Antisemitism

San Francisco Bay Area:

Zionist and anti-Zionist Jewish groups clash over billboards

A San Francisco Bay Area billboard battle breaks out between Jews over branding of anti-Zionism.

The entrenchment of Western Jew-hatred

As the culture hurtles towards the precipice, Diaspora Jews are like rabbits caught in the headlights. Op-ed.

U of Florida defaced with antisemitic pro-Kanye West messages

Antisemitic graffiti part of campaign by neo-Nazi group targeting American college campuses.

32 members of Congress put forward bill to condemn antisemitism

Resolution also recognizes Israel as ‘America’s legitimate and democratic ally.’

House kicks Ilhan Omar off committee over past antisemitism

GOP majority boots Rep. Ilhan Omar from House committee over statements highly critical of Israel and that used antisemitic tropes.

Saudi student who stole NJ school bus wrote about martyrdom

Diaries found by police allegedly contain antisemitism and refer to 'blood, blood, destruction, destruction. Allah.'

Spanish government unveils plan to fight antisemitism

Plan will use guidelines developed by EU to combat antisemitism in Spain, with a focus on additional resources to strengthen security.

New Jersey:

Man who threw Molotov cocktail at synagogue arrested

FBI announced arrest of Nicholas Malindretos, suspected of throwing Molotov cocktail at Bloomfield synagogue, and then fleeing.

12-year old boy one of three Jews assaulted in London

Three antisemitic assaults occur in Stamford Hill, including a 12-year old Jewish boy grabbed by the throat and thrown off a bus.

Italy:

24 people charged for harassing Holocaust survivor Liliana Segre

Well known Holocaust educator files report with police after 2 dozen people attack her online, including pro-Palestinian celebrity chef.

Morocco among hosts of UN event on combating antisemitism

United States, Argentina, Canada, Israel, Morocco, and the United Kingdom to host side event on global efforts to combat antisemitism at UN.

Belgrade Jewish cemetery vandalized for 2nd time in two years

One of only two Jewish cemeteries still operating in Serbia vandalized with swastikas and anti-Jewish symbols.

Extremist group targets Rochester area with antisemitic flyers

Notorious white supremacist organization continues nationwide hate campaign, dropping flyers in New York town.

Irish PM warns of rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial

Speaking at Holocaust memorial, Irish prime minister emphasizes the need to fight antisemitism and racism.

CNN slammed for blood libel cartoon with antisemitic tropes

CNN facing major criticism for publishing cartoon depicting Jewish family celebrating Passover surrounded by sea of blood.

University of Melbourne adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Unimelb becomes first university in Australia to adopt IHRA definition.

Anglican priest found guilty of antisemitism banned until 2030

69-year-old priest suspended from Church of England duties for 'engaging in antisemitic activity.'

ADL warns extremists raising millions through crowdfunding

Anti-Defamation League study cautions that antisemitic groups and others using crowdfunding sites to generate millions of dollars.

Op-ed:

What’s in a Jewish name?

There is a threat to Jewish identity today, more malignant and enigmatic than physical attacks, and it comes from Jews themselves. Op-ed.

Italy to appoint coordinator for combating antisemitism

PM Giorgia Meloni announces Rome politician to take on role coordinating national fight against antisemitism.

Pasadena, California:

Dozens of antisemitic flyers found on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Residents describe long stretch of residential street covered in antisemitic flyers attributed to notorious hate group.

France unveils plan to combat antisemitism

New measure comes at a time of continued record levels of antisemitic incidents.

Activists urge US bar association to reject antisemitism measure

Progressive groups call on ABA not to pass resolution supporting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Sweden:

Raoul Wallenberg sculpture in Holocaust memorial vandalized

Statue of diplomat who saved thousands of Jews in Hungary during Holocaust covered with white paint.

‘Ye is right’ antisemitic graffiti found across U of Alabama

Two dozen antisemitic messages praising rapper for antisemitic statements, and referring to Holocaust Remembrance Day, found on campus.

Keir Starmer:

‘We had to rip antisemitism out by its roots’

British Labour Leader leader vows to continue fighting antisemitism that had taken hold of his party during tenure of Jeremy Corbyn.

Israel and Jews are vulnerable to today's amalgam of hate.

Jewish history is replete with inclinations to eliminate us and erase a connection to our tiny indigenous heritage in the Middle East.Op-ed.

Washington DC:

Kanye West invoked during assault on man with Star of David

‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says attackers made antisemitic comments, invoked anti-Jewish rapper.

Omar on past statements:

'I didn't realize my words were trafficking in antisemitism'

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims she apologized for controversial remarks and owned up to them.

