Rep. Smith Tackles Rising Antisemitism with Calls for Prayer and Accountability

Escalating Antisemitism and Hate Crimes

• 📈 The Anti-Defamation League tracked nearly 10,000 anti-semitic incidents in the US in 2024, marking the highest number on record.
• ⚠️ Rep. Chris Smith highlights a significant increase in violence and incidents targeting the Jewish community, particularly on college campuses, following the events of October 7, 2023.
• 🚫 Examples of normalized antisemitism include a bar displaying "f the Jews" and a music video with "Hy Hitler" lyrics, with little public outcry.

Congressional Action and Accountability

• 🏛️ Rep. Smith is spearheading efforts in Congress to review the global threat of Jewish persecution and hold individuals accountable.
• 💡 He proposes withholding funds from colleges and universities that demonstrate a propensity to enable such behavior.
• 🤝 Smith emphasizes the need for Congress to act in conjunction with the Trump administration to implement counter-measures.

The Role of Christians in Combating Hatred

• 🙏 Rep. Smith believes that Christians have a crucial role to play, starting with prayer for Jerusalem and for Jews worldwide.
• 🌍 He calls for solidarity with the Jewish community as a key component in combating global hatred.
• 🛡️ Efforts in his home state of New Jersey include enhancing homeland security measures for synagogues, such as increased cameras and situational awareness, to prevent attacks.