A growing perception among certain Jewish leaders suggests that the fight against antisemitism is failing because antisemitism still exists. That argument rests on the wrong metric.

Eradication was never the goal. Antisemitism is a recurring feature of societies — sometimes marginal, sometimes explosive. The real question is not whether it appears, but whether societies ignore it, tolerate it, encourage it, or confront it. Success begins with recognition: naming the problem clearly, acknowledging its danger, and preparing institutions to respond.

To counter the perception of failure, we must reset the standard.

Historically, antisemitism has signaled broader social instability. When conspiracy theories spread and dehumanization becomes normalized, democratic norms are already eroding. For........

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