A Nexus Project Messaging Guide to assess which category statements on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran fall into: antisemitic, not antisemitic, or rhetoric that could unintentionally feed into antisemitic tropes. A framework for people writing
Tucker Carlson has emerged as one of the most vociferous voices against the Iran war on the right. Since President Trump ordered military strikes in February 2026, Carlson has led a small but highly visible
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Author, journalist, and educator Jay Michaelson joins us in conversation with Emily Tamkin to discuss his recent pieces exploring the institutional failures of some legacy watchdog organizations, and the different ways people approach antisemitism on
View or download a PDF of the transcript of The Dangerous Impact of Antisemitism and its Weaponization by Jay Michaelson and Emily Tamkin
For more than a year, Nexus has been tracking the connection between the “manosphere” and antisemitism. A new Netflix documentary, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, brings that connection into full view.
It is critical that we have a robust debate about the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. And it is also critical that this debate not be marred by antisemitism – or by weaponized false accusations of
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The release of the Epstein files was always going to be explosive. Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes were real, his network of enablers was vast, and the public deserves a full accounting. At the same time, what’s
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The Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther purports to combat rising antisemitism. In this conversation, Kevin Rachlin of the Nexus Project and Amy Spitalnick of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs examine alternative Jewish responses, drawing on
On on February 21, 2026 Jonathan Jacoby, President of the Nexus Project spoke on Fighting Antisemitism and Its Weaponization in a Time of Rising Authoritarianism. This is a Lunch & Learn with Jonathan Jacoby and
Antisemitism on America’s College and University Campuses: Current Conditions and the Federal Response. Kevin Rachlin, Vice President of Government Relations for the Nexus Project, gives oral testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on
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News coverage and New York leaders have misread the NYPD’s newly released January 2026 anti‑Jewish hate‑crime data. That month is not especially alarming — but the longer‑term trends tell a more troubling story.
Stay informed with the latest updates on issues and policy debates related to antisemitism and Israel. Check back regularly for insights on how we’re working to combat antisemitism and promote nuanced, practical policy approaches.
Explore recordings of Nexus Project Events and Testimonies featuring Jewish leaders, politicians, government leaders, and other experts on key topics.
Explore Nexus Project explainers and our newsletter archive. Our explainers offer thoughtful, in-depth perspectives on antisemitism and related issues.
The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act takes a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to combating antisemitism by investing in what actually works.
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On December 9, 2025, The Nexus Project partnered with 70 Faces Media to host a conversation with Ambassador Susan Rice and Ambassador Rabbi David Saperstein, two leaders who have shaped America’s response to hate and
The Shofar Report is 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
The Shofar Report is 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
he American Jewish community, long shaped by shared historical trauma and solidarity with Israel, now finds itself splintered — politically, generationally, and morally. Families can’t talk across dinner tables. Synagogues and communal agencies are paralyzed
Antisemitic “tropes” are phrases or images that evoke myths, stereotypes, and conspiracy theories about Jews rather than state them explicitly. As shorthand tools to express hatred towards Jews or Judaism, they are directly and indirectly
What began as an effort to protect Jewish communities from bigotry has, through a series of legal efforts, become a tool for governing Jewish identity itself. In the name of combating antisemitism, we are observing
Download Copy This Report to Clipboard Lila Corwin Berman Lila Corwin Berman is the Paul & Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History and the director of the Gold- stein-Goren Center for American Jewish History.
By “here,” I am referring to a place where American democracy is being dismantled and instrumentalized antisemitism is one of the tools taking it apart. Where the question of what it means to be an
History and research show that whenever Israel engages in major military operations causing significant Palestinian casualties, antisemitic incidents and hate crimes against Jews spike worldwide, as Jews are unfairly blamed for Israel’s actions. Antisemitic attitudes
Civil society is core to democracy. That civil society organizations in the United States today face a specific, urgent threat means that democracy itself is under attack. Multiple times when the last Congress was in
This divide-and-conquer wedge strategy doesn’t just create discord. It clears the way for a broader assault on civil rights. By stoking confusion and backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, President Trump’s policies have prevented
Universities have not only been sites of huge economic innovation and mobility; they have bastions of American democracy, promoting ideals of equality, free expression, and the right to protest. For centuries, the university has been
At present, the Trump administration is convening task forces and advancing projects predicated on a fiction that the left is singularly responsible for antisemitism in our country, while ignoring its root causes and the vile
American Jews are being offered a false choice that suggests countering real and rising antisemitism requires us to abandon the democratic norms and values inherent to our safety and advancement. We are told that we
We are at a painful moment in American Jewish history. On the very evening of October 7th — when 1,195 human beings in Israel were murdered by Hamas and 251 additional human beings were taken
While these recommendations are intended for policymakers, we hope they will help community leaders, Jewish and otherwise, as they educate, advocate, and share resources to protect democracy and combat antisemitism specifically and broader extremism.
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.
The Nexus Document is a resource designed for policymakers and community leaders, aiming to enhance their understanding of the issues that intersect at the nexus of antisemitism, Israel, and Zionism. It was welcomed in the
Explore recordings of Nexus Project Events and Testimonies featuring Jewish leaders, politicians, government leaders, and other experts on key topics.
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Explore the complex relationship between democracy & authoritarianism and their impact on society and governance.
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When millions of people turn to AI systems for answers about antisemitism, they’re not consulting neutral, objective sources. They’re accessing tools owned and controlled by some of the world’s most powerful individuals and corporations, many
AI tools are now used by many as public arbiters of truth. Millions of people, from students to journalists to educators, are turning to these systems for answers to difficult questions on nuanced topics, including
The conversation with Rep. Raskin was followed by a discussion on The Nexus Strategy — Policy in Practice.
Project Esther reframes protest as antisemitism and dissent as a national security threat. It was developed with minimal Jewish input, it advances a far-right agenda, not Jewish safety. It is already being implemented: visa revocations,
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
Kevin Rachlin, Washington Director for the Nexus Project, gives oral testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 5, 2025.
The Nexus Document is a resource designed for policymakers and community leaders, aiming to enhance their understanding of the issues that intersect at the nexus of antisemitism, Israel, and Zionism. It was welcomed in the
In the coming pages, you’ll find an analysis of the current landscape in the fight against antisemitism, with an eye towards efforts that highlight the connections between antisemitism and our democracy
This guide in 2022 following several years that saw an upsurge in violent antisemitic crimes in the United States, including murders in synagogues, at a kosher grocery store, and at a Chanukah party; as well
For many Jews on campus, chants of “Intifada” recalls the more recent “Second Intifada” and its widespread violence targeting Jewish civilians of Israel. Since such slogans re-emerged in a widespread way within hours of the
Download Copy Resource to Clipboard Discourse that can be offensive, dangerous or supportive of indiscriminate violence, even if not necessarily antisemitic In the midst and aftermath of the campus protests of 2023-24,
The three widely accepted definitions of antisemitism are: The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), The Nexus Document, The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism.
Fighting Antisemitism, Protecting Democracy. A comprehensive approach to protecting Jews and the democratic rights and liberties
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
The strategy represents the most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history. To implement this strategy, executive agencies will take a broad array of actions to address antisemitism. The U.S.
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.
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.
The Nexus Document PDF is a resource designed for policymakers and community leaders, aiming to enhance their understanding of the issues that intersect at the nexus of antisemitism, Israel, and Zionism. It was welcomed in
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.
The strategy represents the most comprehensive and ambitious U.S. government effort to counter antisemitism in American history. To implement this strategy, executive agencies will take a broad array of actions to address antisemitism. The U.S.
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.
