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Thou Shalt Not countenance invidious discrimination

It’s time for a Kennedyesque public show of force by the President and Department of Justice, of the sort that occurred in 1963, to put an end to US campus antisemtism. Opinion.

Thou Shalt Not countenance invidious discrimination

Switzerland:

Restaurant manager fined for refusing to serve Jews

Restaurant manager in the Swiss ski resort of Davos fined for refusing to rent winter sports equipment to Jews. The discrimination was first revealed in February.

Restaurant manager fined for refusing to serve Jews

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over IDF service.

Vancouver: Comics festival apologizes to Jewish artist for ban

Vancouver:

Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

Jewish artist Miriam Libicki barred from participating in Vancouver comics festival due to Israeli military background. Ban is 'illegal,' 'bad for all artists of all political orientations and backgrounds.'

Comics festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service

California county examining death row cases for discrimination

Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals.

California county examining death row cases for discrimination

Likud MK: 'Discrimination is everyone's problem'

MK Tsega Melaku claims that discrimination against the Ethiopian community shows a greater problem throughout Israeli society.

Likud MK: 'Discrimination is everyone's problem'

New Jersey AG:

'No one should face discrimination for their religious beliefs'

NJ township will pay $575,000 to settle lawsuit alleging discrimination against Orthodox Jews.

'No one should face discrimination for their religious beliefs'

Airline apologizes to woman who was asked by haredi to move

Kraus claims she was pressured to switch seats because she's a woman, but the passenger says his son just wanted to sit next to his friend.

Airline apologizes to woman who was asked by haredi to move

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

The publication has stopped publishing help wanted ads that exclude those who refuse to work on weekends.

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

Woman claims discrimination:

Haredi passenger: 'She saw my kipa and lost it'

Neria Kraus claims the passenger pressured her to change seats because she's a woman. The passenger: 'My son wanted to sit with his friend.'

Haredi passenger: 'She saw my kipa and lost it'

Embracing the Ma'ale Eliyahu Yeshiva - in the USA

Founder of Tel Aviv yeshiva facing discrimination arrives in the US to garner support, urge unity, and fight anti-Semitism.

Embracing the Ma'ale Eliyahu Yeshiva - in the USA

Haredi MK:

'Discrimination against haredim also exists in hospitals'

Incitement against haredim harms them in healthcare as well, MK Eichler says.

'Discrimination against haredim also exists in hospitals'

Miami Beach to pay synagogue $1.3 million in discrimination suit

Small Orthodox synagogue accuses city of discrimination by sending inspectors more than once a week on average for 2 years

Miami Beach to pay synagogue $1.3 million in discrimination suit

Michigan high school sued for scheduling graduation on Shavuot

Jewish student accuses school of violating her rights, after family spent years working with district on accommodating Jewish holidays.

Michigan high school sued for scheduling graduation on Shavuot

Only Jewish schools required to hire security for trips to Jlem

According to an Education Ministry document, Arab schools are exempt from hiring armed security to escort school trips in western Jerusalem.

Only Jewish schools required to hire security for trips to Jlem

Florida:

HOA sues resident whose gate made it easier to get to synagogue

Boca Raton homeowners association accused of discriminating against Jewish residents who use gate as shortcut to synagogue on Shabbat.

HOA sues resident whose gate made it easier to get to synagogue

When Ben-Gvir sued a landlord for discrimination

In 2018 the incoming National Security Minister sued a woman who refused to rent him an office.

When Ben-Gvir sued a landlord for discrimination

Gantz to haredim:

'These coercive & racist policies will harm you the most'

Defense Minister says new government's discriminatory policies could lead to discrimination against haredim.

'These coercive & racist policies will harm you the most'

Religious Zionism MKs accused of promoting racial discrimination

MKs Simcha Rotman and Orit Strook spoke in favor of reducing Israel's ban on racial discrimination.

Religious Zionism MKs accused of promoting racial discrimination

Israel to measure inequality between Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews

Israel's national statistical bureau to publish data highlighting socio-economic differences between Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews.

