Antisemitism

Manhunt for Santa Monica Chabad House Bomber

Santa Monica police are hunting for a transient suspected in last week's bombing of a downtown Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish center. No one was injured.

First-Ever Kiev Meeting against Hatred and Extremism

“If we start with the young, we have hope for the future,” Ukrainian MP Feldman tells the first-ever Kiev conference against hate and extremism.

UC Santa Cruz Focus of Anti-Semitism Investigation

UC Santa Cruz told the US Education Department's Office of Civil Rights will investigate allegations of pervasive anti-Seministm on its campus

Rabbi Attacked in Switzerland

Assistant rabbi at Lausanne Synagogue was punched, verbally attacked by three youths last week, in incident described as the "worst in years."

House of Dior: Swift Response to Designer's Anti-Semitic Rant

A top fashion designer for the French Christian Dior label is suspended over anti-Semitism and racism; a video shows him saying “I love Hitler.”

Heb. U. Prof. Wistrich Awarded for Anti-Semitism Study

Prof. Robert Wistrich has been awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his lifelong scholarly contributions to the study of anti-Semitism.

UK's Jewish Children 'Hostile to Israel'?

Jewish community leaders in Manchester warn that their children are becoming 'hostile' to Israel due to biased media exposure.

A7 Exclusive: Tunisian Protesters Shouted 'Death to the Jews!'

Local source tells INN: Protesters demanding ouster of their new unity government in Tunisia are now beginning to call for "Death to the Jews."

Anti-Semitism is Back in Greece

Anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly head in Greece, where the phenomenon is more prevalent than ever, especially in Athens.

Dutch Parliament to Vote on Ban on Jewish Ritual Slaughter

The European Jewish Congress is calling on Dutch politicians not to support a ban on Jewish ritual slaughter in an upcoming parliamentary vote.

Germany Bans Anti-Israel Turkish Film

Turkey's controversial anti-Israel movie 'Valley of the Wolves Palestine' gets a 'no' from Germany's film board.

California Hockey Team Sued for Anti-Semitism

A former Jewish prospect for the Anaheim, California Ducks hockey team sues for anti-Semitism that he charges damaged him and his career.

Bedein: Israel Needs to Watch the Anti-Semitism in its Backyard

David Bedein says that Israel should pay closer attention to the anti-Semitism which is spread by its closest neighbors in the PA.

Anti-Semitism, Circa 2010

Hatred of Jews is taking on yet another new form, say experts in their yearly report, as it always has been able to do through the ages.

Australian 'Friend of Palestine' Charged with Anti-Semitism

An Australian man has been charged for assaulting a Jewish man and calling Judaism “a religion of racism and hate.”

Neo-Nazi Group Posts Italian 'Influential Jews' List on Website

A neo-Nazi group of white supremacists has posted a list of “influential” Italian Jews on its website, the World Jewish Congress has warned.

German School Lecturer Probed for Alleged Anti-Semitic Comments

The event took place at the Karl Friedrich Gymnasium in Mannheim, a high school with 300 years of unbroken history.

Attacks on Montreal Jewish Areas; Synagogues Damaged

Anti-Semitic vandals in Quebec went on a rampage Sunday and targeted four synagogues and a school, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Belgian Anti-Semitism Leads to More Aliyah

Figures show an increase of 63% in aliyah from Belgium to Israel in 2010. The reason: a rise in anti-Semitism.

Greek Priest: I Do Not Hate Jews

Priest who made anti-Semitic remarks issues clarification: he does not hate Jews, only their teachings which he claims lead them to Satanism.

Texas: Jewish House Speaker Re-elected Despite Smears

Tea Party rivals of Texas State Representative Joe Straus (R) stressed his Judaism.

Strong Zionist Counterattack against Seattle Bus Ads

Thousands send e-mail messages to King County officials, bus firm, in bid to prevent 'Israeli war crimes' campaign.

Uproar Over Greek Priest's Jew-Hating Rant

EJC wants Metropolite of Piraeus removed for 'repulsive and hate-filled claims' blaming world Jewry for Greece's financial woes.

Prominent Jews Leave Amsterdam over Anti-Semitism

The children of a prominent Jewish family in Amsterdam plan to move over anti-Semitism; politician calls for all Jews to leave.

Italy Approves Resolution to Combat Online Anti-Semitism

Italy approves protocol that would allow local investigators to coordinate investigations into online anti-Semitism in other parts of the world.

Anti-Semitic Posters on 'Jewish Mafia' are Plastered in Paris

Posters featuring a new book about the "Jewish Mafia" written by a fierce anti-Semite have been plastered all over the French capital this month.

Canada: TV Show Creators Apologize for Anti-Semitic Slur

Trailer for new Canadian reality series featured a character saying she hates Jewish people.

Interview with World Expert on Anti-Semitism: Danger is Real

Professor Robert S. Wistrich of Hebrew U. says anti-Zionism is just the medium for renewed WWII type anti-Semitism and we must wake up.

Non-Jewish Russians Suspected of Vandalizing Synagogue

Non-Jewish Russians are suspected of having vandalized the Great Petach Tikva Synagogue Monday night, leaving the house of worship in shambles.

