Antisemitism

Canadian lawmaker apologizes over antisemitic comments

Jewish groups condemn Ottawa lawmaker who said last year that Israel is the single greatest origin of violence in the Middle East.

Denial as a way of life for American Jews

“Keep out of the subways, keep off Manhattan streets, be sure the guards at Shul are armed, and lets wait till it blows over”.Sure. Op-ed.

FBI director: Combating antisemitism is a ‘national priority’

FBI director Christopher Wray testifies before Congress on the need to increase the agency's work on combating antisemitism.

McCarthy vows to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs cmte

Likely next Speaker of the House says controversial MK with history of antisemitic statements to be removed from key committee.

Did the Liberty Bell's crack expand to include Pa. Antisemitism?

Can the crack in the Liberty Bell’s representation of freedom and independence stand up against the state's anti-Israel legislators? Op-ed.

Suspended NBA star apologizes to Jewish community

Ahead of expected return to the court, Kyrie Irving apologizes after posting link to a film containing antisemitic material.

Shots fired at rabbi’s house in Essen, Germany

Shots from a pistol target house of rabbi close to famed Old Synagogue of Essen.

After antisemitic tweet:

Suspended Brooklyn Nets star to return on Sunday

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Nets after sharing link to antisemitic documentary, then refusing to say he isn't antisemitic.

Man who attacked three Jews in north London found guilty

British man convicted for string of attacks in heavily Jewish area of north London.

Man who threatened to blow up St. Louis synagogue gets 30 months

St. Louis man who told FBI he intended to blow up Reform synagogue while it was holding a service receives 30 month sentence.

Real Housewives of New York loses cast member over antisemitism

Self-described 'proud Zionist' woman tapped for next season of popular reality TV show backs out citing “torrent of antisemitism.”

Antisemitism should test America’s conscience

Antisemites appear to be “testing the waters” to see what they can get away with before upping the ante of hostilities in. America. Op-ed.

180 NGOs call on Twitter to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition

Letter urges Musk to implement IHRA definition to combat Jew hatred on Twitter.

Belgian court throws out French request for extradition of imam

Imam convicted of antisemitic incitement by French authorities had fled to Belgium.

Staying or leaving: A matter of life and death

Can we learn from Freud about why Jews overstay our welcome or believe that if assimilated enough we will be spared antisemitism? Op-ed.

Jordan Peterson: Jews hated due to 'unparalleled success'

The renowned philosopher says he plans on talking to Kanye West in the 'near future' and that the singer 'seems to have his problems'.

Disgusted by online antisemitism? Now you can report it

In wake of rise in online antisemitism, Combat Antisemitism Movement and Fighting Online Antisemitism launch reporting system to fight back.

On Kristallnacht, Munich protesters compare COVID to Holocaust

Former Jewish leader clashes with demonstrators at Munich anti-vax protest on Kristallnacht.

African Americans using 'victim mentality' to lash out at Jews?

Black American rabbi ridicules antisemitism in his former community, naming money as the biggest factor driving the haters.

Academic Anti-Semites don't like being called what they are

Only in the inverted reality of academia could Jewish professors denounce a tool intended to identify current-day anti-Semitism. Op-ed.

Montreal:

Theater cancels concert by rapper who compared himself to Hitler

Venue cancels concert by notorious rapper with history of antisemitic remarks.

'Stomach churning' antisemitic graffiti discovered in Maryland

Trail in Bethesda vandalized with antisemitic graffiti only weeks after local council votes to combat antisemitism, adopt IHRA definition.

Op-ed:

On Kanye West: Ehr Iz Meshiggeh

How respond to someone who insults you? It depends. How deep was the insult? How dangerous? Will it cause a conflict you don't need? Op-ed.

Report:

Two-thirds of antisemitic content on LinkedIn not removed

LinkedIn’s content filtering and removal system does not meet the goals it claims to regarding antisemitism, report says.

NGO: Spanish parliament event will be an anti-Jewish hate-fest

Upcoming event hosted by communist party in the Spanish parliament to feature 'hatred and slander against Israel and Jews,' group warns.

European Jewish leader to INN:

'There’s always a way to combat antisemitism'

EJA chairman Rabbi Menachem Margolin believes EU parliamentarians will act against antisemitism following Auschwitz visit.

Saturday Night Live:

Dave Chappelle pokes fun at Kanye West antisemitism controversy

Dave Chappelle draws both praise and criticism for taking using ‘SNL’ monologue to critique the reactions to Kanye West's antisemitism.

Op-ed:

Don’t apologize for Ben-Gvir or anything else about Israel

Claiming Netanyahu’s government will make life hard for Diaspora Jews ignores what motivates Zionism’s foes and other anti-Semites. Op-ed.