Israel to measure inequality between Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews

Jewish student sues UK uni for failing grade on pro-Israel essay

Student forced by Leeds University to repeat course causing her to lose place in sociology masters program suing school for discrimination.

Jewish student sues UK uni for failing grade on pro-Israel essay

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Proposed law could increase discrimination

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jews are barred from political positions of power. A potential law could deepen divides.

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Proposed law could increase discrimination

DOJ reaches deal over allegation NJ town targeted Orthodox Jews

Dispute over zoning laws that allegedly made it purposely difficult for Orthodox Jews to live in Jackson Township settled by DOJ.

DOJ reaches deal over allegation NJ town targeted Orthodox Jews

Jewish former students sue Australian school for discrimination

Five Jewish former students of an Australian high school have launched a lawsuit alleging discrimination and an unsafe environment.

Jewish former students sue Australian school for discrimination

New York:

AG: 'Swift, serious legal action' for discriminatory pricing

New York AG Letitia James warns Jewish community of discriminatory pricing ahead of Passover.

AG: 'Swift, serious legal action' for discriminatory pricing

Jewish girls kicked of planes sue Delta/KLM for discrimination

19 teenagers kicked off two Delta/KLM flights last summer suing airlines alleging antisemitic discrimination.

Jewish girls kicked of planes sue Delta/KLM for discrimination

UK Jewish lawyer fired for not working on Passover wins case

Orthodox lawyer who was fired for not working on Passover has won $34,000 in a religious discrimination case.

UK Jewish lawyer fired for not working on Passover wins case

Déjà Vu all over again at Harvard

Harvard's discrimination against Asians is reminiscent of its treatments of Jews, but for different reasons. Opinion.

Déjà Vu all over again at Harvard

Jewish camps file discrimination lawsuit against Catskills town

Eight Orthodox Jewish camps in Wawarsing, NY are claiming that land use restrictions were put in place to force them to move elsewhere.

Jewish camps file discrimination lawsuit against Catskills town

Jewish food influencer accused in lawsuit of discrimination

Jake Cohen, Jewish food influencer, named in discrimination suit targeting food media company Feedfeed.

Jewish food influencer accused in lawsuit of discrimination

Brooklyn community college targeted Jewish professor

Authorities have ruled that the college scheduled staff meetings on Saturday to exclude a Jewish professor from the proceedings.

Brooklyn community college targeted Jewish professor

Israel: No religious discrimination against Christian travelers

Foreign Ministry issues statement rejecting accusations only Jews being granted exceptions during Omicron closure of borders.

Israel: No religious discrimination against Christian travelers

Students suing Australian state gov for anti-Semitic bullying

Jewish students of Melbourne high school suing state of Victoria and school staff alleging they faced years of anti-Semitic harassment.

Students suing Australian state gov for anti-Semitic bullying

Jewish CUNY prof found to have been discriminated against

Commission rules that a Jewish CUNY prof was discriminated against by faculty caucus that purposely held meetings on Shabbat.

Jewish CUNY prof found to have been discriminated against

Discrimination charge against Toronto establishment dismissed

Court dismisses charge that owner of Toronto food establishment contravened anti-discrimination bylaws in encounter with two Jewish men.

Discrimination charge against Toronto establishment dismissed

NYC teacher told he couldn't wear 'Proud Zionist' T-shirt

Brooklyn teacher files complaint after being told he was not allowed to wear a T-shirt with an Israeli flag that said “Proud Zionist.”

NYC teacher told he couldn't wear 'Proud Zionist' T-shirt

Maine man says he was evicted from apt for not removing mezuzah

Maine Human Rights Commission to take up case of Jewish man who says he was evicted from apartment after refusing to take down mezuzah.

Maine man says he was evicted from apt for not removing mezuzah

Singer: I didn’t lie about anti-Jewish discrimination at hotel

'I didn't lie.' German-Israeli singer doubles down on claims German hotel denied him service over his Star of David.

Singer: I didn’t lie about anti-Jewish discrimination at hotel

New tax law discriminates against Judea and Samaria

New law to encourage long-term housing rentals to not be applied to Judea and Samaria under current government plans.

