Antisemitism

Worrying Report:

83% increase in antisemitic incidents in Germany

The number of antisemitic attacks in Germany in 2023 surged by 83% compared to the previous year.

'Widespread and pernicious' antisemitism at Stanford University

Stanford task force documents ‘widespread and pernicious’ antisemitism on campus since Oct. 7.

'Antisemitic and un-American'

Biden condemns violence outside Los Angeles synagogue

US President condemns violence that occurred during anti-Israel protest outside Adas Torah synagogue: Blocking access to a house of worship – and engaging in violence – is never acceptable.

Anti-Israel vandals target home of Queens Democratic Congressman

Congressman Gregory Meeks’ home targeted with anti-Israel graffiti after he helps secure Congressional approval for $18 billion arms sale to Israel.

New Jersey:

High school year book swaps photo of Muslims for photo of Jews

New Jersey high school yearbook ‘error’ deemed not antisemitic after investigation.

Germany: New gov't report notes sharp increase in antisemitism

German government reports rise in extremist crimes, partly due to Israel-Hamas war.

Paris:

Jewish teens verbally and physically assaulted

Three unknown assailants shouted antisemitic slurs at the group as they left a movie theater and even slapped one of them several times.

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime.

Anti-Israel protestors target California synagogue, Jewish school

Activists gather outside Shaarey Zedek Congregation in Valley Village, California to protest Israel, angering parents of children attending the school there.

Masked man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car identified

Masked activist who threatened Jewish man on NYC subway car identified as 36-year-old man who lives in his parents' $1.8 million California home.

France:

Two charged with planning terror attack against Jews

French prosecutors charge 19-year-old man and a youth in the Paris region with planning a "terrorist" attack on Jewish targets.

Despite backlash, ADL releases updated antisemitism report cards

Anti-Defamation Lague doubles down on its campus antisemitism report cards despite backlash.

Columbia U:

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Columbia suspends 3 administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life.

Is it Antisemitic to celebrate 10/7 ?

President Biden is saying that supporting the mass murder, rape and torture of Israeli Jews is antisemitic. Now let us do something about it. Opinion.

Australian Jewish rep.:

'We have never had to live in fear like this'

The Australian Israel and Jewish Affairs Council's Jamie Hyams claimed that the Australian government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism in the country, which recently expanded to an attack on a Jewish MP's office.

Projectiles fired at Israeli-owned restaurant in Montreal

Police in Montreal investigating after holes that appear to have been caused by a projectile found in windows of restaurant owned by an Israeli.

Australia:

Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

Antisemitic vandals break windows, leave anti-Zionist graffiti, and set fire at office of Labor MP Josh Burns.

'Raise your hands if you're a Zionist!'

Police manhunt for the pro-Palestinian protester in New York

New York Police are searching for a pro-Palestinian activist who took control of a subway car and shouted: 'Zionists, hands up! This is your chance to get out!'

Here's how Jewish teens from far-flung places handle antisemitism

What Jewish life looks like for teens from Iceland to Beijing, where the Jewish communities are small and antisemitism is high.

After rape of Jewish girl:

Macron demands schools address antisemitism

French President asks schools to hold a "discussion hour" on racism and antisemitism after the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a Paris suburb.

Orthodox rabbis call on Chuck Schumer to act against antisemitism

Coalition for Jewish Values write to Senate Majority Leader to demonstrate leadership by working to pass 3 bills to combat antisemitism.

New York must ban masks before someone gets killed

We cannot count on the Jew-haters’ cowardice continuing forever, especially when they are allowed to hide their identities by covering their faces. Op-ed.

Human rights expert:

UNHRC report a 'case-study in antisemitism'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, criticizes UN Human Rights Council for report that attacks Israel and whitewashes Hamas atrocities.

'US held hostage by Israel'

Candace Owens suggests AIPAC killed JFK

Former Daily Wire employee engages in more antisemitic conspiracy theories while interviewing Briahna Joy Gray, who was fired after disrespecting the sibling of a Hamas hostage.

Wikipedia: ADL 'generally unreliable' for antisemitism data

ADL faces Wikipedia ban over reliability concerns on Israel, antisemitism.

DoE: CUNY, U of Michigan, failed to protect Jewish students

U of Michigan, CUNY agree to make changes following federal antisemitism investigations.

To boost antisemitism response

WJC convenes more than 40 Jewish community directors

As antisemitism surges. World Jewish Congress’ National Community Directors Forum (NCDF) holds critical meeting to share experiences and formulate next steps.

France:

12-year-old Jewish girl raped in suspected antisemitic attack

Local police arrested three minors aged 12-14 on suspicion of gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl. An associate of the suspect claims it was motivated by revenge for concealing her Judaism.

California:

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'

Elderly Jewish man spat on in antisemitic incident in New York

Man tearing down posters of Israeli hostages charges at 74-year-old Jewish man, spits at him, and says 'Free Palestine.'

Ready to confront antisemitism

US mayors and state legislators return from Israel

Two bipartisan delegations of American mayors and state lawmakers visited Israel this month on missions led by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).

