Conversations that Matter: Understanding and Discussing Antisemitism with Young People
Tools and Strategies
This resource assists parents, families and other trusted adults in understanding and helping the young people in their lives who are facing antisemitism—in school, online, in communities.
Best Practices for Combating Antisemitism in Colleges and Universities
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ADL has been carefully monitoring the state of antisemitism on college and university campuses, and how schools are responding. As reflected in our Campus Antisemitism Report Card, ADL’s goal is to incentivize colleges and universities to create and maintain a safe and welcoming campus and commit to no tolerance for antisemitism. Below is an overview of best practices when it comes to the steps schools should take to most effectively counter rising antisemitism and hate. *This resource…
View this page in Spanish Antisemitism is a topic that has been in the news and is something important to explore and understand. From news stories about vandalism and hate crimes, to celebrities spewing frightening claims and vitriol about Jewish people, to the antisemitic tropes we see in our social media feeds — antisemitism is all around us. What is Antisemitism?Antisemitism refers to prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed at Jewish people. It is generally based…
When violence is in the news, it’s important to watch out for biases that are present in and activated by news coverage and commentary. When Israel is in the headlines, antisemitic incidents spike and antisemitic rhetoric on social media also increases. Additionally, geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East often activate bias towards people of Middle Eastern descent. War and violence inspire strong emotions, which can activate conscious and unconscious biases about groups of people. It…
This discussion guide about the musical Parade will help middle and high school students and adults reflect upon and discuss the themes and artistic elements of Parade.
The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behavior that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels; unlike a pyramid, the levels are not built consecutively or to demonstrate a ranking of each level. Bias at each level reflects a system of oppression that negatively impacts individuals, institutions and society…
10 maneras de mantener conversaciones concienzudas sobre el conflicto palestino-israelí
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Cómo mantener un debate concienzudo sobre el conflicto palestino-israelí y evitar los errores más comunes que podrían invocar el antisemitismo, el sesgo o la intolerancia.
10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Tools and Strategies
Learn tips on how to have conscientious discussions about this complex issue and how to avoid common pitfalls that could invoke antisemitism, bias or bigotry.
View this page in Spanish Antisemitism is a topic that has been in the news and is something important to explore and understand. From news stories about vandalism and hate crimes, to celebrities spewing frightening claims and vitriol about Jewish people, to the antisemitic tropes we see in our social media feeds — antisemitism is all around us. What is Antisemitism?Antisemitism refers to prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed at Jewish people. It is generally based…
The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behavior that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels; unlike a pyramid, the levels are not built consecutively or to demonstrate a ranking of each level. Bias at each level reflects a system of oppression that negatively impacts individuals, institutions and society…
Frequently Asked Questions About Free Speech on Campus
Tools and Strategies
What is the source of our free speech rights? Free speech rights emanate from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution[1] and from state constitutions. The U.S. Constitution limits the government’s ability to regulate speech based on content and it applies to all public colleges and universities. It serves as a floor, not a ceiling. State constitutions may grant more robust free speech rights than the U.S. Constitution, but never fewer. Is there a distinction between private and…