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German man accused of sending 100 threatening neo-Nazi letters

String of letters signed with neo-Nazi group abbreviation mostly sent to activists fighting antisemitism and racism.

Chinese Embassy in Japan tweets anti-Semitic cartoon

Cartoon was subsequently deleted after embassy was contacted by Israeli Embassy in Japan.

Man whose dead mother voted for Trump in 2020 gets probation

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty, lawyer says his client fell victim to “propaganda and statements” about election fraud.

Daniel Libeskind hired to redesign Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue

Jewish American architect will head project to transform synagogue hit by worst anti-Semitic attack in US history into synagogue, memorial.

Biden administration quadruples Trump refugee cap

Biden says move is “America’s commitment to protect the most vulnerable, and to stand as a beacon of liberty and refuge to the world.”

France to sell 30 warplanes to Egypt in multi billion dollar deal

France will sell 30 Dassault warplanes to Egypt starting in 2024 as part of shared fight against Islamist terrorism.

Principal Secretary of Swiss Embassy in Tehran dies after falling from high rise

The senior secretary at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran was found dead after an apparent fall from her high rise apartment on Tuesday.

Seattle Jewish family terrorized by anti-Semite stalking their house

Police launch investigation after man threatens family in their home.

New study: Pandemic saw surge in Bavarian antisemitism

New study finds that antisemitic incidents in German state rose by 30 percent in 2020 versus 2019.

Former NY State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver released early from prison

Silver will serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under home confinement.

Oregon Holocaust Memorial defaced with swastikas and other neo-Nazi symbols

Memorial located in Portland covered in neo-Nazi symbols in latest incident of antisemitic vandalism to hit Pacific Northwest city.

Florida rabbi’s cars vandalized in suspected anti-Semitic attack

After both cars damaged and his children traumatized, Rabbi wonders whether he was targeted for being Jewish.

Dershowitz on FBI raid of Giuliani home: US comparable to a banana republic

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz says that federal authorities are going after Trump associates for political payback.

UK Chief Rabbi on Meron tragedy: "Greatest source of strength is togetherness"

UK Jews, including Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, held a digital prayer service in memory of victims of Meron disaster.

Large swastika painted on shed at Tufts University in Massachusetts

Incident just the latest in a "history of hate incidents" to occur on Tuft's campus.

Bronx Judge orders release of alleged Riverdale synagogue vandal

Hours after being held on $20,000 bail, second judge orders accused vandal released under NY state's controversial bail reform laws.

Miami imam says Israelis will run away “like mice”

At sermon delivered in mid-April, Muslim preacher in Miami said, 'Palestine is the land of Islam - and we will take it back.'

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang to get support of prominent NYC Jewish leaders

Andrew Yang campaign to receive high profile endorsements despite issues which would seemingly put him at odds with NYC Jewish community.

Chelsea fan banned for 10 years for antisemitic tweets to reporter

Soccer team says that it strives to "ensure everyone feels safe, valued and included."

Antisemitic incidents up 850% in Kentucky in 2020

The most targeted hotspot is the University of Kentucky's Jewish Center, where attacks described as "an avalanche."

Trump: McConnell needs to be fired

In an interview this week, Trump said that the GOP Senate Minority leader has "not done a great job" and should be "change(d)."

UConn student arrested for swastika graffiti

The University of Connecticut has arrested a suspect for allegedly spray-painting a swastika on the side of a building across from Hillel.

India COVID cases surpass 18 million

The second wave of the pandemic has hit India extremely hard, surprising the government's science advisor.

Video of Jewish comedian Adam Sandler turned away from crowded IHOP goes viral

Embarrassed employee who turned away Sandler without recognizing him posts video poking fun at the incident.

Berlin Al-Quds Day rally cancelled for second year in a row

Rally, which has been described as an anti-Israel "hatefest," will not take place in person, but may move online.

NYPD releases new footage of Bronx synagogue vandal suspect

Hate Crimes Unit posts video of suspect to social media, asking for help in identifying the individual.

Attempt by radical left to kick ZOA off Boston Jewish council fails

ZOA is “gratified that sanity has prevailed” after attempt by anti-Israel groups to kick it off Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston

NY man pleads guilty to antisemitic death threat charges

Man had for a period of two years sent antisemitic threatening communications to a Jewish resident of Connecticut.

Trump calls search of Giuliani home and office "very, very unfair"

Trump says that he doesn't understand why federal investigators searched his former attorney's Manhattan apartment and office.

Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Washington National Cathedral

Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and human rights campaigner, will have his likeness added to the Human Rights Porch.

Antisemitic graffiti removed from British Columbia highway overpass

In the latest incident of antisemitic graffiti found in BC, a highway overpass was defaced with graffiti blaming the Jews for 9/11.

UK Labour Party suspends 16 over antisemitism complaints ahead of local elections

Party acts to remove candidates at last minute after receiving complaints of past antisemitic behavior.

Germany returns medieval painting stolen by Nazis to Jewish heirs

Painting depicting St. Florian had belonged to a famous Jewish owned gallery which lost most of its art in 1935.

Michigan synagogue argues city not enforcing laws against weekly anti-Semitic protests

Beth Israel Congregation has faced 20 years of protests every Shabbat morning by anti-Semitic demonstrators who harass congregants.

Biden nominee for Small Biz Admin post serves on board of pro-BDS group

Dilawar Syed has served for four years on the board of a pro-BDS advocacy group that spoke out against the Israel Anti-Boycott Act.

Minnesota park defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Locals who enjoy park popular with families are shocked to discover swastika next to Star of David spray painted on the restroom building.

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience opening in New Orleans

Museum will explore the ways Jews in the US South "influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes."

Pomona College student gov passes BDS resolution targeting clubs

If enforced, resolution would likely mean funding would be pulled from any clubs on campus that support Israel.

After 73 years, famous London Jewish deli closing its doors

Harry Morgan, the famous London, UK deli, served its last corn beef sandwich this week.

Biden to unveil massive new spending plan on Wednesday

President Joe Biden in his first joint address to Congress will attempt to sell Americans on his "Robin Hood-style" spending plan.