Antisemitism

Man indicted for threatening New York City synagogue

23-year-old man indicted in Manhattan for making terroristic threats against Central Synagogue and the Jewish community, including threats to kill worshippers.

Jewish leaders welcome

Montreal synagogue firebombing suspect denied bail

B’nai Brith Canada praises a Quebec court’s decision to keep Montreal synagogue firebombing suspect Mohamed Ilyess Akodad in custody, calling it a vital stand against antisemitic violence.

Why have so many women been brainwashed to hate Jews?

Why is antisemitism the default position for so many of these nut cases? Opinion.

Turkey:

Jewish citizen arrested for visiting Israel

Jewish man fired and arrested after posting photograph from a tourist visit to Israel with an Israeli flag.

The 'punishment' for those who ordered an antisemitic sign

Barstool President Dave Portnoy was infuriated at a group of young customers who ordered a sign cursing the Jews. At first, he wanted to ruin their lives, but decided to turn the incident into a learning experience.

Our antisemitic world smears only Israel as 'disproportionate'

Those who today scream ‘disproportionate’ awaken their genetic hatred of us and seek to hide the true meaning of their words, which is that more Jews should die. Opinion.

BBC to review coverage of Gaza war after antisemitism controversy

The BBC corporation announced that it will review the way it covers the war in Gaza after it was revealed that some of the corporation's contributors expressed antisemitic views

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

Failure to address antisemitism endangering Jewish life globally

Global antisemitism doubled in 2024, driven by far-left hate tsunami, CAM annual report reveals.

France:

Elderly Jewish man brutally attacked in antisemitic incident

Drunk attacks Jewish man for refusing to give him cash, calls him 'dirty Jew.'

Sweden:

Teens sentenced over shooting at Israeli defense firm’s office

Swedish court sentences four teenagers involved in an October 2024 shooting targeting the Gothenburg offices of Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems.

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Party invitation includes 'No Jews,’ campus officials respond swiftly.

Antisemitic posts by BBC Arabic freelancer exposed

Freelance reporter frequently featured on BBC Arabic found to have a history of violently antisemitic social media posts, raising serious concerns over BBC Arabic’s editorial standards.

New data:

Antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands soar to record levels

A record 421 antisemitic incidents were recorded in the Netherlands in 2024, marking an 11% rise over the previous high. Dutch watchdog CIDI warns the nation is facing an antisemitism crisis requiring urgent action.

Jewish schools see 84% surge in security costs post-October 7th

Teach Coalition report highlights sharp rise in security spending at Jewish schools in wake of anti-semitic threats.

Sharon Osbourne:

Band should lose US visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance

Jewish celebrities are condemning Irish band Kneecap after it projected anti-Israel messages on stage and led the crowd at the Coachella music festival in an anti-Israel chant.

RAA thanks Trump for 'decisive action against antisemitism'

The Rabbinical Alliance of America, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, lauds administration's ' practical measures that have had a real-world impact' against antisemitism and protect the ideals of America.

Josh Shapirio:

Trump made 'very gracious' call after antisemitism arson attack

US President calls Jewish governor whose home was targeted in an antisemitic arson attack on the night of the Seder from his private cellphone.

California:

School board members accused of antisemitism during meeting

Board members from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District hurl antisemitic accusations at opponents of ethnic studies curriculum discriminatory against Jews and Israel.

Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide:

'Two ways to fight antisemitism - fight or flight'

Ronn Torossian, Vice Chair. of Betar Worldwide & Chair. of Betar US: We are living in very dark days for the Jewish people. Ultimately, the Jewish people will only be safe here in Israel.

ADL:

Growth in antisemitism in US fueled by anti-Zionism

Annual Anti-Defamation League Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2024 find for 1st time ever a majority of incidents were related to Israel or Zionism, antisemitic incidents rose 5% over 2023.

Yonkers:

Man who stabbed Jewish barber reaches plea deal

Attacker pleads guilty to second-degree assault as a hate crime after being charged with attempted murder, will receive 6 years in prison instead of the maximum of 15 years.

IRON Initiative head:

'Qatar is worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.

Ukraine:

Firebomb hurled at synagogue

Firebomb hurled at synagogue in Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as Passover ends.

Irish band displays anti-Israel message at California festival

‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions.

Sweden:

Swastika flags hung in Stockholm on Hitler's birthday

Nazi flags displayed above a Stockholm highway on Hitler’s birthday trigger outrage and a police investigation for incitement. Israel’s ambassador to Sweden expresses deep concern over the resurgence of such hate symbols in Europe.

'Uniquely suited'

President Herzog lauds Rabbi Kaploun's appointment

Herzog noted that Kaploun's appointment 'reflects the deep commitment of President Donald Trump and his administration to the Jewish community in America, to the safety, freedom, dignity, and well‑being of Jews around the world.'

Gov. Josh Shapiro:

Arson suspect cited 'what he wants to do to Palestinian people'

The suspect accused of attempting to murder Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on the Seder night used Shapiro's alleged 'injustices against Palestinian people' in his justification for the late night arson.

During Passover:

‘Death to Israel’ scrawled on Northwestern University building

Jewish students at Northwestern University awake on Passover to find calls for 'intifada' and 'death to Israel' on several campus buildings.

The awakening of Judge Bischoff

During the Nazi era, the minds and souls of highly-educated people, including judges, were corrupted by the ancient prejudice of antisemitism. It is startling to see it happen again today, to see judges whose warped decisions cloak terrorists from justice. Opinon.

Consul-General Akunis:

'I hope Israelis learn from this unity'

Special interview with Consul-General Ofir Akunis ahead of the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York.

