Movement
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is an anti-Israel campaign that seeks to use economic leverage in order to create a world without a Jewish state.
- The movement is a loosely connected network of Palestinian civil society groups coordinated by the Palestinian BDS National Committee.
- Many affiliated groups lead and coordinate the charge in the United States, including US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Jewish Voice for Peace, and Students for Justice in Palestine.
- BDS supporters claim its movement is one of nonviolence. However, it’s co-founder, Omar Barghouti, embraces armed struggle as a legitimate right, and members of terrorist groups such as Hamas are affiliated with its national committee.
- See the ADL’s latest report on how BDS activists are refocused on attacking Israeli, Jewish businesses and individuals since October 7th.
Watch: Protecting, Supporting, and Empowering Jewish Students Today
Hillel International community briefing including resources for both parents and students.