Michigan House designates October 2026 as Combating Antisemitism Month
The Michigan House passed a resolution naming October 2026 Combating Antisemitism Month, citing a rise in anti-Jewish incidents and recent attacks on Jewish sites.
On Sept. 23 the Michigan House of Representatives approved Resolution 361, declaring October 2026 Combating Antisemitism Month in response to a surge in anti-Jewish hostility. Sponsored by Rep. Noah Arbit, the resolution outlines a comprehensive definition of antisemitism, including denial of Jewish self-determination, conspiracy theories, vandalism, violence and Holocaust distortion. It references historic and recent events such as the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue massacre, the 1973 Yom Kippur War, and the March 12 shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, which the FBI linked to Hezbollah.
Anti-Defamation League data showing 156 Michigan incidents in 2025 are also cited. Arbit, a Jewish Zionist and founder of the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus, joined 16 other Jewish Democratic officials in the Nonnegotiable Michigan campaign, pressing Senate hopeful Dr. Abdul El-Sayed to commit to Jewish safety, sovereignty in Israel and full participation in U.S. politics.
Why it matters
The designation highlights growing concerns over antisemitism and aims to promote awareness and protection for Jewish communities in Michigan.
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