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News and updates about Antisemitism

Feminists Against Antisemitism:

Not learning from History

Britain has been here before. Where is it headed now? Opinion.

Not learning from History

'Confirms what we already knew'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Anti-Defamation League criticizes New York City mayor's newly unveiled strategy to combat antisemitism, citing lack of formal definition and accusing him of prioritizing his 'anti-Israel agenda.'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Without defining the problem

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

New York City mayor rolls out the city’s first comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism, including millions for hate-crime prevention, synagogue security and Jewish education - while stopping short of adopting a formal definition of antisemitism

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

Antisemitism or political sabotage?

Past quotes stir controversy in France

Mediapart published conversations from 2013 in which antisemitic statements are attributed to the president of the right-wing party. Bardella denies the allegations and has filed a defamation lawsuit.

Past quotes stir controversy in France

Islamic preacher calls for taking up arms against Jews

Melbourne Islamic preacher calls in a sermon to reject Jews and Christians as friends and take up arms against them, amid criticism over Australia's response to extremist incitement.

Islamic preacher calls for taking up arms against Jews

Jack Engelhard:

Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn

Antisemitism is so hip, so cool. Don’t these people know that they have moved to the side of the devil? Opinion.

Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn

Francesca Albanese admits not knowing what antisemitism is

Controversial UN Special Rapporteur apologizes for comments about Holocaust victims, admits she did not know the history of the term 'antisemitism.'

Francesca Albanese admits not knowing what antisemitism is

Jewish professor alleges antisemitism at Duquesne

Brandeis Center files federal complaint alleging Jewish professor faced antisemitic harassment, professional retaliation, after reporting discrimination at Duquesne University.

Jewish professor alleges antisemitism at Duquesne

Young Christians unite against campus antisemitism

Over 250 Christian students and emerging leaders attend Passages' Israel Impact Summit, receiving training to support Jewish students, counter misinformation and strengthen ties with Israel.

Young Christians unite against campus antisemitism

Canada:

Man arrested after livestream threats targeting Jewish community

33-year-old Kitchener man faces a hate-motivated threats charge after police investigate a livestream containing antisemitic threats against Jews.

Man arrested after livestream threats targeting Jewish community

Jewish surgeon fired after October 7? US sues Ohio hospital

US federal lawsuit alleges Mercy Health subjected Jewish surgeon to years of antisemitic harassment before firing him weeks after the October 7 massacre.

Jewish surgeon fired after October 7? US sues Ohio hospital

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

As NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani renews accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we must challenge his use of the word 'genocide' and question his silence on Iran’s human rights abuses. Opinion.

Mamdani’s genocide accusation: Why the silence on Iran?

Los Angeles:

Anti-Israel shirt sparks clash outside LA kosher bakery

A woman wearing an 'Israel kills children' T-shirt drew a response from Jewish teenagers outside a kosher bakery in Pico-Robertson, who waved Israeli flags and sang Am Yisrael Chai.

Anti-Israel shirt sparks clash outside LA kosher bakery

'Heil f---ing Hitler'

Brooklyn man chases Jewish man with knife

Brooklyn man faces hate-crime charges after allegedly chasing a Jewish victim with a knife while shouting “Heil f---ing Hitler".

Brooklyn man chases Jewish man with knife

Terror link dropped

Golders Green stabbing suspect pleads not guilty

London man accused of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green pleads not guilty, prosecutors say the attack is no longer treated as terrorism.

Golders Green stabbing suspect pleads not guilty

Carlson denies allegations, but numbers tell a different story

Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News commentator, now a prominent voice in anti-Israel discourse, denies the allegations, but Dan Livingston says “Jew" or “Jews" were mentioned 1,546 times on his programs in a single year.

Carlson denies allegations, but numbers tell a different story

Watch:

New footage from Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville

Belleville police say the synagogue shooting during Yom Kippur was a hate-motivated, premeditated attack targeting Jews, crediting two officers with preventing a massacre.

New footage from Yom Kippur synagogue shooting in Belleville

The Purity Test

Zack Polanski and British Jewry's “suicidal naivety" that believes one more denunciation will finally be enough. Opinion.

The Purity Test

Antisemitism

Man sentenced to nearly 10 years for threats against Rep. Fine

Massachusetts man sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for antisemitic threats against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine and his young sons.

Man sentenced to nearly 10 years for threats against Rep. Fine

Canada:

Defense minister concerned Belleville shooter was former soldier

Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty expresses concern that Belleville synagogue shooting suspect Sean Ward had previously served in the military.

