Mapping antisemitism, a website helps Jewish jet-setters avoid turbulence

Shay Yaish launched Safe for Jews, a Hebrew and English website, to help Jewish travelers identify safe destinations amid rising global antisemitism. The platform utilizes AI, government travel advisories, and community reports to rate countries and cities, providing summaries of relevant information and recent incidents. Yaish developed the site after realizing the need for an accessible resource to find safe places for Israelis to visit, stating, "Why isn't there a website online where I can find this information easily?"

• The site classifies countries into categories like "safe," "caution" (e.g., US, Australia, most of Europe, where Jewish/Israeli symbols should be minimized), "warning" (e.g., Spain, Canada, UK, where travelers should stay alert and avoid identifying as Jewish), and "dangerous" (e.g., Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt).
• Eastern European, South American, and Far Eastern countries, along with remote destinations, are often listed as safer.
• While AI compiles information, Yaish manually checks the output, and the site includes a disclaimer advising users to conduct their own research.
• Yaish hopes to expand the site into a comprehensive hub for Jewish travelers, offering resources like Jewish-friendly hotels and kosher restaurants.