ADL Survey: Most Jewish Americans Say Antisemitism Is Daily
A new national survey from the Anti‑Defamation League and Jewish Federations of North America, released Oct. 6, 2025, finds a majority of Jewish Americans report encountering antisemitism in the past year and say antisemitism has become a routine part of Jewish life in the U.S., prompting many to increase personal security or plan for worst‑case scenarios. The poll of 2,982 respondents (May 27–July 6, 2025) includes concrete measures of experiences, threats witnessed, and behavioral changes across households, synagogues and campuses.
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📌 Key Facts
- Survey size and timing: 2,982 Jewish Americans surveyed between May 27 and July 6, 2025; results reported Oct. 6, 2025.
- Incidence and perception: 55% said they experienced at least one form of antisemitism in the past 12 months; 57% said antisemitism is now a normal Jewish experience.
- Security and responses: 48% reported taking steps to increase personal security; 33% developing worst‑case plans; 14% said they have created plans to flee the country; ~1-in-5 reported being physically assaulted, threatened or verbally harassed in the past year.