Gallup Poll Reveals Surge in Antisemitism Concerns Among Americans

Nearly half of Americans now view antisemitism as a very serious problem, reflecting a significant shift from two decades ago.

49% of Americans consider antisemitism a very serious issue, a substantial increase from 9% in 2003.
81% of respondents believe antisemitism is a problem to some degree, up from 57% in 2003.
11% of American Jews report frequent harassment due to their religion, the highest among surveyed religious groups.
60% of American Jews feel uncomfortable sharing their religious affiliation, compared to 25% of the general population.
Recent events, including the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, have heightened awareness and concern about antisemitism.