Nearly eight in 10 European Jewish leaders feel less safe than they did prior to October 7 and named antisemitism as the top threat to Jewish life on the continent, according to a new survey from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
The JDC’s Sixth Survey of European Jewish Community Leaders and Professionals drew on data from 879 people—including nonprofit executives and board members, rabbis, school administrators, donors, young activists and media company owners—who speak 10 languages across 32 countries. The survey was conducted in March and April.
Nearly the same number said that it felt less safe (78%) than prior to October 7 and that Jew-hatred is the biggest threat to the community (79%).
Sizable minorities also expressed fears of appearing visibly Jewish, with 32% saying it was less likely to wear a Jewish necklace or t-shirt and 25% saying it was less likely to wear a kippah.
