Antisemitism

Man who left threatening voicemails for synagogue set for trial

“Reprehensible” voicemails described as "antisemitic and anti-Israel" left for Newburyport synagogue denounced by the ADL.

Serial synagogue arsonist was under investigation for terrorism

FBI was investigating alleged Massachusetts synagogue arsonist at the time of the fires.

Attempted Jewish nursing home arsonist gets 5 years in jail

Massachusetts man who was found guilty in June of attempting to firebomb a Jewish nursing home has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Houston area again targeted with antisemitic flyers

Driveways of two subdivisions in Atascocita were found littered with pamphlets featuring antisemitic and racist propaganda over the weekend.

The Netherlands:

Colleges halt release of info on ties to Jewish, Israeli groups

Dutch universities pause compliance with request for information on any staff ties to Jewish or Israeli groups.

NYC dental office targeted by antisemitic vandal

Vicious antisemitic graffiti found on window of Queens dental office denounced by New York mayor and politicians.

President Biden’s home town vandalized with multiple swastikas

Swastikas have been found in various locations across Wilmington, Delaware, the home city of Biden and his family.

Shots fired at Louisville Jewish mayoral candidate

An assassin attempted to shoot Jewish Louisville, Kentucky Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg in his office on Monday morning.

Main Bulgarian political parties denounce neo-Nazi march

Four Bulgarian political parties have denounced an annual neo-Nazi march honoring a general who led WWII-era fascist union.

Woman gets jail time for calling London fire 'Jewish sacrifice'

Woman who claimed that London Grenfell Tower fire victims were "burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice" has been sentenced to 11 months in jail.

FDR's Jewish problem and its Japanese link

FDR viewed Jews and those he called "Orientals" with automatic suspicion, with devastating results for both groups. Op-ed.

Antisemitism in the UK

'We don't want Jews here in London - Heil Hitler!'

London police open investigations into assault on Jewish man in apartment building, and antisemitic harassment of Jewish family.

NYC Mayor:

'An attack on Jews is an attack on every New Yorker'

Mayor Eric Adams denounces antisemitic violence after Jewish teen attacked in Brooklyn.

New York crossing guard fired for antisemitic comments

Guard allegedly hurled abuse at Jewish mothers and their children: 'Push your Jewish kids and get hit by a bus.'

Antisemitic threats to Salem health board denounced by leaders

Threats targeting Jewish members of Salem, Massachusetts health body denounced as "unacceptable" and "repugnant."

Dutch plan would force universities to reveal ties to Israel

Dutch Chief Rabbi says order forcing universities to reveal ties to multitude of Jewish group "reeks of antisemitism."

Antisemitic flyers found in Vancouver, Washington

Flyers appear to be part of hate campaign by antisemitic extremist group to distribute propaganda across the U.S blaming Jews for COVID-19.

DeSantis: Florida is 'leading the way' in fight against BDS

Florida Gov. DeSantis visits replica of Holocaust-era cattle car, promises Florida will continue to stand up to anti-Semitism and BDS.

Rise in Hate Crimes:

NYC leaders suggest tools to fight antisemitism

NYC saw 3 times as many antisemitic hate crimes in January 2022 compared to the same period a year ago, prompting concern from lawmakers.

New Jersey woman refuses help from Jewish First Aid medics

Lakewood woman having medical emergency attempts to refuse treatment from Hatzolah volunteers because they're Jewish.

UK university 'now a hostile environment’ for Jewish students

Jewish students react to British university's rehiring of a lecturer who has made past offensive statements about Jews and the Holocaust.

IDF veterans fight BDS on US college campuses

Former Golani soldier Amit Zohar was wounded in action and spent months in rehab. Now he’s fighting BDS and campus anti-Semitism in the US.

Antisemitic incidents in the UK reached record levels in 2021

Community Security Trust study finds levels of antisemitism across Britain soared in 2021, with record numbers not seen before.

The Netherlands:

Anti-Zionist group demands colleges reveal staff ties to Israel

'Reeks of antisemitism.' Dutch chief rabbi blasts group's demand that local universities identify any staff members who have ties to Israel.

Two US officials link online extremism, Texas attack

Attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas preceded by spike in coordinated social media campaign for ‘Lady Al Qaeda.’

Jewish org uses Florida billboards to call out antisemitism

JewBelong's campaign uses billboards to spread message of awareness about antisemitism and its impact on the Jewish community.

San Fran man who threatened to kill Jews may not serve jail time

Lawyer's for Ross Farca, who was also found guilty of weapons felonies, say he should receive psychological counselling instead of prison.

German cemetery memorial to Jewish families destroyed by vandal

Memorial stone at the old cemetery in Dermbach dedicated to the memory of Jewish families has been destroyed by a vandal.

Alabama high school slammed for 'sickening' Nazi salute photo

Photo allegedly shows school's history teacher instructing students on how to perform the Nazi salute in front of an American flag.

Has Deborah Lipstadt secured support as anti-Semitism monitor?

