AMCHA Initiative

Reporting campus antisemitism so Jewish students can learn without fear.

Founded in 2012 by Tammi Rossman‑Benjamin and Leila Beckwith, AMCHA Initiative is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to investigating, documenting, educating about, and combating antisemitism at colleges and universities across the country.

What They Do

  • Maintain a public database tracking antisemitic incidents on over 700 campuses.
  • Apply the IHRA and U.S. State Department definitions to categorize antisemitic behavior.
  • Publish reports including the annual incident summary and the Anti‑Zionist Faculty (AZF) Barometer.
  • Mobilize advocates via newsletters and coordinated responses to campus incidents.

When to Contact

• If you witness or hear about antisemitic incidents involving students or faculty on campus.
• If you’re a university administrator needing data or guidance on policy enforcement.
• If you are an activist, scholar, or community member looking to support campus outreach or incident response.

How to Reach

• Public dashboard and incident database: https://amchainitiative.org
• Report A Concern
• General/media inquiries: administrator@amchainitiative.org