Antisemitism

Brooklyn:

Jewish congressman's office vandalized for 2nd time

Office of Rep. Dan Goldman defaced by masked vandal with red wax, months after Goldman was targeted for participating in pro-Israel rally.

Columbia U. added to House antisemitism probe

Congressional committee probing campus antisemitism expands its investigation to include Columbia University.

Swiss ski shop under fire for banning Jews

Switzerland’s main Jewish organization denounces antisemitic sign put up at ski shop near Davos, barring Jews from renting equipment from the store.

Australia:

Jewish family goes into hiding due to harassment

Australian Jews on high alert after public list of ‘Zionists’ fuels harassment.

UN official outrageously claims:

Oct 7 caused by Israeli oppression, not antisemitism

United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese claims October 7 only happened because of 'Israeli oppression' in response to French President calling it the 'largest antisemitic massacre of our century.

When fighting antisemitism you can’t pick and choose

A far-left French conundrum: It’s hard to understand how someone could be moved by the cries of a frail, elderly Jewish woman in police custody, yet dismiss the horrors of Oct. 7. Op-ed.

'I'm just a yid'

Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post 10/7

In a parody of the song 'I'm Just a Kid' The Groggers' frontman Eli (Doug) Staiman laments the Jew-hatred from all directions: 'It's like the newest past time's committing hate crimes.' But ends with a message of hope: 'You're not alone in the world'

British PM:

'Intimidating' anti-Israel protests 'will not stand'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces series of measures police will be empowered to take if anti-Israel protests following October 7 turn intimidating or violent.

US antisemitism envoy meets leaders of Jewish group

'We need to speak up, educate ourselves, and build stronger communities to combat antisemitism,' US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt says.

Las Vegas adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

In ‘powerful statement against hatred,’ Las Vegas City Council adopts IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Antisemitism: The oldest racism?

Antisemitism is a word created to soften the term “Jew-hatred.” How about we go back to calling it what it really is and stop playing word games? Opinion.

Surge in antisemitism continues

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

Since the start of October, there have been 193 antisemitic incidents in New York City.

Israeli Ambassador warns:

'Silence on antisemitism could lead to violence'

Israel’s Ambassador to Portugal, Dor Shapira, and B'nai B'rith Portugal call out politicians' silence in face of growing number of antisemitic incidents.

BBC fires staffer over numerous antisemitic posts

BBC lets go of staffer who called Jews “Nazi apartheid parasites” and posted Holocaust denial.

Harvard to host professor who defended Hamas attack

Professor Dalal Saeb Iriqat, who defended Hamas’ October 7 massacre in Israel, scheduled to speak at Harvard next month.

Swastikas sprayed on Netherlands synagogue

Police investigating after 2 swastikas spray-painted on synagogue in city of Middelburg. The Netherlands has seen 800% increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.

Berlin:

Jewish student attacked by pro-Palestinian student

23-year-old pro-Palestinian Arab student beats 30-year-old Jewish student in Berlin, causing him to require hospitalization.

Minnesota:

Federal investigation to rule on anti-Israel chant

Should schools suspend students for chanting ‘From the river to the sea’? A federal investigation in Minnesota will test the issue.

Police arrest Lyft driver who assaulted Chabad rabbi

D.C. Police arrest Lyft driver who allegedly assaulted Chabad rabbi, now say it was possible hate crime.

BBC employee in hot water over antisemitic posts

BBC scheduler discovered to have called Jewish people “Nazis” who t funded a “holohoax” on social media.

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.