Defense minister concerned Belleville shooter was former soldier

Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies

The man suspected of opening fire on a police officer outside a Belleville synagogue has died.

Ontario synagogue shooting suspect dies

Moral Clarity at its best:

An eight-step guide to blaming Israel

How to explain the Middle East without the inconvenience of history, complexity or Palestinian agency. Opinion.

An eight-step guide to blaming Israel

Canadian teen arrested after threatening synagogue

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after Durham Regional Police say he allegedly threatened online to carry out a shooting at a synagogue in the Durham Region.

Canadian teen arrested after threatening synagogue

Lawsuit against Dearborn

Ramadan celebrated, Jewish holidays ignored

Dearborn, Michigan, defends its religious policies after a lawsuit alleges public funds favored Ramadan displays while Jewish and Christian holidays were ignored.

Ramadan celebrated, Jewish holidays ignored

Germany:

Afghan national arrested over suspected arson attack on synagogue

German police arrest 37-year-old Afghan national suspected of setting fire to a synagogue in Wuppertal.

Afghan national arrested over suspected arson attack on synagogue

Antisemitism in US

North Carolina man arrested over threats to Jewish organizations

Federal authorities arrest a North Carolina man accused of mailing antisemitic threats to Jewish groups, while a Maine man is sentenced for online threats.

North Carolina man arrested over threats to Jewish organizations

War over a pita

Israeli restaurant in NYC faces backlash over arayes burger

Israeli-owned Shifka restaurant in Manhattan draws criticism after adding an arayes burger to its menu, with anti-Israel activists accusing it of appropriating Arab cuisine.

Israeli restaurant in NYC faces backlash over arayes burger

Air Canada investigates antisemitic posts by service director

Air Canada removes an in-flight service director from service and launches an investigation after antisemitic social media posts about Israel surfaced.

Air Canada investigates antisemitic posts by service director

3 suspects arrested

Milan Chabad rabbi attacked at bus stop

Chabad emissary Rabbi Tzemach Mizrahi assaulted near a Milan bus stop by three men who stole his hat and kicked him. Italian police arrest all three suspects.

Milan Chabad rabbi attacked at bus stop

Germany:

Police investigate death threat against Holocaust survivor

Police investigating threats against prominent Munich Holocaust survivor and AfD opponent Charlotte Knobloch.

Police investigate death threat against Holocaust survivor

Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56m views, report finds

New CAM analysis finds hundreds of viral posts blaming Jews and Israel for the September 11 attacks as conspiracy theories spread across major social media platforms.

Antisemitic 9/11 conspiracies rack up 56m views, report finds

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

Israel’s UN ambassador calls on countries to skip the event marking 25 years since the Durban Conference, saying there is “no reason to celebrate" its legacy of antisemitism and anti-Israel incitement.

Danon urges UN member states to boycott antisemitic Durban event

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his

Singer says the promoter of his US tour was the one who made the decision to drop the rapper who used his appearances to bash Israel.

Ed Sheeran says decision to drop Macklemore was not his

Britain:

Jewish patients hide their identity amid NHS antisemitism

A new investigation exposes Nazi gestures, threats, assaults and shocking antisemitic abuse in Britain's public health system.

Jewish patients hide their identity amid NHS antisemitism

During Rosh Hashanah:

Fireworks fired toward London synagogue

Five youths were seen outside Lauderdale Road Synagogue before two fireworks were launched toward the building; no injuries or damage were reported.

Fireworks fired toward London synagogue

Antisemitic attack

Three Jewish teens assaulted on London bus

Three Jewish 14-year-olds allegedly assaulted and subjected to hate speech on a London bus as police investigate the incident as antisemitic.

Three Jewish teens assaulted on London bus

Robert Kraft confirms pushing Macklemore off Ed Sheeran tour

Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirms he helped pressure Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore, citing antisemitic rhetoric and imagery at recent shows.

Robert Kraft confirms pushing Macklemore off Ed Sheeran tour

Berlin Jewish woman attacked over Star of David

Two suspects allegedly hurled anti-Semitic slurs before attacking a Jewish woman with a broken glass bottle in central Berlin.

Berlin Jewish woman attacked over Star of David

The honey isn't a prediction. It's an aspiration.

I cannot promise my children a sweeter world in 5787, but I must promise them that we will not surrender our place in it. Jewish hope is not optimism, optimism says things will get better.Opinion.

