The American advocacy group Stop Antisemitism is taking action against anti-Semites by publicly exposing them and informing their employers. The group has seen a significant increase in anti-Semitic incidents since October 7 and aims to create consequences for those who espouse hatred and violence against Jewish people. They have already exposed numerous anti-Semites, including doctors, nurses, and employees of large companies, resulting in firings and resignations. Stop Antisemitism is privately funded and does not receive financial support from Israeli organizations or the government. The group believes that pro-Palestinian marches are hypocritical and serve as a cover for anti-Semitism. They highlight the chant “from the river to the sea” as being anti-Semitic and warn that it calls for the elimination of the Jewish State. Yaniv Pohoryles reported
If you hold anti-Semitic beliefs, if you engage in actions such as tearing down posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza, if you express support for murderers and terrorists on social media, or if you verbally or physically attack Jews, there will be consequences. The American advocacy group Stop Antisemitism is actively working to expose and bring attention to these individuals, making it clear that their actions have real-world repercussions.
Since the October 7 atrocities committed by Hamas and the rise of anti-Semitism worldwide, Stop Antisemitism has seen a drastic increase in incidents, receiving upwards of 500 reports of anti-Semitism every single day. The organization is struggling to keep up with the growing number of cases, with a backlog of reports that they cannot address in a timely manner. The situation is particularly alarming on college campuses, where Jewish students are being targeted and attacked.
Stop Antisemitism was founded in 2018 with the sole purpose of holding those who promote hatred and violence against Jewish people accountable for their actions. The organization believes that these individuals often act without fear of consequences, and their goal is to change that perception. They aim to showcase the anti-Semitic behavior of these individuals to millions of people on social media, inform their employers about their actions, and make it known to their communities and society as a whole that they are bigots.
The organization has successfully exposed numerous anti-Semites through social media posts, leading to consequences such as job loss and public shame. The process involves a thorough vetting process to ensure accuracy and avoid harming innocent individuals. Stop Antisemitism also crowdsources information from their vast social media audience to assist in identifying and exposing these individuals.
Stop Antisemitism is entirely privately funded and does not receive financial support from Israeli organizations or the Israeli government. While they are open to cooperation and information sharing, they do not rely on financial support from any specific entity.
Liora Raz, the CEO of Stop Antisemitism, criticizes pro-Palestinian marches as hypocritical and covers for a hatred of Jews. She questions why these individuals show concern for Arab children only when it relates to Israel, ignoring the suffering of Syrian children. Raz believes that radical non-Jewish students on college campuses are being brainwashed with anti-Semitic ideologies under the guise of social justice. She asserts that these individuals only show remorse or concern when they are publicly exposed to millions of people.
One notable incident involved 30 Harvard students who led a petition against Israel but tried to keep their identities hidden. However, their names were made public, resulting in potential employment consequences for them after graduation. Stop Antisemitism supports holding these individuals accountable for their actions, arguing that it is unethical for companies to hire individuals who support Hamas or promote anti-Semitism.
The chant “from the river to the sea” is considered by Stop Antisemitism to be inherently anti-Semitic as it calls for the complete erasure of the Jewish state. However, the organization acknowledges that there may be some cases where the context is unclear, and further investigation is needed to determine if individuals chanting this phrase are expressing support for Hamas.
In conclusion, Stop Antisemitism is actively working to expose and bring consequences to individuals who hold anti-Semitic beliefs or engage in anti-Semitic actions. They aim to create a digital footprint that follows these individuals, making their anti-Semitism known to future employers, communities, and society as a whole. Through their work, they hope to discourage and prevent further instances of anti-Semitism..