Antisemitism

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.

Erdan to UN Rapporteur:

'Your position is helping the anti-Semites'

Israel's UN Ambassador attacks Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur on Racism for rejecting IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Will Musk's Twitter takeover lead to rise in antisemitism?

Some critics see a problem with the billionaire opening up the platform to individuals previously deemed 'unfit' for social media.

Patriots owner runs ad against antisemitism during NFL games

Commercial shown during Sunday football games calls on Americans to "stand up to Jewish hate."

Florida city targeted for 2nd time with antisemitic graffiti

Antisemitic and racist graffiti found in Weston for second time in less than a month.

WJC Pres. condemns antisemitic manifestations in Jacksonville

'Free speech has limits, and inciting violence through antisemitic and racist rhetoric crosses the line,' WJC Pres. Ron Lauder says.

Promoting Jew-hatred must have serious consequences

Even if it makes people uncomfortable. Op-ed.

Russia apologizes for op-ed calling Chabad a neo-pagan cult

Russian Security Council apologizes for op-ed that country’s Jewish leaders called ‘vulgar antisemitism’

Jimmy Kimmel sketch pokes fun at Kanye West and antisemitism

With a sketch video aimed at Kanye West, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about a “cure” for antisemitism: “Yentanyl.”

'I meant no disrespect'

NBA star under fire for promoting antisemitic film

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving denies being antisemitic despite sharing link promoting an antisemitic documentary.

Texas candidate: Vote for the only Christian on the ballot

A Texas candidate wants you to know he’s the ‘only Christian’ running. His opponent is Jewish.

Alleged Pelosi attacker spread antisemitic conspiracy theories

Man who allegedly attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband had spread conspiracy theories about Jews.

Online antisemites bring wave of hate-filled messages to Twitter

‘Now that Elon is taking over’: Online antisemites see opening as Twitter is handed over to Musk.

Did Kanye intend to name label after Hitler?

Former TMZ employer says he heard Kanye praising the Nazi leader.

Biden:

'We resolve to combat antisemitism in all of its forms'

US President releases statement on anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, warns against rising antisemitism.

The backlash continues

Apple Music drops Kanye West's playlist

Apple Music pulls Kanye West’s Essentials Playlist in wake of his antisemitic comments.

Canada:

Province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson: Antisemitism has no place in our communities.

Albany, NY:

University searching for man who posted antisemitic stickers

Campus police looking for individual caught on surveillance footage posting antisemitic sticker on sign in front of residence hall.

NYC hate crime:

Cyclist viciously punches Brooklyn Jewish teen in the head

Jewish teenager walking down Williamsburg street randomly assaulted by man riding bicycle.

Watch: Kanye escorted out after unannounced arrival

The rap mogul was apparently trying to strike another deal with a major shoe company after being dropped by Adidas.

Russian rabbi demands apology for 'vulgar antisemitism'

In rare rebuke, Russian chief rabbi Berel Lazar accuses senior defense official of antisemitism.

Foot Locker severs ties with Kanye West’s Yeezy shoe brand

US footwear retailer cuts ties with rapper's shoe line after outrage over his antisemitic comments.

Brooklyn yeshiva students punched and pelted with eggs

Three Jewish students assaulted outside their yeshiva by gang of teenagers shouting "Free Palestine."

Jewish educator leaves Kanye West’s secretive LA school

Jewish educational consultant resigns from Christian school founded by rapper Kanye West over his recent comments on Jews.

Gal Gadot against Kanye West: 'Proud Jew'

Supermodel and actress Gal Gadot is the latest to weigh in on the Kanye West antisemitism scandal.

Spotify chief:

'Kanye West's music doesn't violate our policy'

Head of music streaming agent condemns antisemitic statements by Kanye West but says: His music doesn't violate our policy.

Adidas drops Kanye West following antisemitic comments

German athletic brand says rapper's comments are "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous".

Nikki Haley: Antisemitism must be flagged at every instance

Former UN envoy addresses Canadian Friends of Jerusalem College of Technology gala, reaffirming her support for Israel.

President Herzog: We need collaborations to combat antisemitism

President Herzog laments rise of antisemitism in meeting with CAM advisory board.

Post by Jessica Seinfeld on Kanye West's antisemitism goes viral

Jessica Seinfeld’s Instagram post about Kanye West’s antisemitism goes viral among celebrities and influencers

Talent agency cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Creative Artists Agency cut ties with rapper, now known as Ye, following a series of antisemitic remarks.

