Back to school should not mean back to fear for Jewish students

Jewish families in the U.S. are increasingly concerned about antisemitic threats and violence in schools, with New York City reporting an 8.5% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in 2026. Nationally, Jews account for 16% of reported hate crimes despite being 2% of the population, and antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools have surged 434% since 2020. The article calls for systemic action, including stricter enforcement of online antisemitism and education to combat hate.