The high-stakes world of 'name and shame' digital advocacy
In short: A single social media post can now trigger a professional domino effect. StopAntisemitism, a nonprofit founded in 2018, uses a 'name and shame' strategy to expose alleged antisemitic behavior. While it aims to create consequences for hate, its methods—including doxing and job-loss advocacy—have sparked intense debate over boundaries and bias.
Founded by Liora Rez in October 2018, StopAntisemitism operates as a privately funded nonprofit. Its primary mechanism is monitoring social media and website submissions to identify individuals who allegedly espouse hatred against Jewish people. The organization employs a crowdsourced research model to identify the employers of these individuals, aiming to trigger professional consequences. By October 2025, Rez reported that the group had profiled 1,000 people, resulting in over 400 job losses. The group's reach is significant; as of September 2019, its posts were viewed over 750,000 times monthly.
The organization's tactics have faced scrutiny regarding their scope and accuracy. Critics argue the group focuses disproportionately on anti-Zionist voices and uses doxing to target non-prominent individuals. For instance, the group faced criticism for revealing a podiatrist's workplace and for its treatment of pro-Palestinian activists. Conversely, defenders highlight that the group also targets neo-Nazis and Holocaust deniers.
The organization also uses a 'report card' system to assess 25 U.S. universities on their efforts to protect Jewish students and maintains a website, StopDontShop.org, to alert consumers about businesses it claims supported Hamas. The group has also been involved in high-profile disputes regarding the reporting of the Gaza war. It has promoted the 'Pallywood' conspiracy theory—claiming Palestinian footage of casualties is fabricated—and has been accused of spreading misinformation regarding civilian deaths and aid. These actions have led to legal challenges, including a defamation lawsuit from a University of Michigan hockey player and a class action lawsuit from the Chicago chapter of CAIR in March 2026. The organization remains a polarizing figure in the intersection of digital activism, civil rights, and geopolitical conflict.
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