But the chief problem with the claim that anti-Semitism is on the rise is that more Americans oppose Jew-hatred than at any point in our history. That is evident by the acceptance of Jews in every facet of American society. It’s also reflected in statistics, such as one from the Pew Research Center that showed more Americans — 67 percent — feel warmly toward Jews than toward any other faith group.

Pittsburgh was far from the first instance of violence targeting Jews, which means we must be vigilant against the violent anti-Semites who are out there, and educate against the old slanders against Jews.

Yet, while anti-Semitism festers on the far right and the left, Trump’s America isn’t nearly as dangerous for Jews as the ADL seems to be suggesting.

American exceptionalism is the main reason widespread anti-Semitism never caught on in the US as it did elsewhere, and the reaction to Pittsburgh bolsters this conclusion.