Antisemitism is rising in America and worldwide—and awareness is lagging behind. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg sits down with Holly Huffnagle, Director of Antisemitism Policy at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), to unpack the troubling trends, the data behind them, and what must be done to combat hate.
Holly shares powerful insights from AJC’s “State of Antisemitism in America Report”, including the gaps in awareness among young people, the impact of fear on Jewish communities, and how antisemitism is becoming normalized in mainstream society.
The conversation also explores international comparisons, coalition-building with other communities, and why fighting antisemitism is about more than protecting Jews—it’s about safeguarding democracy and rebuilding societal trust.
What to expect in this episode:
- Rising Antisemitism: Why hate speech and incidents are becoming normalized
- Data in Action: How AJC uses research to fight antisemitism and shape policy
- Awareness Gap: Why 40% of young Americans don’t know what antisemitism is
- Changing Behavior: How Jewish youth are altering daily life out of fear
- Global Perspective: What the U.S. can learn from Europe’s struggles with antisemitism
- Coalition Power: How AJC works with other minority communities to combat hate
- Beyond Jewish Safety: Why antisemitism threatens democracy and society at large
Key Takeaways for Business Owners:
- When making the case for policy change: Use credible data to drive advocacy and shape stronger, lasting solutions.
- When talking to younger generations: Focus on closing awareness gaps and teaching what antisemitism is and why it matters.
- When confronting hate in your community: Build coalitions across different groups to stand stronger together.
- When thinking beyond Jewish safety: Remember that fighting antisemitism is also about protecting democracy and rebuilding societal trust.
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Resources:
- The State of Antisemitism in America 2024 (AJC Report): https://www.ajc.org/AntisemitismReport2024
- American Jewish Committee: https://www.ajc.org
- Report incidents & Get more resources by emailing: antisemitism@ajc.org
- Connect with Holly Huffnagle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-huffnagle-405234b
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