Antisemitism

Lakewood, NJ:

Man confesses to series of antisemitic assaults

Dion Marsh pleaded guilty to several counts of federal hate crimes for which he is eligible to receive a life sentence.

ADL and Jewish Agency partner to fight Antisemitism

ADL will support the Jewish Agency’s emissaries, with programs and training sessions about antisemitism to support their work with Jewish communities throughout the US.

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Israelis confront anti-Israel activists at Columbia

A delegation of Israeli women on a public diplomacy visit to Columbia University found themselves in a verbal confrontation with anti-Israel protesters on campus.

Georgia Governor signs new antisemitism law

Governor Brian Kemp signs law defining antisemitism in state law, after it was approved by lawmakers last week.

Delaware:

School district to compensate antisemitism victim

Delaware school district promises changes in response to federal probe of antisemitic bullying.

Lyft driver chased and assaulted Jewish rider

Lyft lets go of driver who allegedly assaulted a DC rabbi and Chabad scion.

Massachusetts:

Man arrested over threats to Jewish community

Massachusetts man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb local synagogues. If convicted, he could be sent to 10 years in prison.

Robert Kraft to run Super Bowl ad on antisemitism

Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism to run 30-second Super Bowl ad.

MK Danny Danon:

'Shocking comparison between Gaza and the Holocaust'

MK Danon: 'In 2024, there should be no tolerance for news anchors who propagate antisemitism and draw inappropriate parallels between the democratic state of Israel and the Nazis.'

Canadian synagogue vandalized, police investigating

Multiple windows of a New Brunswick synagogue were shattered. Police are investigating the possibility of a hate crime.

EJA chairman:

'Never Again is now'

Rabbi Menachem Margolin, chairman of the EJA, summarizes the organization's conference in Poland: 'Europe is ready to be much more serious against antisemitism."

Biden:

'Push back against attempts to minimize October 7'

US President issues statement ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The alarming rise of despicable antisemitism at home and abroad is unacceptable.

What Jews must remember on Int'l Holocaust Day

Can the Holocaust happen again? My answer is a definite yes.

New Georgia bill defines antisemitism in state law

Lawmakers in state of Georgia pass a bill that would define antisemitism in state law, after the legislation stalled in a Senate committee in 2023.

Poland:

Suspect arrested for defiling Jewish teacher's grave

According to the local police, the suspect stole equipment from a construction company that was performing maintenance work in the cemetery and on his way out he knocked over the tombstones.

France:

'1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th'

Crif today published full report on antisemitic incidents in France, showing a 1000% rise in antisemitism since October 7th"

Diaspora Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'In the summer of 1944 no one came to help'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli denounces online anti-Zionism during his trip to Auschwitz with Elon Musk and senior European politicians.

Jordan: New shawarma restaurant named after massacre

New Jordanian restaurant is named after the October 7 massacre perpetrated by Hamas against Israeli civilians.

Antisemitism investigation against Northwest U

Northwestern U is facing a new federal antisemitism investigation — and criticism of its new antisemitism task force.

Report:

Leaders of AfD discussed plans to deport foreigners

German protesters say meeting by far-right extremists echoed the Nazis’ notorious ‘Wannsee’ conference.

The Jewish people are in serious trouble

The Jewish people are in serious trouble and must unite, but before they can take action, they must admit that there is a problem. Opinion.

Elon Musk:

'Sometimes I think, ‘Am I Jewish?’'

X (Twitter) Chairman addresses first major Jewish conference to Auschwitz since 10/07.

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Elon Musk visits Auschwitz-Birkenau

Musk is participating in the European Jewish Association conference in Krakow together with senior political figures from 25 European countries.

London:

Three Israelis attacked while speaking Hebrew

Three Israelis attacked in an antisemitic incident. Local police ignored their call and responded: 'We’re busy. Try to calm down.'

Foreign Ministry:

'Russia harming the victims of the Holocaust'

Foreign Ministry blasts Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, who criticized Germany for supporting Israel in the lawsuit against it at the International Court of Justice.

Montreal:

Council meeting disrupted by antisemitic protesters

B’nai Brith Canada files complaint with local government body which failed to reign in protesters who disrupted official business and targeted Jewish officials.

Popular TV drama raises awareness to hostages

Season premiere of popular US TV series “Law & Order” tackled the issues of the hostages in Gaza and the antisemitism on US campuses.

Campus antisemitism:

Additional universities under scrutiny by DoE

U of Minnesota, Temple, Brown among latest federal campus antisemitism investigations.

Unanimously:

Indiana House approves bill on antisemitism

The new bill defines antisemitism as religious discrimination in the state education code.

Harvard faculty form new anti-Israel group

65 Harvard faculty, staff members form Harvard Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine, to advance BDS cause, accuse Israel of genocide, and accuse university of silencing anti-Israel voices.

