BSA Study: Jewish Hate Has Escalated In The US—But Could Be Slowing
Antisemitism in the US has risen dramatically, with one in four American adults now exhibiting prejudice toward Jewish people and skepticism about antisemitism—an increase of 26 million people in just 18 months. Despite slight recent improvements, harmful beliefs remain entrenched.
Ask Grok Introduced on X: What Does This Mean for Misinformation?
X’s new AI feature, “Ask @Grok,” has quickly become a central player in online discourse—fielding millions of user questions across all topics. But as antisemitism-related prompts surge, Grok finds itself simultaneously challenging hateful narratives and being manipulated to echo them.
The Shifting Landscape of Jewish Identity Online
Discussions around Jewish identity online have shifted dramatically since October 7, with cultural pride giving way to concerns about antisemitism and safety. While some have openly embraced their Jewishness, others have altered their behavior out of fear, leading to changes in social interactions, dating dynamics, and public expressions of identity.
Hate Speech in Disguise: Coded Language Becomes More Mainstream
Since 2024, mentions of TJD and its variations have proliferated across social media, with significant increases observed on platforms like X, Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok. This surge has raised concerns among watchdog groups, who warn that the mainstreaming of these coded phrases could further normalize extremist rhetoric.
‘Jews Control’ Conspiracy Theory: Trends and Shifts
The phrase “Jews control ____” reflects one of the oldest conspiracy theories, used online in moderate amounts for over a decade—until 2022. Since then, its usage has surged, growing from around 10,000 mentions per month to 45,000 this past month, the highest in five years.
Attitudes On Campus Protests, Including Associated Jewish Hate, Vary By Age
The new academic year brings a resumption of protests on college campuses about the Israel-Hamas war, but the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism’s (FCAS) ongoing research reveals that while many younger Americans on college campuses feel strongly about the protests, these views are not shared by all Americans.
Nationwide Survey Reveals All Types Of Prejudice Are On The Rise
In 1963 Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” It is precisely this mutuality that we have identified in FCAS’ nationwide tracking survey on Jewish hate and all forms of hate.
BSA Study Reveals Jewish Hate Is Escalating In The United States
Antisemitism has been on the rise in the United States for years, but since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, prejudice against Jewish people in America has accelerated profoundly. That’s the central finding of FCAS’ latest research into attitudes around Jewish hate.