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The Focus Project

The Focus Project is a consensus initiative of major American Jewish organizations that provides crucial news, talking points and background content about issues affecting Israel and the Jewish people, including antisemitism, anti-Zionism and relevant events in the Middle East. Click here to receive weekly talking points from The Focus Project.
Neo-Nazis Outside Georgia Synagogues
The Wire
Outrage soars as swastikas fly outside synagogues and Disney World
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned that “terrorism rooted in white supremacy” is the greatest threat within America today.
Jun. 30, 2023
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Tree of Life Synagogue
The Wire
Synagogue massacre trial: A dark chapter in U.S. history
The surge in recent years of anti-Jewish attacks is attributable to various factors, including proliferation of extremist ideologies online, rise of far-right movements and polarization of American society.
Jun. 23, 2023
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From the Broadway show “Leopoldstadt.” Source: Screenshot.
The Wire
Award-winning Broadway shows: Stories of painful Jewish history resonate amid rising hatred of Jews
Discrimination against American Jews was endemic across society, reflecting a broader climate of bigotry, racism and intolerance.
Jun. 16, 2023
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UC Santa Barbara Antisemitic Fliers
The Wire
Hostility against Jewish students ramps up on campuses
The past academic year was marred by many attacks against students for simply being Jews and Zionists.
Jun. 9, 2023
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The White House in Washington, D.C. Credit: Ramaz Bluashvili via Pexels.
The Wire
Revolutionary national plan launched to combat antisemitism
All forms of discrimination, violence, targeting and bigotry must be confronted with concrete action.
Jun. 2, 2023
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Anti-Semitism
The Wire
Defining antisemitism: A vital step to unite voices against anti-Jewish bigotry
The U.S. government, 40 countries and nearly 1,100 states, counties, city councils and other entities have endorsed or adopted the IHRA definition.
May. 25, 2023
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad fires rockets at southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, May 10, 2023. Photo by Majdi Fathi/TPS.
The Wire
Ceasefire puts a halt to Gaza rocket attacks on Jewish state
Palestinian Islamic Jihad has a decades-long track record of attacking Israeli civilians.
May. 19, 2023
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International talks concerning a nuclear deal with Iran. Credit: Stuart Miles/Shutterstock.
The Wire
Iran: Nucleus of online hate, international terrorism and human-rights abuses
And it is near to reaching its drive to become a nuclear power.
May. 12, 2023
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Kippah, Yarmulke
The Wire
Jews are woven into the fabric of US history
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, recognizing the enduring contributions and innovations Jews make to American culture, education, science and technology.
May. 5, 2023
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