2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in 30 years, study says

Last year marked the deadliest period for antisemitic attacks outside Israel in over three decades, with 20 fatalities reported in Australia, the UK, and the US, according to a report by the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism. This group, which includes organizations from countries with significant Jewish populations such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, and the US, highlighted the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, which have reached levels not seen since World War II. In 2025, Australia witnessed a tragic shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 deaths. The UK saw two men killed during a synagogue attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur, while in the US, two Israeli embassy staff were shot at a Jewish museum in Washington D.C., and a grandmother died from injuries in a molotov cocktail attack in Colorado. The report noted a 136% increase in antisemitic incidents since 2022, with violent acts rising by 97%. Although some countries saw a decrease in incidents compared to 2024, the overall numbers remain significantly higher than before the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The UK has experienced a series of antisemitic attacks, including arson and stabbings, underscoring the persistent threat faced by Jewish communities worldwide. QUESTION: How might the rise in antisemitic incidents impact the sense of security and community among Jewish populations in these countries?