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 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…

Allegation: Israel is a Settler Colonialist Enterprise  Facts: Jews are indigenous to the Land of Israel, rooted in nearly 4,000 years of religious, cultural, and historical ties to and presence in the land.Unlike settler colonialism, Zionism did not involve a foreign imperial power conquering land for exploitation, but was driven by Jewish refugees and survivors seeking refuge and autonomy from centuries of violent antisemitism.The modern state of Israel enjoys international legitimacy…

What Is the BDS Movement?  The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is a global campaign that calls for academic, cultural, and economic boycotts of Israel. On campuses, it often pushes universities to 1) divest from companies that do business with Israel or support the Israeli military and 2) boycott Israeli academia, including universities, students and scholars. Why BDS Is a Problem  It rejects Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.It singles out Israel and…

Antisemitism  Definition: Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. Examples of manifestations of antisemitism can be found here. Examples: Stereotypes (e.g., Jews are greedy or control the media)Holocaust denial or trivializationVandalism or…

What to do if you experience or witness antisemitismStay Safe & DocumentGet to a safe place.If you feel you are in physical danger, contact 911Write down what happened: date, time, location, names, quotes.Save screenshots/photos/videos if possible.  Report the Incident: Report even if you're unsure whether it qualifies as antisemitism - your concern still matters.Internally:Bias Reporting SystemTitle VI/IX CoordinatorNon-Discrimination Office / Dean of StudentsCampus Hillel, Chabad or…

This resource is not intended to provide and should not be construed as legal advice. Overview of Employee Rights Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex, including gender, gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation, by employers in both public and private institutions.[1] The law covers all aspects of employment such as hiring, firing,…

This resource is not intended to provide and should not be construed as legal advice. Overview of Student Rights Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. This includes protection for Jewish students based on their or actual or perceived shared ethnic characteristics or ancestral background, and Israeli students…

 Academic associations play a vital role in fostering scholarly exchange, advancing knowledge and upholding professional integrity. As leaders within these organizations, it is essential to ensure that all members feel respected, safe and included – regardless of their identity or background. In recent years, concerns about antisemitism within academic spaces have grown, including instances of exclusion, bias and politicization that target Jewish, Israeli and Zionist individuals…