Dan Verbin

News writer based in North America

Jewish teacher resigns from LA union over pro-BDS motion

Jewish teacher slams union for bringing to motion a vote that "stands by a terrorist organization...that wants to kill every Jew."

Three men indicted on 64 counts for Brooklyn anti-Semitic crimes

Men accused of physically assaulting two Jewish teens before harassing and spitting at members of a synagogue.

Crown Heights community reaffirms support for NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams

After 14-second video circulates with out of context clip attempting to change community's mind, umbrella group doubles down on endorsement.

Tucson Chabad Center door vandalized with swastika

Swastika and anti-Semitic phrase appear to have been painted on door over two day period.

GOP senators deeply concerned about WH move to elevate ties with PA

Led by Sen. Marco Rubio, group pushing back against what they see as Biden's undermining of US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about rising anti-Semitism

Briefing to Representatives from multiple states urges politicians to clearly condemn acts of anti-Semitism in light of uptick in attacks.

Toronto lifts order barring schools from hosting religious services

Orthodox schools in heavily Jewish area of Toronto welcome move made after rates of COVID begin to fall.

Massive online outage sparks jokes of "internet apocalypse"

Tuesday morning multiple websites and platforms were unavailable worldwide, causing a mini panic among confused users.

Jewish owned San Fran cafe defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Manny's, a popular spot for progressive leaders and activists, has been subject of anti-Semitic protests since opening its doors in 2018.

Winnipeg Jewish Federation ad slammed by community members

Ad referring to the "Palestinian Territories" and failing to explicitly call out Hamas accused of failing to advocate for the community.

Bavaria returns 19th C painting looted by Nazis to heirs of Jewish toy maker

Bavaria restituting painting by Austrian artist Joseph Wopfner to descendants of Jewish man whose collection was confiscated by the Nazis.

New scholarly version of Mein Kampf released in France

New version adds historians' critical notes that debunk Hitler's point of view throughout the text.

UK MP under fire for comparing "taking a knee" to Nazi salute

Conservative Party MP in social media post compares players pressured to "take a knee" to players making Nazi salute during 1936 Olympics.

3 years after saying it would, Canada still not listing Iran's Rev. Guards as terror group

After passing motion, backed by PM, to list Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror group, Canadian government silent on why it hasn't done so.

Jewish area of Chicago hit with anti-Semitic graffiti

Multiple buildings in Lake View neighborhood defaced with anti-Jewish caricature.

One handed Iranian cleric who founded Hezbollah dies

Cleric was one of hardline founders of the Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah, before eventually joining reformist movement in later years.

London, Ontario prof rebuked for singling out Jewish students

Professor calls for Jewish students to be "boycotted and sanctioned" if "their culture is Zionism."

Rock near University of Michigan defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

After rock defaced with anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, city crew and students repaint it.

Detroit Jewish groups rally against anti-Semitism

Sunday rally organized by Jewish groups across the political and social spectrum to rally in Detroit suburb against Jew hatred.

Evangelical leader Mike Evans attacks PM-designate Bennett

Evans pens letter stating his "disgust" for Bennett's willingness to form a broad coalition instead of going with a right wing government.

Swiss government adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Country's government reiterates that it "firmly and unequivocally opposes any form of anti-Semitism."

Former DNC chair: GOP doing "essentially what Hitler did"

Howard Dean claims that Republican Party is exploiting America's democracy in order to undermine democracy similar to past fascist regimes.

Law prof resigns from Jewish studies center over its silence on anti-Semitism

Uni of Minnesota prof charges that Center for Jewish Studies has placed acceptance from wider academia over support for Jewish students.

Poll: GOP leadership not conservative enough for party base

Democrats polled also hold similar views about their party's liberal base versus leadership.

US places $7 million bounty on new Al-Qaeda leader

New leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb wanted for the abduction and murder of Americans.

Hummus in outer space? One Israeli scientist aims to find out

Stanford biophysicist Yonatan Winetraub will be sending chickpeas up to the International Space Station to test how they grow in space.

ADL accuses Facebook of turning blind eye to anti-Semitic content

ADL says that thousands of anti-Semitic posts and groups that violate Facebook's own rules are allowed to remain on the social media site.

UO president condemns recent attacks on Jews, blames far right

University of Oregon president blames recent Middle East inspired anti-Semitism on “growth of white supremacy.”

SF man returns Bob Dylan album to library after 48 years

After checking out album as an eight grader, man forgets he has it until he retires and notices it in his record collection.

Anti-Semitic abuse causes UK Jewish teacher to resign

During fighting between Israel and Hamas teacher is assaulted and abused by students, school offers no support.

Apartment door of Jewish Florida State Uni students defaced with swastikas

Swastikas and the word "Nazi" written in chalk on front door of off-campus Tallahassee apartment shared by two Jewish university students.

NYC council candidate Heshy Tischler assaulted by pro-Palestinian men

In front of Borough Park home, Tischler attacked by two men who he recognizes from a protest, one of them punches him twice in the face.

70 UK doctors call out British Medical Journal's anti-Israel letter

Complaint written on behalf of 70 UK doctors denounces British Medical Journal for anti-Israel letter at a time of mounting anti-Semitism.

Pro-Israel signs at two Maryland synagogues vandalized

Signs had been up for years before being defaced. Both synagogues plan on putting up new pro-Israel signs.

Neo-Nazi group takes photo in front of Boston Holocaust Memorial

Neo-Nazi group's actions called "disgusting and despicable" by ADL New England Regional Director.

Ohio HS football coach forces kosher player to eat pork as punishment

Player is forced to sit on chair in gym surrounded by teammates and eat a whole pepperoni pizza as punishment for missing previous practice.

Young Jewish Boys in LA attacked with paintballs on Shabbat

While walking home from services, car drives up and shoots paintballs at them, hitting 11 year-old boy in the chest.

Fire hits Universal Studios on 13th anniversary of previous fire

Major inferno hits studio's theme park exactly 13 years to the day of previous fire that gutted movie and music archives.

Google diversity head wrote Jews have "insatiable appetite for war"

Blog post from 2007 written by Google diversity head slammed for offensive comments about Jews and Israel.

Belfast City Council backs expulsion of "Israeli ambassadors"

Motion condemned by Progressive Unionist Party councillor as anti-Semitic.