New York anti-Israel group leader:

'Final blow to destroy Israel'

The People’s Forum (TPF) executive director Manolo De Los Santos refuses to apologize after being accused of Nazi-like rhetoric in calling for erasure of Israel 'from history.'

First Lady Herzog at Davos:

'UN Women's silence due to who the victims were'

First Lady Herzog speaks about rise of antisemitism since October 7 and gender-based violence during World Economic Forum at Davos, notes many deny Hamas atrocities despite it being the most filmed act of mass violence ever.

Over campus antisemitism:

Complaint filed against American University

American University hit with federal complaint over allegations of a "rampant and pervasive" antisemitic environment on campus.

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan targeted by anti-Israel protestors. 'Make sure they hear you, they're in the windows,' says protest leader.

Grave of Bais Yaakov founder desecrated

Nazi slogans and symbols were sprayed into the historic grave of Sarah Schenirer near Krakow, Poland.

BBC host shares, then deletes, anti-Israel post

BBC host Gary Lineker under fire after retweeting call for Israel to be banned from international soccer games. The repost has since been deleted.

It’s time for an American Jewish rethink

We thought we were at home in America, but no such luck. Opinion.

Hate crimes surge in Toronto

The chief of police of Toronto has reported nearly 50% increase in hate crimes in the city over 2023.

Anti-Israel activist in London:

'We must normalize massacres as the status-quo'

Mohammed el-Kurd says he misspoke when calling to 'normalize massacres' in speech which included more eliminationist rhetoric against Zionists.

Concerning data:

1,753% increase in far-left antisemitism

CAM’s Antisemitism Research Center (ARC) found a 1,753% increase in incidents of far-left antisemitism in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the third quarter.

Israeli Ambassador to the UK:

'Idea behind advocating for Israel is to never stop'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, explains the importance of holding media outlets accountable when they publish harmful inaccurate information.

We do not have to apologize for anything

Right is on our side. We are fighting pure evil and as Jabotinsky said: "We do not have to account to anybody." Opinion.

Canadian PM:

'Our commitment to Jewish community is unwavering'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Jewish community leaders in Toronto amid the sharp increase in acts of antisemitism in the city.

AJC survey:

US Jews feel less safe after October 7

American Jewish Committee says 78% of American Jews who heard about the Hamas massacre in southern Israel have felt less safe since then.

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

ICJ case similar to accusing Allies of genocide

Combat Antisemitism Movement says ICJ case against Israel is like accusing the Allies in WW2 of committing genocide against the Nazis.

Report:

Antisemitism 4x higher than same period last year

Antisemitic incidents have ‘skyrocketed’ in the United States post-Oct. 7, ADL reports.

North of Toronto:

Police investigating suspected antisemitic vandalism

Police searching for suspects after car with decals of the Israeli flag was vandalized in Vaughan.

The Dreyfus Affair & the ICJ: Deja vu all over again

Some things never change and antisemitism is one of them. Where is today's J'Accuse? Opinion.

Kansas:

Resolution supports Israel's right to self-defense

In first official act of 2024, Kansas State Legislature passes resolution supporting Israel, rejecting antisemitism.

Antisemitism probe:

House panel seeks documents from Harvard

House of Representatives panel gives Harvard two weeks to produce list of documents related to a probe on antisemitism at the school.

North of Toronto:

Man arrested over antisemitic assault

34-year-old arrested after four Jewish adults were attacked while walking home from synagogue in city of Vaughan.

'Well-earned title':

Rashida Tlaib named 'Antisemite of the Year'

Michigan Democrat beats out Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and supermodel Gigi Hadid for the title.

NY high school:

Basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

A coach and player for a Yonkers basketball team were dismissed from their school after shouting antisemitic comments at a Jewish opponent.

'I felt unsafe':

UK Minister's daughter drops uni course due to antisemitism

The daughter of Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says she felt unsafe following anti-Israel protests at the University of Leeds.

YU President to Arutz Sheva:

'We will have to fight antisemitism every step of the way'

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, tells how his institution is representing Israel throughout the world.

Neo-Nazis parade in capital of Armenia

Armenian neo-Nazis marched through the nation's capital - only one sign of a worrying trend of antisemitism in their country.

Muslim boxer takes down Israeli flag in Union Square cafe

Boxer and social media influencer Adam Saleh took down the flag while chanting 'Free Palestine' and repeating Hamas talking points.

'I support Hamas you f- Jew'

High school basketball game cancelled over team's antisemitism

Girls from Jewish school escorted out of game by security guards after opposing team turns violent, shouts antisemitic slurs.

Berlin:

Two people attacked after speaking Hebrew

Man assaults two people who were speaking Hebrew in Neukölln district before fleeing the scene.

NYPD:

Antisemitic crimes fall to 31 in December, still double 2022

Antisemitic hate crimes fall from over 60 in October and November to 31 in December in sign post-Octiber 7 wave may be waning.