New tax law discriminates against Judea and Samaria

Further 'green badge' limitations on unvaccinated take effect

From this morning, unvaccinated prohibited from entering recreational facilities, larger synagogues unless they present negative test result

Further 'green badge' limitations on unvaccinated take effect

Ex-Tesla employee awarded $1 mil for being called racial slur

Hearing also rules that former employee was discriminated against during his 18 months working for the electric vehicle company.

Ex-Tesla employee awarded $1 mil for being called racial slur

Watch: 'We don't want any haredim around here'

Resident of northern Israeli town threatens haredim interested in buying local apartment. 'I don't want to see these pieces of garbage here'

Watch: 'We don't want any haredim around here'

Shas MK accuses Labor of discrimination

Shas MK Arbel has accused the Labor party of changing their appointments to exclude MKs based on background or extraction.

Shas MK accuses Labor of discrimination

NJ town denies claim of discrimination against Orthodox Jews

Officials from Jackson Township embroiled in court case with state AG who accuses them of violating the civil rights of Orthodox residents.

NJ town denies claim of discrimination against Orthodox Jews

NY AG lawsuit ends housing discrimination against Jews in town

NY town and county had prevented Jews from moving into a new development through land use regulations and denying permits to the developer.

NY AG lawsuit ends housing discrimination against Jews in town

Dr Simone Gold: 'Stop medical discrimination'

America's Frontline Doctors Founder Dr. Simone Gold spoke to Michelle Malkin.

Dr Simone Gold: 'Stop medical discrimination'

Intolerant of intolerance

In NYC, the factors that determine my quality of life have been taken out of my realm. I no longer feel safe on the streets. Op-ed.

Intolerant of intolerance

Watchdog claims seat change request was discrimination

Dutch airline KLM discriminated when it asked woman to move for Orthodox man, watchdog finds.

Watchdog claims seat change request was discrimination

Smotrich accuses police of 'blatant discrimination'

'Police show restraint towards Tel Aviv demonstrators and violence towards haredi Jerusalem demonstrators,' MK Smotrich claims.

Smotrich accuses police of 'blatant discrimination'

The United States must help Black America help itself

Black Americans have been victims. But ultimately, only the victim can Help himself. Nobody else can do it for him. Op-ed.

The United States must help Black America help itself

'Virus doesn't discriminate and neither should we'

Health Minister Litzman condemns Ramat Gan's decision to erect fence to keep haredim out.

'Virus doesn't discriminate and neither should we'

Israel taxi app sued for alleged discrimination

'Anyone can register if they meet the requirements,' taxi company says.

Israel taxi app sued for alleged discrimination

Delta flight attendant fired for stealing carton of milk

Ida Gomez Llanos, 79, is suing Delta Airlines, saying she was fired due to ageism, her $250K salary and false accusations of her coworkers.

Delta flight attendant fired for stealing carton of milk

Since when is age discrimination okay?

Since when is age discrimination okay?

An end to land discrimination against Jews in Judea and Samaria?

Defense Ministry submits opinion to undo Jordanian law forbidding purchase of land in Judea and Samaria by Jews as private individuals.

An end to land discrimination against Jews in Judea and Samaria?

Jewish professor sues Pace University for discrimination

'All observant Jews were pushed out,' former Pace professor says.

Jewish professor sues Pace University for discrimination

Haaretz accuses haredim of 'extortion' to fund yeshivas

Haaretz journalist claims haredim 'unable to support themselves,' cause secular Israelis to pay high taxes.

Haaretz accuses haredim of 'extortion' to fund yeshivas

Racism and discrimination in the Middle East - against whom?

Racism and discrimination in the Middle East - against whom?

'Supreme Court ruling makes Israel a state of all its citizens'

Outrage after Supreme Court fines company for refusing to sell J'lem apartment to Arab couple. "Bullying in the form of a judge's robe."

'Supreme Court ruling makes Israel a state of all its citizens'

Research on PA women's rights violations that does not blame Israel

Research on PA women's rights violations that does not blame Israel