Antisemitism

Their heritage and why they hate us

We hate persons and groups more because of who they are, than because of what they do. Op-ed.

Broadway 'Parade' star: Cast says Kaddish before shows

The cast of Broadway’s ‘Parade’ says Kaddish before each show, says star Micaela Diamond.

Connecticut College interim president with antisemitism history

Connecticut College replaces president mired in antisemitism scandal with interim president who has one of his own.

Kosovo's parliament endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

79 MPs from Kosovo's parliament endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.

What to do when your lake is named after an antisemite

Should the name be changed or should we forget about it? Op-ed.

ZOA president denounces Biden's antisemitism plan

Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, explains in detail how President Biden's antisemitism plan will hurt Israel.

Canadian army officer fined, reprimanded for antisemitic jokes

German-born officer in the Canadian military fined and reprimanded, but retains rank, after making antisemitic jokes during training course.

State Department:

'Roger Waters has track record of using antisemitic tropes'

US government joins accusations of antisemitism against Roger Waters after he wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert.

Jerusalem conference:

Antisemitism panel: 'Jews can be the worst antisemites'

Two leading experts on Jew hatred agree: A lack of unity is our biggest problem to date.

In Los Angeles, a new mural aims to help combat antisemitism

Anti-hate mural showcasing Jewish diversity goes up in L.A. neighborhood where antisemitic shootings took place.

If you expected an apology from CUNY law students, think again

'If CUNY Law wants to show it cares for its Jewish students, it can do so by showing it cares for Fatima,' Jewish Law students wrote.Op-ed.

Compromise on antisemitism

After a long debate, the Biden aministration concluded that there are times and places when hostilityor hatred for Jews is appropriate.Op-ed

The Biden administration’s anti-antisemitism travesty

The IHRA definition has led defenders of the Jewish people down a blind alley.Op-ed.

Rabbinical Alliance of America

CUNY needs to be held accountable for hateful graduation speech

Rabbinical Alliance of America demands action after antisemitic commencement speech by law student at CUNY Law School graduation.

ADL: Antisemitic stereotypes deeply entrenched across Europe

Survey finds one in four residents of European countries harbor extensive anti-Jewish attitudes.

Israel Heritage Foundation:

Antisemitic CUNY address must be condemned by Biden admin

Organization also urges WH Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to call out CUNY for hate-filled graduation speech.

Op-Ed:

CUNY: Our future lawmakers commencing with antisemitism

These are tomorrow’s lawyers, judges, prosecutors, lawmakers, justices, even presidents. Op-ed.

EU Parliament president visits Vienna Jewish community

Roberta Metsola meets with head of Vienna Jewish community to discuss dangerous rise of far-right extremist parties in Europe.

Ex-KKK Grand Wizard David Duke defends Roger Waters

White supremacist and noted antisemite defends Waters after musician condemned for wearing Nazi-like uniform on stage.

Coney Island targeted by antisemitic vandals

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating swastika found on building in Brooklyn neighborhood.

Brooklyn hate crime:

NYC man gets 60 days in jail for punching Jew in IDF sweater

28-year-old from Staten Island who appears at hearing wearing keffiyeh and spouting anti-Israel slogans pleads guilty to hate crime charge.

UK college union slammed for motion comparing Israel to Nazis

British university union singles out Israel at annual conference, passing motion placing Israel alongside Nazis, South Africa and slavery.

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.