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Jewish Americans Feel Less Safe | Lexington News
Jewish adults in the U.S. feel increasingly unsafe since October 7, 2023, as protests over the Gaza war fuel antisemitic attacks and reshape public perceptions of Jewish identity. Many now hide their Jewishness for fear of backlash, while longstanding antisemitism is amplified by current tensions. Regular synagogue attendees report higher harassment rates, and security measures like armed guards have become commonplace — a reality few non-Jews realize. Despite broad Jewish consensus on what constitutes antisemitism, the general public remains divided, leaving many Jewish Americans navigating…
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