Workplace Antisemitism 101

Unsure if something you experienced qualifies as antisemitism? Are you a corporate executive and want help understanding the basics of antisemitism in general and in the office in particular? Do you want to better understand your Jewish colleague's experience of antisemitism? Explore this curated list of sites and resources to learn about antisemitism and how it specifically manifests in the workplace. Education is a prime tool that individuals and companies can use in combatting the problem.

Educational Resources

ADL – Antisemitism 101 for the Workplace

An interactive course aimed at corporate audiences, this 45-minute experience introduces professionals to antisemitism myths, stereotypes, and also includes actionable steps to counter workplace antisemitism. You do need to register to view the material.

Center for Combating Antisemitism

Developed by educators with direct experience in battling antisemitism, these educational modules have been designed help organizations identify, prevent, and respond to workplace antisemitism. The center is a division of StandwithUs and also focuses on industry-specific options.

Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law

The Brandeis Center offers a comprehensive primer on the way Jewish identity and antisemitism can manifest in the workplace, explains accepted definitions of antisemitism, and includes examples of common issues that occur in employment-related incidents of antisemitism.

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

The IHRA working definition of antisemitism is currently considered THE gold standard definition of antisemitism by the majority of Jews in the world. Widely adopted, this definition and guidance document is used by organizations and governments to identify and address antisemitism, including in workplaces.

Museum of Jewish Heritage

The museum produces an educator resource that was developed for teachers and students, but is also an excellent primer for those in a professional sphere looking for an introduction to antisemitism. It also details common antisemitic tropes and offers a history of antisemitism for those looking for a digestible introduction to the topic.