A highly sought-after practical resource for responding to anti-Semitic incidents and acts, Confronting Anti-Semitism explains anti-Jewish attitudes in layman's terms, provides definitions of stereotyping and an overview of the history of anti-Semitism, and offers practical guidance for confronting anti-Jewish attitudes and statements in the real world.

"Anti-Semitism is one of the world's oldest and most enduring hatreds, and it can surface even in places where there are few or no Jews," said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director.  "It is essential for Spanish speakers in the U.S. and around the world to have access to this essential blueprint for responding to anti-Semitism."

The Spanish-language edition, Confrontando el Antisemitismo: Mitos… Hechos… (.pdf) is available on the League's online Hispanic/Latino Affairs Resource Center and will be made available to Jewish communities across Latin America and in Spain.

Like its English-language counterpart, the newly issued Spanish resource includes:

• General concepts of stereotyping with definitions of anti-Semitic prejudice and discrimination;
• An overview of the history of anti-Semitism;
• An analysis of persistent Jewish stereotypes and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, ranging from the assumption that Jews "are cheap" or responsible for the death of Jesus to the belief that Jews control banks, the media, Hollywood and even the U.S. government;
• Talking points and practical "how-to" guidance to help challenge anti-Semitic stereotypes and a selected list of resources intended to help students and adults to learn more about anti-Semitism.
• Practical suggestions on how to respond to frequently encountered anti-Semitic remarks.

The original edition of ADL's Confronting Anti-Semitism guide was introduced in 2006.  It has been made widely available through the League's 30 regional offices to national Jewish organizations, federations, Hillels and local synagogues and community groups.