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.

The weaponization of antisemitism against conservatives

A conference on how to save the West has been smeared by those out to destroy it. Op-ed.

Biden:

'Antisemitism is a stain on the soul of America'

Biden on Jewish Heritage Month: My support for Israel's security remains long-standing and unwavering.

Antisemitic #TheJews hashtag trending on Twitter

Director of Israeli Digital Diplomacy Bureau blasts Twitter for allowing its platform to fill up with antisemitic hate speech.

Biden to discuss White House committment to fighing antisemitism

White House event marking Jewish American Heritage Month to feature menu prepared by award-winning Israeli chef Michael Solomonov.

Philadelphia suburb targeted with antisemitic stickers

Antisemitic vandalism spree continues in Philadelphia suburbs, with police expressing frustration they cannot do more.

Antisemitic incident

Jewish groups to provide training to Cleveland Catholic school

In response to lacrosse player making antisemitic remark to player on opposing team, Catholic school partners with Jewish organizations.

Ontario city probing swastikas on trees as hate crime

Antisemitic vandalism in Barrie, Ontario forest described by local Chabad rabbi as 'very disturbing.'

Hate crime arrest

Knife-wielding Black Hebrew Israelite threatens Jews in Brooklyn

Assailant charged with hate crime after brandishing knife at Israeli Orthodox students in NYC park, demanding money.

London hate crime

Man shouting abuse assaults Jewish bus passenger with pole

Assailant waving long yellow pole threatens to 'mash up' Jewish passenger, also harasses other Jews on Stamford Hill bus.

Op-ed:

I am still shocked by the New York Times

If anything, the Gray Lady’s coverage is even more skewed, blatant, committed to viewing Israeli self-defense as heinous aggression. Op-ed

Wisconsin:

Teacher arrested for threatening students who drew swastikas

Jewish teacher in police custody after allegedly uttering threats against students in his class who drew swastikas on a piece of paper.

UK pro-Palestinian hatefest:

Anti-Israel rally outside PM’s office features Nazi comparisons

London march rife with antisemitic signs, chants and speakers calling for genocidal destruction of Jewish State.

'EndJewHatred' movement to rally outside UN today

'The UN is giving a platform to, and enabling, the same vile Jew-hatred that fuels the terrorist rocket attacks.'

Austria:

Decrease in antisemitic incidents, physical attacks remain high

Study finds trend of fewer antisemitic incidents but warns that assaults against Jews are still at record level.

Adidas to donate proceeds from Yeezy merchandise

Adidas says it will sell off Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements.’

Oregon elementary schools vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Police investigating after two schools in city of Bend covered with graffiti referring to Hitler.

Germany:

Man charged over attempted arson attack near synagogue

German-Iranian dual national accused of being instructed to carry out arson attack on a synagogue on behalf of Iranian agencies.

Antisemitism Study:

Online incitement is leading to physical attacks on synagogues

New research finds use of antisemitic terms on social media unifying extremists from differing ideologies in shared hatred of Jews.

U of California San Diego bathroom defaced with swastikas

Investigation opened after shocking discovery of numerous Nazi symbols.

Jewish University of Delaware prof targeted with swastika

Campus police investigating poster with Nazi symbol and threatening phrase found on academic's office door.

Alarming study

Online incitement correlated with physical attacks on synagogues

'Important steps must be taken by both policymakers and social media platforms to enhance the safety of the Jewish community,' CAM CEO says.

ADL warns of growing antisemitism in California

ADL report finds California is home to dangerous levels of antisemitism, second only to New York.

Italy:

Liliana Segre reelected as president of anti-hate commission

Senator for Life to again lead commission examining ways to combat antisemitism, racism and incitement to hatred.

Brussels apartment building defaced with Nazi symbols

Latest anti-Jewish incident leads Belgian Jewish community org to wonder why government has not come up with plan to combat antisemitism.

South Florida high school vandalized with swastikas

High school bathroom covered in swastikas less than two weeks after bill increasing penalties for antisemitic harassment signed into law.

Virginia officially adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Definition of antisemitism will be used as a tool by state's public service to combat and prevent antisemitic hate crimes.

Lithuanian MP’s anti-Israel post slammed as antisemitic

Vilnius prosecutor's office investigating lawmaker for antisemitism and the spread of hate speech.

Newfoundland and Labrador adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Jewish communities Friends of Simon Wiesenthal, and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism.

Inquiry hears Australia has failed to act on Nazi symbols

Parliamentary committee told by community leaders that country is decades behind other nations in legislating ban on Nazi symbols.

Antisemitic symbols found in Pennsylvania university classroom

Susquehanna University condemns antisemitism after two swastikas found drawn on classroom whiteboard.

Arrests made in two London antisemitic verbal abuse incidents

Individuals who targeted Jews in Stamford Hill with vile antisemitic abuse in police custody.

Op-ed:

Antisemitism is a religion

To convert, all one needs is exposure to the virulent indoctrination on the web for a few months. Op-ed.

US:

Rising antisemitism fuels demand for Jewish summer camps

Camp Kimama sees surge in enrollment as parents prioritize Jewish identity and community building in response to rising antisemitism.

Queens teen indicted for brutal attack on Jewish man in park

Teen gang attack leaves Jewish man with severe injuries to his ribs, eye, face, head, back and body.

NYC hate crime:

Antisemite throws rock at Queens Jewish man on Shabbat

NYPD probing brazen morning assault on Jewish man near Queens synagogue.

Connecticut middle school baseball team accused of antisemitism

Team's players allegedly engaged in antisemitic and racist behavior, including sharing offensive images.

Dutch police arrest 154 soccer fans for antisemitic chanting

Large group of fans on train arrested after ignoring repeated warnings to stop singing antisemitic chants.

Israel to recognize victims of antisemitism abroad

Israeli government approves plan drafted by World Zionist Organization to commemorate Diaspora Jews murdered in antisemitic attacks.

ADL survey:

Americans exposed to anti-Jewish rhetoric from popular culture

Study finds that anti-Jewish comments influencing Americans frequently coming from popular culture and politicians.

Cleveland:

Catholic school probing antisemitic remarks by lacrosse player

Investigation opened after player on Catholic team allegedly makes antisemitic comments to players on opposing team.

Miami area police cruiser vandalized with antisemitic slur

Vandal smashes window and writes pro-Nazi message on police car parked outside Chabad house as a security deterrent.

Challenges facing Europe's rabbis: preserving Jewish identity

An integral part of the discussion at the Conference of European Rabbis concerns dealing with the daily rise in anti-Semitism.