Introduction
Too often, people avoid talking about antisemitism because they find it overwhelming, confusing, or complicated, particularly when it comes to the lines between valid criticism of Israel and antisemitism. T’ruah creates educational resources for rabbis and cantors and for the public, so Jews and non-Jews have the tools they need to better understand and recognize antisemitism when it happens. We’ve collected our favorites below.
We hope you will appreciate these resources for your own edification, but we also hope you won’t stop there. Share the resources below with your community; with people who visit your synagogue, Hillel, or Hebrew school; with local faith leaders and communities of other faiths; with your local non-Jewish organizing partners; and with your elected representatives.
A Very Brief Guide to Antisemitism
This guide (updated for 2024) is intended to provide some context, language, and tools to help navigate the difficult terrain around antisemitism.Videos
WATCH: Understanding Antisemitism: A Training for All
Watch T’ruah’s antisemitism training, led by our Director of Learning, Rabbi Jonah Winer.
WATCH: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?
Watch this insightful discussion with T’ruah CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs on this critical topic.
Antisemitism vs. Criticism of Israel
Criticism of Israel and Antisemitism: How to Tell Where One Ends and the Other Begins
In this time of inflamed passions, it’s crucial both to ensure that criticism of Israel does not cross the line into antisemitism, and to protect the free speech of those protesting Israel’s actions.
“Project Esther”: Exploiting Jewish Fear to Advance Dangerous Policy
Created in collaboration with The Nexus Project. Learn what Project Esther is, why it’s dangerous, how it’s showing up in policy right now, and what Jewish leaders can do about it.
Understanding Antisemitism Definitions
The following definitions and links to more information are provided to give more context on how T’ruah and others understand antisemitism.