A comparison of the State of Antisemitism in America 2020: Survey of American Jews and The State of Antisemitism in America 2020: Survey of the General Public.
The State of Antisemitism in America 2020: Survey of American Jews, conducted by the research company SSRS, is based on telephone interviews carried out September 9 - October 4, with a national sample of 1,334 Jews over age 18. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.2%. AJC’s 2020 Survey of the General Public on Antisemitism, conducted by the research company SSRS, is based on telephone interviews carried out September 15 – September 20, with a national sample of 1,010 people over age 18. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.7%. AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective office.
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1. |
How much of a problem, if at all, do you think antisemitism is in the United States today? |
American Jews |
| A very serious problem | 37% | |
| Somewhat of a problem | 51% | |
| Not much of a problem | 10% | |
| Not a problem at all | 1% | |
General Public |
| A very serious problem | ||
| Somewhat of a problem | 43% | |
| Not much of a problem | 23% | |
| Not a problem at all | 10% | |
A Problem |
Not a Problem |
|
American Jews |
88% |
11% |
General Public |
62% |
33% |
2. |
Over the past five years, do you think antisemitism in the United States has… |
American Jews |
| Increased a lot | 43% | |
| Increased somewhat | 39% | |
| Stayed the same | 14% | |
| Decreased a little | 2% | |
| Decreased a lot | 1% | |
General Public |
| Increased a lot | ||
| Increased somewhat | 28% | |
| Stayed the same | 39% | |
| Decreased a little | 9% | |
| Decreased a lot | 5% | |
Increased |
Stayed the same |
Decreased |
|
American Jews |
82% |
* |
3% |
General Public |
43% |
39% |
14% |
3. |
Over the past five years, have you been the target of an antisemitic physical attack, an antisemitic remark in person, by mail, or by phone, or an antisemitic remark online or through social media? |
American Jews |
| Yes | 37% | |
| Not a target/Don’t know | 63% | |
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Compare to results of this question, to the following asked of the General Public: Over the past five years, have you seen any antisemitic incidents, such as negative remarks or online content about Jewish people, or physical attacks on Jewish people or their religious facilities? |
General Public |
| Yes, one time | ||
| Yes, more than one time | 36% | |
| No | 52% | |
Yes - 48%
|
4a. |
To what extent, if at all, do you think the Democratic Party holds antisemitic views? |
American Jews |
| A lot | ||
| Some | 26% | |
| Not much | 32% | |
| Not at all | 29% | |
| Don't know/refused | ||
| AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective offices. |
General Public |
| A lot | ||
| Some | ||
| Not much | 27% | |
| Not at all | 27% | |
| Don't know/refused | ||
| AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective offices. |
A lot/Some |
Not much/at all |
Don't know/refused |
|
American Jews |
37% |
61% |
2% |
General Public |
42% |
54% |
5% |
4b. |
To what extent, if at all, do you think the Republican Party holds antisemitic views? |
American Jews |
| A lot | 27% | |
| Some | 42% | |
| Not much | ||
| Not at all | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
| AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective offices. |
General Public |
| A lot | ||
| Some | 33% | |
| Not much | ||
| Not at all | 25% | |
| Don't know/refused | ||
| AJC is a non-partisan organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates for elective offices. |
A lot/Some |
Not much/at all |
Don't know/refused |
|
American Jews |
69% |
28% |
3% |
General Public |
52% |
43% |
5% |
5a. |
How familiar are you with the BDS movement? |
American Jews |
| Very familiar | ||
| Somewhat familiar | 36% | |
| Not too familiar | ||
| Not at all familiar | ||
General Public |
| Very familiar | ||
| Somewhat familiar | ||
| Not too familiar | 28% | |
| Not at all familiar | 47% | |
Familiar |
Not familiar |
|
American Jews |
61% |
39% |
General Public |
25% |
75% |
5b. |
Do you view the BDS movement as antisemitic? |
American Jews |
| Mostly antisemitic | 37% | |
| Some antisemitic supporters | 43% | |
| Not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
General Public |
| Mostly antisemitic | ||
| Some antisemitic supporters | 47% | |
| Not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
Mostly antisemitic/ |
Not antisemitic |
Don't know |
|
American Jews |
80% |
15% |
5% |
General Public |
68% |
19% |
13% |
6a. |
Do you view the statement, “Israel has no right to exist,” as antisemitic or not? |
American Jews |
| Yes, antisemitic | 85% | |
| No, not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
General Public |
| Yes, antisemitic | 74% | |
| No, not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
Antisemitic |
Not antisemitic |
Don't know |
|
American Jews |
85% |
14% |
1% |
General Public |
74% |
21% |
1% |
6b. |
Do you view the statement, “The U.S. government only supports Israel because of Jewish money,” as antisemitic or not? |
American Jews |
| Yes, antisemitic | 84% | |
| No, not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
General Public |
| Yes, antisemitic | 55% | |
| No, not antisemitic | 39% | |
| Don't know/refused | ||
Antisemitic |
Not antisemitic |
Don't know |
|
American Jews |
84% |
15% |
1% |
General Public |
55% |
39% |
6% |
6c. |
Do you view the statement, “American Jews are more loyal to Israel than to America,” as antisemitic or not? |
American Jews |
| Yes, antisemitic | 76% | |
| No, not antisemitic | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
General Public |
| Yes, antisemitic | 50% | |
| No, not antisemitic | 43% | |
| Don't know/refused | ||
Antisemitic |
Not antisemitic |
Don't know |
|
American Jews |
76% |
22% |
2% |
General Public |
50% |
43% |
7% |
7a. |
How much do you know about the Holocaust? |
American Jews |
| A lot | 84% | |
| Some | ||
| Not much | ||
| Not at all | ||
General Public |
| A lot | 37% | |
| Some | 38% | |
| Not much | ||
| Nothing at all | ||
A lot/Some |
Not much/ Nothing (Not) at all |
|
American Jews |
99% |
0% |
General Public |
75% |
24% |
7b. |
How important do you think it is for schools to teach middle and high school students the history of the Holocaust? |
American Jews |
| Very important | 91% | |
| Somewhat important | 8% | |
| Not too important | ||
| Not at all important | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
General Public |
| Very important | 68% | |
| Somewhat important | 22% | |
| Not too important | ||
| Not at all important | ||
| Don't know/refused | ||
Important |
Not Important |
Don't know |
|
American Jews |
99% |
0% |
1% |
General Public |
90% |
8% |
1% |
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