Antisemitism

Antisemitism abroad:

Vancouver synagogue set on fire

Police in Canadian city of Vancouver increase their presence at local Jewish institutions after an individual poured fuel and set the doors of the city's oldest synagogue on fire.

Brooklyn:

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

Asghar Ali has been charged with more than 10 crimes, including attempted murder as a hate crime, NYPD says.

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunfire

Montreal police investigating after the Belz school in the city was hit by gunfire. The incident took place days after a Toronto Jewish school was targeted by gunfire.

Concerning survey:

Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade

64 percent planning on attending the Israel Day on Fifth parade are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned; only one in five who attended in the past plan on going this year.

Toronto: Rally held in support of Jewish school hit by gunfire

Toronto leaders rally at Bais Chaya Mushka, a Jewish school where shots were fired over Shabbat.

If the Rebbe were alive today

What would the Rebbe tell his followers to do in the face of growing antisemitism in the West if he were with us today?

Brooklyn:

Driver verbally attacks, tries to run over yeshiva students

Driver passing a Hasidic Jewish school in Brooklyn verbally assaults a group of Jewish people before trying to run them down. NYPD investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

South African Pres. leads chants of 'From the River to the Sea'

South African Jewish leaders condemn President Cyril Ramaphosa for leading chant calling for elimination of the State of Israel at campaign rally.

When silence is not golden

"American Silence has served to embolden targeted AntiSemitism violence on campuses across the United States " - Opinion.

Israel to commemorate victims of antisemitic attacks abroad

The Israeli government passed a resolution to officially commemorate those who were killed for being Jewish in the diaspora.

London:

Search underway for soccer fan wearing 'Hamas 7' shirt

Police in Britain launch hunt for a Manchester United fan who was photographed wearing a team shirt with “Hamas 7” printed on the back.

Belgium:

Jewish PM's campaign signs defaced with swastikas

Signs for Jewish MP Michael Freilich were defaced by unknown suspects. The pro-Israel candidate has been subjected to rampant incitement by anti-Israel elements as elections approach.

NYC Jerusalem Conference:

Firsthand accounts and insider views of Oct. 7th and the war

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will honor those who have defended Israel on every front - and show how everyone can do their part.

Shots fired on Jewish elementary school in Toronto

No injuries reported in the incident, which occurred at 4:52 a.m. local time.

Jews must learn about Judaism

Jews who are ignorant about their roots and history cannot fight back against antisemitism. Op-ed.

Synagogue attack foiled in Germany

German authorities arrest two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the city of Heidelberg.

French police:

'Suspects in vandalism of Holocaust memorial fled to Belgium'

French prosecutors say three suspects in last week's defacement of the Paris Holocaust memorial were tracked across the border into Belgium.

NY Board of Rabbis Pres:

'Genuine support for Israel & Jews, runs deep in the US'

Rabbi Eli Weinstock, Pres. of the New York Board of Rabbis, says that, 'The answer to antisemitism is being Jewish, proud Jewish, continuing Jewish life as much as possible. Living Judaism.'

Former MLB star honored for standing up against antisemitism

Former MLB star Kevin Youkilis honored for his advocacy for standing up against antisemitism at a time when it is surging across the US.

NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism

Deputy of NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls out Washington Post for article on wealthy Jews' advocacy for Israel.

US lawmaker:

'Cutting funds for Harvard should be on the table'

Rep. Jake Auchincloss says cutting federal funds for Harvard University and other schools should be an option “on the table” over their handling of campus antisemitism.

13-year-old Eitan from Toronto suffers from bullying at school

Eitan Cohen Halbertal, a 13-year-old boy from Toronto, has been bullied by students at the school he attends. The feeling of fear has intensified since October 7 - but he continues to fight.

The second time in four weeks

Toronto synagogue vandalized

Toronto police hate crimes unit investigating after windows and glass doors were smashed at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue. Similar vandalism occurred at the same synagogue in late April.

After Israeli man assaulted:

Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint

Israeli Embassy in Belgium files complaint with the Mayor of the city of Bruges, demands the suspect in the attack of 64-year-old Israeli Amnon Ohana be brought to justice.

France:

Police shoot dead attempted synagogue arsonist

French police shoot dead an Algerian man armed with a knife and an iron bar, who tried to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen.

Watch:

Israeli father and daughter attacked in Belgium

The assailants noticed Amnon Ohana, 64, and his daughter Shira, 29, removing an anti-Israel sticker and attacked the two.

Senior Fellow at Tel Aviv Institute:

'Love being Jewish 10 times more than others hate you for it'

Hen Mazzig, senior fellow at Tel Aviv Institute, talks about the constant struggle for public opinion in the media.

Antisemitic attack?

Israeli-Canadian teen attacked in school

14-year-old Israeli-Canadian girl says she was assaulted last month by another student at her high school in New Brunswick for being Jewish. Local police says its “Major Crime Unit" is investigating.

Assailant beats, kicks Jewish children in Brooklyn

11-13-year-old Orthodox children playing on the sidewalk viciously attacked by man who threw 2 of them to the ground and repeatedly kicked one of them.

Suspect in death of Paul Kessler will stand trial

Judge rules there is enough evidence for anti-Israel demonstrator who struck elderly Jewish man with a megaphone during Los Angeles protest to stand trial for manslaughter.

