Surge in Antisemitism Raises Alarm Among American Jews, Survey Reveals

Nearly two-thirds report feeling less secure, with antisemitic incidents and hate crimes on the rise.

Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago, with a significant jump in feelings of insecurity following the Israel-Hamas war.
One quarter of American Jews have experienced antisemitism in the past year, leading nearly half to alter their behavior to avoid antisemitism.
Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit a record high last year in several major cities, with a surge in anti-Jewish and Islamophobic internet searches.
Most American Jews (85%) believe the statement 'Israel has no right to exist' is antisemitic, distinguishing between criticism of Israel's policies and denying its right to exist.
The American Jewish Committee's survey highlights a growing awareness of antisemitism among both Jews and the general public, with a call for collective action to combat it.