Antisemitism

Ahead of High Holy Days

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces increased NYPD security at Jewish sites ahead of the High Holy Days, amid criticism over his past antisemitic actions.

Toronto:

Mayor skips Jewish forum, rivals pledge action on antisemitism

Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander criticize current Mayor Olivia Chow for skipping a Jewish forum and pledge tougher action on antisemitism.

Ahead of UN election

Danon launches initiative to combat antisemitism

Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon launches international initiative with dozens of countries, calls for fight against antisemitism to be prioritized in selection of next UN chief.

UK:

Foreign Secretary clashes with Chief Rabbi over Israel sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband rejects Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’ warning that sanctions on Judea and Samaria could fuel antisemitism in Britain.

Israeli Amb. to Hungary

'Budapest doesn't want to see Jews living in ghettos.'

Ambassador Maya Kadosh tells Arutz Sheva that Hungary’s zero-tolerance policy toward antisemitism allows Israelis and Jews to feel safe in Budapest, while warning of antisemitic rhetoric from the far right.

NY Governor pledges $70 million for synagogue security

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $70 million would be spent on providing security for synagogues ahead of the start of the Jewish High Holidays.

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

'A dark day for British Jews'

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.

New York:

Woman charged with burglarizing two synagogues days apart

33-year-old woman arrested after police link her to burglaries at two synagogues in Monticello just days apart.

DOJ civil rights chief: Antisemitism is a ‘national crisis’

Harmeet Dhillon tells Israeli-American leaders Justice Department is using 'hard power' of US government to fight antisemitism on campuses and across country.

JD Vance refuses to disavow Tucker Carlson

US Vice President JD Vance refuses to distance himself from Tucker Carlson, saying he won’t 'throw friends under the bus.'

Passed in US House

New bill cuts aid to colleges that participate in BDS boycotts

US House of Representatives passes bill that could cut federal student aid to colleges engaging in commercial or academic boycotts of Israel.

Kickboxer with SS tattoo makes Nazi salute after beating Jew

Former felon makes Nazi salute to fans carrying Nazi flag after narrow by-decision victory over Jewish opponent.

NYPD

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the NYPD reveals that hate crimes are up nearly 16% in Mamdani's first year, with anti-Jewish hate crimes making up the majority.

Anti-Semitism in Spain surges

A new report found 221 anti-Semitic incidents in Spain in 2025, a nearly 15% increase from the previous year.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.

Anti-Israel protest moved away from Budapest Cholent Festival

Hungarian authorities redirected a planned anti-Israel demonstration away from the entrance to Budapest’s Cholent Festival following concerns over a targeted provocation against local Jews.

Jewish Civic Engagement:

The 360° Approach

The Jewish community and its allies need to adopt a comprehensive 360° strategy to confront the challenges of modern Jew Hatred. Opinion.

Amid rising antisemitism:

South African Jews choose to strengthen their identity

As hostility and anti-Israel sentiment intensify, Cape Town’s Jewish community responds by expanding Jewish life with a new Torah study initiative for seniors.

When facing progressive antisemitism, Jewish liberals blame Trump

Many Jewish democrat liberals would probably only feel rain if spat upon by antisemitic progressives. Opinion.

How antisemitism can advance your career

The more I understood the riotous Jewish tribe, the more I realized that a nation that can barely run the so-called "West Bank" (or, for that matter, a heated Knesset session) is unlikely to deviously pull the strings behind everything happening in the world. But never mind. Opinion.

DOJ appeals dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard

The Justice Department is appealing the dismissal of its antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard, seeking to revive a case involving nearly $1 billion.

Four plead guilty to arson on Jewish ambulances in London

Four men plead guilty to arson attack that destroyed four Hatzolah ambulances in London, causing £1 million in damage.

‘Paddy from Ireland’ arrested after threatening Jewish couple

Irish man who allegedly told Jewish tourists Hitler should have 'finished the job' admits to his actions and will stand trial in October.

Gary Lineker, Mark Ruffalo and the Antisemitism they cannot see

Two global stars, millions of followers and the same question: when Jews identify antisemitism, why does everyone else get to tell us we’re wrong? Opinion.

Prosecutors seek detention of man accused in NYC synagogue attack

Federal prosecutors seek to detain Larry Montes, accused of attacking worshippers and a security guard during services at New York's Central Synagogue.

Toronto:

Police investigate alleged antisemitic incident in North York

Toronto police are investigating an alleged antisemitic incident near Bathurst and Sheppard, an area which has seen frequent anti-Israel demonstrations.

Pro-Palestinian activists target Israeli soccer player

Hours before Manor Solomon was set to face fellow Israeli Daniel Peretz, pro-Palestinian activists protested outside West Ham's training ground and demanded the club release the Israeli star.

Antisemites can treat Zionists with compassion

After Oct 7 the government of South Africa lost no time dragging Israel to The Hague for genocide in Gaza. It also got bosom buddy Hamas which had dragged slain IDF Capt Daniel Perez to Gaza, to return his mortal remains to the mother and father, who happens to be President of the World Zionist Organisation.

After antisemitic remarks

Abdul El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed distances his campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s remarks about Jewish Americans spark renewed controversy.

Threatened in a taxi because she was wearing a Star of David

A Jewish woman claims that a taxi driver in Warsaw began yelling at her, pulled out a Quran and yelled 'Allahu Akbar,' after noticing the Star of David she wore around her neck.

