What’s the injustice?

Jewish communities around the world continue to face rising hatred, discrimination, and violence — fueled by misinformation, conspiracy theories, and denial of Jewish identity and safety.

Freedom of religion and equality under the law are cornerstones of our democracy — promises that every person can live without fear because of who they are or what they believe. Yet, for Jewish Americans, that promise remains fragile. In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, antisemitism surged to its highest levels in decades, manifesting through harassment on college campuses, vandalism of synagogues, hate speech online, and violent attacks in public spaces. The ADL has reported record numbers of antisemitic incidents, with Jewish Americans (less than 3% of the U.S. population) experiencing a disproportionate share of religiously motivated hate crimes.

These trends represent not only prejudice against Jews but a broader erosion of democratic values. Antisemitism thrives in an environment of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and polarization, often weaponized to divide communities and distract from systemic injustices. For Jewish Americans, it means living with heightened vigilance: questioning safety at worship, school, or public gatherings; hesitating to express visible Jewish identity; and confronting hostility in spaces that once felt secure. Until we confront antisemitism as both a social and moral crisis, the promise of equal dignity and freedom remains incomplete.

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