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Survey Reveals Growing Fear of Antisemitism Among U.S. Jews

New data shows 56% of Jewish Americans altered behavior in 2024 due to safety concerns, with 91% perceiving a rise in antisemitism over five years.

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Demonstrators in support of Israel gather to denounce antisemitism and call for the release of Israeli hostages, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2023. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The American Jewish Committee's 2024 State of Antisemitism in America report highlights increasing concerns among Jewish Americans about their safety and security.
  • More than half of Jewish Americans surveyed avoided behaviors that might identify them as Jewish, such as wearing religious symbols or posting online about Jewish issues.
  • Seventy-three percent of Jewish respondents felt less secure in 2024 compared to 63% in 2023 and 41% in 2022, reflecting a consistent upward trend in fear levels.
  • Thirty percent of Jewish Americans reported experiencing antisemitic incidents in 2024, though 78% of these incidents went unreported, often due to doubts about effective responses.
  • The survey also revealed that nearly a quarter of Americans view boycotting Jewish individuals as an acceptable protest against Israel, underscoring evolving public attitudes.