American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report: Survey of American Jews, conducted by the research company SSRS, is based on interviews conducted online and by telephone from October 8 - November 29, 2024, among a nationally representative sample of 1,732 Jews aged 18 or older. Online interviews were conducted via the SSRS Opinion Panel[1]as well as a partner probability panel, telephone interviews were conducted via SSRS Omnibus callback sample[2]. The margin of error for total respondents is +/-3.3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. Find the methodology report here. AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

*Please note: certain sums may not total 100% due to rounding[3]. An asterisk (*) indicates a number less than 1%.

1. 

How much of a problem, if at all, do you think antisemitism is in the United States today?

   
A very serious problem
  54%
 
 
   
Somewhat of a problem
  39%
 
 
   
Not much of a problem
  7%
 
   
Not a problem at all
  1%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  *
 
   

A problem - 93%
Not a problem - 7%
Don’t know/ refused – *

 

2. 

Over the past five years, do you think that antisemitism in the United States has…

   
Increased a lot
  60%
 
 
   
Increased somewhat
  32%
 
 
   
Stayed the same
  7%
 
   
Decreased a little
  1%
 
   
Decreased a lot
  *
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  *
 
   

Increased - 91%
Decreased - 1%
Stayed the same - 7%
Don’t know/ refused – *

 

3. 

Since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, do you think that antisemitism in the U.S. has…

   
Increased a lot
  61%
 
 
   
Increased somewhat
 
  29%
 
   
Stayed the same
  8%
 
   
Decreased somewhat
  1%
 
   
Decreased a lot
  *
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  *
 
   

Increased - 90%
Decreased - 1%
Stayed the same - 8%
Don’t know/ refused – *

 

4. 

To what extent, if at all, have these terrorist attacks in Israel made you feel less safe as a Jewish person in the U.S.?

   
A great deal
 
  14%
 
   
A fair amount
 
  26%
 
   
A little
  36%
 
 
   
Not at all
 
  23%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Feel less safe - 77%
Not at all - 23%
Don’t know/ refused - *

 

5. 

Compared to a year ago, do you think Jews in the United States are…

   
More secure than a year ago
  2%
 
   
About as secure as a year ago
  25%
 
   
Less secure than a year ago
  73%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
  *
 
   

 

6. 

In your opinion, is antisemitism taken more seriously, less seriously, or is it considered to be the same as other forms of hate and bigotry?

   
More seriously
  20%
 
   
Less seriously
  50%
 
 
   
Considered to be the same
  30%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
  *
 
   

 

7. 

Which statement comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

   
Antisemitism affects society as a whole; everyone is responsible for combating it
  95%
 
 
   
   
   
Antisemitism does not affect society as a whole; Jews alone are responsible for combating it
 
 5%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
  *
 
   
   

 

8a. 

Over the past 12 months, have you, yourself, been the target of an antisemitic attack in person, during which the attacker physically touched you?

   
Yes, one time
 
  2%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  1%
 
   
No
  98%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 2%
No - 98%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

8b. 

Over the past 12 months, have you, yourself, been the target of an antisemitic remark in person?

   
Yes, one time
 
  13%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  10%
 
   
No
  77%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 23%
No - 77%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

8c. 

Over the past 12 months, have you, yourself, been the target of antisemitic vandalism to, or messaging (such as flyers or pamphlets) left on your personal property?

   
Yes, one time
 
  3%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  3%
 
   
No
  94%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 6%
No - 94%
Don't know/ refused - 0%

 

8d. 

Over the past 12 months, have you, yourself, been the target of an antisemitic remark or post online or through social media?

   
Yes, one time
 
  7%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  10%
 
   
No
  83%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 17%
No - 83%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

8e. 

Over the past 12 months, have you, yourself, been the target of any other kind of antisemitism, not already asked about?

   
Yes, one time
 
  5%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  5%
 
   
No
  89%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 10%
No - 89%
Don't know/ refused - *

In all, 33% of American Jews say they were a target of an antisemitic incident—a physical attack, a remark in person, antisemitic vandalism or messaging, antisemitic remark or post online or through social media, or any other form of antisemitism—in 2024.

 

9. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents?

