We equip policymakers and communities with tools to combat antisemitism. We oppose and counter efforts to exploit false accusations of antisemitism for political gain and we foster unity against all forms of hate and discrimination.
The Nexus Project works to fight antisemitism, uphold democracy, and protect free speech — and recognizes that these tasks are intertwined. We take all accusations of antisemitism seriously, which is why we also speak out when fears of antisemitism are cynically exploited to stifle legitimate criticism of Israel or US policy.
A call to defend both democracy and Jewish safety, it is the Nexus Project’s answer to Project Esther, which is the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for using weaponized claims of antisemitism to undermine democratic institutions. We offer recommendations to strengthen protections for civil rights and democratic institutions, invest in education, and build cross-community alliances, with tangible steps that policymakers and community leaders can and should take to achieve these goals.
Antisemitism consists of anti-Jewish beliefs, attitudes, actions or systemic conditions. It includes negative beliefs and feelings about Jews, hostile behavior directed against Jews (because they are Jews), and conditions that discriminate against Jews and significantly impede their ability to participate as equals in political, religious, cultural, economic, or social life.