Young Americans See More Antisemitism—But Are Less Likely to Call It a Problem 

Graph showing Percent of people who answered "not at all harmful" or "not very harmful" to: Jokes that make fun of Jewish People, Stereotypes about Jewish People controlling the world, and Using slurs to describe jewish people.

We see a clear pattern in our national survey of 7,028 U.S. adults, fielded August–September 2025: antisemitic beliefs are higher among Gen Z and Millennials than among older generations. For example, adults age 45 and younger are 6 percentage points more likely than older Americans to answer “mostly true” to the statement “Jewish people cause problems in […]

Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Spread Following Patagonia Wildfires

Photograph of a protest in Argentina showing a person holding an Israeli flag amid a crowd, alongside a translated post accusing Israel of responsibility for Patagonia wildfires.

A series of devastating wildfires broke out in Argentina’s Patagonia region on January 5, scorching tens of thousands of acres of forested land. While most of the fires have remained within Argentina’s borders, the environmental impact has extended across the region, threatening wildlife, air quality, and local communities. As firefighters worked to contain the blazes, speculation, including antisemitic conspiracy theories, regarding the fires’ origins […]

“Synagogue of Satan” Antisemitic Rhetoric: How Extremist Language Online Fueled a U.S. Synagogue Arson

Line graph showing weekly social media mentions of the phrase “Synagogue of Satan” over the past year, with multiple spikes above an average baseline, indicating sustained online usage.

Earlier this week, Mississippi’s largest synagogue was badly damaged in an intentional arson attack. The suspect, identified as Stephen Spencer Pittman, confessed and told investigators he targeted the synagogue because it has Jewish ties. In online posts reviewed by authorities, and during investigation, he referred to the building as “synagogue of Satan,” language tied to well-known antisemitic conspiracy theories.   The phrase is often drawn from Revelation 2:9, which reads, “those who say […]

How to Recognize AI-Generated Videos: Simple Clues to Spot Synthetic Media

AI generated cover photo to show that images are generated and not real.

As AI video tools such as Sora become more advanced, distinguishing real footage from synthetic media is getting harder. But there are still ways to tell when something might not be what it seems. Here are some simple cues and credibility checks anyone can use without specialized technology to spot AI-generated videos.  1. Watch for […]

Antisemitic Dog Whistles: How Hate Spreads Through Coded Language

A graph that shows the online mentions of “The Noticing” Dog Whistles in Social Media Conversations Related to Antisemitism, Jewish Culture, and Israel in 2025

Antisemitic dog whistles are coded signals—phrases, numbers, or symbols—that carry a hidden meaning. To most people, they look harmless, but to those inside extremist circles they are instantly recognizable. This coded language allows antisemitic ideas to spread in public spaces without being stated outright, making it harder for platforms and casual readers to spot what’s […]

Robert Kraft introduces new BSA president, Adam Katz, on Inside Politics with Dana Bash

Robert Kraft and Adam Katz, the new President of Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) discuss the urgent rise in antisemitism across the U.S. — and how the foundation is using mass media, data, and cross-community partnerships to build a national movement of allyship on CNN’s Inside Politics with Dana […]