Power

The notion that “Jews have too much power” has been a recurring theme in the history of antisemitism. This belief persists today, as evidenced by a 2023 survey conducted by the ADL, which revealed that over 20% of Americans subscribe to the idea that “Jews have too much power in the United States.” Additionally, nearly a quarter of all respondents expressed the belief that “Jews have too much power on Wall Street or in the business world.” This underscores a significant aspect of antisemitism: unlike racism, which seeks to portray certain groups as inferior, antisemitism also aims to propagate the image of Jewish omnipotence and depict Jews as a shadowy and oppressive elite.