Jews Worldwide Cite Antisemitism as Greatest Challenge
Antisemitism isn’t just rising—it’s now the top concern for Jews around the world, according to a sweeping new survey covered by The Media Line’s Maayan Hoffman. The 2025 Jewish Landscape Report, released by President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People initiative, found that 76% of Jews globally identify antisemitism as their most pressing challenge—far ahead of the next concern: Israel–Diaspora relations, at 56%.
The survey, conducted in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, reveals a community rattled by hate speech, social exclusion, and fear. From baby boomers to Gen Z, respondents reported feeling vulnerable and often hesitant to publicly identify as Jewish—especially online and on college campuses. “In the past year and a half, antisemitism has become the number one issue for Jewish people globally,” said Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People. “The findings reflect a community that is hurting.”
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By country, the Netherlands ranked highest, with 92% of respondents citing antisemitism as a critical concern, followed closely by Australia, Germany, France, and the United States. Australia, in particular, has seen a dramatic rise in incidents, according to reports from Tel Aviv University.
But there’s also a current of resilience. The report documents renewed commitment to Jewish unity and identity, and it’s more than just talk. Working groups are already building responses—from public awareness campaigns to partnerships with non-Jewish allies.
President Herzog stressed that real solutions must be rooted in data, not guesswork. And as Hoffman shows throughout the article, the project is more than just research—it’s a call to action.
To understand what’s shaping Jewish life today, and how communities are responding, read the full report by Maayan Hoffman.
