Challenging the Anti-Israel “Scholasticide” Accusation
Tools and Strategies
This ADL/AEN resource provides background information regarding the “scholasticide” charge against Israel, including its origins and recent efforts to promote it.
Confronting Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias in Academic Associations
Tools and Strategies
In response to mounting incidents, ADL and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) have developed this toolkit to help address antisemitism and anti-Israel bias and to foster inclusive academic spaces that welcome diverse perspectives on Israel and the broader Middle East. It is intended for Jewish and Zionist faculty, staff and others experiencing antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in their professional academic associations and scholarly societies. This resource includes real-world…
This parent/family discussion guide helps families engage in a discussion about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, its aftermath and how families can help.
The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behavior that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels; unlike a pyramid, the levels are not built consecutively or to demonstrate a ranking of each level. Bias at each level reflects a system of oppression that negatively impacts individuals, institutions and society…
¿Cómo puedo estar preparado para los prejuicios antisemitas y antiisraelíes en el campus? Escenarios y mejores prácticas
Tools and Strategies
Estrategias para estar preparado ante situaciones antisemitas o antiisraelíes de la vida real a las que podrías enfrentarte y que han ocurrido en campus universitarios.
10 maneras de mantener conversaciones concienzudas sobre el conflicto palestino-israelí
Tools and Strategies
Cómo mantener un debate concienzudo sobre el conflicto palestino-israelí y evitar los errores más comunes que podrían invocar el antisemitismo, el sesgo o la intolerancia.
Seis estrategias proactivas para hacer frente a la actividad antiisraelí en el campus
Tools and Strategies
Medidas proactivas que puedes tomar para disminuir el impacto de la actividad antisraelí en el campus y estar preparado en caso de tener que responder.
10 Ways to Have Conscientious Conversations on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Tools and Strategies
Learn tips on how to have conscientious discussions about this complex issue and how to avoid common pitfalls that could invoke antisemitism, bias or bigotry.
Social media is a hotbed of antisemitism, anti-Israel hate, Holocaust denial and distortion and other conspiracy theories. Check out our tips on how to engage and disengage in the fight against antisemitism, anti-Israel bias, and hate on social media.
The Pyramid of Hate illustrates the prevalence of bias, hate and oppression in our society. It is organized in escalating levels of attitudes and behavior that grow in complexity from bottom to top. Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels; unlike a pyramid, the levels are not built consecutively or to demonstrate a ranking of each level. Bias at each level reflects a system of oppression that negatively impacts individuals, institutions and society…
Dos and Don’ts in Responding to Antisemitism on Campus
Tools and Strategies
In the 1930s, the dean of Yale University’s medical school — who was Jewish himself — reportedly advised his admissions team, “Never admit more than five Jews, take only two Italian Catholics, and take no blacks at all.”
The American college campus has come a long way in the past century. Colleges are more diverse, and there are greater efforts to create inclusive environments whereby all students feel comfortable on campus. But that does not mean you…
Frequently Asked Questions About Free Speech on Campus
Tools and Strategies
What is the source of our free speech rights? Free speech rights emanate from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution[1] and from state constitutions. The U.S. Constitution limits the government’s ability to regulate speech based on content and it applies to all public colleges and universities. It serves as a floor, not a ceiling. State constitutions may grant more robust free speech rights than the U.S. Constitution, but never fewer. Is there a distinction between private and…