Israeli-French singer's mezuzah torn down in Paris

Israeli-French singer Amir Haddad says a mezuzah was torn from his Paris home, calling the incident a sign of rising antisemitism in France.

Calls for boycott of Israel:

100 diplomats: 'You are carrying out ethnic cleansing'

More than 100 former British and French diplomats sign letter to French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Burnham, calling for a boycott of Israel, 'Palestine is being erased before our eyes.'

Toronto man charged after alleged break-in at synagogue

Toronto man charged after allegedly breaking into a North York synagogue and stealing religious items. Police later recovered the items.

Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of using antisemitic tropes

Paramount Pictures accuses Hulk actor of using antisemitic tropes after he attacks the Ellison family and Israel in a rant against the planned merger with Warner Brothers.

Haredi man attacked by 6 assailants in Borough Park

New York police were called to the scene following a report from Shomrim volunteers, arrested the suspects for questioning, and led them away from the scene in handcuffs.

Ms. Rachel, stop indoctrinating on your children's show!

How a popular children’s TV personality, with a huge following, deliberately manipulates innocent, young minds against Israel. It must stop. Op-ed.

BBC rules ‘moneybags Rothschild’ phrase not antisemitic

British broadcaster's highest complaints panel rejects complaint over phrase referencing well-known Jewish family in decision called 'beyond comprehension.'

NYC synagogue attacker faces new federal hate crime charges

Bronx man accused of attacking worshippers and making antisemitic and racist remarks at Central Synagogue in Manhattan now faces federal hate crime charges.

Witness blasts New York Times for downplaying synagogue attack

Congregant Harry Zimmerman accuses New York Times of failing to accurately report on and downplaying an antisemitic attack in an NYC synagogue.

FBI report:

Jews account for 64% of US religion-based hate crimes

FBI data shows Jews remained the most targeted religious group in US hate crimes in 2025, accounting for 64% of religion-based incidents.

Florida:

Bipartisan leaders condemn candidate’s antisemitic attacks

Congressional leaders from both parties condemn Dan Bilzerian's antisemitic attacks against Jewish Rep. Randy Fine as primary contests heat up across Florida.

Scottish venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian

An Edinburgh venue admits it unlawfully discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his Fringe show over his views on Israel and Gaza.

40 minutes of fear:

Jews attacked in Barcelona

Seven Jewish tourists from France were attacked by hundreds at the port of Barcelona and subjected to 40 minutes of curses, spitting, and chants against Jews and Israel.

NY synagogues rethink security after attack

Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack.

Der Spiegel:

'Most dangerous man in Germany'

German weekly Der Spiegel calls AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund 'Germany’s most dangerous man,' who could become the far-right party’s first state premier in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a historic turning point in German politics.

'Too many Jews'

France probes antisemitic refusal of service at resort stand

French police launch a criminal probe into a resort cafeteria owner filmed telling a Jewish customer there were "too many Jews" and denying service.

i24NEWS crew attacked in Northern Ireland

i24NEWS Channel correspondent Yonatan Raveh and videographer Nadav Abas were assaulted in Belfast. The cameraman sustained a head injury from a thrown glass.

Shabbat Terror:

Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

A Bronx man faces hate crime charges after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, injuring a woman and attacking a security guard.

Saskatoon, Canada

Synagogue vandalism leads to mischief charges for 31-year-old

31-year-old man faces three mischief charges following an egg-throwing vandalism incident during prayers at Saskatoon's Agudas Israel Synagogue.

Mein Kampf found at new London Arabic bookstore sparks outrage

Copies of Hitler’s Mein Kampf in Arabic found at a London bookstore have triggered accusations of antisemitism, while the store’s owners dispute claims that the book was prominently displayed.

Israeli Consul

'Mamdani is failing to protect New York Jewish community'

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis reacts to rise in antisemitic hate crimes in NYC since Zohran Mamdani became mayor.

Spanish broadcasters snub Israeli runner

Video circulating on social media appears to show Spanish broadcasters refusing to introduce an Israeli runner during a track-and-field event, prompting accusations of anti-Israel bias.

US Antisemitism Envoy praises Saudi school curricula reforms

Ambassador Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun welcomed Saudi Arabia's efforts to address concerning material in school textbooks, calling for further steps toward peace and coexistence in the spirit of the Abraham Accords.

Survey:

Majority of Australians fear for religious safety after Bondi

A new CAM survey finds 52% of Australians feel less confident people of all faiths can live safely after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.

Rome:

Jewish tourist attacked twice in 24 hours

Yitzhak Dahan from Paris, who was visiting Rome on a family vacation, was pepper-sprayed near the Jewish Ghetto and, less than 24 hours later, was attacked by four unidentified individuals.

Chilling threat against Jewish couple in France

Jewish tourists from Australia fell victim to a serious antisemitic incident at a supermarket in France after a friendly conversation about soccer veered into politics.

WJC study

81% of antisemitic content remains online

EU-wide study finds reporting to platforms made virtually no difference in removal rates.

Rome:

Jewish tourist wearing kippah assaulted in consecutive attacks

French Jewish tourist attacked twice in central Rome over two days, leading Italian police to arrest a suspect on hate crime charges.

UK antisemitism

Jewish principals spend more time on security than education

A British government survey reveals troubling findings: Jewish school principals are devoting more time to security arrangements than to educational matters.

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism

Ten rabbis from all stripes of American Judaism reportedly confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniover his anti-Israel statements.