What exactly is "Anti-semitism"

...and why has there been a substantial uptick to counter it in the US, prior to the recent incident in Israel?

Friends,

I realize I am diving into the deep end here — and I feel compelled to include a disclaimer:

Nothing in this article or companion video is intended to incite anger, hatred or violence against any people group.

My presentation is intended as a factual look at the term “anti-semitism” and how it is interpreted by the US government… and how there has been a recent uptick in strategies and laws to prevent antisemitism.

This term is cropping up frequently given the conflict in Israel, so I’m using this as an opportunity to develop our skills of critical thinking.