Jewish school calls out antisemitic bus incident as fake news

Antisemitic attack against school bus reported in Chicago media didn’t happen, Jewish school says.

Jewish New Orleans judge’s campaign signs defaced with swastikas

NOLA police open hate crime investigation after half a dozen campaign signs for longtime judge vandalized with swastikas.

NBA commissioner:

‘I’ve never heard an antisemitic word from Kyrie Irving’

Adam Silver says that whether Irving is antisemitic or not is irrelevant to the damage his posting of offensive film caused.

18-year old man arrested for threats against NJ synagogues

Teen arrested after posting manifesto allegedly outlining plan to attack New Jersey synagogues and Jewish community.

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

In response to the deadly synagogue attack, Jewish Federations of North America raise millions of dollars to make Jewish institutions safer.

How not to fight Antisemitism

Jewish organizations want to fight antisemitism but have they isolated themselves from the people they claim to represent. Op-ed.

Entertainment leaders to Amazon: Remove antisemitic film & book

Over 200 entertainment leaders call on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, to remove antisemitic film and book recently promoted by Kyrie Irving.

Swastika flyer mailed to Jewish owned Brooklyn pizzeria

Sheepshead Bay restaurant targeted with antisemitic Nazi flyer.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:

Kyrie Irving being used to push antisemitic messages

Basketball legend says that whether intentional or not, Kyrie Irving is being 'unwittingly used' to promote hatred and antisemitism.

US:

DOE to investigate school district's response to antisemitism

ZOA prompts federal investigation into Fairfax, Virginia, school district's response to antisemitic harassment.

ADL and BBYO to teach Jewish teens to respond to antisemitism

Collaboration involves ongoing training to teens in US and Europe focused on responding and combating antisemitism.

Brandenburg:

'Jewish life and faith belong at the heart of our society'

Brandenburg's leader condemns antisemitism on 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

Boston:

Jewish couple’s home and car targeted with arson, vandalism

After being called to investigate antisemitic vandalism of couple's cars, police discover attempt to set their home on fire.

Chicago:

Principal suspended over student giving Nazi salute on stage

Halloween contest descends into antisemitism as student in German military uniform goose-steps across stage, performs Nazi salute.

UK regulator slams BBC reporting on antisemitic Hanukkah attack

BBC’s report on antisemitic Hanukkah attack had ‘significant editorial failings,’ government regulator finds

John Mellencamp: F— antisemitism

‘F— antisemitism,’ John Mellencamp says as his Jewish lawyer is inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

EU Parliament President:

'We're not doing enough to fight antisemitism'

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, other EU officials visit Auschwitz in delegation to fight antismitism.

Barack Obama denounces antisemitic conspiracy theories

Former president targets celebrities who push antisemitic theories on the internet

Fmr. UK student union pres. receives prize from Hamas supporter

Shaima Dallali was fired last week on charges of antisemitism, days prior she received a prize from the Palestinian Forum in Britain

As antisemitism rises, group calls for Twitter ad boycott

As antisemitism spikes following Elon Musk takeover, ADL calls for Twitter ad boycott.

Rhode Island:

Suspect arrested after antisemitic note found at Hillel center

Threatening note found at Hillel serving Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design contained violent anti-Jewish messages.

After suspension:

Kyrie Irving apologizes for sharing antisemitic content

Brooklyn Nets point guard says he is "deeply sorry" and apologizes to Jewish people after he shared link to antisemitic movie on Twitter.

Sacramento area synagogue’s sign burned, defaced with swastikas

Police investigating arson attack on Chico, California synagogue's sign as a hate crime.

NBA:

Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over antisemitic post

Brooklyn Nets announce star point guard will be suspended no less than five games after his refusal to say he has no antisemitic beliefs.

Report:

Kanye West paid settlement to over antisemitic rants in 2018

Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West reportedly paid settlement to former employee for praising Hitler and going on antisemitic rants.

Antisemitic graffiti found on multiple Atlanta buildings

Graffiti attacking Jewish community found on buildings, houses and signs in Atlanta.

Kyrie Irving to donate $500,000 following antisemitic tweet

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 in wake of Irving's controversial social media post.

Charles Barkley slams NBA COMNR. over antisemitism controversy

Former basketball star Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy.

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Former NBA stars blast current star over antisemitism

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley say NBA should suspend Kyrie Irving for tweet promoting antisemitic film.

UK student union president fired after antisemitism probe

President of National Union of Students terminated after months-long investigation into antisemitic tweets.

Kanye West suspended from Instagram

Rapper says he has been suspended from Instagram for 30 days as backlash over antisemitic comments continues.

Canada:

Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.