Antisemitism

Glasgow:

'Queer-friendly' Yiddish cafe closes due to leftist antisemitism

'Pink Peacock' closes after 3 years after what owner describes as astonishing amount of antisemitic vitriol from self-described leftists.'

Arab bus driver sprays youths after they refuse to change seats

An Arab bus driver sprayed Jewish youths with perfume and verbally abused them for refusing to move their seats.

Festival drops documentary denying Jeremy Corbyn antisemitism

Glastonbury festival drops pro-Jeremy Corbyn documentary after outcry from Jewish groups.

Op-Ed:

A rare opportunity to honor a victim of terror

Every visitor to Joan Davenny Lake would be reminded of the horrible actions to which racist attitudes can lead. Op-ed.

American Jewish comedians are trivializing antisemitism

Jewish humor will not deter, persuade, or diminish the ever growing Jew hatred that is sweeping the streets of Main St in America. Op-ed.

Director of AJC in Israel:

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

Tackling antisemitism: Disproportionate attention to Israel

The gold standard is dead. Long live the Impossible Standard! The one Israel is put to, that is. Op-ed.

'We will land in Palestine'

Airline apologizes, org demands: Dismiss anti-Israel employee

Human rights organization urges airline to dismiss employee who announced plane would land in 'occupied Palestine.'

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Coalition for Jewish Values says Biden Admin, making 'serious error' in naming group accused of antisemitism as ally in fight against hate.

Haredi MK:

'Discrimination against haredim also exists in hospitals'

Incitement against haredim harms them in healthcare as well, MK Eichler says.

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

At IPU Morocco, Amb. Danny Danon calls for global parliaments to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Pittsburgh shooter's trial:

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Evidence introduced before trial adjourned says Robert Bowers posted antisemitic rants on Gab before the October 27, 2018 shooting.

EndJewHatred movement declares 'state of emergency' at CUNY

Movement says antisemitism "has become systemic" at City University of New York, as shown by commencement speech targeting Jews and Israel.

Seeking definitions of Antisemitism is a waste of time

Antisemitism is first and foremost a heart and consciousness problem, a spiritual and historical problem, not a matter of definitions.Op-ed.

ADL calls on US workplaces to adopt pledge to fight antisemitism

ADL calls for adoption of pledge to fight antisemitism, promises to report on practices to prevent antisemitism in the workplace.

ActNews: Flag discrimination? Say what?

Fans often wave their country's flag at concerts, but one fan was booted from a Roger Waters concert for doing it - and it's not surprising.

Intifada in North Carolina

In the face of violent Jew-hatred, Jewish leaders are silent. Op-ed.

New York: College where Zionist was booted to be investigated

Feds to investigate NY college where an assault survivor group booted a Zionist student.

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.”