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Swedish Muslim Politician Resigns Over Anti-Jewish Allegiances

A Muslim Swedish politician resigned from his post on Sunday after coming under intense scrutiny for holding anti-Semitic views.

Swedish Muslim Politician Resigns Over Anti-Jewish Allegiances

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Poland's chief rabbi unveils a special prayer case at a new Jewish museum, days before 70th anniversary of Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Ghetto Mezuzah Case Unveiled at Polish Jewish Museum

Polish Weekly Under Fire For Merkel Concentration Camp Photo

A Polish magazine came under fire after its cover photo featured German Chancellor Angela Merkel as concentration camp prisoner.

Polish Weekly Under Fire For Merkel Concentration Camp Photo

Police Nab Man Accused of Burning Dozens of Brooklyn Mezuzot

The alleged perpetrator responsible for burning a dozen mezuzot in Brooklyn has been taken into police custody.

Police Nab Man Accused of Burning Dozens of Brooklyn Mezuzot

Wave of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Hits Massachusetts

A wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hit several locations in Massachusetts over the weekend, as officials vow to mount vigorous investigation.

Wave of Anti-Semitic Graffiti Hits Massachusetts

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

Lithuania's synagogues, the vestiges of Jewish presence wiped out in Holocaust, are falling to ruin from lack of funding and support.

Lack of Support Leaves Lithuanian Synagogues in State of Ruin

2012 Report on Anti-Semitism: US Gets 'A', Australia 'F'

Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes Australia, several other countries for failing to adequately bring perpetrators of Holocaust to justice.

2012 Report on Anti-Semitism: US Gets 'A', Australia 'F'

Report: Sharp Rise in 2012 Anti-Semitic Incidents

A report released by Tel Aviv University has noted a 30 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide in 2012.

Report: Sharp Rise in 2012 Anti-Semitic Incidents

Austrian Leader Opposed to Incorporating Jewish Holidays

The archbishop of Vienna has expressed opposition to adding Jewish and Muslim high holidays to the list of official Austrian holidays.

Austrian Leader Opposed to Incorporating Jewish Holidays

Western-Backed Arab Group Apologizes For Jewish Blood Libel

Arab nonprofit organization removes article from website that accused Jews of using “the blood of Christians in the Jewish Passover”

Western-Backed Arab Group Apologizes For Jewish Blood Libel

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Lebanese daily publishes article claiming that Jews eat matzah made with blood of non-Jews during holiday of Passover.

Lebanese Daily Renews Age-Old Jewish Blood Libel

Cologne Archeological Dig Revives Ancient Jewish Heritage

An archaeological dig in western Germany has unearthed myriad traces of daily life in one of Europe's oldest and largest Jewish communities.

Cologne Archeological Dig Revives Ancient Jewish Heritage

Rivals Are 'Heirs to Hitler': Venezuela's Maduro

Acting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday accused the country's opposition of being "heirs of Hitler."

Rivals Are 'Heirs to Hitler': Venezuela's Maduro

British Peer Apologizes For Jewish Conspiracy Remarks

A British Muslim peer, who blamed a Jewish conspiracy for his imprisonment, apologized for "unacceptable" remarks.

British Peer Apologizes For Jewish Conspiracy Remarks

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

The Temple Israel synagogue in Minneapolis was vandalized as congregants gathered to celebrate Passover.

Police Investigate Minneapolis Passover Vandalism

French Jewish Students Step Up Legal Action Against Twitter

A Jewish student group announced it will be taking further legal action against Twitter over failing to comply with court order.

French Jewish Students Step Up Legal Action Against Twitter

Racist Hungarian Journalist Returns State Prize

A Hungarian television presenter, known for his anti-Semitic remarks, has handed back a prestigious state award after public outcry.

Racist Hungarian Journalist Returns State Prize

In Solidarity, World Jewish Congress to Meet in Hungary

World Jewish Congress to hold annual assembly in Budapest to show solidarity with Hungarian Jews facing "exceptionally strong" anti-Semitism

In Solidarity, World Jewish Congress to Meet in Hungary

Suspect Indicted in Fatal Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

A Brooklyn man was indicted for fatal hit-and-run that killed a rabbinical student, his pregnant wife and their baby.

Suspect Indicted in Fatal Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

British MP Suspended Over 'Jewish Conspiracy' Comments

Britain's Labor Party suspended Muslim peer over reports that he blamed a Jewish conspiracy for his imprisonment over a fatal car crash.

British MP Suspended Over 'Jewish Conspiracy' Comments

Obama Meets With Jewish Leaders Prior to Israel Trip

President Obama meets with Jewish leaders at White House in anticipation of upcoming trip to Israel.

