Antisemitism

Netherlands probes Iranian involvement in Rotterdam attack

The Netherlands is investigating Iran's possible involvement in the attack on a Rotterdam synagogue this past Friday.

Three arrested for attack on Jews in San Jose

Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent assault on two Israeli-American men outside a restaurant in San Jose’s upscale Santana Row shopping district.

Wave of antisemitism in Europe:

Army to secure Jewish institutions following antisemitic attacks

Following the attack at the synagogue in Liège and a series of antisemitic incidents across Europe, Belgium’s Interior and Defense Ministers announced army will take part in securing Jewish institutions, in cooperation with the federal police.

Police investigating

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.

ADL "Never is Now' Conference:

When the Jew on the front line of antisemitism is not welcome

There is a vast difference between talking about antisemitism and living it. Still, Jewish history has always been written by the Jews who refused to wait for permission to exist.

New terror group threatens Europe's Jewry

Diaspora Ministry reveals new terror group attacking synagogues in Belgium and Holland, suspicion attacks are revenge for elimination of Iraqi official acting in service of Iran.

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

French prosecutors say two brothers arrested in northern France were planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack and sought martyrdom.

California sues Oakland schools over antisemitism response

California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism.

London:

Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Al-Quds rally spark police probe

British police arrest 12 people and launch an investigation after chants of “Death to the IDF" heard at a London Al-Quds Day rally.

8 haredi men attacked amid rising antisemitic incidents

At least eight Haredi Jews, including children, were attacked in Belgium amid rising antisemitic incidents, prompting increased security after a Liège synagogue explosion.

Following synagogue attack

150 mayors rally behind Jewish community

Nearly 150 US and Canadian mayors condemned the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan and pledged to confront antisemitism.

'Kill all Jews' message at San Jose State University

Less than a week after 2 Jews were assaulted in San Jose, graffiti calling for the eradication of a "minimum" of 5 million Jews was left on a wall at SJSU.

Attempted Attack In Amsterdam:

Explosive placed near Jewish school

An unknown individual placed an explosive device near a Jewish school saturday morning. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

A video circulated on social media in which a group calling itself 'Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia' claims responsibility for the arson.

Suspected arson attack on Dutch synagogue

Blaze at entrance of Rotterdam synagogue sparks arson probe; officials and Jewish leaders condemn suspected antisemitic violent attack

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act after shootings at synagogues

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli sent an urgent letter this week to the Prime Minister of Canada following spate of antisemitic violence.

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Jew confronts neo-Nazi on cruise ship

In a video posted online, a Jewish man is seen confronting a passenger on a cruise ship who has swastika tattoos on his back.

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Canada will allocate $10 million to help Jewish institutions strengthen security after gunfire struck three Toronto-area synagogues.

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

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Israelis beaten unconscious in California

Lior Zehavi and Daniel Levi were forced to the ground and beaten by three assailants outside a restaurant after they were overheard speaking Hebrew.

Ramadan event

Mamdani introduced by extremist who called to bomb Tel Aviv

New York City Mayor attends event at Staten Island Mosque, where he was introduced by Abdullah Akl, who called on Hamas to "strike Tel Aviv" and for "Intifada."

The old hatred In a new war

When Jews stand on the front line against tyranny, the tyrants become the victims, the Jews the villains. The reaction to the confrontation with Iran shows just how predictable that pattern has become. The Iranian people, however, understand perfectly well who their enemy is. Opinion.

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

President Isaac Herzog held a Zoom call with leaders of the Canadian Jewish community after a series of antisemitic shooting attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, and businesses in Toronto.

CAM

Global antisemitic incidents rose 34% after outbreak of Iran war

The Combat Antisemitism Movement has documented 154 antisemitic incidents worldwide in the first week of the conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran.

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

These incidents add to three additional shooting attacks carried out against Jewish institutions and institutions run by Jews during the past week.

Tucker Carlson attacks Chabad and Holy Temple 'patches'

Tucker Carlson slams religious sleeve patches worn by IDF soldiers, claims Israel is out to destroy Al Aqsa Mosque and build the Third Temple.

Anti-Israel pastor wins Texas Democratic primary

Pastor Frederick Haynes, who embraced Farrakhan, wins Texas Dem primary, as Nazi-gun enthusiast advances to GOP runoff.

Lapid:

Criticism of Israel often masks 'very ancient' antisemitism

Speaking to CNN, opposition leader says some criticism of Israel is legitimate but warns antisemitism and a “weird coalition of the far right and the far left" are fueling attacks on the US-Israel alliance.

Amid wave of antisemitism

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

New Jersey man charged with damaging religious property after ramming his car multiple times into the entrance of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn.

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Police investigate suspected antisemitic attack after 12 bullets fired at Temple Emanu-El; no injuries reported.

Zionaphobia - the term you should begin to use for anti-Zionists

Jews and supporters of Israel have made a strategic error by constantly defending, denying or softening their identification with Zionism. Opinion.

Over 100 antisemitic incidents reported in Ireland in six months

Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system.

A Purim paradox:

Why all the Jew-hatred?

