In every corner of our global society, a sobering reality is emerging: Antisemitism is no longer a distant or isolated prejudice. It is a pervasive and persistent threat.

The American Jewish Committee’s recent survey found that 91% of American Jews feel less safe following a series of violent attacks in 2025—including an arson attack on a governor’s home during Passover, the murders of two Jews outside the Capital Jewish Museum, and a firebombing at a pro-hostage march in Boulder, Colorado. More than half of respondents report changing their behavior out of fear, and nearly one-third say they were personally targeted in the past year.

These findings reveal not just isolated incidents, but a broader climate of hostility that demands urgent attention. We must confront antisemitism wherever it appears. But condemnation alone is not a strategy.

If antisemitism seeks to diminish Jewish dignity, then our response must be to elevate it. If hatred attempts to isolate Jews, then we must strengthen Jewish community, confidence, and contribution. Combating antisemitism requires not only fighting what harms us, but investing in what fortifies us.

One of the most powerful ways to do that is through........

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