A chilling new report from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) reveals that American Jews are experiencing unprecedented levels of antisemitism, with online platforms serving as the primary battleground for anti-Jewish hate. The findings paint a stark picture of a community under siege in the digital age.

The Human Toll: Murders and Celebrations of Violence

The report’s release comes in the wake of devastating attacks that have shaken American Jewish communities to their core. The murders of Sarah Milgrim z”l and Yaron Lischinsky z”l in Washington, D.C., and Karen Diamond z”l in Boulder, Colorado, were followed by something equally horrifying: widespread celebrations of the attacks on social media along with calls for more violence against Jews.

According to AJC Senior Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs Julie Rayman, “The vile antisemitism we’re experiencing online isn’t just hateful noise, it’s a real and growing threat that can have deadly consequences.”

The Numbers Tell a Devastating Story

AJC CEO Ted Deutch, in a message to staff and supporters, emphasized the gravity of these findings: “These aren’t just numbers. Every statistic tells our community’s story of fear, isolation, and disbelief. Let’s be clear: no one in America should have to live in fear because of who they are.”

Online Platforms: The New Frontline of Hate

The most alarming finding in this year’s report is the extent to which antisemitism has become an online phenomenon. 73% of American Jews are experiencing antisemitism online—either by seeing or hearing it or by being personally targeted in the past 12 months. This marks the first time this number has risen above seven in 10 in the history of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America Report.

The report included specific questions about various social media platforms, revealing the widespread nature of the problem across the digital landscape. American Jews encounter antisemitism not just on fringe platforms, but on mainstream social media sites used by billions worldwide.

The AI Threat: New Technology, Ancient Hate

In a particularly prescient addition to this year’s survey, AJC included questions about generative AI and its potential to spread antisemitism. The results reveal widespread concern about emerging technology becoming a new vector for anti-Jewish hate.

65% of American Jews say they are concerned that generative AI chatbots such as Grok, ChatGPT, or Claude will spread antisemitism. This concern reflects a growing awareness that AI systems, trained on internet data that may contain antisemitic content, could amplify and legitimize anti-Jewish narratives at unprecedented scale.

A Nation Under Siege: The Broader Picture

The report documents multiple attacks and incidents that have contributed to American Jews’ deteriorating sense of security:

As a result of these and other attacks, roughly nine in 10 American Jews (91%) say they feel less safe as a Jewish person in the United States. This represents a fundamental crisis in American Jewish security and challenges the basic promise of safety and freedom that America has historically offered to all its citizens.

Changing Behavior: Living Under Threat

The report reveals that fear of antisemitism is not just a psychological phenomenon—it is fundamentally changing how American Jews live their daily lives.

More than half of American Jews (55%) report changing their behavior in the past year out of fear of antisemitism. This might include:

Considering Exodus: 17% Contemplate Leaving America

Perhaps most shocking is the finding that 17% of American Jews report that they have considered leaving the United States to move to another country due to antisemitism in the past five years. This represents nearly one in five American Jews questioning their future in a country that has long been seen as a beacon of religious freedom and safety.

This contemplation of exodus is unprecedented in modern American Jewish history and signals a profound crisis of confidence in America’s ability to protect its Jewish citizens.

The October 7 Effect: A Watershed Moment

The report confirms what many have observed: the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel marked a turning point in American antisemitism. 86% of American Jews say antisemitism has increased in the U.S. since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks.

This finding is corroborated by the general American public, with 63% of U.S. adults saying antisemitism has increased since October 7. The survey also included specific questions about Palestinian protest chants and their impact on American Jewish communities, revealing the complex ways in which events in the Middle East reverberate through American society.

The General Public’s Perspective

While American Jews are bearing the brunt of rising antisemitism, the general public is also increasingly aware of the problem:

However, the report also highlights an “awareness gap” between American Jews and the general public—while many Americans recognize antisemitism as a problem, they may not fully grasp its intensity or pervasiveness as experienced by Jewish Americans.

AJC’s Call to Action: Partnering with Social Media Platforms

In response to these alarming findings, AJC is calling on Congress to take concrete, actionable steps to counter the surge of anti-Jewish hate on social media and AI platforms. The organization has positioned itself as a trusted partner for social media companies, providing:

Julie Rayman emphasized, “We must act now to stop online hate from putting more Jewish lives at risk. AJC is a trusted partner for social media companies, providing practical tools that help platforms detect and address antisemitism more effectively, strengthen content moderation, and build trust with users worldwide.”

Moving Forward: Policy Prescriptions and Recommendations

AJC has indicated that its policy prescriptions and recommendations for leaders throughout American society will be informed by the critical data findings from this year’s report. In the weeks ahead, AJC experts will share how Americans can join efforts to mobilize leaders in key sectors:

A Democratic Crisis

Ted Deutch framed the antisemitism crisis not just as a Jewish issue, but as a threat to American democracy itself: “We live in one of the world’s most diverse democracies, yet violent antisemitic attacks across the country have shaken American Jews’ sense of security… The findings paint a picture of a reality American Jews face that is flatly unacceptable. And it’s part of broader dynamics of hate that are tearing our country apart.”

This framing positions the fight against antisemitism as essential to preserving American values and democratic stability. When any group lives in fear because of their identity, it undermines the fundamental promise of equality and freedom that defines American society.

The Path Forward: From Data to Action

AJC emphasizes that every American has a role to play in confronting this crisis. Ted Deutch concluded his message with a call to action: “Never doubt that every single one of us has a role to play in turning this dangerous tide.”

The organization is committed to partnering with leaders across society to shape a new Jewish future, one free from fear and rooted in the democratic values that all Americans share.

Conclusion: An Urgent Wake-Up Call

The AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report provides irrefutable evidence of a crisis that demands immediate and sustained action. With 73% of American Jews experiencing antisemitism online, 91% feeling less safe, and 55% changing their behavior out of fear, the data paints a picture of a community under unprecedented pressure.

The murders of Sarah Milgrim z”l, Yaron Lischinsky z”l, and Karen Diamond z”l—and the celebration of these attacks online—demonstrate the deadly real-world consequences of unchecked online hate. The connection between digital antisemitism and physical violence is no longer theoretical.

As Julie Rayman warned, “The vile antisemitism we’re experiencing online isn’t just hateful noise, it’s a real and growing threat that can have deadly consequences.” The question now is whether American leaders across all sectors will heed this urgent wake-up call and take the concrete actions necessary to protect Jewish Americans and preserve the values upon which the nation was founded.