The State of Antisemitism in America: Video Series
In July 2023, American Jewish Committee (AJC) released a series of powerful videos featuring American Jews and allies of the Jewish community tackling the impact of antisemitism on society.
Based on results from AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2022 report, each video goes beyond the numbers to highlight the rapidly changing and challenging reality for America Jews navigating everyday life with antisemitism, and thoughtful reflections from Jewish allies and friends on the need for unity to fight this hate.
At the end of each video, viewers are directed to join AJC in urging social media companies to use the recommendations in our Call to Action Against Antisemitism in America to curb anti-Jewish hate online. The recommendations are similar to those found in the recently-released U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. You too can take action at AJC.org/CombatAntisemitism.
The video series is the latest initiative of AJC’s campaign to show how rising antisemitism in America impacts U.S. Jews and how everyone has a role to play in combating it.
Jews Feel Less Safe in America
41% of American Jews say they feel less secure in the United States compared to one year ago.
With credible threats from the FBI and attacks against Jews in everyday life, these American Jews discuss why they feel less safe in the United States, and allies discuss the need for everyone to be engaged in this integral fight against antisemitism.
The Ramifications of Antisemitism Online
85% of young American Jews between the ages of 18-29 have experienced antisemitism online or on social media in 2022.
Young American Jews reflect on their own personal experiences being targeted by hate on social media and the dangers of antisemitism online.
Changing Behavior Out of Fear
38% of American Jews say they changed their behavior at least once in the past 12 months out of fear of antisemitism.
Would you wear a skirt, kippah, or wig in public? Or is it safer to just blend in?
In this segment, American Jews discuss the changes they have made to their behavior because of antisemitic hate.
Where There’s Hope
91% of U.S. adults say that antisemitism is a problem for everyone, it affects society as a whole.
Allies of the Jewish community and American Jews reflect on the importance of everyone taking a stand against anti-Jewish hate, noting that “if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us.”
These videos were sponsored by donors to AJC’s 2022 Media Campaign. If you would like to help strengthen AJC’s 2023 Media Campaign, please contact our Media Campaign Coordinator, Gary Spruch, at [email protected].
