The author discusses an experience of encountering unexpected antisemitism after posting a TikTok video about mixed-orientation relationships. Despite the video's focus, viewers targeted the author's Star of David brooch with hateful comments linking it to Israel, revealing a troubling rise in antisemitism that the author acknowledges having previously been insulated from. Citing statistics from the ADL, the author highlights the alarming increase in antisemitic incidents and emphasizes the unique targeting of the Jewish community in hate crimes, reflecting a broader societal issue that requires attention and understanding.
I was shocked, although I admit to having been somewhat removed from personally experiencing antisemitism and how antisemitism, as well as many other anti-isms, is on the rise.
I've read that antisemitic incidents have tripled since 2023, according to the ADL, a civil rights organization, and that more than 8,000 of these were either verbal or written harassment.
It should be jarring to everyone that that same population accounts for something like 60 percent of all religious-based hate crimes.
I’m beginning to think I’ve been too insulated.
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