Antisemitism

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.

Toronto:

Jewish-owned store vandalized before being set on fire

Toronto Police’s hate crime unit investigating fire and vandalism at a Jewish-owned grocery store.

MIT Jewish alumni urge donors to withhold donations

The initiative aims to force the university's administration to crack down more forcefully on campus antisemitism.

Haredim taken off plane: 'Imbalance in weight'

Three haredi passengers removed from flight after changing seats for religious reasons. 'This is a violation because of weight imbalance.

Jewish groups, students welcome Harvard Pres. resignation

Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, Simon Wiesenthal Center say Gay's resignation first step in ensuring Jewish students can feel safe on campus

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Jewish girl wearing an IDF sweater attacked in New Jersey mall

Jewish surfers on X: visit mall frequently, but since outbreak of war in Gaza, some refrain from wearing a kippah, for fear of harassment

After antisemitism controversy

Harvard Pres. Claudine Gay resigns

Claudine Gay becomes the shortest-serving president in Havard history after refusing to condemn calls for genocide against Jews, plagiarism.

France:

Students campaign to make Oct 7 ‘World Day Against Antisemitism'

French Muslim student who opposes Hamas launches campaign to have October 7. marked as the international day against antisemitism.

Letter to my Gentile Friend

If this letter is hard for you to accept, it really doesn't matter Opinion.

Jewish pro gamer banned from tournament over Zionist identity

CAM calls for immediate reinstatement of pro gamer from New York who was banned from ‘Super Smash Bros’ tournaments over Zionist identity.

'We have to wake up':

Ambassador to Germany calls for response to antisemitism

Israel's Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor: It's not enough to react with words to antisemitism. You have to do something practical.

Brooklyn:

Palestinian Arab restaurant under fire for 'genocidal' menu

Residents furious after new restaurant prints 'From the River to the Sea' in large letters on menu along with other anti-Israel material.

Masha Gessen, you self-hating Jew, this is just wicked

Get Gessen a private viewing of that 40-minute Hamas Horror film immediately. When they promise to do it again, they also mean her. Op-ed.

UK:

Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he deserves to burn

Golders Green MP Mike Freer says suspected arson at his office likely due to his pro-Israel views, his security has been increased.

In special visit:

Future Jewish leaders show solidarity in Israel trip

'These are the best among Jewish leadership, it's important that they how to tell the truth to he world,' WZO official says.

US government to probe UNC for response to anti-Israel speech

Feds to probe University of North Carolina’s response to harsh anti-Israel speech.

Anti-Israel disruption:

NYPD deploys thousands of officers to protect Jan. 1 ball drop

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he is "sure" anti-Israel activists will attempt to disrupt Times Square ball drop after Christmas disruptions.

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London cyclist assaults Orthodox Jews

Man on bicycle assaults multiple Jewish men in Stamford Hill neighborhood as London sees hundreds of percent rise in antisemitism.

Robert Kraft:

'Antisemitism in US really scary, hate leads to violence'

New England Patriots owner issues warning on rise of antisemitism in the US

French priest, Shoah scholar:

'If Jesus was born today, he'd be kidnapped by Hamas'

'The Holocaust by Bullets' author Father Patrick Desbois criticizes those who claim Jesus was Palestinian or not Jewish.

Rabbis condemn Hamas propaganda in NY Times

Op-ed by Hamas leader represents New York Times' 'long & sordid history of antisemitic bias,' Coalition for Jewish Values says.

Hemingway, and the antisemitism also rises

Our culture is so out of whack, so full of garbage that historians will dump this generation onto the cutting room floor. Op-ed.

Poll: 63% of Poles want MP who extinguished menorah to step down

New poll shows majority of Poles say far-right MP Grzegorz Braun should step down after extinguishing Hanukkah menorah in Parliament.

Democratic Rep. Torres:

'Antisemitic to compare Israelis to Romans who murdered Jesus'

New York Rep. Ocasio-Cortez draws fire for Christmas message comparing Jesus to Gazans.

Muslim girl tells Rabbi Shmuley 'go kill yourself' in NYC

Rabbi accosted by Muslim family on Christmas eve shouting antisemitic chants at him as anti-Israel protestors sought to 'cancel Christmas.'

Ye apologizes to Jews in Hebrew

The rapper posted on Instagram to apologize for his many unsettling statements regarding Jews and committed to self-improvement.

Pro-Israel student leaders visit Israel on solidarity mission

Pro-Israel student leaders from top US universities embark on 'Take Action for Israel' solidarity mission during holiday season.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

'Jesus' family would be Jewish Palestinians'

Squad member posts Christmas message attacking Israel and not mentioning Hamas massacre, with ahistorical claims about Christian founder.

Student unsuspended despite holding anti-Israel protest sign

A student spotted with a sign showing an Israeli flag being discarded has been unsuspended from University of Warsaw's medical school.

Los Angeles:

Conservative synagogue moves services due to anti-Israel protest

Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest.

