Antisemitism

Lithuanian game show taken off the air over Nazi salute

Contestant on Lithuanian game show makes Nazi salute and yells "Jew" in response to question, leading to show being taken off-air.

After day of 16 bomb threats, FBI to coordinate with JCCs

FBI and Department of Homeland Security to assist US JCCs after sixteen centers receive bomb threats in one day.

New Venezuelan vice president accused of anti-Semitism

Former Venezuelan government minister who has been accused of anti-Semitism and ties to Iran and Hezbollah tapped as vice president.

Whitefish rally held in solidarity with Jewish community

Several hundred people attend rally in Whitefish, Montana, to show solidarity with the Jewish community.

Anti-Semitic note left on car of Maryland couple

Maryland couple find an anti-Semitic note on their car with a drawing of a Nazi yellow Star of David and the word "Jude" written on it.

Stained-glass windows of Philly synagogue smashed for 2nd time

Stained-glass windows of Philadelphia synagogue smashed for 2nd time in 2 months.

Miami JCCs evacuated after bomb threats

2 Miami JCCs evacuated after receiving bomb threats. Hundreds of children among the evacuees.

Swastika, ‘die Jew’ left on rock at door of Canadian couple

Package with an anti-Semitic epithet left on the doorstep of a Jewish couple in Winnipeg.

Hamas member to speak at neo-Nazi march in Montana

Neo-Nazi website says it has filed the paperwork for an armed neo-Nazi march designed to harass the Montana Jewish community of Whitefish.

Suspects arrested in vandalism of Jewish gravestone in Indiana

Three people arrested in connection with the vandalism of the headstone of a Jewish couple buried in the cemetery of a small Indiana town.

Bomb threats force evacuations of 2 Orlando Jewish institutions

Orlando Chabad Center and JCC evacuated after bomb threats. No explosives were found.

Anti-Semitic British Labour councillor reinstated

Councillor from Britain’s Labour party who hinted Israelis "drink Gaza's blood" reinstated.

Dutch rapper: 'Jews like money' song is a compliment

Dutch rapper who sang that he “sits on money like a Jew” and defends the text as a "compliment” devoid of any anti-Semitic undertones.

Watch: Ukrainian marchers in Kiev chant ‘Jews out’

Ukrainian nationalists chant “Jews out” at march celebrating the birthday of a Nazi collaborator whose troops killed thousands of Jews.

Anti-Semitic graffiti on Jewish couple’s headstone in Indiana

Anti-Jewish message spray-painted on headstone of Jewish couple in Scottsburg, Indiana. Reward offered for capture of vandals.

65% drop in anti-Semitic incidents in France

There was a significant drop in anti-Semitic incidents in France over 2016, according to claims by major Jewish organizations in France.

Jewish Arizona family finds menorah twisted into swastika

Jewish family in Arizona finds menorah twisted into swastika, police class incident as 'trespassing,' not 'hate crime.'

Belgian actor blasts 'criminal procreation' in Israel

Belgian actor Wannes Cappelle says that he is infuriated by the “procreation policies of the Jews in Israel.”

Elected officials in Montana condemn attacks on Jews

Two U.S. senators from Montana and its governor are among the state's top elected officials to condemn attacks on the Jewish community.

Southern California Chabad center vandalized

Chabad center in the Southern California city of Santa Monica vandalized on first day of Hanukkah.

Vandals damage Arizona synagogue menorah and Holocaust memorial

Large menorah and a Holocaust memorial damaged at a synagogue in Sun City, Arizona.

Anti-Semitic graffiti at Paris school named for Anne Frank

Anti-Jewish and anti-Roma graffiti were found at a suburban Paris school named for Anne Frank.

'British universities becoming no-go zones for Jewish students'

Baroness Ruth Deech says certain British universities are so anti-Israel and anti-Semitic that they are no-go zones for Jewish students.

Warsaw students join Hanukkah event

Warsaw students flock to Hanukkah event after anti-Semitic incident.

Jewish family hounded after Christmas play canceled

Despite denials by school officials that religious objections led to cancellation, Jewish family targeted in backlash.

Police: Elderly man distributed anti-Jewish fliers in Montana

Man in his 70s believed to the person who distributed American Nazi Party fliers in residential neighborhoods of Missoula, Montana.

Brooklyn man hit with ice chunks as teens shout slur

Two teenagers throw chunks of ice at an Orthodox man in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg while shouting a slur.

Vermont woman who wrote anti-Semitic fliers will not be arrested

Woman who wrote and distributed anti-Semitic fliers at a City Council meeting in Burlington will not be arrested and charged.

The fake hijab hate crimes witch hunt

Ex-volunteer firefighter suing department for anti-Semitism

Former volunteer firefighter from Southern California is suing his former department alleging anti-Semitism and harassment.