   
Yes, reported all incidents
 
  14%
 
   
Yes, reported some incidents but not all
 
  8%
 
   
No
  78%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 22%
No - 78%
Don't know/ refused - *

*Asked of those who said they were the target of an antisemitic incident—a physical attack, a remark in person, antisemitic vandalism or messaging, antisemitic remark or post online or through social media, or another form of antisemitism—in 2024.

 

10. 

You mentioned you did not report at least some of the antisemitism you personally experienced. Can you please share the reason(s) you did not report it? Please select all that apply.

   
I didn’t think anything would be done
  54%
 
 
   
   
I didn’t think it was serious enough to report
  44%
 
 
   
   
I didn’t know how to report it
 
  22%
 
   
   
I wasn’t sure my report would stay anonymous
 
  17%
 
   
   
I had a bad experience reporting something previously
 
  9%
 
   
   
I didn’t have time
 
  8%
 
   
   
Other
 
  15%
 
   
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who said they did not report personal incidents of antisemitism in 2024.

Note: Results may not sum to 100% because multiple responses were allowed.

 

11. 

About how often, if at all, do you go online or use social media?

   
Several times a day
  68%
 
 
   
About once a day
 
  15%
 
   
A few times a week
 
  7%
 
   
Every few weeks
 
  2%
 
   
Less often
 
  3%
 
   
Never
 
  6%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

 

12. 

Over the past 12 months, have you seen or heard any antisemitic content, such as comments, posts, or videos, online or on social media?

   
Yes, one time
 
  7%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
  60%
 
 
   
No
 
  33%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 67%
No - 33%
Don't know/ refused - *

*Participants were asked to consider experiences with online gaming, if relevant, in addition to specific social media platforms.

 

13a. 

Did this online incident; or any of these online incidents make you feel physically threatened?

   
Yes
 
  20%
 
   
No
  80%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism online at least once over the past 12 months.

 

13b. 

On which platform or platforms did you feel physically threatened?

   
Facebook
  58%
 
 
   
X (formerly known as Twitter)
  37%
 
 
   
Youtube
 
  20%
 
   
Instagram
  37%
 
 
   
TikTok
 
  32%
 
   
Snapchat
 
  6%
 
   
Online gaming platforms
 
  2%
 
   
Other social media or online platform
 
  7%
 
   
Do not use any social media or online platform(s)
 
  4%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism online at least once over the past 12 months and felt physically threatened.

Note: Results may not sum to 100% because multiple responses were allowed.

 

14. 

In the past 12 months, have you seen or heard any antisemitic remarks or posts on the following platforms?

   
Facebook
  47%
 
 
   
X (formerly known as Twitter)
  37%
 
 
   
Youtube
 
  27%
 
   
Instagram
 
  32%
 
   
TikTok
 
  18%
 
   
Snapchat
 
  2%
 
   
Online gaming platforms
 
  8%
 
   
Other social media or online platform
 
  16%
 
   
Do not use any social media
 
  1%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism online or on social media at least once in the past 12 months.

Note: Results may not sum to 100% because multiple responses were allowed.

 

15a. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents to Facebook?

   
Yes
 
  32%
 
   
No
  68%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism on Facebook at least once in the past 12 months.

 

15b. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents to X (formerly known as Twitter)?

   
Yes
  35%
 
 
   
No
  65%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism on X at least once in the past 12 months.

 

15c. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents to Youtube?

   
Yes
 
  24%
 
   
No
  76%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism on Youtube at least once in the past 12 months.

 

15d. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents to Instagram?

   
Yes
  36%
 
 
   
No
  64%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism on Instagram at least once in the past 12 months.

 

15e. 

Did you report this incident or any of these incidents to TikTok?

   
Yes
  44%
 
 
   
No
  56%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism on TikTok at least once in the past 12 months.

 

16. 

You mentioned you did not report the antisemitism you experienced online or on social media. What are the reason(s) you did not report it?

   
I didn’t know how to report it
 
  23%
 
   
   
   
The reporting options were too confusing
 
  8%
 
   
   
   
I didn’t think anything would be done
  58%
 
 
   
   
   
I wasn’t sure my report would stay anonymous
 
  11%
 
   
   
   
I didn’t have time
 
  10%
 
   
I typically don’t report anything
  35%
 
 
   
   
   
It was too hard to report multiple comments
 
  10%
 
   
   
   
Other
 
  4%
 
   
   
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who experienced antisemitism online or on social media at least once over the past 12 months.

