Record High Antisemitic Hate Crimes Reported in 2023

The FBI has reported a staggering 63% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the U.S. during 2023, with 1,832 incidents recorded, marking the highest number since the agency began collecting such data in 1991. This surge is attributed to a global increase in antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas massacre in Israel. Antisemitic incidents constituted 15% of all hate crimes and 68% of religiously motivated hate crimes in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recorded 8,873 antisemitic incidents, a 140% increase from the previous year, underscoring a comprehensive rise in hostility, particularly in schools and Jewish institutions. The report highlights a troubling trend, as incidents of assault and vandalism have also increased significantly, with many attributed to events surrounding the October massacre. Law enforcement's increasing participation in reporting does not fully capture the extensive nature of these hate crimes, indicating a need for improved data collection.