Obama Meets With Jewish Leaders Prior to Israel Trip

Jewish Harvard Students Receive Mock Eviction Notices

Jewish students at Harvard University receive mock eviction notices in light of “Israel Apartheid Week.”

Jewish Harvard Students Receive Mock Eviction Notices

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

President of the Egyptian Jewish community acquitted of fraud and embezzlement of $450,000, the Egyptian Independent reported.

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

Report: Jews Main Target of Hate Speech in Turkey

Jews have become the main object of hate speech in Turkey, followed by Armenians, Christians and Greeks.

Report: Jews Main Target of Hate Speech in Turkey

British MEP Relents, Removes Derogatory 'Jew' Remarks

British MEP David Ward removes derogatory "Jews” statement from his website following further calls for disciplinary action.

British MEP Relents, Removes Derogatory 'Jew' Remarks

ADL Welcomes Indictments in New Jersey Synagogue Attacks

ADL welcomes indictment against two individuals in a series of attacks targeting synagogues in Bergen County, New Jersey.

ADL Welcomes Indictments in New Jersey Synagogue Attacks

Argentine Lawmakers Approve Iran Deal Over 1994 Attack

Argentine lawmakers approve deal with Iran to set up a "truth commission" to investigate deadly 1994 bombing of Jewish center.

Argentine Lawmakers Approve Iran Deal Over 1994 Attack

ADL Calls on Joan Rivers to Apologize for 'Vulgar' Remarks

Commenting on model's fashion choice, Joan Rivers said, “last time a German looked this hot was when they were pushing Jews into the ovens."

ADL Calls on Joan Rivers to Apologize for 'Vulgar' Remarks

Argentina Lawmakers Debate Iran Deal Over 1994 Attack

Argentine lawmakers set to approve an agreement with Iran to set up a "truth commission" into a deadly 1994 bombing, despite opposition.

Argentina Lawmakers Debate Iran Deal Over 1994 Attack

Two Arrested For Suspected Links to Toulouse Gunman

French police arrested two men in city of Toulouse in connection with Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah's March killing spree.

Two Arrested For Suspected Links to Toulouse Gunman

NY Assemblyman Under Fire For 'Offensive' Purim Costume

New York state assemblyman comes under fire for "black basketball player” Purim costume.

NY Assemblyman Under Fire For 'Offensive' Purim Costume

ADL Slams 'Offensive and Not Remotely Funny' Oscars Sketch

“While we have come to expect inappropriate ‘Jews control Hollywood’ jokes...the Oscars was offensive and not remotely funny,” said ADL.

ADL Slams 'Offensive and Not Remotely Funny' Oscars Sketch

German Court Drops Charges Against 'Offending' Mohel

A German court on Thursday dismissed all charges against a rabbi for his role in the circumcision of a Jewish infant.

German Court Drops Charges Against 'Offending' Mohel

Three Charged with 'Aggravated Violence' Following Soccer Attack

Tottenham supporters were attacked in a Lyon bar on the eve of a Europa League game.

Three Charged with 'Aggravated Violence' Following Soccer Attack

FBI Nabs Neo-Nazi Plotting Attacks Against Jewish Targets

Neo-Nazi supporter who had been arrested by the FBI in December was allegedly plotting attacks against Jewish leaders in the Detroit-area.

FBI Nabs Neo-Nazi Plotting Attacks Against Jewish Targets

PM Netanyahu Thanks Pope Ahead of Retirement

PM Netanyahu sent a letter to outgoing Pope Benedict XVI thanking him for his work on behalf of strengthening interfaith ties.

PM Netanyahu Thanks Pope Ahead of Retirement

Hagel 'Doesn't Recall' Remark on Israel Controlling State Dept.

Sen. Graham said that he has accepted a new disclaimer from Chuck Hagel disavowing one of his many offensive statements about Israel.

Hagel 'Doesn't Recall' Remark on Israel Controlling State Dept.

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

The American Jewish Committee is calling for “further Senate deliberation” on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

Three Plead Guilty in Holocaust Reparations Fund Scam

Three defendants pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to defraud a Holocaust reparations organization out of $57.3 million.

Three Plead Guilty in Holocaust Reparations Fund Scam

Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah

Cambridge and Oxford universities announced they will be conducting a fund-raising effort aimed at purchasing the Lewis-Gibson Genizah.

Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah

Holocaust Survivors Protest Allianz Golf Tournament

Holocaust survivors demonstrated outside a golf tournament in Florida, sponsored by an insurance company that had ties to the Nazis.

