ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JULY 4, 2026 15:23

A majority of American Jews faced antisemitism during the past year, based on research published by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) this Thursday.

The research, led by Dr. Ira Sheskin from the University of Miami and run through the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center, polled 1,060 Jewish adults across the United States.

58% of those taking part informed CAM they felt less secure than the year before, equating to more than 3 million US Jews, and 57% indicated they had encountered antisemitism in that period.

Roughly one-third of respondents noted they had adjusted their actions because of antisemitism concerns, including 38% who conceal their Jewish identity in public and 32% who do so on digital platforms.

More than half of participants reported encountering antisemitism in online spaces, and nearly half indicated exposure to antisemitic stereotypes.

Additionally, 23% avoided Jewish community activities out of concern over antisemitism, corresponding to about 1.2 million American Jews.

The research also revealed that individuals who present their Jewish identity more openly tend to face higher rates of antisemitism than those who keep it less visible.

Study serves as a clear warning about antisemitism in America

CAM President of US Affairs Alyza D. Lewin characterized the results as a clear signal of the daily impact antisemitism has on American Jewish life.

“The more openly Jewish you are, the greater the chance of facing antisemitism,” Lewin noted. “As expected, this leads many Jews to reconsider how visible they want their identity to be.”

Results further indicated strong backing among American Jews for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, with 71% viewing it as precise.

“The numbers speak clearly, as does the call to action,” Lewin stated regarding the IHRA results. “Now is the moment to implement the IHRA definition and focus on safeguarding the rights of Jews in America to live openly, proudly, and securely with their heritage.”

CAM: Findings align with existing community awareness

CAM’s Special Representative on International Affairs and former US deputy special envoy Aaron Keyak observed that the outcomes reflect “what members of the Jewish community have long understood.”

“Antisemitism represents a danger that calls for serious responses matching its severe nature,” Keyak remarked. “Everyone shares the responsibility to avoid turning this into a partisan matter and instead implement steps that enhance safety for American Jews.”

“Antisemitism stands out because it appears across the political spectrum,” Keyak continued. “As positions grow more extreme on both sides, those holding antisemitic views often align on attitudes toward Jews despite differing on all other topics.”