Recent debates at Northwestern University have brought attention to the question of how many American Jews identify as anti-Zionist. While some activists argue that anti-Zionist Jews are a distinct and protected group, available data suggests that their numbers are very small within the broader American Jewish community. Polls and surveys indicate that the vast majority of American Jews support Israel's existence or feel an affinity for Israel, though many distinguish between criticism of Israeli government policies and opposition to the state's existence. The lack of clear definitions and comprehensive data makes it difficult to pinpoint exact figures, but most experts and community leaders agree that anti-Zionist Jews represent a marginal segment.

Surveys have found that only a tiny percentage of American Jews identify as anti-Zionist, with one poll reporting just 2%. Major Jewish organizations and pollsters note that confusion over the meaning of Zionism and anti-Zionism complicates efforts to measure these views accurately. Despite vocal activism, anti-Zionist Jewish groups remain a small minority compared to the millions of Jews in the United States who express some level of connection to Israel.