Texas’ first antisemitism study shows anti-Jewish incidents doubled in 2021

The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) released its first-ever study of antisemitism in the state, and the report shows the number of anti-Jewish incidents doubled last year.

The commission says over the last 18 months antisemitic incidents have grown more frequent and more extreme in Texas, citing examples such as the hostage situation at a Colleyville synagogue, the arson attack at Austin’s Congregation Beth Israel, and antisemtitic graffiti at Anderson High School.

THGAAC says their analysis also shows that discussions of antisemitism are driving social media conversations in Texas more than in previous years — and more than in 48 other states. The study found between 350,000 and 400,000 conversations from January to September of this year alone.

THGAAC is recommending eight action items ahead of the January legislative session to combat rising antisemitism.

    The list also includes two items that would require legislative action:

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