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(55,211 posts) Wed Feb 12, 2025, 05:02 PM Feb 12

(JEWISH GROUP) 56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds

Most American Jewish adults are altering their behavior due to fears of antisemitism, according to a new survey commissioned by the American Jewish Committee and published Wednesday.

When asked in late 2024, about 56% of respondents said they changed their behavior in the preceding 12 months, up from 46% in 2023 and 38% in 2022.

This figure includes respondents who said they avoided wearing clothing or displaying items that might identify them as Jewish, such as Stars of David; chose not to post content on social media that could reveal their Jewish identity or views on Jewish issues; or stayed away from certain places due to concerns for their safety or comfort as a Jewish person.

The AJC said the survey was designed to capture how American Jews have experienced antisemitism in the year-plus following the outbreak of the war in Gaza. The results largely align with findings from other surveys, further documenting the rise in antisemitism.

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(JEWISH GROUP) 56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Feb 12 OP

I'm surprised the number is that low Lulu KC Feb 12 #1

Agreed, but... Behind the Aegis Feb 12 #2

Boy oh boy do I have mixed feelings about Israel, hence Jews, middle east, and religions. Trust_Reality Feb 12 #3

Exemplifying why "56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears" Behind the Aegis Feb 12 #4

Lulu KC

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1. I'm surprised the number is that low

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Wed Feb 12, 2025, 05:20 PM

Feb 12

Very disheartening.

Behind the Aegis

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2. Agreed, but...

Reply to Lulu KC (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 05:25 PM

Feb 12

This figure includes respondents who said they avoided wearing clothing or displaying items that might identify them as Jewish, such as Stars of David; chose not to post content on social media that could reveal their Jewish identity or views on Jewish issues; or stayed away from certain places due to concerns for their safety or comfort as a Jewish person.

I think it needs to be considered if they were asked whether they engaged in those routines on a regular basis or not. Things like this can be tricky. I know I changed some of my behavior here, but apparently not enough and was harassed for it. I don't wear jewelry so not an issue. There is NO WHERE in my town that is remotely Jewish. I did, however, as I often do, wear Queer Jew clothes during Pride in a few places, including Tulsa. So, in all, I didn't change much, but did a bit.

Trust_Reality

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3. Boy oh boy do I have mixed feelings about Israel, hence Jews, middle east, and religions.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025, 06:05 PM

Feb 12

Behind the Aegis

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4. Exemplifying why "56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears"

Reply to Trust_Reality (Reply #3)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 09:48 PM

Feb 12

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