Holocaust Survivors Protest Allianz Golf Tournament

Adelsons Donate $50 Million to Las Vegas Jewish Education

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, have donated $50 million to Jewish private schools in Las Vegas.

Adelsons Donate $50 Million to Las Vegas Jewish Education

Senate Committee Postpones Hagel Confirmation Vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee has postponed a panel vote that was expected to take place Thursday on the nomination of Chuck Hagel.

Senate Committee Postpones Hagel Confirmation Vote

Iranian Conference Decries 'Zionist' Influence on Hollywood

A rogue’s gallery of conspiratorial anti-Semites gathered in Tehran for a government-sponsored conference on “Hollywoodism.”

Iranian Conference Decries 'Zionist' Influence on Hollywood

NYC Mayoral Candidiate Blasts Brooklyn College for BDS Event

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate joined in the chorus of opposition directed at Brooklyn College for co-sponsoring BDS event.

NYC Mayoral Candidiate Blasts Brooklyn College for BDS Event

Video: Hagel 'Doesn't Know' Why He Said 'Jewish Lobby' Remarks

Hagel faced a brutal line of questioning during Senate confirmation hearings as he grappled for adequate defense of "Jewish lobby" comments.

Video: Hagel 'Doesn't Know' Why He Said 'Jewish Lobby' Remarks

Toronto Yeshiva Defaced with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Students at the “Mishkan HaTorah” Yeshiva in Toronto, were shocked when they found the building to be defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Toronto Yeshiva Defaced with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

Hagel: Israel is Keeping 'Palestinians Caged Up Like Animals'

Hagel made staggering accusations against Israel in 2003, alleging that the Jewish state is keeping “Palestinians caged up like animals.”

Hagel: Israel is Keeping 'Palestinians Caged Up Like Animals'

Australian Election Scheduled For Yom Kippur

Australian PM Gillard stunned constituents and angered Jewish voters by announcing that the national elections will be held on September 14.

Australian Election Scheduled For Yom Kippur

Will Oxford Endorse Fraudulent Identity of Israel Detractor?

Anti-Israel activist claiming to be descendant of Holocaust survivors and alumna of Birthright to speak at Oxford Union.

Will Oxford Endorse Fraudulent Identity of Israel Detractor?

British MEP Formally Censured Over Jewish Slur

A British MEP who compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to Nazis' treatment of Jews has been formally censured for his remarks.

British MEP Formally Censured Over Jewish Slur

Golden Dawn Attacks AJC's David Harris For Greece Visit

Neo-Nazi party: American Jewish Committee's visit is an attempt to exert "Jewish influence over Greek political issues."

Golden Dawn Attacks AJC's David Harris For Greece Visit

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

Hateful Twitter message in Mexico stirred uproar in the Jewish community, after it became the second “trending topic” in January.

Anti-Semitic Twitter Hashtag in Mexico Sparks Outrage

French Students Win Twitter Anti-Semitism Legal Battle

A French court ordered Twitter to disclose identities of anti-Semitic users, ruling it unacceptable to post hateful material anonymously.

French Students Win Twitter Anti-Semitism Legal Battle

Jewish Group Raises Alarms: Attackers No Longer 'Lone Wolves'

Simon Wiesenthal Center raises alarms regarding threats made by Islamist terrorists that staged deadly hostage crisis at Algerian gas plant.

Jewish Group Raises Alarms: Attackers No Longer 'Lone Wolves'

Jewish Man Beaten By NYPD Files Civil Rights Suit

Ehud Halevy, the 21-year-old Jewish man from Brooklyn whose beating by NYPD was caught on videotape, has filed a civil rights lawsuit.

Jewish Man Beaten By NYPD Files Civil Rights Suit

Jewish-Arab Woman Sues Airline for Racial Profiling on 9/11

A Jewish-Arab American woman is suing an airline for discrimination and racial profiling after she was strip searched, removed from plane.

Jewish-Arab Woman Sues Airline for Racial Profiling on 9/11

British Politician: Israel Has 'Evolved into Racist Oppressor'

A British politician has exploited the upcoming Holocaust Memorial Day to attack Israel, calling the Jewish state "a racist oppressor.”

British Politician: Israel Has 'Evolved into Racist Oppressor'

Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000

A Brooklyn Torah that was reported to be stolen and estimated to be worth around $30,000 was found, according to officials.

Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel

Top Jewish leaders met with controversial defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel, in what seems to be an effort to placate Jewish concerns.

Top Jewish Leaders Meet with Hagel