(JNS) Rising antisemitism is now the most urgent concern among Jews worldwide, according to a major new survey released on Wednesday, May 28 by Voice of the People, a global initiative led by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog.

The 2025 Jewish Landscape Report, based on responses from more than 10,000 Jews across multiple continents, reveals a striking consensus: Antisemitism has eclipsed all other concerns across every demographic, regardless of age, location or religious affiliation.

Conducted in partnership with the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, and major Jewish philanthropic organizations, the report is the most ambitious attempt in recent years to map the emotional and social state of the global Jewish community.

Its findings will guide the newly formed Global Jewish Council, a 150-member leadership group convened by Voice of the People to craft global strategies for Jewish resilience and unity.

“This is not just data,” said Shirel Dagan-Levy, CEO of Voice of the People. “This is a snapshot of a global Jewish community in pain—but also one determined to stand together and take action.”

The results paint a picture of growing vulnerability. Some 76% of respondents identified rising antisemitism as their top concern—significantly ahead of issues such as Israel–Diaspora relations (56%), Jewish–non-Jewish relations (49%), internal Jewish polarization (49%) and the preservation of Jewish heritage (46%).

Respondents described an intensifying wave of hate speech, exclusion and fear, particularly in public spaces and online platforms. Many reported suppressing visible expressions of Jewish identity, such as wearing religious symbols, and avoiding discussions about Israel due to fears of backlash, especially since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing global political response.