Young Americans See More Antisemitism—But Are Less Likely to Call It a Problem
We see a clear pattern in our national survey of 7,028 U.S. adults, fielded August–September 2025: antisemitic beliefs are higher among Gen Z and Millennials than among older generations. For example, adults age 45 and younger are 6 percentage points more likely than older Americans to answer “mostly true” to the statement “Jewish people cause problems in […]
2025 Overview of the Coded, Conspiratorial, and Accelerated State of Antisemitism Online.
In 2025, Jewish communities around the world experienced a troubling surge in antisemitic attacks, vandalism, and online discourse. In response, Jewish leaders and allies came together in solidarity, as antisemitic events continued to rise. The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate Command Center looked back at the biggest trends in our data, covering online conversations surrounding antisemitism, Judaism, and Israel, from the last year, leading to the release of our 2025 […]
“Welfare-Addicted Jews”: Inflammatory YouTube Video Triggers Antisemitic Reactions
Last week, Tyler Oliveira, a YouTuber with almost 9 million subscribers, posted a video about Kiryas Joel, a mostly Satmar Hasidic town in Orange County, New York. The video has reached over 2.9 million views on YouTube, at the time of writing. It triggered online reactions that went beyond political criticism, into open antisemitism. Oliveira’s not-so-subtle framing pushes the idea that Jews in […]
Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Spread Following Patagonia Wildfires
A series of devastating wildfires broke out in Argentina’s Patagonia region on January 5, scorching tens of thousands of acres of forested land. While most of the fires have remained within Argentina’s borders, the environmental impact has extended across the region, threatening wildlife, air quality, and local communities. As firefighters worked to contain the blazes, speculation, including antisemitic conspiracy theories, regarding the fires’ origins […]
“Synagogue of Satan” Antisemitic Rhetoric: How Extremist Language Online Fueled a U.S. Synagogue Arson
Earlier this week, Mississippi’s largest synagogue was badly damaged in an intentional arson attack. The suspect, identified as Stephen Spencer Pittman, confessed and told investigators he targeted the synagogue because it has Jewish ties. In online posts reviewed by authorities, and during investigation, he referred to the building as “synagogue of Satan,” language tied to well-known antisemitic conspiracy theories. The phrase is often drawn from Revelation 2:9, which reads, “those who say […]
Antisemitism at Alarming Levels Across U.S., but Positive Signs Emerging
A new survey from Blue Square Alliance Against Hate reveals Americans’ views of Jewish hate are solidifying, with a durable minority expressing antisemitic attitudes.
BSA Research Reveals Antisemitism At Alarming Levels Across U.S., But Positive Signs Emerging
Antisemitism in the US has risen to alarming levels, with fewer Americans recognizing its seriousness and 40% fewer Allies than two years ago, according to the Blue Square Alliance’s biannual Stand Up to Jewish Hate: The US Antisemitism Landscape Survey. At the same time, skepticism of the problem, a sense of powerlessness, and anti-Jewish tropes have all grown.
Summer 2025: Political Violence Often Stained with Antisemitism
The summer of 2025 saw a troubling series of violent incidents across the United States where antisemitism appeared again and again—as a motive, a symbol, or in the conspiracy theories that followed. Even when Jews were not the direct targets, antisemitic narratives surfaced immediately, with conspiracy theories reframing real violence as “false flag” operations or […]
Tucker Carlson’s Antisemitic Conspiracies Spark Online Reactions
Conservative podcaster and media personality Tucker Carlson made several comments this week that are being viewed by many as antisemitic. His first comment came at the memorial for Charlie Kirk, a right-wing personality who was assassinated on September 10th. Carlson compared Kirk’s assassination to the account of Jesus’s crucifixion. While he didn’t explicitly refer to […]
Nazi Marching Song Turned Meme: How Social Media is Using a Controversial Tune
A German marching song once sung by Nazi troops during World War II has found a second life online. Erika, composed in 1938 by Herms Niel, was a staple of Nazi military bands, and though its lyrics are not political, its history ties it inextricably to Germany’s Nazi past. Today, the tune has gone viral […]
Religious and Racial Prejudice: How Antisemitism’s Twin Engines Run Online
Antisemitism has historically adapted to the language and prejudices of its era. Today, two major strains, often intertwined, have found new energy online: Since October 7, 2023, both strands have surged on social media: more than 1.8 million mentions have invoked genetics in the context of Israel or Judaism, a 188% increase compared to the […]
Murder of Charlie Kirk Draws Intense Social Media Reaction
Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th, there have been more than 26 million posts reacting to his death. Kirk, a conservative commentator and founder of the youth-focused political organization Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in what authorities have described as a targeted attack. He was pronounced […]