The State of Antisemitism in America 2024: AJC's Survey of American Jews

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%

	AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

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%

	AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

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%

	AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

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%

	AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

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%

	AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.

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.