As antisemitism grows, so does its dangers to everyone. Here's how you can fight against it

In the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas, antisemitic incidents in the US are on the rise.

The Anti-Defamation League reported over 300 antisemitic incidents in US since the Hamas attack on October 7. That's an increase of almost 400% when compared with October 2022.

College campuses are seeing an increase of antisemitic activities as well, like the threats against Cornell University's Jewish community. The growing number of incidents on campuses compelled the Biden administration to take action.

The White House outlined measures the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the Department of Education plan to take with campus and local law enforcement to provide support and resources.

It's not just the US, however, that is dealing with this problem. The ADL is tracking a rise in antisemitic incidents across the world.

Vlad Khaykin, National Director of Programs on Antisemitism for the Anti-Defamation League, says hostility against Jews tends to gain ground during times of uncertainty: be that economic depression, war or pandemic. If there is anxiety, some people will turn to antisemitism as "an answer for why things are going wrong in the world."

In the United States, Jews make up just over 2 percent of the population. But antisemitism affects everyone, and everyone should be concerned.