Antisemitism

Yad Vashem Chairman:

'Any university that can excuse calls for genocide is doomed'

Yad Vashem condemned the unwillingness of US university presidents to say that calls for genocide of Jews were against policy.

University leaders admit: Jewish students feel unsafe on campus

Facing Congress, Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend efforts to fight antisemitism on their campuses.

Jewish group demands Virginia menorah lighting be reinstated

SWC, a human rights NGO, calls decision to cancel public menorah lighting 'an act of pure antisemitism.'

Despite bus driver boycott:

Thousands attend pro-Israel rally in Ottawa

'This is not 1943. I'm grateful that Israel exists and as an army to fight back,' Canadian MP says at Ottawa rally.

House approves resolution condemning antisemitism

Measure passes by vote of 311 to 14, Some Democrats take issue with language stating that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”

New York:

Man indicted after punching Israeli tourist in Times Square

Prosecutors say the man punched an Israeli tourist after making antisemitic remarks including “Hamas should kill more of you".

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Harvard President refuses to condemn campus antisemitism

Rep. Elise Stefanik asks President of Harvard whether calling for genocide of Jews violates Harvard’s rules.

Williamsburg, Virginia, cancels Menorah lighting due to war

Organizers of an arts festival in the city said that displaying a menorah would 'make it seem that we are taking sides.'

Erdan screens Oct. 7th footage in Harvard University

'This video will change how you see the Middle East,' he warned an audience of hundreds. 'You will see the only way is to destroy Hamas.'

Philadelphia:

Jewish-owned falafel shop mobbed by anti-Israel activists

Pro-Palestinian protesters target falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov, following donation to United Hatzalah.

Investigation in Britain:

London bus drivers failed to stop for Jewish children

Police in London investigating claims Jewish children were prevented from getting on buses in the city.

Penn. Gov. condemns 'antisemitic' protest outside restaurant

Governor Josh Shapiro says 'Restaurant targeted because its owner is Jewish. Hate and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history.'

15 New York synagogues hit with false bomb threats on Friday

As antisemitism spikes in New York, 15 synagogues in one day receive bomb threats.

Israeli Foreign Minister:

Colombian President's remarks are antisemitic

Minister Cohen called out President Petro after he equated Israel's operation in Gaza to Nazism.

1st ever Award for Combating Antisemitism in Sports given

Borussia Dortmund receives the first ever Award for Outstanding Contributions in Combating Antisemitism in Sports.

Denmark orders police, army to help protect Israeli embassy

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says 'the terrorist threat against Denmark is serious.'

Antisemitic graffiti was ignored at school where students rioted

Principal only removed 'hail Hitler' graffiti when ordered to by city 9 months before Jewish teacher forced to shelter by anti-Israel riot.

After antisemitic rant:

Actress Susan Sarandon issues apology

The actress mocked, during a pro-Palestinian Arab rally, the fear Jewish people have experienced amid outbreak of antisemitism.

Watchdog warns: Antisemitic incidents rose over 300% in Germany

Antisemitic incidents have surged 320% in Germany since Oct. 7, watchdog finds.

Esau and the "kiss" of antisemitism

Rashbi tells us that the hatred of Esav to Yaakov is a Halakha, so don't try to figure out why, don't try to appease, just be a proud Jew.

Texas:

Man who torched Austin synagogue sent to 10 years in prison

The Texas man pleaded guilty to arson and a hate crime causing damage to religious property.

Queens College:

Jewish students told to 'go back to Poland, Germany'

During pro-Israel rally on campus, counter-protestors harass Jewish students, steal, stomp on Israeli flags.

Pro-Palestinian activitists wave swastikas in New York protest

The protest centered around the Rockefeller Center and included Palestinian flags and slogans, and a sign comparing the IDF to Nazis.

Should Israel deny entry to foreign journalists who lie?

Does Israel, a democracy, need to commit suicide to prove to the world that we will bow down to their western values of a free press?Op-ed.

Chuck Schumer to US Senate:

'US Jews feel abandoned by friends and allies'

In emotional 40-minute speech before the Senate, Majority Leader calls out antisemitic dog whistles, support for Hamas from the left.

The Jewish establishment’s failure

Demanding accountability after ineffectively dealing with antisemitism. Opinion.

ADL:

Almost 3/4 of Jewish college students experienced antisemitism

More Jewish students report experiencing antisemitic incidents since October 7 than in their entire college careers before the massacre.

Singer apologizes for falsely accusing hotel of antisemitism

German-Jewish singer apologizes for falsely accusing Leipzig hotel of antisemitism.

NYC:

Officials defend Queens school where Jewish teacher was targeted

NYC education officials defend Queens high school where student protest targeted pro-Israel teacher.

Over antisemitism:

UC Berkeley sued by Jewish groups

Jewish groups claim the university has become a hotbed of "unchecked" antisemitism, including at its law school.