Note: Responses may not sum to 100%, due to multiple answers.

 

17a. 

How much, if at all, do you trust companies that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to protect their products or platforms from antisemitism?

   
A lot
 
  3%
 
   
Some
 
  17%
 
   
A little
 
  30%
 
   
Not at all
  49%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

A lot/ some/ a little - 49%
Not at all - 49%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

17b. 

How much, if at all, do you trust companies that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to protect their products or platforms from misinformation about Jews?

   
A lot
 
  3%
 
   
Some
 
  15%
 
   
A little
 
 28%
 
   
Not at all
  53%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

A lot/ some/ a little - 46%
Not at all - 53%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

17c. 

How much, if at all, do you trust companies that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to protect their products or platforms from misinformation about Israelis?

   
A lot
 
  2%
 
   
Some
 
  13%
 
   
A little
 
  28%
 
   
Not at all
  55%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

A lot/ some/ a little - 44%
Not at all - 55%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

17d. 

How much, if at all, do you trust companies that use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to protect their products or platforms from anti-Israel bias?

   
A lot
 
  3%
 
   
Some
 
  15%
 
   
A little
 
  26%
 
   
Not at all
  55%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

A lot/ some/ a little - 43%
Not at all - 55%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

18a. 

In the past 12 months, have you avoided publicly wearing, carrying, or displaying things that might help people identify you as a Jew?

   
Yes
  40%
 
 
   
No
  60%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

 

18b. 

In the past 12 months, have you avoided certain places, events, or situations out of concern for your safety or comfort as a Jew?

   
Yes
 
  31%
 
   
No
  69%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

 

18c. 

In the past 12 months, have you avoided posting content online that would identify you as a Jew or reveal your views on Jewish issues?

   
Yes
  37%
 
 
   
No
  63%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

In all, 56% of American Jews avoided at least one behavior in the past 12 months out of fear of antisemitism.

 

19. 

In your opinion, which of the following places in the U.S. are acceptable places to conduct protests against the Israeli government?

   
Synagogue
 
  6%
 
   
Jewish day school
 
  4%
 
   
Israeli business or restaurant
 
  8%
 
   
Jewish business or restaurant
 
  5%
 
   
Israeli embassy or consulate
  57%
 
 
   
Government office, such as a senator’s or representative’s office, or a town hall
  59%
 
 
   
   
It is never acceptable to conduct protests against the Israeli government in the U.S.
 
  25%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Note: Responses may not sum to 100%, due to multiple answers.

 

20. 

How familiar are you with the BDS movement – that is the movement that advocates for Boycotting, Divesting, and Sanctioning Israel?

   
Very familiar
 
  18%
 
   
Somewhat familiar
 
  25%
 
   
Slightly familiar
 
  18%
 
   
Not at all familiar
  38%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Familiar - 62%
Not at all familiar - 38%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

 

21. 

Based on what you know about the BDS movement, do you believe that it is antisemitic, it is not antisemitic, but there are some antisemitic supporters of the movement, or it is not antisemitic?

   
Antisemitic
  49%
 
 
   
Some antisemitic supporters
  41%
 
 
   
Not antisemitic
 
  9%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Antisemitic/ some antisemitic supporters - 90%
Not antisemitic - 9%
Don't know/ refused - 1%

*Asked of American Jews who are familiar with the BDS movement.

 

22. 

Thinking about boycotts more broadly, to what extent, if at all, do you think it is an acceptable form of protest against Israel to boycott American Jewish individuals, such as authors, actors, or artists, or Jewish events, such as concerts or speaking appearances?

   
Completely acceptable
 
  5%
 
   
Somewhat acceptable
 
  11%
 
   
Somewhat unacceptable
 
  14%
 
   
Completely unacceptable
  70%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Completely/ somewhat acceptable - 16%
Completely/ somewhat unacceptable - 84%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

23. 

Compared with five years ago, would you say you have more trust, less trust, or about the same amount of trust in the way democracy is functioning in the United States?

