Addressing Antisemitism:
RESOURCES
Antisemitism is a specific form of prejudice and ill-will, directed against Jews. It is not limited to racial or religious indicators, because Jews are not defined solely in terms of racial or religious categories. Rather, Jews understand themselves to be a people and a civilisation, with a story that stretches back more than three millennia. Antisemitism has taken different forms in different ages, but with a consistent view: that Jews have no right to exist as free and equal human beings. Resources that explain the manifestations of antisemitism, provide accurate information about Judaism and Jewish history, as well as promote interreligious understanding, are an important part of dismantling harmful tropes and countering misinformation.
This webpage lists a range of resources that support efforts to track, understand, and confront antisemitism.
ANTI-JEWISH INCIDENTS - REPORT
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) monitors and documents antisemitism in Australia, data it has captured in an annual report since 1990. Most recently, it has released a Special Report - Anti-Jewish Incidents in Australia 2025 (December 2025) - which shows that antisemitic incidents in Australia remain at historically high levels, being five times above the average annual number recorded before October 7, 2023. The most serious categories of incidents, which includes arson attacks against Jewish institutions, are higher than any previous year on record.
You can read the report here, and view the reports for previous years here.
As this report was published before the mass shooting attack on a Chanukah event at Bondi, NSW (14 Dec 2025), it has not been captured. However, CRA utterly condemns this act of antisemitic hatred, the worst terrorist attack to occur on Australian soil. Read more in CRA’s media release.
Addressing Antisemitic Bullying
In 2023, Catholic Religious Australia and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry collaborated to create an interfaith resource addressing antisemitic bullying, building on the Australian Catholic Bishops’ statement Walking Together: Catholics and Jews in the Australian Context. This online resource provides videos, presentations, and discussion guides to help Catholic schools and organisations raise awareness about antisemitism, foster conversation, and offer practical approaches for responding to incidents. Materials can be used in full or adapted for staff meetings, professional development, or workshops.
JUST NOW VOL. 17: ANTISEMITISM: THE WORLD’S OLDEST HATRED
In March 2025, Catholic Religious Australia released an edition of its justice publication Just Now that focussed on antisemitism, in response to the unprecedented frequency and level of extremity of antisemitism occurring in Australia. This issue of Just Now also commemorated the 60-year anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s “Declaration on the Church’s Relationship with Non-Christian Religions”, Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), which marked a watershed moment in Catholic-Jewish relations. Just Now Vol 17 explores historical and current manifestations of antisemitism, the obligations of members of the Church to recognise and speak out against antisemitism, and practical actions which can be taken to show solidarity with the Jewish community in these difficult times.
You can access the publication here.
ROSALIE HANLEY CONVERSATION 2025
Nostra Aetate in our time: an invitation to encounter
This event, co-sponsored by The Sisters of Our Lady of Sion (Australia) and the Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) saw Dr Emmanuel Nathan (ACU) and Dr Simon Holloway (Melbourne Holocaust Museum), discuss the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking Vatican II document Nostra Aetate, offering a Christian and Jewish response to the questions ‘What does Nostra Aetate offer us today?’ ‘How does it speak to our times?’ ‘How does it invite us to a place of encounter with people of faith and with people with no religious affiliation?’
You can watch the recording of the event here.
A FRIENDLY GUIDE TO JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS
Mary Reaburn NDS
This book by Australian Sr. Mary Raeburn NDS traces Christianity’s beginnings within Judaism, the separation of the two traditions, and the complex relationship that ensued. It examines the centuries of Christian anti-Jewish attitude, as well as the development of positive relations between Jews and Christians since the Second World War.
“A Friendly Guide to Jewish-Christian Relations is a must for all who wish to understand the history and be part of the future in the relationship between Jews and Christians.” - Garratt Publishing.
You can find out more here.
Walking Together: Catholics with Jews in the Australian Context
Walking Together: Catholics with Jews in the Australian Context (2023) is a statement by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference that affirms positive Jewish–Catholic relations grounded in Nostra Aetate. It highlights the Jewish roots of Christianity, rejects supersessionist ideas, addresses antisemitism—including bullying—and offers guidance for respectful dialogue on shared scripture, mission, and the Holocaust. This resource provides practical support for Catholic schools and communities seeking to strengthen understanding, collaboration, and the common good in Australia.
Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
Translate Hate is a joint publication of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), created as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Catholic–Jewish relations and confront antisemitism. This resource offers accessible explanations of antisemitic terms alongside Catholic teaching commentary, making it a valuable educational tool for faith communities, educators, and anyone committed to countering anti-Jewish hate. We are sharing this publication as part of our resource page to support deeper understanding, dialogue, and collective action against antisemitism.
You can access the full resource here.
TEN STEPS TO AVOID ANTI-JUDAISM IN HOLY WEEK
Dr. Teresa Pirola
This article by Australian Dr Teresa Pirola offers a concise and accessible explanation of the historic Christian “deicide” charge against the Jewish people and how the Catholic Church, especially through Nostra Aetate, formally rejected this harmful belief. It provides practical guidance for preventing anti-Jewish interpretations of the Passion narratives, encouraging Christians to approach Scripture with historical awareness, theological accuracy, and a spirit of respect. This resource is a helpful tool for educators, preachers, and anyone seeking to deepen understanding and strengthen Catholic–Jewish relations.
You can read the full article here.
THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS
The Australian Council of Christians and Jews was founded in 1991, as a national organisation that seeks to deepen mutual understanding that recognises the distinctiveness and integrity of Judaism and Christianity as we learn from and enrich each other, while advocating for tolerance and respect in Australia. All mainstream Christian churches and Jewish religious groupings in Australia have long been actively and publicly associated with the ACCJ, which also maintains a warm fraternal relationship with Councils of Christians and Jews in New Zealand. Learn more at: https://www.accj.org.au/
Jesuitical Podcast
The danger of ignoring Jesus’ Jewish identity
This episode of Jesuitical features Jewish New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine in a rich interfaith conversation about Jesus’ Jewish identity and the importance of reading the New Testament without falling into anti-Jewish interpretations. Levine discusses common misconceptions that have contributed to anti-Jewish tropes, highlights the value of interfaith dialogue in deepening mutual understanding between Catholics and Jews, and offers insights into how historical context can prevent harmful misreadings. It is a helpful resource for anyone seeking to engage Scripture in a way that fosters respect, accuracy, and deeper interreligious understanding.
SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations
Flowing from the Catholic and Ignatian identity of Saint Joseph’s University (Philadelphia, US), the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations was established in 1967, in response to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. It seeks to increase knowledge and deepen understanding between the Jewish and Catholic communities. The Institute has compiled recordings of their past events, with topics ranging from theologies of Christian-Jewish relations to interreligious relations nationally and internationally, the Shoah, papal actions, and the State of Israel.
These recordings are freely available here.