Antisemitism

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.

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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.

JetBlue cancels man's ticket for comment on Free Palestine pin

A Jewish passenger who said the pin was making him uncomfortable was stopped upon arrival by an inspector and his tickets were canceled without further explanation.

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Mayor Adams discusses the challenges facing New York amid growing antisemitism on campuses. Special interview.

Britain:

'Moderate' Imam compares Jews to Nazis

The Imam also calls to publicly shame politicians with Jewish family members.

Elon Musk, owner of X, promises to reinstate antisemite's account

Elon Musk says he’ll reinstate antisemite Nick Fuentes to X: ‘It is better to have anti whatever out in the open.’

Yad Vashem Chairman

From Auschwitz and Berlin to Be'eri and Columbia University

Dani Dayan speaks about the Hamas massacre, the Holocaust, the similarities and differences between the two, and antisemitism today around the world.

Fighting antisemitism:

Holocaust Museum of Oporto teaches evolution of antisemitism

President of the Oporto Jewish Community: 'This year there are so many examples of the exponential rise of antisemitism, including the largest pogrom of Jews since the end of the Shoah.'

Majority of French Jews have experienced antisemitism

A new American Jewish Committee report on antisemitism in France shows 86% of French Jews fear antisemitic attacks, 44% refrain from wearing kippahs and stars of David.

Annual antisemitism report:

Global antisemitism spikes by dozens of percent points

The report by the ADL and Tel Aviv University notes that while the bulk of the antisemitic incidents followed Oct. 7th, most locations saw a rise in such incidents in the first nine months of the year as well.

Israeli-owned NYC restaurant defaced with swastikas

Two swastikas were found spray-painted outside ZiZi, which belongs to Sharon Hoota, whose other restaurant, Hummus Kitchen, was targeted twice in a week earlier this year.

Don't be silent about the Antisemitism

The Holocaust began with propaganda.

Biden:

'As Americans, we cannot stay silent as Jews are attacked'

US President releases statement ahead of Yom Hashoah: We must also forcefully push back attempts to ignore, deny, distort, or revise the history of Nazi atrocities during the Holocaust.

Antisemitism expert:

'Qatari billions used as soft power to influence campus, culture'

Dr. Charles Asher Small, the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, tells Arutz Sheva recent rise in antisemitism is a warning of a threat to democracy and Western culture.

Reps cited Christian scripture to vote against antisemitism bill

Passages organization condemns 2 Republican lawmakers for objecting to Antisemitism Awareness Act's listing of 'Jews killed Jesus' claim as antisemitic.

Saudi Arabia takes action against Israel defamers online

Saudi Arabia has launched a wave of arrests of citizens who attacked Israel and identified with Hamas on social networks amid the Gaza war.

$290,000 for students who protected American flag

GoFundMe raises $290,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests.

Pres. Herzog to Diaspora Jews: We hear you, we support you

President Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world.

Berlin:

Neo-Nazis attack Jewish passerby

Two neo-Nazis verbally attack Jewish man in Biesdorf quarter, do Nazi salute as a tribute to Hitler.

Firebomb hurled at Warsaw synagogue

'Outrageous antisemitic attacks such as this can not be tolerated, perpetrators must be found and punished,' Israel's Amb. to Poland urges.

Jewish student sues Columbia U.:

'University did not provide a safe study environment'

Following violent anti-Israel protests, a Jewish student suing Columbia University, details her fears in the lawsuit: ‘Jews were beaten and spat on, were prevented from walking around freely or attending classes.’

'Antisemitism is despicable'

Biden proclaims May as Jewish Heritage Month

US President condemns Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel and antisemitism at home in annual proclamation of Jewish American Heritage Month.

Pres. of Maccabi World Union:

‘Stop anti-Israel activity’

Maccabi World Union calls for an end to antisemitic violent protests throughout US campuses, ‘We respect free speech, not hate speech.’

UCLA:

Student wearing Star of David prevented from entering campus

A Jewish student attempting to reach a class was blocked by a wall of masked individuals wearing Palestinian Authority flags and scarves.

Effective action citizens can take to fight off threats to Jews

Jews often do not know that they can fight back, but laws on the books in the US, UK and Canada provide a way. Op-ed.

London:

Four men attempt to kidnap Orthodox Jew

Four, currently unidentified, individuals approached the Jewish man, threatened him, and demanded he get into the truck of their car.