According to the American Jewish Committee (AJC), a civil rights and Jewish advocacy group, nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the U.S. than they did a year ago. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reports an average of nearly 34 antisemitic incidents occurring per day in the U.S. since Oct. 7, 2023.
The survey also shows that nearly 6 in 10 American Jews have changed their behavior over the last year due to fears of antisemitism. Forty percent of respondents reported that they’ve avoided publicly wearing or displaying items that might identify them as Jewish. Like many other identity groups, Jewish people are diverse in myriad ways. They hold a wide range of identities and political views, but they are likely to experience several interconnected forms of discrimination, such as sexism, racism, and ableism, all at the same time. Given all this, it’s possible your Jewish employees are feeling ever more isolated in this moment.