Italian rabbi verbally assaulted by man wielding a screwdriver

Assailant shouts "Go away, you dirty Zionist" at Rabbi Haim Fabrizio Cipriani in the incident in the city of Genoa.

Montreal:

Jewish community center hit with firebomb

The incident is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents in the city in recent weeks.

Elon Musk: 'No choice but to kill those who insist on murder'

Elon Musk met with President Isaac Herzog and laid out three things he believes Israel must do in Gaza.

London:

Thousands gather to rally against antisemitism

Former UK PM Johnson and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis attended the rally after a series of antisemitic and anti-Israel protests.

3 antisemitic attacks in Flatbush on Shabbat

2 haredi men, 1 teenager attacked by teens yelling 'free Palestine' in Brooklyn.

Can you paradigm?

No one should be allowed to live here who does not want to be here, in the Jewish state. Op-ed.

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BBC bars reporter from attending march against antisemitism

Network tells employees seeking to attend National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism that the London march is too "controversial."

Teacher forced to take shelter from anti-Israel riot

A Queens high school teacher was forced into her office after hundreds of students rioted against her pro-Israel activities.

Smoke bombs thrown at AIPAC president's home

Anti-Israel protestors clash with residents outside LA home of AIPAC President Michael Tuchin.

85 Jews graves vandalized in Belgian cemetery

Security increased at Belgian Jewish institutions after unknown vandals steal Stars of David from Jewish graves in city of Charleroi.

Toronto reports sharp rise in antisemitic incidents

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center says it is dismayed by 192 percent increase in antisemitic incidents since October 7.

European Parliament members:

Monuments in Moldova 'insult to Holocaust victims'

'Moldova is expecting to pick up the pace towards EU accession and it is essential that they align with European values,' MEPs stress.

Seattle-area synagogue vandalized

FBI investigating after Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in Mercer Island vandalized.

Talent agency UTA drops Susan Sarandon over antisemitic rant

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon claimed at an anti-Israel rally that Jews fearing antisemitism are 'getting a taste' of Muslim life.

NC Progressive Democrat:

'Jewish caucus would be end of party, they control everything'

North Carolina progressive caucus leader Ryan Jenkins says allowing Jewish caucus says 'We’re not Democrats, we’re the Jewish Caucus.'

Germany:

Authorities raid homes of 17 people over antisemitic hate speech

German authorities raid homes of 17 people in the state of Bavaria accused of spreading antisemitic hate speech.

'Adolf was right,' 'gas the Jews' written on NYC subway train

New York City subway system has seen multiple calls to exterminated Jews in graffiti form since October 7 massacre.

Maryland hate crime task force member compares Israel to Nazis

Zainab Chaudry, a member of the Maryland special task force against hate crimes, has repeatedly posted against Israel on X.

Freedom Center cuts ties with Candance Owens over Israel stance

David Horowitz Freedom Center, which helped launch Candace Owens' career, accuses her of siding with Hamas, enemies of Western civilization.

1 in 10 US Jews showed up on a Tuesday to stand for Israel

The demographic equivalent would be 3 million black people, 4.5 million Latinos, 1.2 million Asians rallying in D.C. For starters..Op-ed.

'Antisemitism is reaching everywhere'

Professor Marat Resin of York Entrepreneurial Development School talks about the effects of the war on Jews around the world.

Former BBC executor:

'Independent inquiry needed into BBC's antisemitic coverage'

Former director of BBC television Danny Cohen says BBC is 'institutionally antisemitic' in its coverage of the Hamas-Israel war.

'Nazis' spraypainted on home of prominent Jewish US diplomat

The vacation home of US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel was defaced in what would appear to be an antisemitic incident.

New York:

Jewish congressman's office defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

‘Blood on your hands’: Jewish congressman Dan Goldman’s office defaced with anti-Israel graffiti.

Musk:

'Stories claiming that I'm antisemitic are bogus'

X owner responds to public backlash over alleged endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theory: Nothing could be further from the truth.

Unprecedented:

Mayors from across US commit to plan to combat Antisemitism

Plan includes appointing liaisons to local Jewish communities and adopting and implementing the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

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President Herzog's message of hope to world Jewry

Israeli President says Israel is here for world Jewry just as world Jewry is there for Israel during Hamas war, wave of antisemitism.

LA Police claim:

'Killing of Paul Kessler doesn't appear to be a hate crime'

Ventura County DA says killing of elderly Jewish man by anti-Israel protestor does not 'meet the elements of a hate crime.'

Come home now!

Do your rose-colored glasses block your seeing the handwriting on the wall? Only In Israel there is the IDF to defend you. Opinion.

Watch: Neo-Nazis march in Wisconsin

Neo-Nazis march in Madison, Wisconsin, carrying swastika flags and wearing Hamas-like face masks.