Gigi Hadid responds to Kanye: 'Antisemitism is unacceptable'

The celebrity supermodel and outspoken critic of Israel called out Kanye West on his antisemitic posts.

Extremist group unfolds pro-Kanye banner on LA overpass

White supremacist group stages protest in support of Kanye West on Los Angeles overpass.

Los Angeles:

‘Kanye was right about Jews,’ reads antisemitic highway banner

Goyim Defense League lauds rapper Kanye West's recent comments on Jews with banner over Los Angeles freeway.

YouTuber: Should Ben Shapiro should be gassed 'first or last?'

Prominent Jewish YouTuber Ethan Klein makes Holocaust joke about Ben Shapiro, leading to his suspension.

Indiana: School board candidate says 'not all Nazis were bad'

Matt Keefer, candidate for an Indiana school board, says teaching that all Nazis were bad would be 'indoctrination.'

Toronto man wanted by police for defacing 21 cars with swastikas

Toronto police ask for public's help in identifying suspect who etched antisemitic symbols into 21 cars in a downtown area.

Brenda Lawrence, founder of Black-Jewish caucus, retires

The future of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is unclear as its founder retires.

Canada:

White supremacist sent to one year in jail over antisemitism

Court sentences former Canadian Nationalist Party leader to one year in jail for willfully promoting hatred against Jewish people.

The false distinction between anti-Semitism and Israel-bashing

Such lethal myopia now stretches from Australia to a London theater. Op-ed.

'Hitler truck' drives through Berkeley, California

A provocative ‘Hitler truck’ inflames tensions in Berkeley amid ‘Jew-free zones’ accusation.

Trump on Kanye West:

'He was really nice to me'

Pressed on rapper's antisemitic comments, former President says he enjoyed the interview with Fox News.

Indiana man charged for destroying mezuzahs

Suspect arrested after several mezuzahs in Bloomington stolen and set on fire.

Slovakia: Gunman in bar shooting tweeted antisemitic tropes

Shooter at Bratislava LGBTQ bar called in manifesto for murder of all Jews.

Canada:

Jewish org slams 'appalling' graffiti attacks on two synagogues

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center warns of growing antisemitism across Canada.

Ontario:

Man charged for antisemitic threats against Jewish doctor

Warrant issued after man leaves threatening antisemitic message for Jewish Ottawa family physician.

German Jewish leader alarmed after success of far-right AfD

Far-right party's nearly doubling of electoral votes in state elections grave cause for concern, says president of German Jewish community.

Wisconsin synagogue vandalized multiple times during Sukkot

Racine synagogue's windows smashed with bricks three times during five hour period at the beginning of the holiday.

Stanford U apologizes for anti-Jewish discrimination in the 50s

Official investigation by Stanford University confirms longstanding suspicions that administrators acted to limit Jewish enrollment in 1950s

Los Angeles:

Council member resigns over leaked antisemitic comments

Los Angeles council member recorded making racist comments also discussed Jews disparagingly.

AJC launches program to combat online antisemitism in Poland

Initiative uses short social media videos to talk about ending antisemitic speech.

Scottish uni rejects IHRA for alternative def. of antisemitism

Aberdeen University slammed by Jewish group for choosing antisemitism definition supported by anti-Israel activists.

Portland Jewish restaurant defaced with swastika

Jewish-owned business suffers months-long string of antisemitic incidents culminating in antisemitic graffiti on sign.

Manhattan sukkah vandalized before Sukkot

Man caught on video vandalizing Upper East Side sukkah before witness intervenes.

Three neo-Nazi arrested for antisemitic attacks in Spain

Members of neo-Nazi group arrested after lengthy investigation into antisemitic acts in several Spanish cities.

Kanye West banned from Instagram following antisemitic post

The artist now known as 'Ye', claims blacks are the 'real Jews' and therefore he is not an anti-Semite.

New York:

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

Gov. Hochul poses with activist and Dem donor who shared antisemitic and Holocaust denial content on social media.

ADL launches program to fight antisemitism at community level

Program will work with 113 synagogues in 27 states to address antisemitism at the community level.

Op-ed:

U of C Berkeley, echoes of 1930s Europe

Berkeley’s shameless ban on Zionist speakers is today's version of the “Ghetto Benches” in European universities in the 1930s. Op-ed.

Canadian white nationalist convicted for antisemitic hate speech

Head of Canadian Nationalist Party found guilty of promoting hatred after he called Jews "parasitic tribe' and advocated expulsion of Jews.