# Nexus Project: Combating Antisemitism and Protecting Democracy > The Nexus Project works with American civic and political leaders, scholars, and policymakers to fight antisemitism and protect democratic freedoms, including free speech. We provide fact-based analysis, practical guidance, and strategic resources to help build effective alliances against hate. ## About - [Who We Are](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-project/): The Nexus Project engages with American civic and political leaders, scholars, and decision-makers to fight antisemitism and protect democratic freedoms, including free speech. Our work equips policymakers with the resources and guidance they need to understand and address antisemitism — and to build effective alliances to combat it. - [What We Do](https://nexusproject.us/what-we-do/): We provide fact-based analysis and advocate for policies that promote allyship and action over division. Our foundational guide for understanding antisemitism and its manifestations is the Nexus Document, which is meant to be a resource, not a law. We oppose the codification of any single tool to identify antisemitism. - [Nexus Center for Antisemitism Research (NCAR)](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-center-for-antisemitism-research-ncar/): The Nexus Center for Antisemitism Research (NCAR) was created to provide reliable, rigorous data and trusted analysis to address rising antisemitism in America. NCAR is led by Aryeh Tuchman, former director of the ADL Center on Extremism. ## Cornerstone Resources - [The Nexus Document](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/the-nexus-document/): The Nexus Project's foundational framework for understanding antisemitism. Welcomed in the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism as a valuable tool to raise awareness and increase understanding of antisemitism. Provides practical guidance for differentiating between antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Israel. It is meant to be a resource, not a law. - [Nexus White Paper](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/nexus-white-paper/): Understanding Antisemitism at its Nexus with Israel and Zionism. The scholarly foundation for the principles articulated in the Nexus Document. A guide for policymakers and community leaders grappling with the complexities at the nexus of antisemitism, Israel, and Zionism. - [The Shofar Report: A Call to Defend Democracy and Confront Antisemitism](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/the-shofar-report-a-call-to-defend-democracy-and-confront-antisemitism/): The Nexus Project's major strategic report and answer to the Heritage Foundation's Project Esther. Argues that weaponizing claims of antisemitism to undermine democratic institutions is itself a threat to Jewish communities. - [Project Esther: A Nexus Project Briefing](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/project-esther-a-nexus-project-briefing/): An analysis of the Heritage Foundation's Project Esther, which reframes protest as antisemitism and dissent as a national security threat. Developed with minimal Jewish input, it advances a far-right agenda rather than genuine Jewish safety. The Nexus Project is leading a national response rooted in democratic values and pluralism. - [A Campus Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in a Time of Perplexity](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/campus-guide-to-identifying-antisemitism-in-a-time-of-perplexity/): A nuanced framework for recognizing antisemitic behavior on college campuses. Carefully delineates between antisemitic speech and legitimate criticism of Israel or Zionism. - [Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in Debates about Israel](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/guide-to-identifying-antisemitism-in-debates-about-israel/): A practical guide with concrete examples to help distinguish antisemitism from legitimate criticism of Israel. Compiled by Jewish Leaders United Against Antisemitism in collaboration with the Nexus Project. - [The U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism — May 2023](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/the-us-national-strategy-to-counter-antisemitism-may-2023/): The most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history, released by the White House in May 2023. The Nexus Document was cited as a valuable tool within this strategy. ## Guides for Active Debates - [Antisemitism & the U.S.–Israel War with Iran](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/antisemitism-the-us-israel-war-with-iran/): A Nexus Project messaging guide helping policymakers and advocates engage debate about the U.S.