Antisemitism

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.

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.