Dan Verbin

German government to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism research

Funds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it.

Canadian postal union defamation suit against B'nai Brith to go ahead

Ontario Court of Appeal rules that Canadian postal union can sue B'nai Brith for claims about its relationship with Palestinian union.

84-year old German man fined for keeping Nazi tank in his underground garage

The man's collection also included a torpedo, mortars, anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, automatic pistols and 1,500 rounds of ammunition.

Well known UK art gallery accused of holding ‘hate-filled’ anti-Israel show

Show featuring opening statement about "standing with Palestine" accused of "inflammatory language and representations" of Israel.

Jewish groups commemorate 7th anniversary of Yazidi genocide

Jewish groups around the world marked the massacre, with the AJC calling it “one of the most horrific atrocities in recent history.”

German high court: Facebook illegally removed content

Court rules that Facebook cannot legally remove content without explanation, giving a warning or the opportunity to appeal the decision.

Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatred

Two programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants.

Anti-Semitism watchdog slams UK charity director for offensive posts

Director of British transportation charity denounced for tweets calling Israel "racist state" guilty of "massacres and ethnic cleansing."

UK man pleads guilty to defacing war memorial with swastikas, Nazi slogans

31-year old man from Rhyl, Wales given 18-month suspended sentence for 15 offenses, including racially aggravated harassment.

Report: Iran backing out of prisoner swap deal with the United States

Iran had been in contact with the Biden admin about exchanging prisoners but is reportedly backing out over what it calls "breaches."

Florida radio station cans Jewish news show, community outraged

Tampa Jewish community slams radio station’s decision to cancel pro-Israel Jewish program started to offset claims of station's bias.

Pro-Trump social media platform flooded with jihadi propaganda

Report finds that GETTR's free speech policy being exploited by terror groups posting graphic and violent videos and memes.

Swastika graffiti found in northeast England city

Graffiti found near racecourse in Durham, UK widely condemned by Jewish community, civic leaders and police.

Jewish student at Uni of British Columbia has mezuzah stolen and vandalized

The incident in which the mezuzah was vandalized by three people was reported to the police as a hate crime.

Outgoing Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

During his last TV appearance as president, Rouhani said UN Security Council was ready for war when he chose to enter into negotiations.

Spanish pro-Israel org slams political party for promoting PFLP

Group files a complaint with public prosecutor after Galician party holds event promoting the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Toronto yeshiva suing Ontario gov for COVID-related safety funds

Lawsuit argues Toronto Cheder and other private schools were unfairly treated when Ontario only gave federal COVID funds to public schools.

Bollywood composer accused of plagiarizing Hatikva

After Hatikva played at Olympics in honor of gold medal winner Artem Dolgopyat, fans hear a similarity with a song from a 1996 Indian film.

Fake 'Come visit Jerusalem Palestine' ad mailed to Cleveland homes

Phony travel ad that erases Israel sent to residents in Cleveland suburbs, leaving Jewish residents concerned.

B’nai Brith Canada launches Canada’s first hate incident mobile app

Free app in English and French for Android and Apple phones allows the reporting of hate incidents along with photos to be made instantly.

100-year old former death camp guard to be tried in Germany

Former guard at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, charged with accessory to murder of 3,500 individuals, will stand trial in October.

Report: Social media sites failing to remove majority of anti-Semitic content

A new report found that major social media sites failed to act on 84% of flagged content featuring Jew hatred or anti-Jewish content.

Jewish groups slam activists' call to defund Rutgers Hillel

Rutgers pro-Palestinian groups called for "divesting from oppression" by ending funding to Hillel and other Jewish campus orgs.

Newly elected Welsh councillor defends decision to wear swastika T-shirt in old photo

Councillor for town of Briton Ferry says she wore the T-shirt as a 17-year old thinking it was "provocative and anti-establishment."

GOP senators introduce bill to block labelling of Judea and Samaria goods

Anti-BDS Labeling Act would prohibit the Biden admin from reversing Trump-era policy that rejected 1995 "Made in West Bank" labelling.

Florida gas station selling swastika, Nazi eagle face masks

Customer shocked to discover Nazi-themed face masks for sale at Fort Lauderdale Shell gas station.

Winnipeg cops release video of suspect behind swastika graffiti on at least 10 shops

In an overnight vandalism spree last week, man in his 20s is alleged to have targeted at least 10 shops and a church with hateful graffiti.

Toronto man assaulted in broad daylight for being Jewish

Man walking his dog in Midtown area was shoved into fence by passerby who yelled anti-Israel invective at him after he fell to the ground.

Historic Scottish synagogue to feature Jewish heritage center

Center in 19th century Glasgow synagogue will feature history and stories of Scotland's Jewish community.

NY senator slams anti-Israel CUNY union, supports Jewish profs who resigned in protest

Anna Kaplan says that CUNY Jewish profs were left feeling like they had a "knife in the back" after union ignored their concerns.

Report: Violence against London Jews surged to record levels in May

Data released by police reveals violence against London Jews surged to "worrying" levels in May during fighting between Israel and Hamas.

German Jewish leader calls out far right party ahead of elections

President of Central Council of Jews accuses AfD party of sowing social division and being anti-democratic.

Banner in Connecticut town equating Dems to Nazis sparks outrage

State Democratic leaders denounce sign while local pro-Trump group says banner not from one of their members.

'Jerry Maguire' child star Jonathan Lipnicki escorting LA Jews to synagogue

Jewish actor using his martial arts skills to protect Jews walking to and from synagogue on Shabbat in LA in wake of anti-Semitic incidents.

UK approves plan for national Holocaust memorial

New memorial will be located between the Houses of Parliament and will also feature an education center.

Swiss Jewish community slams Swiss Press Council’s pro-BDS stance

Swiss Jewish Federation outraged after country's press council rules against magazine that printed article linking BDS to anti-Semitism.

Staten Island woman arrested for anti-Semitic harassment, posting swastika stickers

49-year old woman from New Drop area alleged to have posted swastika stickers, distributed anti-Semitic flyers from white supremacist group.

Coalition of Jewish groups works to derail LA teachers union BDS resolution

L.A. Parents Against Antisemitism group using letter campaign to get teachers on their side before a September union vote on a BDS motion.

Neo-Nazi symbol removed from northern California sports field

Residents alerted town of San Anselmo that someone placed the Hitler-referencing white supremacist code number "1488" on a park scoreboard.

Hate crime: NY Jewish man attacked walking home from synagogue

Three men charged with hate crime after man in Catskills village has shtreimel ripped from head and is pelted with anti-Semitic slurs.