Hitler-praising UFC fighter choked out

Bryce Mitchelle was choked into submission by Jean Silva, losing his first match since going on a rant calling Hitler a 'good guy' and denying the Holocaust.

Trump nominates Yehuda Kaploun as US envoy to combat antisemitism

President Trump nominates Yehuda Kaploun as the US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, says he will be a powerful voice against rising antisemitism and a promoter of global peace.

California ethnic studies found discriminatory towards Jews

California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students.

Montreal police arrest suspect in synagogue firebombing

Montreal police arrest 19-year-old man in connection with a December 2024 arson at Beth Tikvah Synagogue and vandalism at a nearby Jewish center. The suspect faces multiple charges, though community leaders are calling for hate crime charges to be added.

Tennessee passes bill to combat antisemitism in schools

Tennessee lawmakers pass a bill targeting antisemitic discrimination across public schools and universities. The legislation, which integrates the IHRA definition of antisemitism, now awaits Governor Bill Lee's decision.

US to screen prospective immigrant social media for antisemitism

US Citizenship and Immigration Service announces that immigration benefits will be denied to people "social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism, antisemitic terrorist organizations, or other antisemitic activity" is found on their accounts.

Israel at war:

The eighth front

If this front is not taken as seriously as the others, we may win individual battles on the ground but lose the war in the long run. Opinion.

NY AG urged:

'Investigate Youtube star for spreading Hamas propaganda'

StopAntisemitsm urges NY AG Pam Bondi to investigate whether 'Ms. Rachel' was paid to spread debunked Hamas propaganda about the suffering of children in Gaza.

EJA:

'Swedish MP must apologize for antisemitic post or be expelled'

European Jewish Association condemns MP Lorena Delgado Varas for sharing a cartoon claiming that 'The Zionist Jews control the world.'

Ex-UN Rapporteur:

October 7 attack by Hamas was "long overdue"

Richard Falk claims the October 7 massacre was "entirely justifiable" in latest interview defending Hamas and the Palestinians' "right" to use violence.

Combating antisemitism:

Taking a leaf out of marketing

Define the broad market. Break the market into segments with shared characteristics. Target the segments, each with a pinpoint strategy, Opinion.

Pennsylvania charity defaced with 'genocide' slogan

Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity.

Disturbing incident:

Jewish community in London receives defaced Passover package

European Jewish Association distributes 120,000 matzos packages to over 600 communities across Europe ahead of Passover.

Antisemitism today:

How do I hate thee?

In the putatively evolved 21st century, the historical scourge of rampant Jew-hatred not only gallops across the globe but has also exploded exponentially in hundreds if not thousands of colleges and universities in the USA! Opinion.

Colorado synagogue vandalized, authorities seek suspect

Police in Aurora, Colorado searching for a suspect who vandalized the Ohr Avner Synagogue by throwing rocks and shattering windows. The Jewish community, previously targeted by antisemitic incidents, remains committed to staying despite threats.

JPPI study reveals widespread antisemitism in Egyptian media

New JPPI study reveals: 87% of articles about Israel in the past year were negative; 29% of articles mentioning Jews contained antisemitic content.

Are you a liberal?

A handy guide and self-testing list of examples. Op-ed.

Over antisemitism

Berlin orders expulsion of four foreign activists

Berlin authorities order the expulsion of three EU citizens and an American over alleged antisemitism and support for terrorism after participating in pro-Palestinian Arab protests. The activists claim the move is a political crackdown.

Israel warns:

Hamas increasing efforts to attack Israelis abroad

NSC issues updated global terrorism threat assessment, urging Israelis to stay vigilant abroad amid rising attacks and hate crimes.

Haaretz columnist sits down with antisemitic podcast host

Jackson Hinke, who praises terrorists daily and even recently visited Yemen to meet with Houthis leaders, interviewed Haaretz columnist Gideon Levy, who attacked Israel and its government to Hinkle's delight.

Anti-Zionist professor:

'It's our duty to make Jews feel uncomfortable'

University of Technology Sydney launches investigation after Professor Peter Slezak, who is Jewish himself, says it is a 'duty' to make Jews 'feel uncomfortable' while pointing at a Jewish student.

The paradox of the Jewish antisemite

The Jew-hating Jews prod others while, cowards that they are, they hide behind those they prod. They love to be heard and seen but only to their limit of not endangering their lifestyle requirements. Opinion.

NYC police precinct council president tears down hostage posters

Upper West Side residents call for dismissal of president of civilian-police community group following his 'overt hatred' displayed by tearing down only posters of Israeli hostages,

Adviser reveals:

BBC Director General refused antisemitism training

UK Government’s adviser on anti-Jewish hatred says that Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, has repeatedly declined offers for antisemitism training. "Heads should roll".

Nurse who justified murder of Shiri Bibas is fired

Oregon nurse Camesha Hart, who called Jews 'dogs and vermin', said Bibas family should be 'grateful' bodies of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir weren't returned in blue-zip body bags, is fired from position at OHSU.

Haredi man attacked on the subway in New York

A woman physically assaulted the man and spat on his friend while shouting slurs about them being Jewish.

Lizzy Savetsky:

'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Online Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky explains her raw approach to promoting Israel - a heartfelt message delivered with no production or effects.

Rubio:

US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

US Secretary of State says America will not give student visas to people who want to come to the US to do things like 'vandalizing universities, harassing students taking over buildings,' and those who do these thinks will lose their visas and right to be in the US.

Natasha Hausdorff:

Still surprised by outrageous claims against Israel

'People don't hear the truth from international media; after I talk to them they start questioning the narratives they’ve been taught,' Legal Director of UK Lawyers for Israel Natasha Hausdorff says.

Melanie Phillips:

The real cause of the antisemitism tsunami

Fighting this global evil requires Jews to get out in front. Opinion.