Rising antisemitism is now the most urgent concern among Jews worldwide, according to a major new survey released on Wednesday by Voice of the People, a global initiative led by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog.
The 2025 Jewish Landscape Report, based on responses from more than 10,000 Jews across multiple continents, reveals a striking consensus: antisemitism has eclipsed all other concerns across every demographic, regardless of age, location or religious affiliation.
Conducted in partnership with the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and major Jewish philanthropic organizations, the report is the most ambitious attempt 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 group convened by Voice of the People to craft global strategies for Jewish resilience and unity.
“This is not just data,” said Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People. “This is a snapshot of a global Jewish community in pain—but also one determined to stand together and take action.”
The results paint a picture of growing vulnerability. Some 76% of respondents identified rising antisemitism as their top concern—significantly ahead of issues such as Israel–Diaspora relations (56%), Jewish–non-Jewish relations (49%), internal Jewish polarization (49%) and the preservation of Jewish heritage (46%).
Respondents described an intensifying wave of hate speech, exclusion and fear, particularly in public spaces and online platforms. Many reported suppressing visible expressions of Jewish identity, such as wearing religious symbols, and avoiding discussions about Israel due to fears of backlash, especially since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing global political response.
Generational and geographic divides
While the concern over antisemitism spanned all groups, the report highlighted key generational and geographic differences in how it is experienced and internalized.
Younger Jews, particularly Gen Z (82%) and Millennials (81%), were most likely to cite Jew-hatred as their top concern. They reported hostile environments on university campuses, harassment on social media and a sense of betrayal from progressive political allies. Many described feeling forced to hide or downplay their identity to stay safe.
Generation X (78%) expressed similar concerns, particularly in professional and social settings, often adjusting their public behavior to avoid controversy or confrontation.
Older respondents, including Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation (68%), emphasized historical patterns, expressing fears that the world is witnessing a repeat of prior cycles of persecution. Some drew direct comparisons to the atmosphere in pre-Holocaust Europe, citing the rapid normalization of antisemitic rhetoric.
Regionally, Jews in Israel (89%) voiced alarm not only over their own security but also for Jews abroad. Many emphasized Israel’s role as a refuge and symbol of Jewish continuity, urging stronger solidarity with Diaspora communities.
In North America, where 78% of respondents cited antisemitism as a major concern, fears focused on eroding institutional support and growing hostility in academic and cultural spaces.
British Jews (81%) and French Jews (73%) reported increased social pressure to conceal Jewish identity and cited rising antisemitic incidents in public life.
Meanwhile, Jews in Argentina (87%), Mexico (84%), South Africa (75%) and Australia (65%) described both fear and determination, highlighting strong community bonds and a commitment to education and activism in response to growing hate.
Beyond antisemitism, the survey revealed concerns about increasing fragmentation within the Jewish world. Respondents cited widening ideological divides—particularly around Israel, politics and religious observance—as threats to unity. Many expressed a desire for renewed dialogue and collective purpose.
Call for action
To ensure the report’s insights translate into impact, Voice of the People will launch its Global Jewish Council in the coming months. The council will convene Jewish leaders from Israel, North America, Europe, Latin America and beyond to formulate coordinated responses to the challenges identified.
“This is a defining moment,” said Neta Danciger, chief marketing and product officer for Voice of the People. “We listened to Jews around the world—across languages, borders and generations. What we heard was pain, yes, but also strength, solidarity and the will to move forward together.”