   
More trust than five years ago
 
  8%
 
   
Less trust than five years ago
  72%
 
 
   
About the same amount of trust as five years ago
 
  20%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

 

24. 

In the past five years, have you considered leaving the United States due to antisemitism to move to another country?

   
Yes
 
  13%
 
   
No
  87%
 
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

 

25. 

Over the past five years, have any Jewish institutions with which you are affiliated been targets of…

   
Antisemitic graffiti
 
  21%
 
   
Antisemitic attacks
 
  8%
 
   
Antisemitic threats
 
  21%
 
   
None of these
 
  20%
 
   
Not affiliated with any Jewish institutions
 
  31%
 
   
Not sure
 
  19%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Note: Responses may not sum to 100%, due to multiple answers.

For American Jews who are affiliated with a Jewish institution, 30% said their institutions were targeted by graffiti, threats, or attacks in the last five years.

 

26. 

Since October 7, 2023, have any of the Jewish institutions you are affiliated with increased security measures or is security about the same?

   
Increased
  70%
 
 
   
About the same
 
  15%
 
   
Not affiliated
 
  6%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  9%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews affiliated with a Jewish institution.

 

27. 

Thinking ahead to the next 12 months, how worried are you, if at all, that you will be a victim of antisemitism because you are Jewish?

   
Very worried
 
  7%
 
   
Somewhat worried
  37%
 
 
   
Not too worried
  37%
 
 
   
Not at all worried
 
  19%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Worried - 43%
Not worried - 56%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

28. 

Thinking ahead to the next 12 months, how worried are you, if at all, that a family member, such as parents, spouse, partner, or children, will be a victim of antisemitism because they are Jewish?

   
Very worried
 
  14%
 
   
Somewhat worried
  39%
 
 
   
Not too worried
 
  30%
 
   
Not at all worried
 
  18%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Worried - 52%
Not worried - 48%
Don't know/ refused - *

 

29a. 

In your view, how much of an antisemitic threat does the extreme political right represent in the United States today?

   
Very serious threat
 
  33%
 
   
Moderately serious threat
 
  22%
 
   
Slight threat
  24%
 
   
No threat at all
  11%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  11%
 
   

A threat - 79%
Not a threat - 11%
Don’t know/ refused – 11%

 

29b. 

In your view, how much of an antisemitic threat does the extreme political left represent in the United States today?

   
Very serious threat
 
  33%
 
   
Moderately serious threat
 
  24%
 
   
Slight threat
  21%
 
   
No threat at all
  12%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  10%
 
   

A threat - 78%
Not a threat - 12%
Don’t know/ refused – 10%

 

29c. 

In your view, how much of an antisemitic threat does extremism in the name of Islam represent in the United States today?

   
Very serious threat
 
  33%
 
   
Moderately serious threat
 
  20%
 
   
Slight threat
  23%
 
   
No threat at all
  12%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  11%
 
   

A threat - 76%
Not a threat - 12%
Don’t know/ refused – 11%

 

29d. 

In your view, how much of an antisemitic threat does Christian nationalism represent in the United States today?

   
Very serious threat
 
  33%
 
   
Moderately serious threat
 
  24%
 
   
Slight threat
  22%
 
   
No threat at all
  10%
 
   
Don't know/ refused
  10%
 
   

A threat - 79%
Not a threat - 10%
Don’t know/ refused – 10%

 

30. 

In the past year, to the best of your knowledge, have any local businesses where you live been targets of antisemitism, such as, but not limited to, graffiti, broken windows, purposeful bad reviews, or protests in front of the business?

   
Yes, one time
 
  8%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  17%
 
   
No
  39%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
  36%
 
 
   

Yes - 25%
No - 39%
Don’t know/ refused - 36%

 

31. 

How effective do you think law enforcement is in responding to the security needs of Jews? Would you say…

   
Very effective
 
  13%
 
   
Somewhat effective
  52%
 
 
   
Not too effective
 
  27%
 
   
Not at all effective
 
  7%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Effective - 65%
Not effective - 34%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

32a. 

How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is responding to antisemitism in the United States?

   
Approve strongly
 
  8%
 
   
Approve somewhat
  34%
 
 
   
Disapprove somewhat
 
  33%
 
   
Disapprove strongly
 
  23%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

Approve - 42%
Disapprove - 56%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

32b. 

