Newly-released hate crimes data from the FBI paints a disturbing picture of widespread anti-Jewish hate in America. Jews, who account for just 2% of the U.S. population, were the second-most targeted group, with 18% of all reported hate crimes being committed against the Jewish community in 2024. This amounts to a 5.8% increase from 2023. 

 

Among all religiously-motivated hate crimes, the data showed that 69% targeted Jews.

 

In the two years since the October 7th Hamas terror attacks - the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust - the tide of anti-Jewish hate has only risen, carrying devastating consequences in its wake. American Jews have experienced violence, harassment, intimidation, and antisemitic vandalism at unprecedented levels.
 

Jewish Federations of North America are committed to the safety and security of Jewish communities across the country.

 

"The FBI data makes clear the urgent need to safeguard and protect the American Jewish community in all sectors of society," said Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America.

 

"While we in the philanthropic sector are doing our part, philanthropy alone cannot cover the $765 million our community pays each year in security costs. That's why it's so important for the federal government to implement the Six-Point Security Policy Plan, which we compiled in the wake of the D.C. and Boulder attacks and has the backing of 46 Jewish organizations from across the ideological spectrum," he added.