Antisemitism is on the rise globally.
It is not just a threat to the Jewish community - accepted hate, in any form, is a vital threat to our society.
#StandUpToJewishHate
With the recent rise in conversations about antisemitism on social media, FCAS launched #StandUpToJewishHate, encouraging Jews and non-Jews alike to speak out against hatred and stand with the Jewish community. The messages are focused on the ongoing need to address antisemitism on social media and in our communities every day.
The colorful posts are featured on FCAS’ [TogetherBeatHate] channels on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
OUR MISSION
To win the hearts and minds of non-Jews and Jews through powerful positive messaging and partnerships, motivating and equipping them to be defenders of and upstanders for Jews and Israel.
Here are the facts:
In the United States, Jews account for:
Of the U.S. population
Yet are victims of:
Of all hate crimes in the U.S.
If that wasn't clear enough, let's take a look at the rise of antisemitic hate crimes in the U.S. over the past few years:
SOURCE: 2020 FBI Hate Crime Statistics
of American Jews have avoided visiting locations, wearing symbols and sharing content that identify them as Jewish
SOURCE: Source: American Jewish Committee “The State of Antisemitism in America 2021”
1 in 4
American Jews have been targets of antisemitism in the last 12 months
SOURCE: American Jewish Committee “The State of Antisemitism in America 2021”
of students who are members of Jewish Greek life feel unsafe on college campuses
SOURCE: The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law 2021 Anti-Semitism@College Report
It's clear that we need to do better.
Here's what FCAS is doing right now to fight for a safer world free of antisemitism:
© The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, 2023