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Toolkits and Guides

Practical guides for conversations around antisemitism from Capitol Hill to campus to the dinner table.

A Campus Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in a Time of Perplexity

A Campus Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in a Time of Perplexity

This Guide offers a nuanced framework for recognizing antisemitic behavior on college campuses. It distinguishes itself by carefully delineating between antisemitic speech and legitimate criticism of Israel or Zionism, providing clear guidelines to navigate this…
Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in Debates about Israel

Guide to Identifying Antisemitism in Debates about Israel

A practical guide containing several examples to help you be on the lookout for antisemitism Don’t confuse criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Compiled by Jewish Leaders United Against Antisemitism.
When are Anti-Zionism and Criticism of Israel Antisemitic?

When are Anti-Zionism and Criticism of Israel Antisemitic?

Anti-Zionism and criticism of Israel are not always antisemitic. But sometimes they are. We’ve put together this guide to help distinguish between when it is and when it isn’t.

Explainers

Deep dive analysis and think pieces on key topics driving debates on antisemitism.

September 30, 2026
Nate Wolfson
Communications Director

It seems like every day we are faced with antisemitic tropes being spread across social media, in political discourse, or in our communities. Whether it’s winking references to “globalists” or claims that Jews control the media/finance/government/etc. or blaming all Jews for the actions of the...

August 5, 2026

Conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Moroccan migrants entering Spain's Ceuta enclave aren’t just false — they’re an extension of the antisemitic Great Replacement theory. Here's why it matters.

July 23, 2026
Ella Messler
Executive Associate

A young Republican group is at the center of an anti-Semitism scandal, again. This time, it's the New York Young Republican Club, a nearly 2000 member group that includes members of Congress and has hosted President Trump as a keynote speaker as recently as 2023.

Nexus Newsletter

Every week, the Nexus Project equips you to understand and confront antisemitism in all its forms. Our newsletter unpacks the headlines, reveals the patterns shaping our democracy, and highlights real ways forward. And on alternating weeks, the Nexus Watchdog calls out true antisemitism… and pushes back against those who exploit it for politics.

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Foundational Documents

The Nexus Project’s core documents laying out our approach to identifying and fighting antisemitism.

The Nexus Document

The Nexus Document was welcomed in the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism as a valuable tool to raise awareness and increase understanding of antisemitism.

The Shofar Report: A Call to Defend Democracy and Confront Antisemitism

The Shofar Report is a call to defend democracy and Jewish safety. It is the Nexus Project’s answer to Project Esther, which weaponizes claims of antisemitism to undermine democratic institutions.

Nexus White Paper

The Nexus White Paper, Understanding Antisemitism at its Nexus with Israel and Zionism, serves as the foundation for the principles articulated in the Nexus Document and the Guide for Identifying Antisemitism in Debates About Israel.…

Testimonies and Events

Recordings and transcripts from our public events, online briefings, and congressional hearings.

Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout After Macklemore’s Pro-Palestinian Remarks

Rapper Macklemore has been removed from the US leg of Ed Sheeran’s tour after pro-Palestinian remarks on stage, prompting the remaining support acts to pull out in solidarity. The dispute has reignited a wider debate…

Belonging in Question: A Conversation on Jewish Culture, Citizenship, and American Democracy

We were pleased to join up with P&T Knitwear to present this book talk on Lila Corwin Berman's new book, "Who Is American? Belonging and the Question of Jewish Citizenship". Lila Corwin Berman is the…

The Unfinished Fight: 250 Years of American Democracy and Civil Rights

This event gathered leading voices to discuss what the next 250 years of American democracy could look like when we protect and strengthen our shared values. Speakers: Becca Israel, Justin Florence, Fatima Goss Graves, Idit…

Congressional Resources

Materials and guides for congressional offices and policymakers tracking antisemitism-related legislation and issues.

Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)

This campaign season has many wrestling with how to talk about several tough issues without evoking antisemitic tropes. This document is part of a series of issue briefs from the Nexus Project designed to help…

The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act (ARPA)

The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to combating antisemitism by investing in what actually works. Introduced by Representatives Nadler, DeLauro, Balint, and Frost, ARPA recognizes a core truth: democracy and…

Pro-Israel Money in Politics

This campaign season has many wrestling with how to talk about several tough issues without evoking antisemitic tropes. This series of issue briefs from the Nexus Project is designed to help ensure that complex issues…

Past Antisemitism Watchdog Newsletters

Archived issues of our weekly antisemitism watchdog newsletter.

Mamdani Releases Antisemitism Strategy, Commission on Civil Rights Critiques Trump

This week, two major releases made clear that fighting antisemitism and protecting democracy go hand in hand. In New York City, Mayor Mamdani provided a new model for how you can stem the rise in…

Macklemore Said "Free Palestine." Was It Antisemitic?

Yom Kippur asks for an honest accounting. This year, many Jews made theirs inside synagogues guarded by police, and that fact belongs in the accounting too. Through weeks like this, Nexus holds one position steadily.…

When a Watermelon Counts as Antisemitism and a Holocaust Denier Doesn't

Rabbi Sharon Brous told her congregation on Rosh Hashanah that she no longer trusts the tools most Jewish organizations use to track antisemitism. She is not alone. When the count includes a watermelon but excludes…