-Israel war with Iran responsibly. Includes a three-tier framework distinguishing antisemitic statements, legitimate policy criticism, and rhetoric that unintentionally feeds antisemitic tropes. Provides specific language guidance and a quick-reference test. - [A Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in Conversations Around the War With Iran](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/a-guide-to-identifying-antisemitism-in-conversations-around-the-war-with-iran/): A practical resource for ensuring debate about the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is robust and not marred by antisemitism — or by weaponized false accusations of antisemitism. - [Talking About Antisemitism: A Messaging Guide for Policymakers](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/talking-about-antisemitism-a-messaging-guide-for-policymakers/): A comprehensive guide helping policymakers discuss antisemitism with precision and effectiveness. Covers core messaging principles, how to distinguish antisemitism from criticism of Israel, legislative positioning including ARPA, what language to avoid, and quick-reference talking points. Reflects Nexus's conviction that combating antisemitism and protecting democratic values are complementary goals. ## Strategy & Reports - [Fighting Antisemitism, Protecting Democracy: A Strategy for the Trump Era](https://nexusproject.us/press-releases/nexus-project-releases-strategy-to-confront-antisemitism-in-the-era-of-trump/): The Nexus Project's major strategy report featuring expert recommendations on how to confront antisemitism — and its weaponization — during the second Trump Administration. - [Sounding the Shofar: Jewish Leadership, Antisemitism, and Democratic Renewal](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/sounding-the-shofar-jewish-leadership-antisemitism-and-democratic-renewal/): Kevin Rachlin of the Nexus Project and Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs examine alternative Jewish responses to Project Esther, drawing on the Nexus Project's Shofar Report. ## Key Leadership - [Jonathan Jacoby, President](https://nexusproject.us/individuals/jonathan-jacoby/): Jonathan Jacoby is President of the Nexus Project. He was the founding Executive Director of the New Israel Fund and founding President of the Israel Policy Forum. - [Kevin Rachlin, VP Government Relations](https://nexusproject.us/resource-authors/kevin-rachlin/): Kevin Rachlin is Nexus Vice President of Government Relations and Washington Director, and a frequent contributor to the Times of Israel on antisemitism policy. - [Aryeh Tuchman, NCAR Director](https://nexusproject.us/press-releases/antisemitism-watchdog-group-launches-new-nexus-center-for-antisemitism-research-to-advance-fight-against-hate/): Aryeh Tuchman is the founding director of the Nexus Center for Antisemitism Research (NCAR), previously director of the ADL Center on Extremism. - [Nate Wolfson, Communications Director](https://nexusproject.us/individuals/nate-wolfson/): Nate Wolfson is the Communications Director at the Nexus Project with nearly a decade of experience in communications and media in the Jewish nonprofit space. ## Newsletters & Explainers Original analysis and commentary written by Nexus Project staff. This is the primary channel for Nexus's own editorial voice on antisemitism, democracy, and related policy developments. - [Newsletters & Explainers Archive](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-articles/): Full archive of analysis and commentary produced by Nexus Project staff, including the Watchdog newsletter tracking antisemitism in politics and media. - [AI Is Not Neutral: The Danger of Letting Corporations Define Antisemitism](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/ai-is-not-neutral-the-danger-of-letting-corporations-define-antisemitism/): Nexus analysis of how AI systems owned by powerful corporations are shaping public understanding of antisemitism in ways that may not be neutral or accurate. - [When AI Defines Antisemitism: A Quiet Shift with Serious Consequences](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/when-ai-defines-antisemitism-a-quiet-shift-with-serious-consequences/): Millions of people now turn to AI tools for answers about antisemitism. Nexus examines the risks of AI systems becoming de facto arbiters of what counts as antisemitism. - [The Epstein Files Are Being Used to Spread Antisemitism. Here's What's Actually in Them.](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/the-epstein-files-are-being-used-to-spread-antisemitism-heres-whats-actually-in-them/): Nexus analysis of how the Epstein files release is being exploited to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories, and what the documents actually contain. - [What Police Stats Really Say About Antisemitism in New York City](https://nexusproject.us/nexus-resources/what-police-stats-really-say-about-antisemitism-in-new-york-city/): NCAR Director Aryeh Tuchman corrects misreadings of NYPD hate crime data and examines the longer-term trends in antisemitic incidents in New York. ## Newsroom - [Statements & Press Releases](https://nexusproject.us/newsroom/statement-letters/): The latest statements and press releases from the Nexus Project addressing antisemitism, new legislation, and policy developments. - [Nexus In The News](https://nexusproject.us/newsroom/nexus-in-the-press/): Media coverage of the Nexus Project and its work. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://nexusproject.us/sitemap_index.xml)