How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way the Republican Party is responding to antisemitism in the United States?

   
Approve strongly
 
  10%
 
   
Approve somewhat
  35%
 
 
   
Disapprove somewhat
 
  31%
 
   
Disapprove strongly
 
  23%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Approve - 45%
Disapprove - 54%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

32c. 

How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way the Democratic Party is responding to antisemitism in the United States?

   
Approve strongly
 
  7%
 
   
Approve somewhat
 
  32%
 
   
Disapprove somewhat
  37%
 
 
   
Disapprove strongly
 
  22%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

Approve - 39%
Disapprove - 59%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

32d. 

How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way your state and local government is responding to antisemitism in the United States?

   
Approve strongly
 
  8%
 
   
Approve somewhat
  36%
 
 
   
Disapprove somewhat
 
  30%
 
   
Disapprove strongly
 
  24%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

Approve - 44%
Disapprove - 54%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

32e. 

How strongly do you approve or disapprove of the way the federal government is responding to antisemitism in the United States?

   
Approve strongly
 
  6%
 
   
Approve somewhat
  34%
 
 
   
Disapprove somewhat
  38%
 
 
   
Disapprove strongly
 
  20%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

Approve - 40%
Disapprove - 58%
Don’t know/ refused - 2%

 

33. 

How important is it, if at all, that law enforcement be required to report hate crimes to a federal government database?

   
Very important
  72%
 
 
   
Somewhat important
 
  21%
 
   
Not too important
 
  5%
 
   
Not at all important
 
  2%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Important - 93%
Not important - 7%
Don’t know/ refused - *

*Respondents were shown this definition of hate crime when answering the question: “A hate crime is a crime of prejudice or bigotry that occurs when an offender targets someone because of one or more of their characteristics or religious beliefs.”

Currently, law enforcement agencies are not required to report hate crimes to the federal government’s crime reporting database, which tracks detailed information about crimes in the U.S.

 

34. 

In the past 12 months, have you experienced antisemitism in your place of work?

   
Yes, one time
 
  5%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  4%
 
   
No
  91%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 9%
No - 91%
Don’t know/ refused - *

*Asked of American Jews who are employed full-time or part-time and are not self-employed.

 

35a. 

Still thinking about your place of work, in the past 12 months have you ever avoided wearing, carrying, or displaying something that would identify you as Jewish in your workplace or around colleagues because of fears of antisemitism?

   
Yes, one time
 
  3%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  13%
 
   
No
  84%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 16%
No - 84%
Don’t know/ refused - *

*Asked of American Jews who are employed full-time or part-time and are not self-employed.

 

35b. 

Still thinking about your place of work, in the past 12 months have you ever felt uncomfortable or unsafe in your workplace because of your Jewish identity?

   
Yes, one time
 
  3%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  6%
 
   
No
  90%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 9%
No - 90%
Don’t know/ refused - *

*Asked of American Jews who are employed full-time or part-time and are not self-employed.

 

35c. 

Still thinking about your place of work, in the past 12 months have you ever felt or been excluded because you are Jewish?

   
Yes, one time
 
  2%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  5%
 
   
No
  92%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 8%
No - 92%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jews who are employed full-time or part-time and are not self-employed.

 

35d. 

Still thinking about your place of work, in the past 12 months have you ever felt or been excluded because of your assumed or actual connection to Israel?

   
Yes, one time
 
  2%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  6%
 
   
No
  92%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 8%
No - 92%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jews who are employed full-time or part-time and are not self-employed.

 

36a. 

Do you consider the statement “Israel has no right to exist,” to be antisemitic or not?

   
Yes, antisemitic
  85%
 
 
   
No, not antisemitic
 
  13%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

 

36b. 

Do you consider the statement “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free,” to be antisemitic or not?

   
Yes, antisemitic
  64%
 
 
   
No, not antisemitic
  35%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

 

36c. 

Do you consider the statement “Jews control the media,” to be antisemitic or not?

   
Yes, antisemitic
  92%
 
 
   
No, not antisemitic
 
  8%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

 

36d. 

Do you consider the statement “the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas has been exaggerated,” to be antisemitic or not?

