American Jewish Students and Anti-Semitism
Personal experiences of anti-Semitism* (ADL / Hillel, July 7-21, 2021)
|
2021 |
|
| Any ant-Semitic experience |
32% |
| Offensive ocmments or slurs online |
19% |
| Offensive ocmments or slurs in person |
13%
|
| Offensive ocmments or slurs in campus media |
9%
|
| Vandalism |
8%
|
| Physical threat |
1%
|
| Physical attack |
1%
|
Experiences witnessing anti-Semitism* (ADL / Hillel, July 7-21, 2021)
|
2021 |
|
| Witnessed any ant-Semitism |
31% |
| Symbols, logos, posters, or other communications |
18% |
| Offensive ocmments or slurs in person |
14%
|
| Offensive ocmments or slurs in campus media |
10%
|
| Vandalism |
9%
|
| Physical threat |
1%
|
| Physical attack |
1%
|
Experiences on campus* (ADL / Hillel, July 7-21, 2021)
|
2021 |
|
| Have others assumed you hold particular views on Israel or Israeli policy because you are Jewish |
24% |
| Felt the need to hide your Jewish identity from others on campus (e.g., choosing not to mention you are Jewish, abstaining from wearing visibly Jewish apparel |
15% |
| Been blamed for actions of the Israeli government because you are Jewish |
12%
|
| Felt unwelcome in a campus organization because of actual or perceived support for Israel as a Jew |
10%
|
| Felt unwelcome in a campus organization because you are Jewish |
6%
|
Are you most concerned about anti-Semitism from those on the political left, center, or right?* (ADL / Hillel, July 7-21, 2021)
|
2021 |
|
| The left or progressive |
62% |
| The right |
69% |
| The center |
54%
|
What changes would you like to see in how anti-Semitism is addressed on campus?* (ADL / Hillel, July 7-21, 2021)
|
2021 |
|
| Student governments should do more |
32% |
| Campus employees should do more |
27% |
| Campus faculty should do more |
25%
|
Have you ever witnessed or been subjected to anti-Semitism? (AICE/TIP, October 28-November 20, 2011)
|
2011 |
|
| Witnessed ant-Semitism |
66% |
| Been personally subjected to anti-Semitism |
46% |
| No |
22%
|
When does criticism of Israel cross a line from legitimate political debate to anti-Semitism? (AICE/TIP, October 28-November 20, 2011)
|
2011 |
|
| The criticism is directed at a Jewish individual rather than a policy |
57% |
| The criticism questions Israel’s right to exist |
56% |
| The criticism demonizes Israel using caricature and offensive language such as comparing Israelis to Nazis |
55%
|
| The criticism reflects a double standard whereby Israel is treated differently than other countries |
50%
|
| The criticism is about settlements |
11%
|
| The criticism relates to Israel’s security |
10%
|
| None of these |
9%
|
*Not exact question wording.
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