Antisemitism now a ‘normal’ part of life in the U.S. new survey finds

"More than half of Jewish Americans say they experienced antisemitism in the past year, and many now consider such hostility a normal part of Jewish life, according to a study published Monday by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).

The survey of some 5,000 Jewish adults, conducted in partnership with researchers from Columbia University, found that 55 percent of Jewish Americans reported at least one form of antisemitism in the last 12 months, while 57% said antisemitism has become ‘a normal Jewish experience.’

Antisemitic incidents have surged nationwide since Hamas launched its attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. ADL recorded more than 9,000 incidents of harassment, vandalism and assault in 2024, the highest number since it began tracking such data in 1979.

The report found that American Jews have significant safety concerns and are experiencing psychological fallout. Some 79% of Jews are concerned about antisemitism, and 48% have taken actions to increase their personal security and sense of safety, including developing worst-case scenario plans (33%), plans to flee the country (14%), and purchasing guns (9%).

About 20% of those who, before October 7, wore visible Jewish symbols such as a Star of David or kippa, said they no longer do so..."