"In this moment when our prayers have finally been realized, and the war appears to be ending after two grueling years, we now must focus on the aftermath. Unfortunately, there is deep concern that the systematic and widespread normalization of antisemitism that we saw over these past two years in the United States and around the globe will continue to live on."
"New research from the Anti-Defamation League reveals that 57% of American Jews now consider antisemitism a normal part of the Jewish experience. Over half of Jewish Americans experienced some form of antisemitism in the past year, with nearly one in five facing verbal harassment, physical threats, or physical attacks. On college campusesplaces that should foster learning and growthantisemitic incidents surged 84% to 1,694 in 2024, including 289 in New York State alone."
The October 7 massacre unleashed a historic spike in antisemitism, producing harassment, threats, and attacks against Jewish people. Jewish students faced harassment on college campuses, synagogues increased security, and families reconsidered displaying religious symbols at home. New research from the Anti-Defamation League reports 57% of American Jews now view antisemitism as a normal part of Jewish life. Over half of Jewish Americans experienced antisemitism in the past year, and nearly one in five faced verbal harassment, threats, or physical attacks. Campus incidents rose 84% to 1,694 in 2024, more than 80% of Jewish students witnessed or experienced antisemitism, and 71% of parents reported classroom incidents. Jewish institutions became targets, including a Manhattan incident in which a man threatened worshippers.
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