Majority Of Jewish Users Do Not Report Online Antisemitism, New AJC Data Shows

NEW YORK — A majority of Jewish users who experience antisemitism online do not report these incidents to social media platforms, primarily because they believe no action will be taken, according to a new report released by the American Jewish Committee in partnership with CyberWell.

The report, titled State of Antisemitism in America 2024–2025: Findings and Recommendations for Major Digital Platforms, provides new data on how Jewish users interact with online platforms and how they respond to antisemitic content. It builds on previous research by examining both user experiences and platform-level trends.

According to the findings, 65 percent of Jewish adults who experienced antisemitism on social media did not report the incidents. Among those who chose not to report, at least half across major platforms cited a belief that reporting would not lead to any meaningful action.

Breakdowns by platform show similar patterns. On Facebook, 55 percent of users who did not report incidents said they lacked confidence in the platform’s response. The figure rises to 58 percent on Instagram, 61 percent on X, 51 percent on YouTube, and 50 percent on TikTok.

A secondary factor was a lack of knowledge about reporting mechanisms. Between 11 percent and 28 percent of users across platforms said they did not know how to report antisemitic content.

Holly Huffnagle, Director of Antisemitism Policy at the American Jewish Committee, said the data reflects a significant shift in how antisemitism is experienced. “This publication is the first of its kind to examine American Jews’ experiences with antisemitism across social media over time,” Huffnagle said. She noted that 45 percent of Americans reported seeing or hearing antisemitism in the past year, with 74 percent of those encounters occurring online.

“This makes the digital world the front line in the fight against antisemitism,” Huffnagle added.

The report also highlights broader behavioral impacts. In 2025, 39 percent of American Jews said they avoided posting content online that would identify them as Jewish or reveal their views on Jewish issues. This represents a continuation of similar trends observed in 2024.

Demographic data indicate that younger Jewish users are more likely to encounter antisemitic content online than older users. According to the report, 85 percent of younger respondents reported exposure, compared to 68 percent among older age groups.

Gender differences were also observed. Jewish women were more likely than men to report self-censorship online, with 50 percent saying they avoided posting identifying content, compared to 30 percent of men.

The findings point to growing concern about the effectiveness of current platform moderation systems. Respondents frequently cited the need for clearer guidelines, stronger enforcement, and greater recognition of the scale of antisemitism online.

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, founder and CEO of CyberWell, emphasized the need for systemic solutions. “As online hatred, harassment, and vitriol become an increasingly pervasive part of the Jewish experience, what we need most are scalable, effective solutions,” she said.

CyberWell operates the first open database of online antisemitism and works with major platforms to identify and report harmful content. The organization uses artificial intelligence tools combined with human analysis to track trends, including Holocaust denial and incitement to violence.

The report includes a series of recommendations aimed at major technology companies such as Meta and X. These include improving detection of coded and AI-generated antisemitism, strengthening enforcement against content that glorifies attacks or promotes terror, and increasing transparency around moderation policies and algorithmic amplification.

In addition to engaging with technology companies, the American Jewish Committee has also briefed U.S. lawmakers on the findings. The organization is advocating for legislative measures such as the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act and a House resolution addressing antisemitism on artificial intelligence platforms.

The report concludes that addressing antisemitism online will require coordinated efforts by governments, technology companies, and civil society organizations. It emphasizes that without stronger enforcement and accountability mechanisms, the digital environment will continue to serve as a primary channel for the spread of antisemitic content.