Dan Verbin

Dan Verbin

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Memorial to French Holocaust survivor turned politician defaced 3 times in 1 week

In latest incident, memorial to Simone Veil vandalized with swastikas, prompting a police investigation.

Memorial to French Holocaust survivor turned politician defaced 3 times in 1 week

NJ man who pleaded guilty to arsenal of guns also had cash of Nazi items

New Jersey man pleads guilty to possessing 18 firearms and ammo but was not charged for alleged collection of neo-Nazi and racist items.

NJ man who pleaded guilty to arsenal of guns also had cash of Nazi items

French website listing high profile Jews condemned by government

Site claiming many high profile figures are Jewish referenced main pro-Nazi newspaper from Vichy France in its name.

French website listing high profile Jews condemned by government

EU official: Taliban now in control of 65% of Afghanistan

As US and foreign troops draw down in the country, the Taliban is making large territorial gains and is aiming to take Kabul.

EU official: Taliban now in control of 65% of Afghanistan

Australian auction house's sale of Nazi items called 'sickening'

The upcoming sale will feature items with Nazi logos and a yellow star armband worn by Jews in a ghetto.

Australian auction house's sale of Nazi items called 'sickening'

Report: Corporate America receives failing grade on anti-Semitism

Antisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred.

Report: Corporate America receives failing grade on anti-Semitism

Popular South Dakota motorcycle rally slammed for selling Nazi items

Vendors defend selling Nazi symbols at Sturgis Rally, but others disagree and say the hate symbols have no place at the popular event.

Popular South Dakota motorcycle rally slammed for selling Nazi items

Group cleans up anti-Semitic graffiti on Colorado climbing rock

Volunteers team up to clean popular Colorado climbing spot of swastikas, racial slur and vulgar drawings.

Group cleans up anti-Semitic graffiti on Colorado climbing rock

N America's only Anne Frank Center to open at University of South Carolina

Museum will feature exhibits about the Holocaust and a model of the room Anne Frank hid in from the Nazis for two years.

N America's only Anne Frank Center to open at University of South Carolina

Mayor of NJ town home to Unilever HQ slams Ben & Jerry's boycott

In letter, mayor of Englewood Cliffs, NJ strongly urged Unilever to reconsider Ben & Jerry's decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

Mayor of NJ town home to Unilever HQ slams Ben & Jerry's boycott

US Jewish org launches first ever incubator for young Jews combating anti-Semitism

Based on the Silicon Valley model, AJC's incubator will foster innovative ideas by young Jews to fight the increase in anti-Semitism.

US Jewish org launches first ever incubator for young Jews combating anti-Semitism

Report: Jew-hate spiralling out of control in Australian state

More than half of Queensland's Jewish community report being targeted by anti-Semitism, with 9 out of 10 victims not coming forward.

Report: Jew-hate spiralling out of control in Australian state

Hamilton, Ontario to ban swastika and other hate symbols on city property

Measures comes after Canadian city garners reputation as a hotbed of hate crimes in recent years.

Hamilton, Ontario to ban swastika and other hate symbols on city property

Historic 200-year old Cincinnati Jewish cemetery gets renovation

The restoration is in preparation for the upcoming Cincinnati Jewish community bicentennial celebration taking place in September.

Historic 200-year old Cincinnati Jewish cemetery gets renovation

Nigerian Jewish leader arrested with three Israeli filmmakers released from jail

Leader of Igbo Jewish community had been jailed for 30 days without charges after being arrested with filmmakers she had been assisting.

Nigerian Jewish leader arrested with three Israeli filmmakers released from jail

Uni of Southern California faculty group slams anti-Israel statement adopted by department

Letter by 53 faculty calls statement harmful to the academic careers of Jewish students and those who support Israel's right to exist.

Uni of Southern California faculty group slams anti-Israel statement adopted by department

Canadian Dutch club commissions Anne Frank statue to mark liberation of the Netherlands

Statue cast in the same material as the 1960 Anne Frank statue in Ultrecht stands on a platform at Edmonton, Alberta park.

Canadian Dutch club commissions Anne Frank statue to mark liberation of the Netherlands

U of North Carolina criticized for course on Israel instructor's anti-Israel bias

Leaders and advocacy orgs denounce university for continuing a trend of hiring anti-Zionist instructors to teach students about Israel.

U of North Carolina criticized for course on Israel instructor's anti-Israel bias

US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC public schools

New York rep. Lee Zeldin urges action after learning of a group of NYC teachers spreading anti-Israel material in their classrooms.

