hate crimes

Toronto:

Guns-for-hire network linked to synagogue and Consulate shootings

Toronto police expose a multi-layered gun-for-hire network that pays youth to shoot at and film Jewish synagogues and the US Consulate.

Antisemitic offenses in Spain rise 86% amid record hate incidents

Spain reports 86% rise in antisemitic incidents, as Interior Minister takes aim at ‘xenophobia.’

NYPD data reveals: Jews remain top target in New York City

Antisemitic offenses comprised over 60% of New York City’s hate crimes in May despite a drop in overall crime, according to the latest data from NYPD.

Toronto antisemitism

18-year-old charged in pellet gun shootings on synagogues

18-year-old arrested and charged after targeted pellet gun attacks on Toronto’s Jewish community, the latest in a spate of hate-motivated attacks in Canada’s largest city.

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes fell 30% in April

For the first time in 2026, antisemitic hate crimes are down year over year in New York, but continue to account for 60% of all hate crimes.

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% in Mamdani's first month

In the first month of the Zohran Mamdani administration, antisemitic hate crimes nearly triple the total from January 2025 and account for more than half of all hate crimes in the city.

Hate crimes probed

Dozens of swastikas found in Brooklyn playground

Dozens of swastikas found in a Brooklyn playground on two separate days, prompting a Hate Crime Task Force investigation and strong condemnation from Jewish organizations.

NYPD:

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

NYPD data shows 330 antisemitic incidents in 2025 - more than all other groups combined - with a suspected anti‑Jewish attack every 26 hours, even as overall hate crimes declined.

Toronto hate crimes:

Ontario's Solicitor General demands action

Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner demands stronger action from Toronto's police to tackle rising hate crimes and anti-Israel protests. His call follows a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Toronto.

NYC protester who attacked Jews sentenced to 17 months

Tarek Bazrouk sentenced to 17 months in prison for hate crimes targeting Jews at NYC protests. The DOJ cites his antisemitic bias and support for Hamas.

Florida man charged with hate crime for arson at Chabad

Florida man charged with arson for setting Chabad classroom ablaze before Rosh Hashanah.

Fire at Florida Chabad:

Fuel found in classroom, along with spray-painted 'J'

Fire at Florida Chabad center before Rosh Hashanah investigated as potential hate crime.

Ritchie Torres

'Antisemitism in US has metastasized into a crisis'

New York Congressman reacts to FBI figures showing Jews are the target of 70% of all religion-based hate crimes despite only making up 2% of the US population.

Israeli-owned business in Baltimore defaced with red paint

Kitchen Design by Idan, an Israeli-owned business in Baltimore, targeted in a vandalism attack. Owner Idan Tzameret condemns the act as a hate crime, authorities are investigating the incident.

Death penalty sought

Hate crime charges filed in murders of Israeli Embassy workers

Elias Rodriguez indicted for the murders of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, facing charges including premeditated murder and hate crimes. Justice Department authorized to pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.

FBI: Anti-Jewish hate crimes hit record high in 2024

The FBI reports a record 1,938 anti-Jewish hate crimes in 2024, up 5.8% from 2023. ADL says the rise reflects Jews' lived reality since the October 7 Hamas-led massacre.

Jews in Canada 25X more likely to be victims of hate crimes

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warns that new government published stastitics on hate crimes in Canada shows Jews are 25 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes than other Canadians.

Suspect in Boulder firebomb attack charged with hate crimes

Justice Department moves forward with charges in June 1 Molotov cocktail assault targeting Israel supporters.

Amid rising hate crimes

French rabbi attacked twice in a week

Rabbi Elie Lemmel says he was attacked twice in a week, most recently hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This follows another assault in Deauville and comes amidst a broader rise in hate crimes in France.

After targeting Jews

New York man charged with multiple hate crimes

Tarek Bazrouk, 20, of New York, charged with three counts of committing hate crimes after allegedly targeting Jewish protesters during anti-Israel rallies.

Hate crimes in Toronto at record high, Jews main target

Toronto Police Service data shows 19% rise in hate crimes from 2023 to 2024, 203% rise since 2014. 40% of hate crimes targeted Jews.

NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

Hate crimes against Jews 'jump off the page' and account for 62% of all hate crimes in NYC, says the commanding officer of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

Antisemitism in Canada:

Toronto man charged with 29 offenses, including hate crimes

Toronto Police charge a local man with 29 offenses, including multiple hate crimes, in connection to spate of antisemitic attacks in the city. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the man was released from custody under strict conditions, including house arrest and electronic monitoring.

Threats to Manhattan synagogue

Utah man faces terrorism charges

Luis Ramirez, a Utah man accused of threatening a Manhattan synagogue, faces charges of terrorism and hate crimes.

NYPD investigating hate crime

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg

New York City Police Department searching for an individual who assaulted a Jewish girl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

Australia:

Man arrested for throwing bacon in antisemitic hate crime

Police in Melbourne, Australia, announce arrest of suspect who allegedly threw bacon during antisemitic hate crime.

