Antisemitism

Michigan city targeted with antisemitic flyers

Flyers from notorious hate group Goyim Defense League found on residential driveways in Novi, Michigan.

'Raging antisemitism has fully consumed CUNY'

NY lawmakers and Jewish activists call for end of public funding for CUNY after extreme anti-Israel graduation speech by BDS activist.

ZOA slams Biden WH's support of 'dangerous' antisemitism def'ns

Zionist Organization of America also decries strategy's lack of calling out Islamists and other antisemites endangering US Jewish community.

American Jewish Congress applauds WH antisemitism strategy

US national advocacy org praises release of first ever national strategy to counter antisemitism.

UK Jewish org launches petition to stop Roger Waters concerts

Campaign Against Antisemitism urges venues hosting former Pink Floyd frontman accused of antisemitism to cancel shows.

Arsonist causes 'horrifying' damage to NYC Chabad Mitzvah Tank

NYPD investigating after individual sets fire to Mitzvah Tank in Crown Heights, causing massive exterior and interior damage.

Diaspora Min. lauds WH decision on IHRA antisemitism definition

'Rise in antisemitism requires a continued & persistent effort, as well as an investment in Holocaust education,' Diaspora Min. Chikli says.

WJC praises WH for national agenda to combat antisemitism

Plan to combat antisemitism, including through IHRA definition, receives widespread support from American Jewish community.

US embraces IHRA defnition of antisemitism

White House unveils national strategy to combat antisemitism, the 'most ambitious government-led effort to fight antisemitism in history.'

Montreal:

School blasted for not acting while students giving Nazi salutes

Video posted to social media shows students making Nazi salutes, playing Third Reich marching song, while teacher does not react.

Wiesenthal Center:

'Germany must prosecute Roger Waters for Holocaust distortion'

Leading organization in fight against antisemitism reacts to singer's comparison of Anne Frank and Rab journalist during Berlin concert.

Florida mom apologizes for promoting antisemitic book

The Florida mom who sought to ban Amanda Gorman’s poem says she’s sorry for promoting the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

TV host: 'I never thought to blame an entire sector'

Galit Gutman, who said haredim 'suck blood,' apologizes for her words, says she was referring to the politicians only.

Denver Jewish Day School makes history on the basketball court

Jewish day school takes title of Class 1A state champions - but tells of antisemitism on the court. 'You just have to be the bigger person.'

Biden to unveil strategy to combat antisemitism on Thursday

The strategy will be announced with a video presentation and a live-streamed conversation.

Nazi graffiti causes thousands in damage to Massachusetts house

Vandals trash home, leaving swastikas and over $10,000 worth of damage behind. Police working with ADL and local Jewish org.

EU leader: 38% of Jews feel unsafe, looking to leave Europe

European Jewish Association conference discusses rising dangers faced by European Jewish community and institutions.

ZOA urges Biden: Recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

ZOA to President Biden: Help protect the safety of the Jewish people, recognize the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

'Comparing Israel to Nazis'

Roger Waters compares Anne Frank to Shireen Abu Aqleh

At Berlin concert, Roger Waters compares Holocaust victim Anne Frank to Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, drawing anger & criticism.

Symposium Against Antisemitism

NYC mayor calls for suing social media for 'feeding hate'

“We are using antiquated methods to dismantle a modern-day crisis,” says Eric Adams. 'That is not how you’re going to end antisemitism.”

"There's no future for you” Jews in Germany

'The kids are alright' in the fight against German antisemitism but where are the adults? Op-ed.

UK teen TikTok prankster arrested after harassing Orthodox Jews

18-year-old 'Mizzy' arrested after harassing and jumping over Jews, breaking into people's houses.

ADL: Far-right enabling rising antisemitism in Massachusetts

Report by ADL Center on Extremism finds far-right propaganda fueling increase in hate incidents.

UK report: Majority of Jewish students fear being targeted

Parliamentary panel finds Jewish students and staff have overwhelming feeling of being singled out due to their religious identity.

Rabbinical Alliance applauds lawmakers for protecting Israel

Rabbinical Alliance of America applauds Daniel Rosenthal and Nily Rozic for leading charge against pro-BDS legislation in New York.

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Orthodox strategic advisor points to high levels of antisemitism in Armenia and among US Armenian community.

Ronald Lauder urges WH not to undermine IHRA antisemitism def

WJC president reacts to report that Biden admin to include alternate progressive antisemitism definition in action plan.

Former Shabak chief calls haredi, religious, MKs 'Jewish jihad'

Haredi and some Religious Zionist MKs are 'existential threat to the State of Israel,' former Shabak chief Carmi Gillon says.

Hundreds of rabbis:

Biden administration should use IHRA antisemitism definition

'A comprehensive report on antisemitism might not be comprehensive without defining antisemitism.'

B’nai Brith slams appearance of antisemitic comedian in Canada

Ontario city called on to stop performance by American comedian Amer Zahr, noted for extreme anti-Israel rhetoric, at publicly funded venue.

