New policy institute at Emory to focus on 'multi-tiered' Jew-hatred threat

Deborah Lipstadt, former U.S. special envoy, launched the Emory Policy Institute on Countering Antisemitism at Emory University to translate research into practical policy. The institute, directed by Aaron Keyak, aims to address the "multi-tiered threat of antisemitism," which not only endangers Jews but also democratic institutions and national security. Lipstadt emphasized that countering antisemitism is a "long-term thing. This is constant." The institute will feature a bipartisan student fellowship program, starting in January 2027, offering fully funded summer internships in Washington, D.C. Fellows will develop projects on government, nonprofit, or corporate policies to counter antisemitism. The institute will also track the implementation of the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and organize research and policy forums, recognizing that effective policies vary by country.