Antisemitism

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.

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.