Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Canadian province rolls out extra money for community security

Alberta to provide emergency grants to communities vulnerable to vandalism and violence.

Church of England to apologize for medieval expulsion of the Jews

Expulsion followed 200 year period of anti-Semitism for England's Jewish community, who were invited back nearly 400 years later.

Jewish family of sick UK 2-year old loses appeal to take her to Israel

British High Court rules in favor of NHS position that toddler Alta Fixler should be taken off life support.

Esther Bejarano, who played in Auschwitz death camp orchestra, dies at 96

Bejarano went on to use music as a way to fight anti-Semitism and discrimination in Germany, and won numerous awards.

Austria joining eight others in boycotting upcoming Durban IV conference

September event in NYC will mark 20th anniversary of original UN Durban conference, widely lambasted for its descent into anti-Semitism.

Public art in Ukiah, California vandalized with swastikas, SS bolts

Investigation under way after mural painted by Jewish artist defaced with swastikas, other artwork also vandalized with Nazi symbols.

ADL CEO: The progressive left has an anti-Semitism problem

For the first time, the CEO of the ADL talks about the rising levels of anti-Semitism on the American left.

Jewish students at Syracuse University hit with egg, verbally attacked

The university is investigating after the students were approached on Saturday night by an SUV and then assaulted.

Judge rules 2019 San Diego Chabad shooting lawsuit against gun manufacturer can proceed

One person died and three others were injured when a 19-year old opened fire at the Chabad of Poway synagogue in 2019.

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

In historic first, Reza Pahlavi asks Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs to keep up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Fireworks thrown at yeshiva students in upstate New York

A package of fireworks was thrown out of a moving vehicle at the students in the small hamlet of Round Top, New York.

Jewish man assaulted, hit with wooden plank in Williamsburg, NY

25-year old man was the victim of anti-Semitic threats that escalated into a physical attack; police are still searching for the suspect.

Two swastikas burned into Auschwitz memorial in Grenoble, France

The incident is the second times in recent days that swastikas have been carved into the stone monument using a blowtorch.

Netherlands boycotting Durban IV conference

The Netherlands joins a list of nations boycotting Durban IV over concerns it will be a repeat of past anti-Semitic Durban conferences.

Richard Donner, Jewish director of Superman and Lethal Weapon, dies at 91

Celebrated director credited with being a major influence on the rise of the superhero franchise that dominates modern Hollywood releases.

Palestinian flag at Hamilton, Ontario Starbucks removed after complaints

Flag and solidarity message was displayed on the store's counter, prompting a flurry of customer outrage on social media.

Martin Luther King statue in California park defaced with Nazi symbols

MLK statue at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Long Beach, CA covered in swastika and SS bolts, graffiti being investigated as a hate crime.

French Jewish heiress gives up right to priceless impressionist painting stolen by Nazis

After 10-yr dispute with the U of Oklahoma, 81-year old French department store heiress decides to give up her battle for Pissarro painting.

UK gov pledges to safeguard Belfast community's access to kosher meat

With temp post-Brexit trade deal about to expire, tiny community of 100 was worried it would not survive without access to kosher meat.

10 more Surfside building collapse victims found in the rubble

The death toll from the Miami building collapse now stands at 46.

B'nai Brith calls for resignation of U of T faculty association pres over remarks

B'nai Brith Canada calls faculty body head's remarks "inappropriate, and harmful to the campus’ Jewish community.”

Jewish students outraged after UK uni staff challenge IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Anti-IHRA staff motion that passed with 93% majority leaves Jewish students wondering if they are still safe on campus.

Swastikas spray painted on 13 headstones at Baltimore Jewish cemetery

Large grounds home to burial plots from over 10 local congregations hit with anti-Semitic vandalism that has since been cleaned up.

UK anti-Israel protest group covers office building in red paint

Palestine Action dumps red paint from rooftop of Birmingham real estate firm, alleging company facilitates "Israel’s arms production.”

Trump-endorsed Jewish candidate looking for win over anti-Trump Ohio GOP incumbent

Max Miller, who served as a trustee of the US Holocaust Museum, pulled in $550,000 in the 2nd quarter in upstart bid to win GOP seat.

UK man making aliyah gets 'Welcome to Palestine' message from British cell carrier

British mobile network EE apologized and said it was investigating why he received the text upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

Arizona Senate Democrats vote against anti-Semitism education bill

Bill cites IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, requires schools teach that claiming Israel does not have a right to exist is anti-Semitic.

U of Wisconsin criticized for sticking with first day of classes on Rosh Hashanah

For months Jews have been asking UW to change the first day of class from Rosh Hashanah, now they are faced with having to not attend.

Former Trump aide’s new social media site GETTR hacked within one hour

Site created by Jason Miller as a censorship free platform for free speech and independent thought geared toward conservative voices.

Jewish couple in their 60s confirmed dead in Surfside condo collapse

Zvi and Itty Ainsworth had recently moved to Miami to be close to their children and grandchildren after living in Australia for 20 years.

400 New York University members sign letter urging boycott of Tel Aviv campus

Boycott letter originally denounced by NYU administration as at odds with the tenets of academic freedom now has over 400 signatures.

‘Swastika’ tattoo filter on Instagram sparks outrage

A selfie effect that looks like a user's body is covered in tattoos featured a swastika until pressure forced Instagram to change the app.

UK fundraising platform a hit with Jewish Charities during COVID

Charity Extra, created in 2019, has proved a lifesaver for UK Jewish charities unable to fundraise in-person during the pandemic.

Anti-Semitic feces-covered note left at recently vandalized Polish Jewish cemetery

Threatening note left on the gates of the Bielsko-Biała Jewish cemetery less than 2 weeks after 67 of its headstones were vandalized.

Norway's largest pension fund divests from companies tied to Judea & Samaria

Move, which includes excluding major players such as Motorola, called "sheer bias" and tacit acceptance of BDS by human rights lawyer.

Boston rabbi stabbing suspect described as violent, anti-Semitic by ex-colllege roommates

Former Jewish roommate of 24-year old alleged stabber of rabbi moved out and sought restraining order after the suspect assaulted him.

Anti-Israel items voted down by largest US teachers union

The two resolutions calling for union to "publicize its support for the Palestinian struggle" were overwhelmingly voted down by a majority.

Woman rescued from balcony of collapsed Miami building tells her story

Miami Federation Women’s Philanthropy Director Ofi Osin-Cohen tells the harrowing story of how she survived the collapse of the building.

Local Jewish trio raises $1.3 million for families and victims of Surfside collapse

Newly formed Surfside young Jewish professionals group sprung into action as soon as they found out about the collapse of the building.

Boston rabbi stabbed nine times, 24-year old suspect in police custody

A Chabad rabbi is in stable condition after being stabbed nine times. Suspect identified by police as 24-year old Khaled Awad.