At a moment when antisemitism in the United States is surging to levels not seen in decades, accusations that paint The Heritage Foundation with a broad brush as “antisemitic” are not only false, they are reckless. These claims distract from the real and pressing task of confronting groups that pose a true threat to American Jews, American values, and the foundations of Western civilization. We cannot and should not discount an entire organization because of a poor decision that they have acknowledged and are now working on rectifying to rebuild trust. Our faith teaches us to be discerning and welcoming, rather than alienating, especially when the stakes are this high.

A serious look at Heritage’s record makes it clear that allegations of antisemitism are being driven by particular incidents and controversies, rather than the organization’s body of work as a whole. It is critical not to assess institutions based on the outrage cycle of a single day, but to evaluate them holistically and historically, including the projects they have built and the goals they have pursued.