The honey isn't a prediction. It's an aspiration.

Manhattan DA announces:

Hate crime indictment for NYC synagogue attacker

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicts Larry Montes over antisemitic attack that disrupted Shabbat services at Central Synagogue.

Hate crime indictment for NYC synagogue attacker

Montreal synagogue arsonist sentenced to two years in prison

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad sentenced to two years in prison for firebombing a Montreal synagogue after accepting a $15,000 arson offer.

Montreal synagogue arsonist sentenced to two years in prison

From coded emojis to old lies: 9/11 antisemitism persists online

CyberWell identifies scores of posts falsely blaming Jews and Israel for the 9/11 attacks, warning that decades-old conspiracies continue to spread online.

From coded emojis to old lies: 9/11 antisemitism persists online

Sylvan Adams & Ron Dermer

'Israel must use its power to oppose war against Jews'

At Los Angeles stop of Dermer’s Unite. Lead. Fight. tour, Adams and Dermer call for Israel to deploy its intelligence, cyber and strategic capabilities against antisemitism worldwide.

'Israel must use its power to oppose war against Jews'

Ahead of High Holy Days

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces increased NYPD security at Jewish sites ahead of the High Holy Days, amid criticism over his past antisemitic actions.

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

Toronto:

Mayor skips Jewish forum, rivals pledge action on antisemitism

Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander criticize current Mayor Olivia Chow for skipping a Jewish forum and pledge tougher action on antisemitism.

Mayor skips Jewish forum, rivals pledge action on antisemitism

Ahead of UN election

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon launches international initiative with dozens of countries, calls for fight against antisemitism to be prioritized in selection of next UN chief.

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

UK:

Foreign Secretary clashes with Chief Rabbi over Israel sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband rejects Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’ warning that sanctions on Judea and Samaria could fuel antisemitism in Britain.

Foreign Secretary clashes with Chief Rabbi over Israel sanctions

Israeli Amb. to Hungary

'Budapest doesn't want to see Jews living in ghettos.'

Ambassador Maya Kadosh tells Arutz Sheva that Hungary’s zero-tolerance policy toward antisemitism allows Israelis and Jews to feel safe in Budapest, while warning of antisemitic rhetoric from the far right.

'Budapest doesn't want to see Jews living in ghettos.'

NY Governor pledges $70 million for synagogue security

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $70 million would be spent on providing security for synagogues ahead of the start of the Jewish High Holidays.

NY Governor pledges $70 million for synagogue security

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

'A dark day for British Jews'

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.

'A dark day for British Jews'

New York:

Woman charged with burglarizing two synagogues days apart

33-year-old woman arrested after police link her to burglaries at two synagogues in Monticello just days apart.

Woman charged with burglarizing two synagogues days apart

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

Harmeet Dhillon tells Israeli-American leaders Justice Department is using 'hard power' of US government to fight antisemitism on campuses and across country.

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

JD Vance refuses to disavow Tucker Carlson

US Vice President JD Vance refuses to distance himself from Tucker Carlson, saying he won’t 'throw friends under the bus.'

JD Vance refuses to disavow Tucker Carlson

Passed in US House

New bill cuts aid to colleges that participate in BDS boycotts

US House of Representatives passes bill that could cut federal student aid to colleges engaging in commercial or academic boycotts of Israel.

New bill cuts aid to colleges that participate in BDS boycotts

Kickboxer with SS tattoo makes Nazi salute after beating Jew

Former felon makes Nazi salute to fans carrying Nazi flag after narrow by-decision victory over Jewish opponent.

Kickboxer with SS tattoo makes Nazi salute after beating Jew

NYPD

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the NYPD reveals that hate crimes are up nearly 16% in Mamdani's first year, with anti-Jewish hate crimes making up the majority.

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Anti-Semitism in Spain surges

A new report found 221 anti-Semitic incidents in Spain in 2025, a nearly 15% increase from the previous year.

Anti-Semitism in Spain surges

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

Anti-Israel protest moved away from Budapest Cholent Festival

Hungarian authorities redirected a planned anti-Israel demonstration away from the entrance to Budapest’s Cholent Festival following concerns over a targeted provocation against local Jews.

Anti-Israel protest moved away from Budapest Cholent Festival

Jewish Civic Engagement:

The 360° Approach

The Jewish community and its allies need to adopt a comprehensive 360° strategy to confront the challenges of modern Jew Hatred. Opinion.

The 360° Approach