ADDRESSING ANTISEMITISM IN THE AFTERMATH OF HAMAS TERROR

BY INCORPORATING INSIGHTS FROM DIVERSE SOURCES INTO NATIONAL STRATEGY TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM, INCLUDING THE NEXUS DOCUMENT, THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LAID THE GROUNDWORK FOR A BROAD COALITION TO CONFRONT ANTISEMITISM.

AFTER HAMAS TERROR

A Left That Refuses to Condemn Mass Murder Is Doomed

In an article for New York Magazine, Eric Levitz argues that refusing to denounce violence and terrorism, as well as rationalizing or glorifying such actions, contradicts the fundamental values of the left and is politically counterproductive.

Justifying Israeli deaths is antisemitic. Yet many of my progressive peers are doing just that.

In the Forward, Natalie Roisman discusses her emotional response to recent violence in Israel and the importance of distinguishing between condemning Hamas violence and advocating for Palestinian rights.

The Massacre in Israel and the Need for a Decent Left

Michelle Goldberg explores the emotional turmoil of progressive Jews who feel that the left is condoning terrorism against Israelis. This has resulted in a growing divide within the progressive political community, and underscores the significance of adhering to universal human rights principles.

The Catastrophic Moral Failing of Those Who Won’t Condemn Hamas

In The Nation, Sasha Abramsky explores the left's response to the Hamas massacre and the political/moral complexities of balancing support for Palestinian rights with condemning violence and terrorism, while addressing the evolving stance of progressive movement.
The Nexus Document

The Nexus Document

The Nexus Document is a resource designed for policymakers and community leaders, aiming to enhance their understanding of the issues that intersect at the nexus of antisemitism, Israel, and Zionism.  It was welcomed in the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism as a valuable tool to raise awareness and increase understanding of antisemitism.
The Nexus Whitepaper

The Nexus White Paper

The Nexus White Paper, Understanding Antisemitism at its Nexus with Israel and Zionism, serves as the foundation for the principles articulated in the Nexus Document and the Guide for Identifying Antisemitism in Debates About Israel.
Guide to Identifying Antisemitism

Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in Debates about Israel

A practical guide containing several examples to help you be on the lookout for antisemitism Don’t confuse criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Compiled by Jewish Leaders United Against Antisemitism.
The US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism – May 2023

This strategy represents the most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history. It urges action from all of society—state and local authorities, civil society, community and faith leaders, the private sector, individual citizens.
The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism 2022

The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism

A tool to identify, confront and raise awareness about antisemitism as it manifests in countries around the world today, developed by a group of scholars in the fields of Holocaust history, Jewish studies, and Middle East studies to meet what has become a growing challenge: providing clear guidance to identify and fight antisemitism.
Truah-Antisemitism-32-page-booklet A very brief Guide to Antisemitism

A Very Brief Guide to Antisemitism (2021 Booklet) T’ruah

Guide by rabbinic human rights group providing context, language, and tools to help navigate the difficult terrain around antisemitism and help fight antisemitism, along with all other forms of racial, cultural, religious, and gender oppression.
IHRA is the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism

IHRA “Working Definition” of Antisemitism

IHRA is the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2016. It holds that: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” IHRA also includes a number of examples that “taking into account the overall context” could serve as illustrations of antisemitism

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