Non-Jewish woman suffers anti-Semitic attack in Uruguay

Non-Jewish Uruguayan woman physically attacked in Montevideo by a man who allegedly yelled anti-Semitic slurs at her.

'Reinforce security at grave of Rabbi Nachman'

Deputy Education Minister calls on PM to work with Ukrainian Premier to improve security in Uman after holy site vandalized.

Are Dutch Jews canaries in the coal mine?

Anti-Semitic vandals hurl pig's head into tomb of Rebbe Nachman

Tomb of Breslov founder desecrated as vandals throw pig's head with swastika into Uman compound.

Prague railway employee says he'll 'cut off head' of Jewish man

A Prague railway employee allegedly threatened to "cut off the head" of a Jewish passenger wearing a Kippah

Swastikas, hate graffiti reported throughout LI neighborhoods

Several incidents of red spray-painted swastikas and other hate incidents have been reported in neighborhoods in Long Island, New York.

Charleston church shooter: Psychology is a ‘Jewish invention’

Dylann Roof, who considers psychology a “Jewish invention,” will not ask jurors to consider his mental health.

American neo-Nazis single out Jews in small Montana town

Local Jews targeted by white supremacist 'doxing' campaign after neo-Nazi leader's mother suffers business setbacks.

Germany offers 'Rent A Jew' services

New 'Rent A Jew' program in Germany seeks to combat anti-Semitism.

Bullet holes found in French synagogue’s front wall, mailbox

Police in western France found bullet holes in the mailbox of a synagogue in Western France.

Anti-Semitic rapper pledges to quit music industry

Rapper Lupe Fiasco quits after anti-Jewish lyrics draw criticism.

Controversial anti-Semitism bill dies in House

House of Representatives ends congressional session without taking action on a bill targeting campus anti-Semitism.

Leading Scottish Rabbi attacked in Edinburgh

Family of leading Scottish Rabbi assaulted by woman not far from seat of Scottish parliament.

Britain to adopt new definition of anti-Semitism

British government to formally adopt a definition of what constitutes anti-Semitism and which includes condemnation of Israel.

Swastikas drawn at community college in Long Island, New York

Police in Long Island, New York are investigating several incidents of swastikas and hate vandalism at a community college.

British man convicted for anti-Semitism against Jewish lawmaker

British court finds man guilty of waging an anti-Semitic internet campaign against Jewish lawmaker Luciana Berger.

Maryland Lt. Gov. hackled over response to anti-Semitism spike

Maryland’s lieutenant governor raising hackles for saying he was glad haters are coming out into the open.

Illinois: Man does Nazi salute after confirming passer-by Jewish

Jewish studies lecturer at Northwestern University says a stranger asked him if he was Jewish and then performed a Nazi salute.

Swedish party removes one of its members over anti-Semitism

Sweden’s far-right party, Sweden Democrats, kicks out one of its members over anti-Semitism.

NYPD sees 'huge spike' in hate crimes post-election

New York Police Department says it has seen a dramatic rise in hate crimes following the election, the majority directed at Jews.

Rivlin to Jewish journalists:

'Be the eyes and ears of the community'

President Reuven Rivlin address summit of Jewish publishers and writers, calls for joint effort to fight anti-Semitism around the world.

Kosovo President bans sale of anti-Semitic literature

The President of Kosovo has banned the sale of anti-Semitic literature in his country after complaints by anti-Semitism experts.

Britain to fund guarding for Jewish schools and synagogues

Britain’s Home Secretary Amber Rudd pledges £13.4 million to provide guards for Jewish schools, colleges, nurseries and synagogues.

ADL: Rep. Ellison's remarks on Israel 'deeply disturbing'

ADL questions Keith Ellison's suitability to serve as head of the DNC after recording surfaces of him saying Israel 'governs' US policy.

The need for 'Post-Holocaust Studies'

A renowned scholar of anti-Semitism advocates the establishment of a new discipline: Post-Holocaust Studies.

100 anti-Semitic incidents reported in US post-election

Watchdog finds that 100 anti-Semitic incidents occurred in the 10 days following the presidential election.

'Zionists should have their throats cut'

A 39 year old Dutch man in Ireland will face trial for threatening to kill 2 for being "Zionists."

British soccer fans repeat anti-Semitic chant on London subway

Fans of British soccer team filmed singing an anti-Semitic chant on a London subway.

London cafe apologizes for smoothie with swastika on the label

A London café has come under fire for selling a smoothie with a swastika drawn on the label of the bottle.

Arizona teens put swastikas on cupcakes at Jewish friend’s party

Teens at a Jewish girl’s birthday party in Arizona reportedly decorated cupcakes with swastika symbols, saying they did it to “be funny.”