Below are examples of common antisemitic tropes or remarks that may be encountered in academic settings, along with detailed explanations to help identify and address them effectively.

Jews Have Too Much Power:

• Claims that Jews control the global banking system.

• Accusations that Jews secretly manipulate the media to promote their own agenda.

• Conspiracy theories that Jewish organizations orchestrate world events to consolidate power and/or harm others.

• Assertions that Jews control Hollywood and use entertainment to push propaganda  based on a monolithic “Jewish agenda.”

Jews Are Disloyal:

• Suggestions that Jewish Americans are more loyal to Israel than the United States.

• Accusations that Jewish public officials have dual allegiances and cannot be trusted in government roles.

• Statements implying that Jewish citizens prioritize the interests of a global Jewish cabal over their home country.

Jews Are Greedy:

• Stereotypes portray Jews as obsessed with accumulating wealth at the expense of others.

• Jokes or comments about Jewish people being stingy or unwilling to share resources.

• Generalizations that all Jews are wealthy or financially successful because of inherent traits.

• Depictions in media of Jewish characters hoarding money or exploiting others for profit.

Disease/Filth:

• Accusations that Jews are responsible for spreading diseases during pandemics.

• Historical claims, such as blaming Jews for the Black Plague or other health crises.

• Modern allegations suggesting that Jewish communities are unhygienic or carriers of illness.

Blood Libel:

• Claims that Jews use Christian blood for religious rituals, particularly around Passover.

• False accusations that Jewish communities kidnap Christian children for sacrificial purposes.

• Falsely blaming Jews and/or Israelis for poisoning wells, ritual murder, or other especially bloody or deadly crime (i.e. organ harvesting).

Holocaust Denial:

• Assertions that the Holocaust is a fabrication or a hoax created by Jews for political gain.

• Claims that the number of Jewish victims of the Holocaust has been grossly exaggerated.

• Arguments minimizing or distorting the atrocities committed during World War II.

• Statements denying the existence of concentration camps or the use of gas chambers.

Holocaust Inversion:

• Falsely accusing Jews/Israelis of doing to Palestinians what the Nazis did to Jews. 

• Falsely equating Israeli operations against Hamas during the October 7th War with the Holocaust.

• Weaponizing the most traumatic event in Jewish history to demonize the world’s only Jewish state. 

Praise of October 7:

• Celebrations of violence committed against Jewish civilians during October 7.

• Describing the October 7 attack as an act of “decolonization.”.

• Justifications for antisemitic actions framed as responses to alleged Jewish or Israeli misconduct.

Justification of Violence Against Jews:

• Statements implying that attacks on Jewish civilians, either in Israel or globally, are justified because of perceived actions by the Israeli government.

• Comments suggesting that all Jews are collectively responsible for the conflict in Gaza.

• Use of phrases like "they deserved it" in response to the suffering of Jewish individuals.

Glorification of Terrorism:

• Public celebrations of attacks against Israeli civilians, including distributing sweets or holding rallies to praise acts of violence.

• Referring to perpetrators of violence as “freedom fighters” or “the resistance” while ignoring the targeting of innocent civilians.

• Social media posts glorifying acts of terror and calling for similar actions globally.

Calls for the Erasure of Israel:

• Slogans such as “From the River to the Sea,” used to call for the elimination of the State of Israel.

• Assertions that Jews should “go back to Europe” or vacate the region entirely.

• Calls to “dismantle the settler-colonial state” in Palestine.

Denial of Jewish Suffering in the October 7th Attacks:

• Claims that accounts of atrocities, such as kidnappings or mass civilian casualties, were fabricated or exaggerated.

• Assertions that reports of violence against Jewish individuals during the attacks were “propaganda.”

• Attempts to diminish or deflect attention from Jewish victims by solely focusing on Palestinian suffering without acknowledging both.

Demonization of Jewish Students and Organizations:

• Accusations that Jewish student groups are inherently complicit in alleged Israeli "war crimes."

• Targeting Jewish students with harassment or exclusion on college campuses under the guise of “anti-Zionism.”

• Pressure on Jewish students to denounce Israel publicly to prove they are not “complicit.”

Antisemitic Vandalism and Harassment:

• Defacement of synagogues or Jewish community centers with messages like “Free Palestine” or other anti-Israel slogans.

• Harassment of visibly Jewish individuals (e.g., those wearing a kippah or Star of David) in public, associating them with the conflict.

• Protests outside Jewish-owned businesses accusing them of supporting "genocide."

Equating All Jews with the Israeli Government:

• Statements like “Jews worldwide are responsible for Israel’s actions.”

• Blanket accusations that Jewish organizations or communities fund or support war crimes.

• Calls to boycott Jewish-owned businesses or divest from institutions perceived as linked to Jewish people.

Dismissal of Jewish Concerns About Antisemitism:

• Claims that Jews who voice concerns about antisemitism are attempting to “silence criticism of Israel.”

• Labeling any defense of Jewish safety or rights as “hasbara” (Israeli propaganda).

• Dismissive remarks like “you’re playing the victim” when Jews express fear over rising antisemitism post-October 7th.

Targeting of Jewish Symbols or Memorials:

• Vandalizing Holocaust memorials or other Jewish historical sites while framing it as “political expression.”

• Desecration of Jewish symbols in public protests.

• Harassment or protests during Jewish religious or community events, accusing attendees of supporting violence.

Disclaimer: Universities are bound by their commitment to academic integrity as typically outlined in their faculty and student handbooks. Faculty members are expected to uphold the highest standards of honesty and accuracy in their teaching and research. Presenting falsehoods as facts or perpetuating harmful stereotypes is a violation of these principles and undermines the trust essential to a productive educational environment.

STEP 1 - ASSESS THE SITUATION AND GATHER EVIDENCE

Document specific instances of antisemitic remarks or actions, including dates, times, and locations, exact quotes or paraphrases of the professor's statements, the context of the remarks (lecture, discussion, and written materials), and their impact on you or other students. Collect supporting evidence: syllabus or course materials that may demonstrate bias, witness testimonies from classmates or other attendees, and recordings (if permitted) of lectures or discussions.

STEP 2 - REPORT TO THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMNT

Reach out to the head of the academic department or the relevant dean. Provide a factual and professional account of the incident, referencing the university’s policies on discrimination and academic integrity.

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STEP 3 - REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY’S BIAS INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM

If the department does not address the issue, file a formal report using the university’s bias incident reporting system or student conduct office. Include detailed documentation and any responses from the academic department.