Map Reveals States With Most Antisemitic Incidents
Summary
A report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) showed that New York, California, and New Jersey had the highest numbers of antisemitic incidents in 2025. Although the total incidents dropped by 33% from 2024, the year 2025 was still one of the highest on record for antisemitism in the U.S.Key Facts
- New York had 1,160 antisemitic incidents in 2025, down 19% from 2024; Manhattan and Brooklyn had many of these incidents.
- California recorded 817 incidents, down 39% from 2024; almost half occurred in Los Angeles County.
- New Jersey reported 687 incidents, a 4% decrease from 2024, spread fairly evenly across the state.
- Florida, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts also had high numbers of antisemitic incidents (319, 281, and 279 respectively).
- The ADL documented 6,274 total incidents in 2025, down from 9,354 in 2024 but still among the highest since 1979.
- Decreases were partly due to fewer incidents on college campuses and at anti-Israel rallies, though campus incidents remained nearly three times higher than in 2021.
- In New York City, there were several recent swastika graffiti incidents on homes and synagogues, condemned by the mayor.
- The ADL clarified that criticism of Israel or pro-Palestinian activism is not counted as antisemitism in their report.
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