Obama lobbied to keep Harvard president after hearing

A new report claims that the former President reaches out to contacts in Harvard after Claudine Gay's troubling testimony on antisemitism.

French Parliament rejects sanctions against French-Israeli MP

The French National Assembly has rejected a call by 39 MPs to sanction French-Israeli MP Meyer Habib for supporting Israel's war in Gaza.

Additional Jewish billionaire donor to cut off Harvard donations

Jewish-American tycoon Len Blavatnik will end all donations to Harvard University unless it takes action against antisemitism on campus.

US: Six new institutions facing DoE investigations

MIT joins Harvard and Penn on list of schools facing federal civil rights investigations.

The revival of an ancient calumny

In response to the genocidal Hamas agenda, churches have turned on its Jewish victims. Opinion.

A straight-talking letter to Jewish Democrats

Face the facts. Your party has changed from the days of the Kennedy regime. It is so radically Progressive it is openly Jew hating. Op-ed.

Making anti-Semitism complex has failed to fight it

The torrent of raw hatred unleashed by Oct 7 validated a one-piece identikit. Opinion.

Syrian President:

'No evidence Holocaust occurred, lie was used to justify Israel'

Bashar Al-Assad engages in Holocaust denial, claims US funded rise of Nazi Germany, peddles discredited Khazar theory.

Antisemitic incidents in Toronto have nearly doubled this year

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center expresses concern over continued rise in antisemitism in Toronto: The trajectory is alarming.

Germany protests to Iran over plot to attack synagogue

Germany summons Iranian charge d’affaires after court determines Iran was involved in plot to attack a German synagogue.

SA Chief Rabbi to Pope Francis: Repent for sins against Israel

Pope Francis chastised Israel, saying it's “forbidden to respond to terror with terror." Rabbi Goldstein responded with a harsh message.

Man attacks passers-by, yells 'gas the Jews' at DC shul

Antisemitic incident in front of Washington DC synagogue being investigated as a hate crime.

Harvard applications down amid backlash over antisemitism

Harvard sees 17% drop in applications from students applying through early admission, figures released by the university show.

Poll:

51% of young Americans support ending, giving Israel to Hamas

Harvard-Harris poll shows majority of young voters aged 18-24 majority say calls to commit genocide against Jews should be allowed.

Deborah Lipstadt:

'The war has given antisemitism a chance to show itself'

Deborah Lipstadt, the US special envoy to combat antisemitism, tells what she believes to be causing the rising antisemitism in the USA.

Antisemitic vandalism soars in NYC

Antisemitic property crimes have risen by 85% since the Oct. 7th massacre.

'Soup Nazi' throws chairs at NYC kosher restaurant

Woman throws soup at Manhattan restaurant employee filming her going on antisemitic tirade after seeing US-Israeli flag.

Ohio:

Teen who planned synagogue shooting receives unusual punishment

13-year-old accused of planning a mass shooting at a local synagogue ordered to spend a year on probation.

Canada:

Ottawa youth charged over plot to attack Jewish community

Police in Canada charge youth in Ottawa with terrorism for allegedly plotting an attack against the local Jewish community.

US menorahs vandalized in multiple incidents of hate crimes

Menorahs across the US are vandalized as Jewish communities celebrate Hanukkah amid a spike in antisemitism.

Wiesenthal Center files to dismiss $5 billion Farrakhan lawsuit

Nation of Islam leader sues Simon Wiesenthal Center, ADL for nearly $5 billion for calling him antisemitic.

US antisemitism:

13-year-old accused of planning mass shooting at Ohio synagogue

13-year-old boy accused of planning a mass shooting at a Reform synagogue in Canton. He will appear in court next week.

Something very wrong from the top on down

If heads of universities cannot answer a simple, moral and ethical question about attempted genocide then we have muchl to worry about.Op-ed

Following President's remarks:

Rabbi resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee

Rabbi David Wolpe resigns from Harvard antisemitism committee over president’s ‘painfully inadequate testimony’ on campus antisemitism.

Despite antisemitic remarks:

Harvard announces: We're keeping our president

Harvard votes to keep President Claudine Gay in position, say she is 'the right leader to help our community heal.'

UPenn students split on if president's resignation is positive

Penn’s Jewish students — preparing for finals — say problems remain after president resigns.

Thousands of non-Jews rally against antisemitism in Berlin

German official: 'Jews are afraid, & they feel left alone, it’s important that we make a powerful statement here today: Never again is now.'

New York:

New charge against man accused of firing at Albany synagogue

New York man who allegedly fired a shotgun outside synagogue charged with conspiracy to make a false statement during purchase of a firearm.

Canada:

Protesters blocked Zim's offices in Toronto and Montreal

Group representing protesters stated Zim is main transporter of weapons to Israel, which is committing "genocide" on the residents of Gaza.

Oakland, Ca. teachers stage 'teach-in' to vilify Israel

100 teachers hold event presenting Palestinian side to children as fact in wake of October 7 massacre.