Congress: Act Against Antisemitism on Social Media
Call on Congress to take concrete, actionable steps to counter the surge of anti-Jewish hate online and on social media.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2024
The State of
Antisemitism in America
2024
Antisemitism in America
2024
American Jewish Committee, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has released the annual State of Antisemitism in America Report, the first analysis of the impact of antisemitism on American Jews and the U.S. general public for the full-year following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, massacre of Israelis. The data, from surveys conducted in Fall of 2024, assesses and compares Jewish and general population perceptions of, and experiences with, antisemitism in the United States.
The report is the largest annual poll of its kind and the first report to analyze a half decade’s worth of this type of data from both American Jews and U.S. adults.
As AJC CEO Ted Deutch said, “Antisemitism has reached a tipping point in America… That one-third of American Jews have been the target of antisemitism in the past year should raise red flags for every American and our leaders.”
Use the links below to view the report results of each survey, a comparison between the two surveys, AJC’s analysis, and AJC resources to counter antisemitism.
See the Results
Big Picture: Antisemitism in America has reached shocking levels, affecting American Jewish behavior and sense of security like we haven’t witnessed before.
- 77% of American Jews say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the U.S. because of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks.
- Nearly six in 10 (56%) American Jews say they altered their behavior out of fear of antisemitism in 2024 – a sharp increase from previous years. In 2023, this number was 46%, and 38% in 2022.
- 90% of American Jews say antisemitism has increased in the U.S. since the Hamas terrorist attacks.
- One-third (33%) of American Jews say they have been the personal target of antisemitism – in person or virtually – at least once over the last year.
Young American Jews’ Experience with Antisemitism
- Four in 10 (41%) young American Jews, ages 18-29, said they have been the target of antisemitism at least once in the past 12 months.
- 35% of American Jewish college students report experiencing antisemitism at least once during their time on campus.
- Over one in four (32%) American Jewish college students say they have felt uncomfortable or unsafe at a campus event because of their Jewish identity.
American Jewish Connection to Israel
- 81% of American Jews say caring about Israel is important to what being Jewish means to them.
- The majority of Americans agree: denying Israel’s right to exist is antisemitism. 85% of American Jews and the general public believe the statement “Israel has no right to exist” — the foundational core of anti-Zionism — is antisemitic.
Where the American General Public Stands
- A majority of U.S. adults (72%) say antisemitism is a problem in the U.S. today.
- Almost 6 in ten (59%) U.S. adults say antisemitism has increased in the U.S. in the past five years, and the vast majority (88%) of this group say they are concerned by the increase.
- Nine in 10 (90%) U.S. adults say antisemitism affects society as a whole and everyone is responsible for combating it.
Click here for a demographic breakdown of The State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report by U.S. census region and age.
"This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for leaders across the U.S. We must act now to protect Jews – and America – from rising antisemitism."
- AJC CEO Ted Deutch
HOW AJC IS
COMBATING ANTISEMITISM
COMBATING ANTISEMITISM
Antisemitism has been called the world’s oldest hatred; its ability to shift and change into new forms makes it extremely difficult to curb. It is a tangible threat not only to Jews, but also to the very fabric of democratic societies. As violence and rhetoric against Jews intensifies, the antisemitism that drives it is emanating from a host of sources on social media, in public discourse, on college campuses, and across the globe. AJC offices across the U.S. and around the world confront antisemitism by educating all sectors of society to address Jew-hatred, mobilizing policymakers to act, and empowering Jews to be strong and resilient.
Prompting Global Action Against Antisemitism
AJC is committed to the protection of Jewish people around the world. In the U.S., AJC helped establish the congressional Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Antisemitism in the House and Senate to raise awareness and advance policies to address rising antisemitism and protect Jewish communities. Today, more than 300 Senators and Representatives are members of the Taskforces. AJC also played a pivotal role in the creation and implementation of the 2023 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which took dozens of recommendations from AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America. In early 2025, AJC CEO Ted Deutch called on the Trump administration to create its own national strategy to counter antisemitism and to appoint an official solely devoted to such an initiative’s implementation.
AJC also empowers leaders around the world to take bold action against anti-Jewish hate. AJC’s Global Call to Action Against Antisemitism, signed by 47 Jewish organizations representing 35 countries, provides prescriptions for a “whole-of-society” approach to tackling the problem. A critical tool for governments is Global Guidelines to Counter Antisemitism, announced by the U.S. Department of State, and includes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, which helped to draft. The adoption and implementation of the Working Definition, is a crucial first step toward addressing the horrific rise in antisemitism.
In response to surging and increasingly violent antisemitism in Europe, AJC issued a call for immediate action from European government ministers. Heeding AJC’s call, an emergency high-level meeting took place days later, where AJC provided analysis of the current situation and actionable next steps for the implementation of new enforcement, protection, and justice-related actions in the fight against antisemitism in Europe.
Understanding Antisemitism: Translate Hate
To stop antisemitism, we first have to understand it. AJC’s Translate Hate glossary is an online tool with 59 antisemitic words and phrases to help the public identify and understand anti-Jewish hate. Our glossary also includes antisemitic phrases that have re-emerged and morphed in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. In December 2024, AJC, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), launched Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition. This groundbreaking edition includes commentaries and other materials from Catholic teachings, helping educate millions of Catholics around the world about antisemitic tropes. AJC plans to release additional versions of Translate Hate in various languages, including a Spanish version already available, and for different communities. By learning about and exposing antisemitism, we can properly address and combat it. Learn more with AJC’s glossary here.
Protecting Jewish Students
Amid a massive surge in antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents at colleges and K-12 schools following the October 7 Hamas massacre, AJC established our Center for Education Advocacy.
The Center’s bold, multi-tiered approach to education advocacy builds on AJC’s strong record of advocacy in education spaces to enact positive and lasting change for students of all ages.
The Center for Education Advocacy expands AJC’s existing work in the student, academic, and parent empowerment spaces, including Alexander Young Leadership; Academic Affairs; and Education and Training. Learn more.
Social Media Accountability
Antisemitism on social media is surging with real-life consequences. AJC regularly engages with social media companies at the highest levels to address antisemitism and other forms of hate speech and bigotry that proliferate on their platforms. This engagement bears real results. In the weeks following Hamas’ October 7 massacre, AJC began urging social media companies to counter the explosion of online antisemitism, misinformation, and rampant denial of Hamas’ deadly attack by adopting key recommendations from AJC’s Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America. AJC continues to work with and call on tech companies to train AI models to properly identify antisemitism; name antisemitism within terms of service; make it easier for users to report antisemitism; enhance policies and not make changes to existing policies that would result in increasing the visibility and distribution of antisemitic content; improve moderation systems; and publish and improve transparency reports.
AJC is urging Congress to pass fundamental reforms to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and hold social media companies accountable for the spread of antisemitic and hate-fueled violence, including support for terrorism, on their platforms. Legislation can promote user safety and prevent digital harm, including ensuring citizens are protected from dangerous algorithms. In addition, Congress should mandate that an online platform lose its special immunity if it utilizes an algorithm to amplify or recommend content to a user that promotes violence, supports terror, or interferes with Americans’ constitutional protections. Read more here.
