Many US Jewish adults have experienced assault or harassment over the past year, AP-NORC poll finds
Summary
A recent AP-NORC poll shows many Jewish adults in the United States feel less safe than before the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Around 30% of Jewish adults or their household members have faced harassment, assault, or property damage due to their Jewish identity in the past year.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed U.S. Jewish adults about their feelings of safety and experiences with antisemitism.
- About 60% say prejudice against Jewish people is a very serious problem in the U.S.
- Nearly 40% have experienced physical attacks, verbal abuse, online harassment, or vandalism because they are Jewish.
- Around 60% feel less safe than before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
- Strong emotional ties to Israel and identifying as religiously Jewish raise feelings of threat.
- About one-third feel safe as Jewish people in the U.S., while one-third feel unsafe.
- Some Jewish adults now avoid visible signs of being Jewish, like wearing a kippah, due to fear.
- There are growing divisions in how Jewish people view antisemitism and Israel-related protests.
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