Anti-Jewish hate crimes reported to police across 20 major cities in 2023 rose 48% from the previous year, making Jewish-targeted hate crimes the most frequent bias attacks diagnosed.
Brian Levin notes that antisemitic hate crimes are historically on the rise during the Jewish High Holy Days and increase during conflicts in the Middle East.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs describes the overlap of High Holy Days with the Oct. 7 anniversary as 'an impossible moment' for congregations, calling for deep sensitivity.
The analysis highlights that antisemitic hate crimes reached a record total of 709 attacks in 2023, surpassing all other groups surveyed, raising concerns about the safety of Jewish communities.
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