Time to unmask the pro-Hamas thugs

The revival of anti-masking laws is necessary to curb the post-Oct. 7 surge in antisemitism. But will Democratic-controlled legislatures pass them? Will they muster the will not to tolerate pro-Hamas thuggery? Op-ed.

Miami Mayor, federal judge help clean up antisemitic graffiti

After anti-Israel graffiti was spraypainted on the front of Jewish-owned Holy Bagels in Miami, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Federal Judge Roy Altman came to help clean it up.

Ex-KKK leader David Duke sides with anti-Israel protests

White supremacist and antisemite says he supports anyone working against 'Jewish supremacy,' claims 'we're being genocided like the Palestinians.'

'He solved the Middle East'

Watch: Jerry Seinfeld takes down anti-Israel heckler

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld's performance in Sydney, Australia was interrupted by an anti-Israel protestera. The comedian quipped: 'There are problems here with Aboriginal people and whites so maybe to solve that I will screw up Jim Jeffery's show in New York.'

Belarusian President:

'Jews steal without thinking'

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, who claimed that ‘Jews have assumed a privileged status for themselves and steal without thinking.’

Pro-Hamas Demonstrators in US Reminiscent of German Bundists

On February 20, 1939, in a precursor to today's anti-Israel protests, 22,000 members showed up at Madison Square Garden surrounded by Nazi imagery and speeches filled with Nazi propaganda.

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week.

Biden:

'Antisemitism threatens all Americans'

US President Joe Biden tweeted against the most recent rise in antisemitic attacks in America.

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.

Pro-Israel governments may be riddled with antisemites

By means of creative bookkeeping western powers have turbo charged Hamas, again and again. When someone sets up, deliberately or not, Jews to be murdered there can be no question, the acts of that person or government are antisemitic. Op-ed.

French far-right may join forces with conservatives

French conservative leader embraces Marine Le Pen’s far-right party with history of antisemitism.

Brooklyn Museum

Homes of director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti

Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic graffiti, vandalism, on homes of museum director and Jewish board members, including inverted red triangle used as a Hamas symbol.

'Zionists raise you hands'

Masked anti-Israel activists take over NY subway car

Large group of anti-Israel activists demand to know if there are any 'Zionists' aboard subway car, warn 'this is your chance to get out.'

'Long live October 7'

Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally

Anti-Israel protesters call for violence, harass journalist during rally protesting existence of exhibition documenting the massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7.

AOC: Some people have 'weaponized' antisemitism

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decries discrimination against Jews, but claims ‘weaponization’ of antisemitism in talk with Jewish leaders.

UCLA rabbi assaulted live on camera

Students assault Chabad rabbi at UCLA, call him a 'Zionist pedophile.'

Why does the world want Israel to lose?

The people of Israel have emerged as successful leaders in every arena of human endeavor. From technology to medicine to agriculture, Israel is a world leader. The world cannot accept that and has gone mad. Opinion.

New study:

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

The survey, commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, found that more than 80% of Jews feel antisemitism is a problem in the United States and say it has grown.

INTO THE FRAY:

Fickle Feckless France: Egalite, fraternite …antisemitisme

The French Foreign Ministry advanced two claims as the rationale for its decision to support the ICC—both equally risible and ridiculous. Opinion.

European official:

Fight the hatred that the Holocaust allowed to happen

In first, representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers participated in a special solidarity event held by the Council in cooperation with the American consulate to mark the Day of Liberation and Rescue.

Europe:

As antisemitism rises, universities agree to divest from Israel

European students are calling on their colleges to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

'Clear and repeated anti-Israel bias'

European Jewish leaders condemn EU High Commissioner

Over 100 Jewish leaders from across Europe met to discuss operational methods to combat the harassment of Jews on the continent and the rising tide of antisemitic hate since October 7.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin receives CAM Annual Civic Leadership Award

First-ever state-focused Summit to Combat Antisemitism brings together state officials to foster dialogue, develop strategies, and propose solutions for fighting hate.

'Revolt for Rafah'

New anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University

Students for Justice in Palestine make new tent encampment at school where the trend started. 'We're back, b-es.'

Philadelphia:

Anti-Israel protesters block gay pride parade

Philly Pride March blocked by hundreds of anti-Israel protesters chanting 'from the river to the sea.'

Yaakov Hagoel:

'On October 7, a war erupted against the Jewish people'

Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: We are seeing a 600 percent increase in antisemitic incidents compared to last year.

Deputy NYPD Chief:

'We are taking tremendous measures to fight antisemitism'

Richy Taylor, Deputy Chief of the New York Police Department, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: New York boasts strong leadership and a reliable police force, crucial for our community’s well-being.

NY supports Israel

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, opens Israel Day Parade and says that she is, "Incredibly proud to be the Governor of a state that is home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.'

Toronto:

Almost half of the hate crimes this year have been antisemitic

Toronto police say there have been close to 190 alleged hate crimes reported so far this year, nearly half of them antisemitic.