New Jersey:

Man throws Molotov cocktail at synagogue in arson attempt

Suspect lights and throws Molotov cocktail at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, then flees. No damage caused to the building.

Latin American legislators to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Representatives from Latin America met with Jewish org.s in Miami to strategize implementing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Diaspora Minister:

'68% of antisemitism comes from Palestinians and the far-Left'

Amichai Chikli presents findings of 2022 antisemitism report to the Israeli government.

US Second Gentleman:

'I feel a deep connection to those who perished in Auschwitz'

Doug Emhoff says his visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau is an important part of his work combating antisemitism.

Antisemitic incidents remain ‘at a high level’ in France

Total of 436 acts slightly lower than last year but French Jewish leader warns many incidents go unreported.

Instagram influencer:

Slaughtered Jews result of being afraid to be proud of identity

Jewish social media influencer and TV host Emily Austin, who has 1.1 million Instagram followers: 'Never be afraid of who you are'

German NGOs sue Twitter over antisemitic posts

Landmark lawsuit seeks to compel Twitter to remove antisemitic content illegal under German law, including Holocaust denial.

Extremist group hangs antisemitic banner in Charlotte

White supremacist group unfurls anti-Jewish banner on foot bridge near motorsport complex in suburban Charlotte.

Shocking:

Anti-Israel protesters in Sweden plan to burn Torah scroll

Sweden's free-speech laws mean that desecration of holy item is hard to prevent.

RNC to vote on resolution condemning antisemitism

Republican National Committee measure also denounces ‘antisemitic elements that seek to infiltrate’ the GOP.

A new book puts today's antisemitic climate in perspective

An extensive book on the history of antisemitism has a free app that offers old movie clips, social media snippets and more. Review.

St. Louis synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Monument sign in front of suburban St. Louis synagogue defaced by vandal.

Swastika found in Georgetown University residence hall

DC-area university police department investigating after swastika discovered in campus building.

Shocking antisemitic graffiti found across Jewish area of Paris

Shops in Paris's 9th arrondissement hit with vile antisemitic vandalism that Jewish orgs compare to Kristallnacht.

Michigan school dean quits over antisemitic death threats

A Michigan middle school dean resigned after receiving an antisemitic death threat

Op-ed:

Rewarding anti-Israel radicalism at SFSU

MESA’s latest award to a terror-promoting academic Rabab Abdulhadi reveals everything one needs to know about the organization. Op-ed.

Australian minister:

'Kanye may be ineligible for a visa due to antisemitic remarks'

Australia's Minister for Education says his country may deny controversial rapper a visa due to his recent antisemitic statements.

US lawmakers to UN:

'Remove rapporteur who made antisemitic comments'

Group of US lawmakers call for removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, after antisemitic posts of hers were uncovered.

California antisemitism billboard vandalized by antisemites

Vandalism of billboard calling out anti-Zionism as Jew hatred leads to hate crime investigation by Berkeley police.

Croatia adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Prior to taking over the presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Croatia adopts antisemitism definition.

The omnipotent Jews

Don’t you feel better when antisemites tell us we run the world? Op-ed.

Jewish woman assaulted near Crown Heights subway station

Shomrim pursues man who grabbed and pushed victim but NYPD does not make arrest.

Texas:

State commission warns of dangerous rates of antisemitism

Study from Texas commission urges action to counter surge in antisemitic incidents in state with increasing Jewish population.

NYPD searching for vandal who damaged Staten Island synagogue

Hate crime investigation opened after individual damages property of Staten Island synagogue.

Report:

Rise in antisemitism curbed after decade-long surge

New report finds rise in antisemitism has finally been curbed - even with 10 new antisemitic incidents reported every day.

Montreal:

Man found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews

Gabriel Sohier-Chaput found guilty of promoting hatred toward Jews in articles he wrote for the Daily Stormer.

Antisemitic flyers found in Florida sheriff’s office parking lot

Palm Beach mayor to hold summit on antisemitism after anti-Jewish flyers found on vehicles in the parking lot of the sheriff's office.

Swastikas found on desks at three schools in Maryland

Three antisemitic incidents occur in the same week at schools in Montgomery, Maryland.

B'nai Brith Canada:

Ottawa board ‘moving in right direction’ against antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada applauds creation of Jewish equity coach as 'first step' after multiple antisemitic incidents occur at local high school.

George Washington University

GWU probes allegations of antisemitic harassment by professor

“It’s not your fault you were born in Israel," professor quoted as telling students, prompting university to launch investigation.

Fighting Online Antisemitism:

Facebook ranked number 1 in removing antisemitic content

Ranking of social media networks in the fight against antisemitism in 2022: Facebook removes the greatest percentage of antisemitic content.