Over 60% of US Jews Have Experienced Antisemitism Since October 7

A new survey analyzing the impact of antisemitism on American Jews has revealed a significant increase in antisemitic experiences since October 7, 2023. The study found that 3.5 million American Jews have personally encountered antisemitism since October 7, 2023.

The study revealed that one-fifth of Jewish children (380,000) have personally experienced antisemitism since October 7. There was also a sharp increase in local community experiences, with 25% of Jewish adults reporting antisemitism in their area, more than double previous reports.

The survey found that 3 in 4 Jews don’t report incidents to external entities outside their family. The impact of these experiences is profound, with 61% of American Jews reporting feeling less safe since October 7.

This growing sense of insecurity has led to changes in behavior– 27% of respondents now avoid displaying their Jewish identity in the workplace, up from 18% before October 7.

Furthermore, among respondents who are affiliated with a Jewish organization or synagogue, 25% report that their institution has been targeted with graffiti, threats, or attacks since October 7. 21% say local businesses have been targeted by antisemitic vandals in the same period, and 18% felt uncomfortable or unsafe in the workplace because of their Jewish identity. (INN / VFI News)

“Lord, we lift our Jewish brothers and sisters in the US and around the world and we ask that you place Your hand of protection over each one of them. We declare that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. We ask that the authorities take these threats to the Jewish community seriously and will act to protect us accordingly. In Yeshua’s name, amen!”