Deborah Lipstadt appears to secure bipartisan support at long-delayed confirmation hearing for anti-Semitism monitor.

Ontario anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security

Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.

Ex-London Mayor Ken Livingstone denied bid to join Green Party

Livingstone's attempt to join the Greens and run for London mayor is rejected by the party, reportedly due to past comments about Hitler.

Report: Most campus anti-Semitism happens in person

Jewish on Campus data shows ongoing spike in anti-Semitism related to Israel’s May 2021 conflict with Hamas.

Honduras’ new vice president has history of antisemitic remarks

Salvador Nasralla accused Jews of controlling the global money suppl. His wife, a former Miss Honduras, called Hitler a 'great leader'.

German public broadcaster fires 5 staffers over antisemitism

Following report showing systemic antisemitism at Deutsche Welle, Germany's public broadcaster, five staff members fired.

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism today and Yad VaShem’s approach

Only a bold and comprehensive approach to the problem of anti-Semitism will address it properly and to the benefit of all. Opinion.

Chicago police searching for man who threatened Jewish students

Suspect yelled antisemitic abuse at yeshiva students and their teacher, including saying "All of you should be killed."

Florida teens who vandalized rabbi’s home and car arrested

Florida Teens, 17 and 14, charged with felony hate crime for vandalizing mailbox, car and driveway of rabbi of Chabad of Bonita Springs.

Tennessee mother:

Bible teacher told class 'how to torture a Jew'

Mother of Tennessee middle-schooler complains after class on Bible as literature included Christian proselytizing and antisemitic comments.

NYPD investigating two antisemitic assaults in Brooklyn

NYPD investigating two assaults on Jews which took place in Williamsburg on Friday night as hate crimes.

'Anti-Semitic ingredients'

Whoopi's recipe mocking Jewish women resurfaces

At the time, her agent claimed she was Jewish, and ADL called the recipe, 'Lousy, with insensitive and anti-Semitic ingredients.'

Whoopi Goldberg

UK comedian: There is a 'resistance that antisemitism is racism'

Popular British comedian David Baddiel weighs into the debate over Whoopi Goldberg’s controversial Holocaust comments.

B’nai Brith calls for new hate crime charges against Alberta man

A man previously convicted of promoting hatred continues to publish extreme anti-Jewish propaganda, according to the advocacy group.

Wrestler Brian Kendrick cut from match over antisemitic remarks

Professional wrestler Brian Kendrick was scrapped from his Wednesday AEW debut for past offensive comments about Jews and the Holocaust.

NYPD searching for Harlem vandal behind antisemitic graffiti

Police in New York City are searching for a man who was captured on video drawing swastikas on a street mural in Harlem.

Claims of antisemitism at Brooklyn College lead to federal probe

U.S. Department of Education opens investigation into “severe and persistent antisemitic harassment" of Jewish students.

UN panel cites systematic persecution driving Jews out of Yemen

Just seven Jews still live in Yemen, United Nations panel says, blaming community's decline on persecution by Houthi rebels, previous gov't.

Romanian political figure lauds antisemitic fascist leader on TV

Romanian political hopeful takes to primetime television to praise antisemitic fascist leader under whose rule 280,000 Jews were killed.

Swastika spray painted on Virginia overpass

Latest incident of antisemitic vandalism on a highway overpass occurs in Manassas, Virginia.

ADL alters definition of racism for second time in two years

ADL changes definition of racism after facing complaints that new definition alienated Jews who had faced antisemitism.

Hateful voicemails leave Australian rabbi worried for his safety

Melbourne rabbi worried about safety of his family after caller leaves disturbing hate voicemails which are being investigated by police.

Five antisemitic incidents occur over 3 days at Boston college

Series of troubling antisemitic incidents at Curry College late last week prompt police investigation.

In Bulgaria, false accusations sparked a wave of anti-Semitism

Bulgarian media falsely accused a Jewish leader of embezzling public funds. Then he was hit with anti-Semitism.

Neo-Nazis accused of attacking Jewish UCF student to be charged

Several Neo-Nazis accused of attacking a University of Central Florida Jewish student in Orlando over the weekend will face charges.

Report: 3/4 of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts

American Jewish Committee survey finds nearly three quarters of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts.

UCLA shooting threat suspect wrote 800-page antisemitic manifesto

Man accused of threatening to commit a mass shooting at UCLA wrote an 800-page manifesto that contained antisemitic content.

The EU supports the anti-Semitic Opposition in Hungary

The EU and the msm conveniently ignore the rampant anti-Semitism of their preferred candidate and his far-right allies.Op-ed.

DeSantis fires back at critics over Florida Nazi rallies

After Nazi rallies take place, DeSantis charges that political opponents are attempting to "smear me as if I had something to do with it."

UK watchdog report reveals online antisemitism by cops

Report reveals culture of antisemitism, racism, misogyny and other hateful posts by London police on social media and in messaging apps.

Two Jewish NJ men say a plow targeted them with snow and ice

Two Jewish men from Lakewood, New Jersey say that a snow plow purposely pelted them with snow and ice.