This alarming trend signals a serious problem within the Jewish community, requiring immediate attention and action. **Here’s a breakdown of the findings:**
* **Fear and Safety:** 44% of respondents rarely or never feel safe identifying as Jewish on campus. This statistic highlights the deeply troubling reality that Jewish students face significant psychological and emotional barriers to expressing their identities. This fear is rooted in a pervasive culture of antisemitism, which creates an atmosphere of hostility and intimidation.
This increase is attributed to the rise of online platforms and the anonymity they offer. The survey also found that 67% of respondents reported experiencing harassment, with 44% of those experiencing harassment reporting it to the platform. 41% of respondents reported experiencing cyberbullying, and 37% reported experiencing online hate speech.
