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Reacting to antisemitism
It's not always necessary to shame or blame someone who has expressed prejudice. If they have good intentions, educate them about why their words are harmful.

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Pyramid of Hate
Educate your peers about the Pyramid of Hate, so they understand what antisemitic rhetoric can lead to.

https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/documents/assets/pdf/education-outreach/Pyramid-of-Hate.pdf

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Add context
If someone is attributing a common human trait to only one group (i.e. Jews), point out that many different people have that quality. You could say, "I don't think that's a Jewish thing, there are people of all backgrounds who act that way sometimes."

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Individualize the issue
If someone makes a broad statement about Jews, ask "do you mean all Jews, or are you talking about a specific individual?"

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Ask for clarification
If someone makes a problematic comment, ask "what do you mean by that?" before proceeding further with the conversation.

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Redirect the conversation
In certain situations, you may want to respond to an offensive remark by interrupting and redirecting the conversation, saying something like "whoa, let's not go there."

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What is the alt-right?
This page provides background about the alt-right, white supremacy, and the vicious antisemitism that is part of these dangerous ideologies.

https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/alt-right-a-primer-about-the-new-white-supremacy

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Glossary of antisemitic terms
This resource is a great way to understand different terms that can or do promote hatred against Jews, depending on the context.

https://www.ajc.org/translatehateglossary

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What is Great Replacement Theory?
The "Great Replacement" is a conspiracy theory that has fueled white supremacist terrorist attacks against Jews and people of color.

https://www.ajc.org/translatehate/great-replacement

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History of Great Replacement Theory in America
The "Great Replacement" is a dangerous white supremacist conspiracy theory promoted in the U.S. and elsewhere. Its roots go back to the 1890s and it was made popular by a neo-Nazi in the late 1990s.

https://jewishunpacked.com/white-replacement-theorys-antisemitic-origins/

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Background on the Great Replacement Theory
This is important background about the "Great Replacement," a white supremacist conspiracy theory that has inspired terrorist attacks against people of color and Jews.

https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/the-great-replacement-an-explainer

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