The Center for the Study of Antisemitism (CSA) is a center of engaged scholarship and education, bringing together a diverse community of scholars, practitioners, and students.
Four Areas of Impact
As an academic center, the Center for the Study of Antisemitism (CSA) develops public programming and fosters scholarly initiatives locally and globally that facilitate vibrant informed discussions dedicated to understanding and addressing antisemitism.
We believe that the study of contemporary antisemitism is not merely an academic endeavor, but one that must be co-produced with leaders in the field—educators, technologists, funders, and artists—who are actively shaping the societal landscape in which antisemitism arises and is countered.
To fulfill this mission, we have identified four key areas of impact, each grounded in a Community of Practice: Education, Technology, Arts, and Philanthropy. These communities serve as collaborative hubs where scholars and practitioners come together to tackle pressing challenges in their field, share emerging strategies, and co-develop tools for change.
The initiative is led by Yehuda Sarna, who holds the Hannah and Ed Low Professor for Community-Engaged Scholarship.
Let's Build a Better Future— Together
The Impact initiative at CSA is where theory meets practice. Whether through digital spaces, cultural narratives, philanthropic strategy, or educational systems, we are committed to shaping a future where antisemitism is not just studied—but actively countered through insight, partnership, and action.
If you are a scholar, practitioner, or organization interested in partnering with us, please reach out to Yehuda Sarna.
Education
Education is one of the most complex and consequential frontlines in addressing contemporary antisemitism. CSA has organized two major convenings in New York City: one in collaboration with CJIL, JCRC, and UJA-Federation for New York State public school superintendents, and another with AJC for leaders of independent schools. These gatherings explored the practical and political realities of teaching about antisemitism in K-12 settings.
CSA also provides strategic guidance and educational modules for a variety of organizations. Our workshops equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to foster inclusion, respond to antisemitism, and build authentic allyship.
For more information, contact the NYU Center for the Study of Antisemitism.
Technology
In today’s world, technology—especially social media—is one of the most powerful amplifiers of antisemitic content. To address this urgent domain, CSA is working at the intersection of digital platforms, algorithmic bias, and online hate.
Our incoming AddressHate Post-Doctoral Research Associate will be a researcher specializing in online antisemitism.
Arts
The arts have always been a mirror of society—and increasingly, a stage for contesting inclusion and exclusion. CSA explores how antisemitism and social discrimination appear in visual art, literature, and film, often in ways that are subtle, systemic, or historically embedded.
We are proud to host Ben Schachter as a Visiting Scholar in fall semester 2025. An accomplished artist and academic, Ben Schachter brings a critical eye to how Jewish identity and antisemitism are portrayed—or omitted—in cultural production and discourse. His work will support artists make sense of their experience and self-organize for change, while providing invaluable insights and best practices for arts festival organizers and policymakers.
Philanthropy
Funders committed to fighting antisemitism often struggle with fragmented landscapes, unclear metrics, and limited strategic tools.
Thanks to a generous grant from the UJA-Federation of New York, CSA is hiring an Applied Research Scholar who will develop frameworks for philanthropic investment and impact assessment. This initiative will help the philanthropic sector more effectively identify, evaluate, and support interventions that counter antisemitism across different sectors and communities.