   
Yes, antisemitic
  73%
 
 
   
No, not antisemitic
 
  26%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

 

37. 

How important is it, if at all, for Jewish communities and other religious and ethnic communities to increase cooperation with each other?

   
Very important
  77%
 
 
   
Somewhat important
 
  19%
 
   
Not too important
 
  3%
 
   
Not at all important
 
  2%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Important - 95%
Not Important - 4%
Don’t know/ refused - *

 

38. 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

How much, if anything, have you heard about Title VI?

   
A lot
 
  18%
 
   
Some
 
  33%
 
   
A little
 
  24%
 
   
Nothing at all
 
  25%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

A lot/ some/ a little - 75%
Nothing at all - 25%
Don’t know/ refused - *

 

39. 

In thinking about choosing a college, how important are reports of antisemitism on campus in deciding where your student will attend?

   
Very important
  51%
 
 
   
Somewhat important
 
  17%
 
   
Not too important
 
  11%
 
   
Not at all important
 
  5%
 
   
Student not going to college/ not applicable
 
  15%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   
   

Important - 68%
Not important - 16%
Student not going to college/ not applicable - 15%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

*Asked of American Jews who are the parent of a high school student.

 

40. 

Thinking about your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt or been excluded from a group or an event on campus because you are Jewish?

   
Yes, one time
 
  10%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  12%
 
   
No
  78%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 22%
No - 78%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jews who are current or recent college students in the past two years. Going forward, this group will be referenced as “American Jewish college students.”

Note: A college or university setting includes both on campus as well as virtual or remote learning. It also includes both undergraduate and graduate programs. This note applies to all campus-related questions.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

41. 

Thinking about your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt or been excluded from a group or an event on campus because of your assumed or actual connection to Israel?

   
Yes, one time
 
  8%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  15%
 
   
No
  77%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 23%
No - 77%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

42a. 

Thinking about your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt that faculty on campus have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews?

   
Yes, one time
 
  12%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  21%
 
   
No
  67%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Yes - 32%
No - 67%
Don’t know/ refused - *

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

42b. 

Thinking about your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt that class curricula have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews?

   
Yes, one time
 
  9%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  15%
 
   
No
  76%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 24%
No - 76%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

42c. 

Thinking about your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt that student life and/or student activities have promoted antisemitism or fueled a learning environment that is hostile to Jews?

   
Yes, one time
 
  16%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  17%
 
   
No
  66%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Yes - 33%
No - 66%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

43. 

During your time as a college or university student, have you ever experienced antisemitism?

   
Yes, one time
 
  15%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  20%
 
   
No
  65%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 35%
No - 65%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

44a. 

During your time as a college or university student, have you ever felt uncomfortable or unsafe at a campus event because of your Jewish identity?

   
Yes, one time
 
  13%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  19%
 
   
No
  68%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 32%
No - 68%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

44b. 

During your time as a college or university student, have you ever avoided wearing, carrying, or displaying things that would identify you as Jewish because of fears of antisemitism?

   
Yes, one time
 
  9%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
 
  24%
 
   
No
  66%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 34%
No - 66%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

44c. 

During your time as a college or university student, have you ever avoided expressing your views on Israel on campus or with classmates because of fears of antisemitism?

   
Yes, one time
 
  8%
 
   
Yes, more than one time
  35%
 
 
   
No
  57%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Yes - 43%
No - 57%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

45a. 

Since the October 7, 2023, attacks, have you noticed any anti-Israel protests or demonstrations on campus?

   
Yes
  50%
 
 
   
No
 
  23%
 
   
I was not a student on campus after October 7
 
  27%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

45b. 

Since the October 7, 2023, attacks, have you noticed any pro-Palestinian encampments on campus?

   
Yes
  42%
 
 
   
No
 
  33%
 
   
I was not a student on campus after October 7
 
  26%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

*Asked of American Jewish college students.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

46. 

To what extent, if at all, did these protests or encampments impact your feelings of safety on campus as a Jewish person? Would you say you felt:

   
Very safe on campus
 
  24%
 
   
Somewhat safe on campus
 
  25%
 
   
Somewhat unsafe on campus
 
  26%
 
   
Very unsafe on campus
 
  25%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  0%
 
   

Safe on campus - 49%
Unsafe on campus - 51%
Don’t know/ refused - 0%

*Asked of American Jewish college students who noticed anti-Israel protests or demonstrations and/or pro-Palestinian encampments on campus since October 7, 2023.