US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC public schools

Historic Jewish community of Florence, SC recognized by city council

Florence's mayor thanks Jewish community, which dates back to the 1850s, for its contributions to every aspect of city life.

Historic Jewish community of Florence, SC recognized by city council

Move within UK Labour Party to reinstate Jeremy Corbyn as MP

Former leader was suspended from the party last year for claiming internal party anti-Semitism was “dramatically overstated.”

Move within UK Labour Party to reinstate Jeremy Corbyn as MP

Ben & Jerry's tapped anti-Zionist author to defend boycott to franchisees

Anti-Israel writer Peter Beinart was chosen to run a "learning experience" conference with franchisees upset about company's Israel boycott.

Ben & Jerry's tapped anti-Zionist author to defend boycott to franchisees

Canadian Senator Linda Frum resigns to focus on anti-Semitism

Frum will turn her full attention to community activism to fight the "one hatred that remains socially acceptable still."

Canadian Senator Linda Frum resigns to focus on anti-Semitism

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

Slow pace of talks between the WH and Iran about reentering the nuclear deal and recent tensions point to a possible change in US strategy.

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

Bridge in northern UK town defaced with large swastika

Anti-Semitic defacement of railway bridge in North Yorkshire considered a local landmark has residents outraged.

Bridge in northern UK town defaced with large swastika

Taliban kill Afghan gov spokesman, capture provincial capital

Capture of Zarani, capital city of Nimroz province, seen as major blow to Afghanistan's government.

Taliban kill Afghan gov spokesman, capture provincial capital

South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

South Korea becoming the first country in Asia to adopt the IHRA definition is an "important step against hate."

South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

Remains of 10 Jews discovered at site of Sobibór death camp

A study examining bodies discovered at site of former death camp found they were not Polish partisans but Jewish victims of Nazi guards.

Remains of 10 Jews discovered at site of Sobibór death camp

Canadian Jewish org concerned by extremist speaker at conference

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs concerned about speaker at upcoming Muslim youth conference who was banned by Belgium and Italy.

Canadian Jewish org concerned by extremist speaker at conference

Ohio synagogue’s lawyer: Zoning case not about ‘public safety’

Lawyer for Aleksander Shul alleges that Cleveland suburb and its mayor used city building codes to keep synagogue from operating.

Ohio synagogue’s lawyer: Zoning case not about ‘public safety’

World Zionist Org praises actor for escorting LA Jews to shul

Former child star of "Jerry Maquire" fame Jonathan Lipnicki volunteers with group that protects Los Angeles Jews walking during Shabbat.

World Zionist Org praises actor for escorting LA Jews to shul

UK Jewish org sues U of Bristol over prof accused of harassing Jewish students

Campaign Against Antisemitism launches class action suit over "alleged unlawful harassment" of Jewish students by professor.

UK Jewish org sues U of Bristol over prof accused of harassing Jewish students

WH climate czar John Kerry blasted for family's frequent private jet travel

Questions raised about how Kerry can claim to be working on effort to fight carbon emissions while his family takes trips in private jet.

WH climate czar John Kerry blasted for family's frequent private jet travel

Report: Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-Semitism

ADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate.

Report: Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-Semitism

U of Cali prof under investigation for anti-Israel Twitter posts

Account of over 2,200 tweets includes offensive posts about Zionists and Israel.

U of Cali prof under investigation for anti-Israel Twitter posts

UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of 2021

New report by UK's Community Security Trust records more incidents against Jews in the first half of 2021 than ever recorded.

UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of  2021

US Jewish org applauds stand taken by Ben & Jerry's franchisees

Thirty American franchises send letter to Ben & Jerry's executives denouncing company's decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

US Jewish org applauds stand taken by Ben & Jerry's franchisees

EU court rejects appeal to keep two-year old Alta Fixsler on life support

Parents of Jewish girl on life support have been in legal fight to transport their daughter to Israel or the US for further treatment.

EU court rejects appeal to keep two-year old Alta Fixsler on life support

UK sports station apologizes for caller's anti-Semitic remark about Tottenham owner

Caller's anti-Semitic remark during Youtube sports show segment directed at team's Jewish chairman called "appalling" by Tottenham.

UK sports station apologizes for caller's anti-Semitic remark about Tottenham owner

Rhode Island senator calls out Ben & Jerry's and Unilever for violating state law

Senator Elaine Morgan pens letter to attorney general asking whether company violated state's anti-discrimination in contracts law.

Rhode Island senator calls out Ben & Jerry's and Unilever for violating state law