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This past weekend, people began sharing anti-Semitic content on twitter under the hashtag #Jewishprivilege. Israeli activist Hen Mazzig began an online campaign to take over the hashtag from anti-Semites by sharing his family’s experience with anti-Semitism.

Waking up and seeing that overnight the antisemitic hashtag “#JewishPrivilege” that I flipped by encouraging other Jews to join me in telling our survival stories, is trending again – but for the right reason this time.

I’m so inspired by you all and what we can achieve together https://t.co/LQs5td2l3P

— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) July 13, 2020

Thousands of high profile individuals, celebrities and individuals around the world began sharing their personal experiences with anti-Semitism to highlight that anti-Semitism is alive and well today.

The Combat Anti-Semitism Movement works everyday to highlight rising anti-Semitism around the world, including sharing the stories and experiences of individuals who have encountered this form of hatred. By giving a platform to these voices, we can all raise awareness about the dangers of rising anti-Semitism.

The twitter thread below demonstrates just how alarming the current trend is across the globe. Share these important statistics with your own social media audiences along with your own impressions and encounters with anti-Semitism.

More than half of American Jews have either experienced or witnessed an incident motivated by anti-Semitism within the last 5 years. This alarming statistic is another reason why we must take a stand now against hatred and bigotry. Is that #JewishPrivilege? pic.twitter.com/GrFXXa0WHk

— Combat Anti-Semitism (@CombatASemitism) July 13, 2020

This is Josef Neumann’s #Jewishprivilege. Rabbi Neumann was 1 of 5 men slashed with a machete by Grafton Thomas at a Hanukkah party in Monsey, NY. He succumbed to his wounds in March of this year. He was 72. The 18-inch machete penetrated Neumann’s brain. pic.twitter.com/RelmWk7khW

— Combat Anti-Semitism (@CombatASemitism) July 13, 2020

#antisemitism is a global problem. Canadian #Jewishprivilege: Despite making up 1% of the population, 19% of all police-reported hate crimes in 2018 were targeted at Jews. This horrifying statistic makes Jews the most targeted religious minority in Canada. pic.twitter.com/M0JHVyLG95

— Combat Anti-Semitism (@CombatASemitism) July 13, 2020

#Jewishprivilege in Germany is a 13% increase in #antisemitic incidents. We must continue to fight against anti-Semitism in all of its forms. #Antisemitism comes from many sources and has multiple manifestations. Learn how to fight anti-Semitism by joining @CombatASemitism. pic.twitter.com/917wsUu8bz

— Combat Anti-Semitism (@CombatASemitism) July 13, 2020

Every voice speaks volumes. The Combat Anti-Semitism Movement creates and shares video stories of everyday victims of anti-Semitism. We believe in the power of storytelling to raise awareness and to humanize the issue for wider audiences. Anti-Semitic incidents are occurring every day and by sharing these stories we hope to shine a light on the impact anti-Semitism has on individuals and communities around the world. Brave voices like Sarah’s, featured below, empower more and more people to speak out against anti-Semitism.

Sarah’s Story: French Anti-Semitism & Her Emigration from Combat Anti-Semitism on Vimeo.

Don’t stay silent. Join us in telling the story of anti-Semitism and help us educate people about its multiple manifestations. Hear more voices on anti-Semitism and share you story with us here.