Antisemitism

Canada to reform contracting process after antisemitism scandal

But Jewish orgs and politicians demands government pledge to do more to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.

Boston:

Jewish orgs condemn group filmed kicking Holocaust memorial

Police open hate crime investigation after video surfaces showing young men leaning against and kicking New England Holocaust Memorial.

3,200 young Jews gather for largest ever BBYO convention

Jewish ‘changemakers’ from 44 countries attend record-size convention with focus on how teens combat antisemitism.

'Canadians must forcefully reject this hate'

B’nai Brith Canada calls for 'anti-racist' activist fired as government consultant to be charged for antisemitic, racist tweets.

More antisemitic ‘Goyim Defense League’ flyers appear in US

Disturbing antisemitic conspiracy pamphlets distributed in Northern California and Oklahoma City, with Jewish residents targeted.

New Survey:

4 in 10 American Jews felt less secure last year

One in four American Jews avoid wearing anything that would identify them as Jews, survey shows.

Video game sparks accusations of antisemitism in Harry Potter

Are the goblins in ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ antisemitic? The Harry Potter video game renews criticism.

Landmark Case:

Polish priest sentenced for calling Jews 'leeches'

In precedent-setting ruling, antisemitic Polish priest sentenced for comparing Jews to parasites, claiming they are in league with the devil

Training module seeks to fight workplace antisemitism

ADL launches 'Antisemitism 101 For the Workplace' as part of strategy to address spread of antisemitism in the business world.

Iowa statehouse may cancel Zoom meetings due to neo-Nazi trolls

After latest incident, in which user appeared in meeting waving swastika, Iowa statehouse considers ending virtual access to lawmakers.

Antisemitism

Study: Canadian Jewish social work students face denigration

Social work curricula teaching students about hate and discrimination omit antisemitism from program.

Roger Waters: Anti-Israel but pro-Russia

While he’s spewing hatred toward the Jews and their eternal homeland, he’s added another country to receive his putrid venom—Ukraine. Op-ed.

Community Security Trust:

UK sees slight decline in antisemitic incidents in 2022

But report finds overall level of antisemitism in Britain still fifth highest ever recorded.

US 2nd Gentleman:

‘Bold collective action’ needed to fight antisemitism

Doug Emhoff convenes UN summit to discuss global plan to tackle epidemic of antisemitism.

Jewish org decries Ohio Nazi homeschooling network

American Jewish Congress condemns lack of government oversight regarding home schooling curriculum.

Adidas on the hook for $1.3 billion post-Kanye West

Sportswear giant believes it made right move but faces massive loss due to huge inventory of worthless Kanye West products it cannot sell.

The Parsha and Current Events: The life raft of survival

We are witness to the metamorphosis of western democracies as they change their colors to blood red antisemitism. What does this mean?

Op-ed:

About Joe Rogan, Jews and money

Being rich, isn’t that the American ideal…the American Dream…pursued so aggressively by Joe Rogan? Op-ed.

Florida:

Agudath Israel praises legislation to combat antisemitism

Bipartisan measure aims to expand state hate crime definition in response to antisemitic messages and symbols.

Kentucky Jews dealing with record levels of antisemitism

Antisemitic incidents in the state in 2022 surpass combined numbers for previous four years.

Netherlands:

Nearly half of high school teachers report antisemitic acts

Report from Anne Frank House finds antisemitism among secondary school students significantly higher than 10 years ago.

UK Home Secretary vows to go after Islamist threat to Jews

Suella Braverman responds to finding that Britain is failing to stop domestic support for terror groups, especially Hamas and Hezbollah.

Cincinnati targeted by hate group with antisemitic flyers

Goyim Defense League continues to leave extreme antisemitic literature on driveways and shops across the United States.

Kyrie Irving slammed for deleting apology over antisemitic film

NBA star facing questions after deleting post apologizing for sharing link to antisemitic documentary after being traded to new team.

B’nai Brith launches antisemitism campaign in New Brunswick

Campaign aims to inform officials with means to understand how to combat and report antisemitic incidents.

ADL calls for deplatforming extremist websites to combat hate

Anti-Defamation League report finds deplatforming extremists best way to decrease online antisemitism and hate.

Watch:

Jewish Day School’s menorah vandalized in LA

'Stop Antisemitism' reports: a Los Angeles Jewish Day School’s menorah was been vandalized on February 2nd.

Toronto police present plan to fight antisemitic hate crimes

City’s police force announces details at synagogue meeting to combat increase in antisemitic crimes.

Pink Floyd guitarist's wife:

Roger Waters 'antisemitic to the rotten core’

Polly Samson, wife of David Gilmour, slams ex-band member Waters after he doubles down on antisemitic claim about Israel.

Chikli asks Hungarian min to stop EU funding of anti-Israel orgs

Diaspora Affairs Min. Chikli meets Hungarian Minister for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs discusses efforts to combat antisemitism.

Wisconsin town targeted with swastikas and antisemitic graffiti

Police searching for witnesses after vandals cover street signs and roads in Lincoln, Wisconsin with swastikas and antisemitic symbols.

Oregon professor fired after reporting antisemitism to get $1M

Oregon university that fired professor who reported antisemitic incidents settles with him for $1 million.

Atlanta:

Jewish areas targeted by hate group with antisemitic flyers

Notorious white supremacist group Goyim Defense League drops antisemitic flyers in Jewish areas of city.

Jewish communities embrace security amidst rising antisemitism

Schools, Jewish community centers and synagogues in the US have come to rely on their security staff.

Britain:

Student union exits National Union of Students over antisemitism

In wake of report finding NUS failed to protect Jewish students for 2 decades, Warwick student union announces departure.

Australia:

Antisemitic incidents have nearly doubled in last two years

Annual report finds that antisemitic acts, especially neo-Nazi activities, remain an ongoing concern for Australian Jewish community.

Kanye West’s presidential bid receives zero donations

Filing reveals that West's campaign did not receive any donations in 2022.

Maryland:

Teen charged for threats to Jewish center during Hanukkah

17-year-old faces harassment charges after series of antisemitic phone calls to Jewish outreach center in Montgomery County.

Antisemitic vandals target UC Santa Barbara two days in a row

Antisemitic statements on a chalkboard in an Israeli politics class followed by hundreds of antisemitic flyers at California university.

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.