Survey:

3/4 of New Yorkers support mask ban amid anti-Israel protests

#UnMaskHateNY publishes results of survey finding 75% of New Yorkers support revival of bans on masking in public as anti-Israel activists frequently wear masks during hate-filled demonstrations and while committing hate crimes.

NYPD:

Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Antisemitic hate crimes rose 7% in 2024 over 2023 levels even as overall hate crimes fell, constituting 55% of all hate crimes committed in New York City.

NYC:

Hindu spiritual leader to serve as hate crime prevention chief

Vijah Ramjattan, Hindu spiritual leader and activist, tapped for NYC’s top anti-hate crime post.

Watch:

Arab attacks haredi man in Jerusalem and is arrested

An Arab man in his 20s from Jerusalem was arrested after he assaulted a haredi man, pulling his side curls and spitting at him.

Man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car is charged

Christopher Husary, 37, wore a mask and a Hezbollah t-shirt during the June incident; he has now been arrested, and faces charges.

Amid Gaza war:

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.

NYPD to probe attack on pro-Israel activist in Manhattan

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating assault of prominent Israel advocate Todd Richman, who was attacked while carrying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration on the anniversary of October 7.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

NYC sees increase in antisemitic attacks compared to last August

NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike.

State Comptroller:

44% of hate crimes in New York State targeted Jews

Report by NY State Comptroller finds hate crimes in state rose 69% from 2018-2023, hate crimes against Jews rose 89%.

NYC: Antisemitism three times higher than last year

NYPD reports 30 antisemitic incidents in July, 3 times higher than last year.

Pittsburgh:

Pittsburgh: Antisemitic graffiti scrawled at two Jewish locations

Red triangle, symbol associated with Hamas, is painted on Pittsburgh synagogue building.

Survey:

Over 1/3 of Jewish New Yorkers say city not safe for Jews

44% of Jews and 67% of Orthodox Jews say they personally feel unsafe amid rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes, new poll finds. 'Five-alarm fire.'

NYPD reports 45 anti-Jewish hate crimes in June

NYPD says the total number of antisemitic crimes for June 2024 is more than double the tally during the same month last year.

European official:

Fight the hatred that the Holocaust allowed to happen

In first, representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers participated in a special solidarity event held by the Council in cooperation with the American consulate to mark the Day of Liberation and Rescue.

Toronto:

Almost half of the hate crimes this year have been antisemitic

Toronto police say there have been close to 190 alleged hate crimes reported so far this year, nearly half of them antisemitic.

Brooklyn:

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

Asghar Ali has been charged with more than 10 crimes, including attempted murder as a hate crime, NYPD says.

Massachusetts:

Anti-Israel vandalism being investigated as hate crimes

Police in Newton, Massachusetts, investigating string of vandalism targeting pro-Israel homes as hate crimes.

New York:

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

Lakewood, NJ:

Man confesses to series of antisemitic assaults

Dion Marsh pleaded guilty to several counts of federal hate crimes for which he is eligible to receive a life sentence.

Hate crimes surge in Toronto

The chief of police of Toronto has reported nearly 50% increase in hate crimes in the city over 2023.

NYPD:

Antisemitic crimes fall to 31 in December, still double 2022

Antisemitic hate crimes fall from over 60 in October and November to 31 in December in sign post-Octiber 7 wave may be waning.

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

FBI, DHS warn of ‘threats to public safety’

Hate crimes throughout the US have spiked since Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on October 7.

Maryland hate crime task force member compares Israel to Nazis

Zainab Chaudry, a member of the Maryland special task force against hate crimes, has repeatedly posted against Israel on X.

'Because you're Jewish:' Woman punched in face on NYC subway

NYPD Hate Crimes Unit investigating after man randomly hits woman at subway stop in apparent antisemitic attack.

B’nai Brith Canada to gov't:

'Aggressively prosecute hate crimes'

B’nai Brith Canada expresses concern after new data shows Jews remain the most targeted religious minority in Canada.

Canada:

Jews remain most targeted religious group for hate crime

Statistics Canada publishes hate crime data for 2022, showing 14 percent of all hate crimes target the Jewish community.

In Los Angeles, a new mural aims to help combat antisemitism

Anti-hate mural showcasing Jewish diversity goes up in L.A. neighborhood where antisemitic shootings took place.

Toronto:

Jews subject to more hate crimes than any other group

Toronto Police Service publishes 2022 hate crimes report: Jewish community victimized in approximately 26 percent of all hate crimes.

Two men who beat Jewish man in NY plead guilty

Two of Joey Borgen’s attackers plead guilty on hate crime charges for 2021 beating.

NYPD searching for man accused of 6 antisemitic incidents

NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force probing multiple incidents across Queens suspected to have been perpetrated by antisemitic vandal.

Canadian agency report finds surge in antisemitic hate crimes

Newly released data by Statistics Canada points to continuation of dangerous uptick in antisemitism across Canada.

Georgia senators save measure to adopt IHRA definition

Bill to include IHRA definition of antisemitism in state hate crimes law rescued, measure will now be voted on in House and Senate.