49 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Northeastern France

Nearly a third of the gravestones in the 200-year-old Jewish cemetery of Bar-le-Duc in northeastern France were smashed Friday night.

US Education Dept Bans Anti-Semitism Under Title VI

The U.S. Department of Education is moving to protect Jewish students against anti-Semitism under Title VI, after a six year ZOA campaign.

Torah Stolen, Women's Entrance Smashed in Arizona Synagogue

A Torah scroll and several other ritual items were stolen this week from an Arizona synagogue, and the women's entrance was smashed.

ZOA Condemns Oscar to Anti-Semite Who Called Israel 'Cancer'

Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard, this year's lifetime contribution Oscar awardee, once claimed Jews let Nazis kill them so as to get a state.

Journalistic Dogfight over Gaza, Dogs Continues

Ha'aretz's Gideon Levy admits (sort of) the front page story about a dog's funeral was not published during Cast Lead but three years earlier.

Algerian Paper Claims Torah Scroll Includes Name of Mohammed

A new Muslim claim surpasses all boundaries: an Algerian paper reports that an old Torah scroll found near Temple Mount includes name of Mohammed.

Eur. Jewish Congress: 'Jews in Europe Entering a Dark Period'

EJC warns of Jewish communities in Europe that are 'teetering on the brink' due to official endorsement or neglect of anti-Semitism.

CNN Anchor Sanchez Fired for Hinting Jews Control Media

Rick Sanchez sacked after implying many of the people who run TV networks are Jews. Daily Show blames Israel for loss of 'hope' in Middle East.

'Motive for Murder at Uman was Anti-Semitism'

A friend of the victim says Jews often pay protection money to locals but that this time the attackers did not want money, just blood.

Anti-Semitic New York Vandals Learn About Rosh HaShanah

Four teens who vandalized an upstate New York Jewish bungalow colony in April have apologized, and read essays on Rosh HaShanah to the court.

French Jew Taught 'Too Much' Holocaust History

A French Jewish history teacher has been suspended from her position for not having taught about World War II with sufficient “neutrality.”

MK Amsalem: Slim Chance Drancy Attackers will be Arrested

Shas MK says there are so many anti-Semites in France that perpetrators of Drancy vandalism are like a needle in a haystack.

Death Threats, Bullets and a Pig's Head: Attacks on Synagogues

A French synagogue has received death threats and bullets; a pig’s head is left at a synagogue door in Lithuania.

US Joins Condemnation of Romanian Anti-Semitic Coin

The US joins the American Holocaust Museum organization, pleading with Romania to stop minting a coin depicting an anti-Semitic patriarch.

The Controversial Legacy of Charlotte Whitton

Jewish groups say Canadian capital’s first female mayor shouldn't be honored due to her anti-Semitism.

Wave of New Anti-Semitism in France Hits WW II Memorial

Last month, anti-Semites in France attack graves. Last week, they hit kosher stores. The latest target is a WW II memorial to deported Jews.

Anti-Semitic Protests in Morocco a Warning Sign

Recent anti-Semitic protests in Morocco have gone on without any response from the local government.

France: Kosher Stores Vandalized

Swastikas discovered on frontages of kosher stores in Paris.

Peres Calls Britain ‘Pro-Arab, Anti-Israel'

British policies have always been "pro-Arab” and "anti-Israel," President Peres told a Jewish website. Britain is up in arms over the statements.

Antisemitism and Introspection

Filmmaker Apologizes for Anti-Jewish Remarks

Filmmaker Oliver Stone apologizes for comments made against Jewish people.

Second Explosive Attack on Swedish Synagogue in Two Weeks

Anti-Semites struck for the second time in two weeks Friday and attacked the synagogue in the Swedish city of Malmo.

Anti-Israel Violence at Volleyball Game in Turkey

A volleyball game in Turkey was surrounded by violence Saturday when pro-Palestinian Authority protestors clashed with Ankara police.

87 Countries Join to Fight Anti-Semitism

87 nations unite in struggle against anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.

US Congressmen Worried by Campus Anti-Semitism

Members of US Congress concerned by anti-Semitism on campus, call on government to protect Jewish students.

Hamas TV Beams Anti-Semitic Lies About Ben Franklin

More anti-Semitic incitement from Hamas TV, this time involving an obvious lie about Benjamin Franklin, by a PhD from the United Arab Emirates.

Polish Neo-Nazi Art Features X-Rated Mickey Mouse

Nazi art is starting to make a comeback in Poland, this time using the well-loved Disney character Mickey Mouse on an X-rated public poster.

Interview with Holland's Chief Rabbi: Dutch Anti-Semitism

Dutch Rabbi calls for education to stop anti-Semitic acts. INN asks him what that entails and what Holland is like for Jews then and now.

Europe: Worst for Jews Since End of WW2

European Jewry is in its worst condition since the end of World War II. This bleak evaluation was delivered by EJC Pres. Moshe Kantor on Tuesday.

Farrakhan Asks 'Deceitful' Jews to 'Repair Damage to Blacks'

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan is turning to Jews -- and the gentiles whom they “influence” -- to help in the “repair” of his people.

Jewish Dancers Attacked in Germany

Attack on Jewish dancers in Germany leads to discussion of anti-Semitism among immigrant youth.