Boston area high school defaced with swastika

Investigation opened after swastika found on bathroom wall, principal decries 'people who are continuing to perpetuate hate' at school.

Israeli TV host: 'Haredim suck our blood and milk us'

'Haredim suck our blood, they milk us, they have lost their shame,' TV host Galit Gutman says.

Israel's Diaspora Min. defends Elon Musk

Israeli minister charged with fighting antisemitism: Elon Musk is ‘an amazing entrepreneur and a role model.’

Missouri: Mayor apologizes for using antisemitic slur

Mayor of Missouri town apologizes after saying trash collectors are ‘not trying to Jew anybody.’

Op-ed:

Soros, antisemitism and the progressive assault on language

It is legitimate to criticize the billionaire’s politics and support for anti-Israel groups. Op-ed.

Toronto:

Jews subject to more hate crimes than any other group

Toronto Police Service publishes 2022 hate crimes report: Jewish community victimized in approximately 26 percent of all hate crimes.

Light sentence given to Montreal teen who burned Israeli flags

Plea deal criticized for not addressing hateful motives behind attack on flags in front of Jewish school.

Jewish orgs urge inclusion of IHRA definition in UN Action Plan

Joint letter from 160 Jewish organizations calls on UN Under Secretary-General to include IHRA definition in antisemitism plan.

The weaponization of antisemitism against conservatives

A conference on how to save the West has been smeared by those out to destroy it. Op-ed.

Biden:

'Antisemitism is a stain on the soul of America'

Biden on Jewish Heritage Month: My support for Israel's security remains long-standing and unwavering.

Antisemitic #TheJews hashtag trending on Twitter

Director of Israeli Digital Diplomacy Bureau blasts Twitter for allowing its platform to fill up with antisemitic hate speech.

Biden to discuss White House committment to fighing antisemitism

White House event marking Jewish American Heritage Month to feature menu prepared by award-winning Israeli chef Michael Solomonov.

Philadelphia suburb targeted with antisemitic stickers

Antisemitic vandalism spree continues in Philadelphia suburbs, with police expressing frustration they cannot do more.

Antisemitic incident

Jewish groups to provide training to Cleveland Catholic school

In response to lacrosse player making antisemitic remark to player on opposing team, Catholic school partners with Jewish organizations.

Ontario city probing swastikas on trees as hate crime

Antisemitic vandalism in Barrie, Ontario forest described by local Chabad rabbi as 'very disturbing.'

Hate crime arrest

Knife-wielding Black Hebrew Israelite threatens Jews in Brooklyn

Assailant charged with hate crime after brandishing knife at Israeli Orthodox students in NYC park, demanding money.

London hate crime

Man shouting abuse assaults Jewish bus passenger with pole

Assailant waving long yellow pole threatens to 'mash up' Jewish passenger, also harasses other Jews on Stamford Hill bus.

Op-ed:

I am still shocked by the New York Times

If anything, the Gray Lady’s coverage is even more skewed, blatant, committed to viewing Israeli self-defense as heinous aggression. Op-ed

Wisconsin:

Teacher arrested for threatening students who drew swastikas

Jewish teacher in police custody after allegedly uttering threats against students in his class who drew swastikas on a piece of paper.

UK pro-Palestinian hatefest:

Anti-Israel rally outside PM’s office features Nazi comparisons

London march rife with antisemitic signs, chants and speakers calling for genocidal destruction of Jewish State.

'EndJewHatred' movement to rally outside UN today

'The UN is giving a platform to, and enabling, the same vile Jew-hatred that fuels the terrorist rocket attacks.'

Austria:

Decrease in antisemitic incidents, physical attacks remain high

Study finds trend of fewer antisemitic incidents but warns that assaults against Jews are still at record level.

Adidas to donate proceeds from Yeezy merchandise

Adidas says it will sell off Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements.’

Oregon elementary schools vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Police investigating after two schools in city of Bend covered with graffiti referring to Hitler.

Germany:

Man charged over attempted arson attack near synagogue

German-Iranian dual national accused of being instructed to carry out arson attack on a synagogue on behalf of Iranian agencies.

Antisemitism Study:

Online incitement is leading to physical attacks on synagogues

New research finds use of antisemitic terms on social media unifying extremists from differing ideologies in shared hatred of Jews.

U of California San Diego bathroom defaced with swastikas

Investigation opened after shocking discovery of numerous Nazi symbols.

Jewish University of Delaware prof targeted with swastika

Campus police investigating poster with Nazi symbol and threatening phrase found on academic's office door.

Alarming study

Online incitement correlated with physical attacks on synagogues

'Important steps must be taken by both policymakers and social media platforms to enhance the safety of the Jewish community,' CAM CEO says.

ADL warns of growing antisemitism in California

ADL report finds California is home to dangerous levels of antisemitism, second only to New York.