Alarming rise in global anti-Semitism: Special investigation reveals new highs
A 93% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the last week
A special investigation by the "Movement to Combat Anti-Semitism" shows a sharp increase in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the world during the past week, during which the year of the October 7 massacre was marked. During this week, 324 reported anti-Semitic incidents were recorded worldwide, this is the highest number recorded in the last 5 years for a single week. The figure represents an increase of about 93% compared to the previous record recorded in June 2024 with 168 incidents.
The USA leads in the number of anti-Semitic incidents
About 52% of the anti-Semitic incidents detected in the world took place in the USA, mainly on campuses, universities and colleges. During this week, 168 incidents occurred in the US, of which 132 were on the various campuses. This is a record number of incidents on campuses since April 2024, when widespread anti-Israel protests and activities were recorded.
Call to action: fear of the wave effects of anti-Semitism
The CEO of the "Movement to Combat Anti-Semitism", Sasha Roitman-Dratva, commented on the alarming findings: "The wave of anti-Semitism that is sweeping the world is a real threat to the lives of Jews in the Diaspora. This must be a wake-up call for the authorities to act with a heavy hand against anyone who commits, justifies or supports acts of anti-Semitism."
Survey data: growing concern among the Jewish community in the USA
The results of an annual survey conducted by the research department of the "Movement to Combat Anti-Semitism" and "NORC" from the University of Chicago indicate that approximately 3.5 million American Jews have experienced anti-Semitic incidents in the past year since October 7, 2023. The survey also revealed that 61% Of the respondents, they feel a decrease in their personal security, and about 38% avoid displaying Jewish symbols in public.
Increase in anti-Semitism on social networks
The survey indicates that 58% of the respondents were exposed to anti-Semitic content on social networks since October 7. Facebook leads with the highest number of incidents, followed by Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube and TikTok.
summary and Conclusions
The findings of the report and the survey emphasize the seriousness of anti-Semitism in the world, and in particular in the US. The conclusion is that emergency actions must be taken in order to ensure the safety of the Jewish communities in the world.
Very very sad to hear. We have always been assigned all over the world. Nor does the behavior of some Israelis who travel the world add much sympathy to us.
Do they also lick ice cream in the synagogue on Yom Kippur?
In the world you don't lick ice cream in a synagogue on Yom Kippur. Not even in Israel. But on the street - whoever wants to licks what he wants on the street whenever he wants. Conclusion: Yom Kippur is celebrated in a synagogue. not on the street