Jews have been asking this question since Haman's efforts to annihilate them, but in the USA today, just follow the money and media to find out the source. Opinion.

Jewish parents across California sue state over antisemitism

Louis D. Brandeis Center and StandWithUS organizations file a lawsuit against the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents across the state whose children have experienced pervasive antisemitism in the public school system.

A hard look at the state of black-Jewish relations in America

Leaders should examine why so many young African-Americans have aggressively embraced the Palestinian cause, and its resulting antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Opinion.

Australian tribunal rules:

'All Zionists are terrorists' chant is unlawful

The Victorian Tribunal rules that the chant “All Zionists are terrorists" incites hatred against Jews, affirming that freedom of speech in Australia does not extend to racial or religious vilification.

France:

Swastikas found in Drancy, former WWII transit camp for Jews

Two swastikas discovered in Drancy, a former WWII transit camp for Jews deported to Auschwitz. The vandalism comes amid rising antisemitic acts in France.

Enough, Maspik, Dayenu!

We are done constantly explaining ourselves. We are done trying to make people like us. We are done pretending that one more perfect argument will change hearts poisoned by hate.

DSA chant 'tax the Jews' at San Francisco mayor's conference

Democratic Socialists of America protest against San Francisco mayor's tax policy devolves into antisemitic chants against Israel and Jews.

Vanderbilt investigates lecturer over pro-Palestinian exercise

Vanderbilt launches inquiry into instructor after math question about Israeli occupation draws criticism.

CAM visits Honduras, strengthens ties with President Asfura

CAM en Español holds meeting with new Honduras President Nasry Asfura, aiming to strengthen regional fight against antisemitism.

Anti-Zionist protest at Buchenwald memorial draws condemnation

German anti-Zionist group’s plan to protest at Buchenwald memorial over keffiyeh ban sparks outrage.

Antisemitism in France:

They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

Europe1 reports that activists from the far-left party LFI insulted an elderly Jewish woman after noticing a mezuzah on her door.

Following Bondi Beach attack

Royal Commission into antisemitism begins work

Australia’s royal commission into antisemitism begins public hearings, investigating the causes of antisemitism and the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. An interim report is expected by April.

Europe’s last Jewish haven?

Inside a 1,000-year-old community’s fight to survive

In historic Prague, young Jewish leaders speak with Arutz Sheva about battling rising antisemitism and a shrinking community, vowing to rebuild pride and secure their future.

'Sick society'

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

The Combat Antisemitism Movement condemned an installation at a school that depicted Netanyahu and Trump portrayed as consuming the organs and blood of Arab children.

Two Florida men charged over water gun attack against Jewish man

Two South Florida men face hate crime charges after allegedly targeting a Jewish man in Miami Beach, yelling “Jews! Jews!" and spraying him with liquid from a water gun.

London bakery owned by Jews vandalized

Pro-Palestinian vandalism of London bakery with Jewish roots draws outcry from British Jewish groups.

Betsy Berns Korn:

On antisemitism, Jewish unity, and hope for Israel's future

Betsy Berns Korn, Chair of the Conference of Presidents, shares insights on rising antisemitism, Jewish unity, and the challenges Israel faces today, reflecting on her 15th visit to the country since October 7th.

Andorra festival sparks outrage over anti-Israel display

Mock execution of Israeli effigy in public carnival alarms Andorra’s tiny Jewish community.

Malcolm Hoenlein:

Remove Iran, shift the Middle East balance

Malcolm Hoenlein tells Arutz Sheva Iran remains the central threat to Israel, warns negotiations must ensure full compliance, and says the region stands at a critical moment.

Public exhibit in Turkey features motifs of blood libel

The Movement to Combat Antisemitism says the exhibit reproduces motifs of historical accusations attributed to Jews over the centuries.

Why fighting Antisemitism fails-and what we should do instead

The ultimate goal of Jewish life isn't to be well-integrated or liked by our neighbors. It is for Judaism to be the centering fact of your life.

US ambassador rebuked for defending circumcision in Belgium

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White after White accused Belgium of antisemitism and attacked the health minister for banning three Jewish mohels from practicing.

After backlash

Swiss broadcaster pulls commentary attacking Israeli athletes

Swiss broadcaster RTS pulls bobsleigh commentary in which reporter attacked Israeli athlete Adam Edelman for his Zionist views and support for the IDF during the Olympic Games.

Antisemitism: Bret Stephens

We Jews have the honor of being hated

Jews must cease hoping to solve antisemitism and make their own way forward.

'Kill the Jew'

Israelis hospitalized after antisemitic attack on Thai island

Three Israelis were hospitalized after a violent assault on Ko Samui, with family members saying the attackers shouted antisemitic slurs and threats during the attack.

IOC defends sale of controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics T-shirt

Olympics committee defends sale of a limited-edition T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Olympics under Hitler's regime, despite backlash from Jewish organizations.

Israeli flags confiscated at Israeli singer's Paris concert

Security guards at the Casino de Paris where Itay Levy performed confiscated Israeli flags at the entrance and seized flags that had been smuggled in while the performance was underway.