The campus portion of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report was conducted in partnership with Hillel International.

 

47. 

Which comes closer to your view, even if neither is exactly right?

   
Teaching students about the Holocaust is enough to help them understand antisemitism and Jewish people
 
  6%
 
   
   
   
   
Students need to learn about more than just the Holocaust to better understand antisemitism and Jewish people
  94%
 
 
   
   
   
   
Don’t know/ refused
  *
 
   
   

 

48. 

Thinking about what being Jewish means to you, how important is caring about Israel?

   
Very important
  51%
 
 
   
Somewhat important
 
  30%
 
   
Not too important
 
  11%
 
   
Not at all important
 
  7%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Important - 81%
Not important - 18%
Don’t know/ refused - *

 

49. 

Where do you typically get your news?

   
TV
  53%
 
 
   
Radio
 
  30%
 
   
Podcasts
 
  22%
 
   
Print publications
 
  32%
 
   
News websites/ apps
  69%
 
 
   
Social media, such as Youtube, TikTok, or Instagram
  40%
 
 
   
   
Search engine, such as Google or Bing
 
  33%
 
   
   
AI chatbots or virtual assistants, such as ChatGPT
 
  1%
 
   
   
Other
 
  3%
 
   
   
I don’t follow the news/ not applicable
 
  4%
 
   
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Note: Results may not sum to 100% because multiple responses were allowed.

 

50. 

Which social media platform(s) do you typically get your news from?

   
Facebook
  44%
 
 
   
X (formerly known as Twitter)
 
  31%
 
   
Youtube
  41%
 
 
   
Instagram
  38%
 
 
   
TikTok
 
  19%
 
   
Another platform
 
  10%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  2%
 
   

*Asked of American Jews who typically get their news from social media.

Note: Responses may not sum to 100%, due to multiple answers.

 

51. 

How closely, if at all, do you typically follow news about Israel?

   
Very closely
 
  30%
 
   
Somewhat closely
  42%
 
 
   
Not too closely
 
  22%
 
   
Not at all closely
 
  6%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  *
 
   

Closely - 72%
Not closely - 28%
Don’t know/ refused - *

 

52. 

Based on what you’ve seen or heard, how would you characterize the news coverage of the Israel-Hamas war?

   
Biased in support of Israel
 
  12%
 
   
Slightly biased in support of Israel
 
  17%
 
   
Fair
 
  28%
 
   
Slightly biased in support of Hamas
 
  24%
 
   
Biased in support of Hamas
 
  17%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Biased in support of Israel - 29%
Fair - 28%
Biased in support of Hamas - 42%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

53. 

In the past 12 months, have you seen or heard reports about antisemitism in the news?

   
Yes, once
 
  8%
 
   
Yes, more than once
  79%
 
 
   
No
 
  12%
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

Yes - 87%
No - 12%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

54. 

How much have you heard, if anything, about the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism published by the White House in May 2023?

   
A lot
 
  2%
 
   
Some
 
  12%
 
   
Not much
 
  32%
 
   
Nothing at all
  53%
 
 
   
Don’t know/ refused
 
  1%
 
   

A lot/ some - 14%
Not much/ nothing at all - 85%
Don’t know/ refused - 1%

 

 


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[1] SSRS Opinion Panel members are recruited randomly based on nationally representative ABS (Address Based Sample) design (including Hawaii and Alaska). Additionally, the SSRS Opinion Panel has recruited hard-to-reach demographic groups via the SSRS Telephone Omnibus survey platform. Prior to July 2019, the SSRS Opinion Panel was recruited entirely from the SSRS Telephone Omnibus. For more information: https://ssrs.com/opinion-panel/.

[2] This was a prescreened sample from our Telephone Omnibus survey, which was a national, weekly dual-frame bilingual telephone survey designed to meet standards of quality associated with custom research studies. Similar to previous surveys, we included samples where someone in the household had been identified as Jewish in a previous Omnibus survey.

[3] Comprehensive and precise data available upon request. Contact [email protected].