When five people were stabbed at a Hanukkah celebration in New York on Saturday, it was just another reminder that the recent string of vicious anti-Semitic attacks on Jews shows no signs of abating.

And sadly, new research shows that there’s been an uptick in attacks on religious liberty freedom in general. In light of this disturbing trend, it’s vital we understand how foundational religious liberty is to the American way and why it must remain a priority for all — not just Jews and Christians. The core value of religious tolerance stems from our nation’s very founding.