Rising Antisemitism Emerges as Top Concern for Jews Worldwide, New Survey Reveals
A sweeping new survey released on May 28, 2025, by Voice of the People, a global initiative spearheaded by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, has found that rising antisemitism is now the most urgent concern among Jewish communities worldwide. Theย 2025 Jewish Landscape Report, based on responses from over 10,000 Jews across multiple continents, reveals that 76% of respondents identified antisemitism as their top worry, significantly outpacing other issues such as IsraelโDiaspora relations (56%), Jewishโnon-Jewish relations (49%), internal Jewish polarization (49%), and the preservation of Jewish heritage (46%).
The comprehensive survey, conducted in partnership with the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and leading philanthropic groups, marks the most ambitious effort in recent years to map the emotional and social state of the global Jewish community. Its findings will guide the newly formed Global Jewish Council, a 150-member leadership body convened by Voice of the People, to craft strategic responses aimed at strengthening Jewish resilience and unity worldwide.
โThis is not just data,โ said Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People. โThis is a snapshot of a global Jewish community in pain. but also one determined to stand together and take action.โ
A Community Under Siege
The survey paints a stark picture of vulnerability felt across all demographics, ages, and religious affiliations. Respondents reported experiencing antisemitism in many forms, including hate speech, social exclusion, discrimination, and physical threats. Particularly troubling is the widespread fear of openly expressing Jewish identity in public spaces, with many Jews feeling isolated and, in some cases, betrayed by institutions they once trusted.
British Jews, for example, emerged as among the most fearful, with 81% reporting the need to conceal their Jewish identity in public. Younger generations, especially Gen Z and millennials, expressed heightened feelings of fear and social isolation, while older respondents drew painful historical parallels to previous waves of persecution.
The Broader Context: Post-October 7 Impact
The surge in antisemitism has been linked to the aftermath of the horrific October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre in southern Israel, which claimed over 1,200 Israeli lives and intensified global tensions. The report underscores that antisemitism has reached unprecedented levels since that attack, fueling a climate of fear and mistrust that transcends borders.
Strengthening Global Jewish Unity and Action
Voice of the Peopleโs initiative aims to harness this shared concern to foster greater unity and proactive measures. The Global Jewish Council, composed of leaders from Israel, North America, and the Diaspora, will use the surveyโs insights to develop coordinated strategies addressing antisemitism and related challenges.
Neta Danciger, Chief Marketing and Product Officer of Voice of the People, emphasized the innovative approach of the survey: โTo truly hear the voices of our global Jewish community, we had to meet them where they are, online, across continents, and across generations.โ She added that the findings reflect not only the challenges Jews face today but also their resilience and determination to protect their heritage and future.
A Call to Action
The surveyโs results send a clear message: antisemitism is a pervasive and escalating threat that demands urgent, coordinated responses from Jewish communities, governments, and civil society worldwide. Protecting Jewish identity, combating hate, and fostering understanding are now paramount priorities.
As President Isaac Herzog and global Jewish leaders mobilize to address these challenges, theย 2025 Jewish Landscape Reportย serves as both a warning and a call to unity, reminding the world that the fight against antisemitism is far from over, but that the Jewish people remain steadfast in their resolve to stand tall and secure a safer future.
This article reflects verified data and expert analysis on the rising global threat of antisemitism and the Jewish communityโs unified response.