Knife-wielding woman arrested in the UK

Woman who brandished knife in Stamford Hill, London, allegedly claimed, 'You people, you Jewish...all the trouble you’re creating in the world.'

Middle school students asked to rate Hitler as 'solution-seeker'

Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut.

NYC kosher restaurant's window smashed after anti-Israel protest

Popular Rothschild TLV restaurant vandalized overnight after being targeted by anti-Israel protesters. Israeli-owned Nuts Factory also vandalized.

Trying to define antisemitism is a pettifogging fetish

Sartre: The anti-Semite has murderous instincts but has found a means of sating them. His thunderous diatribes at the ‘Yids’ are really capital executions.. He is a murderer who represses and censures his tendency to murder without being able to hold it back, yet dares to kill only in effigy. Opinion.

Anti-Israel Cornell University protesters disband peacefully

In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal.

The call for One Network to combat antisemitism

Antisemitism and anti-Zionism are the same. We face challenges that demand a new approach—a united front forged on the principles of collaboration and shared purpose. Opinion.

Due to anti-Israel protests:

Survey: Over 60% of Jewish students feel less safe on campus

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds.

'Odious antisemitism':

Macron condemns vandalism of Paris Holocaust memorial

French President condemns vandalism at the Wall of the Righteous, a memorial for the French citizens who risked their lives to save Jews during the Second World War.

Three men accused of plot to attack UK Jewish community

Three men have been brought to court and charged with offences of terrorism, over an alleged plan for a gun attack against the Jewish community in the north-west of England.

Vandals deface Paris Holocaust museum with blood-red hands

Wall of the Righteous memorial to French citizens who saved Jews defaced with dozens of red hands in act Israeli Ambassador harkens to lynching of 2 Israelis at start of Second Intifada.

Hiding Judaism:

Jews in Europe are removing the mezuzah off their door

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER), responds to the concern of antisemitic physical threats, saying that, 'It never stops with words.'

North Carolina approves antisemitism bill

North Carolina House passes bill making the IHRA working definition of antisemitism the state’s guidelines in assessing hate crimes.

Michigan:

Police investigating antisemitic incident near synagogue

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after antisemitic incident at Detroit-area synagogue.

Save the Date:

NYC Jerusalem Conference to salute the defenders of Israel

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will focus on all those who have fought for Israel since the October 7th massacre in a constantly growing number of battlefields.

Father turns in anti-Israel protester who vandalized WW1 memorial

16-year-old arrested after being photographed spray-painting 'Gaza' on Central Park World War One memorial to the 107th Infantry during anti-Israel demonstration.

Since October 7

Antisemitic, anti-Israel K-12 cases spike 700% in US since Oct. 7

Israeli American Council’s School Watch program records a 690% increase in antisemitic incidents in American grade schools and preschools in the first 3 months after the October 7 massacre.

AJC Israel Director:

'October 7 has been forgotten in America'

Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, the Director of the American Jewish Committee Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the concerning lack of support for Israel and the wave of antisemitism in the US.

EJC calls on Europe’s university rectors: Protect Jewish students

Following attacks on Jewish students amid anti-Zionist campus demonstrations, Jewish organization urges European university rectors to take steps to rectify situation. Demonstrations 'glorify violence against Jews, attempt to muzzle any form of expression by Jewish students.'

Amsterdam:

Pro-Palestinian rioters toss ammonia at police officers

Police and protesters clash in Amsterdam as successive pro-Palestinian encampments roil city.

Jon Lovitz condemns Democrats, 'self-loathing Jew' Bernie Sanders

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz questions why 70 Democrats voted against a bill condemning antisemitism, condemns Chuck Schumer, and says Donald Trump did more for Israel than any president.

NYC:

Next up for congressional antisemitism hearings: Public schools

House Republicans questioning public school leaders about how they’re addressing antisemitism; David Banks, chancellor of New York City’s public school system, to testify at the Capitol.

Final decision?

Meta weighs whether popular anti-Israel phrase should be banned

Should ‘From the river to the sea’ be allowed on Facebook and Instagram? Meta’s Oversight Board is considering the question.

Ad calling out campus antisemitism to air during NBA playoffs

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests during NBA playoffs.

What lies behind student Pro-Hamas, Anti-Semitic uprisings?

Students have been corrupted in corrupt universities, which have abandoned the search for truth in favor of the Marxist revolution. They have not failed to learn; they have learned too well the false and destructive lessons of "social justice" and DEI. Opinion.

The EU Ambassador's surprise visit to Bnei Brak

Ambassador Dimiter Tzantchev reveals the EU has speeded up the implementation of its program for the fight against antisemitism.

Anti-Israel protests expanding:

"Human chain" against Israel in Europe

Police in Berlin and Amsterdam dispersed anti-Israel student protests. Tent camps were set up in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain against Israel.

Antisemitism in US:

‘Protests affect future students’

Responding to the violent wave of antisemitism, Hillel is out on US campuses to support Jewish students. Director General, Noga Brenner-Samia, spoke to Arutz Sheva.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters steal Jewish man's traditional head-covering and beat him during demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'

Prof. Shai Davidai has called on researchers from Israel to actively join the fight that he and his colleagues are conducting against the wave of anti-Israel protests on campuses in the USA.

Central Park:

Anti-Israel protesters vandalize World War 1 memorial

1,000 anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt Met Gala, vandalize WW1 and Civil War memorials in Central Park.