Antisemitism

London synagogue targeted by bus blaring antisemitic message

Bus driving through Stamford Hill area of London targets Jews leaving synagogue on Shabbat with hateful message through loudspeakers.

What Anti-Semitism feels like

The compassionate and loving ones are the first to be eaten. Where did we go wrong? Op-ed.

NYC tow truck driver fired for hurling antisemitic abuse at Jews

Jews in Borough Park verbally assaulted by tow truck driver after he was unable to back into a driveway to tow a vehicle.

Synagogue ordered to pay legal fees of anti-Jewish protestors

Holocaust survivor and other plaintiffs from Ann Arbor synagogue ordered to pay $159,000 to protestors who harassed them for 18 years.

Spate of hate crimes in Chicago

Five hate crimes reported in 24 hours in Chicago neighborhood. Police investigating.

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Neo-Nazis harass drivers with anti-Jewish slogans in Orlando

White supremacists gather in central Florida, chanting anti-Semitic slogans while waving Nazi flags.

Op-Ed:

Rise in Anti-Semitism - Why?

Like the Jews of Shushan who were aghast at Haman’s decree,  the Jews of the Diaspora are dumbfounded. What has changed?

Why Europe's politicans are silent on Muslim antisemitism

“In Molenbeek, in an area of 6 square kilometers, there are 25 mosques and lots of voters praying. So what if they say 'burn the Jews'.Op-ed

Brooklyn subway hate crime

Antisemite attacks Jewish woman, threatens to hurt her

Jewish woman riding subway to Brooklyn has antisemitic abuse hurled at her by man who threatens to hurt her if she stays on the train.

Washington DC's Union Station plastered with swastikas

Swastikas were found drawn on every column of the front of DC's central train terminal on the day after Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Note full of antisemitic images found in Pittsburgh library book

Pittsburgh library promises to better inspect returned books after threatening antisemitic letter found inside novel by library patron.

Antisemitic flyers found in fourth Florida city

Antisemitic flyers recently found in three Florida cities have now been discovered in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise and we must act to root it out'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: We have more work to do.

FSWC partners with Ontario to fight antisemitism

FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.

10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Amb. Herzog: Don't assume Holocaust can't happen again

Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog gives first interview since taking office on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is being honored for speaking out against antisemitism by the Museum of the Courageous.

San Fran Jewish orgs get $4.2 million in state security grants

California has announced that San Francisco Bay Area Jewish organizations will receive $4.2 million in state security grants.

UK regulator to investigate BBC coverage of Hanukkah attack

BBC coverage of November incident, which was blasted for claim that Jewish victims provoked their attackers, will be investigated by agency.

New Report:

Good news in the war on antisemitism

New report presents positive trends in fighting antisemitism and radicalization around the world.

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Holocaust commemoration and the staggering rise in anti-Semitism

The Danish government  was the only European government which announced new measures against the rising tide of anti-Semitism on Wednesday.

Man waving machete threatens Brooklyn Jewish community

Man waving a machete in Borough Park was arrested for making threats against the Brooklyn Jewish community.

TikTok to fight online Holocaust denial - with UNESCO and WJC

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UNESCO, World Jewish Congress, launch new partnership with TikTok to tackle Holocaust distortion and denial.

France: Antisemitic incidents increased by 75% in 2021

French Jewish community reports increase of 75% in antisemitic incidents in 2021.

AJC to brief lawmakers on Holocaust Remembrance Day

American Jewish Committee to brief Congress members on their annual antisemitism report on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

12-year old Italian boy assaulted by teens in antisemitic attack

A 12-year old Italian Jewish boy was attacked by teenagers who kicked him, hit him on the head and yelled antisemitic abuse at him.

ADL offers $5,000 reward following attack in Crown Heights

Anti-Defamation League offers reward for info on assailant who attacked 21-year-old hasidic man in Brooklyn.

Houston Jewish community hiring new security director

In the wake of the Colleyville hostage crisis, the Houston Jewish community is hiring a security coordinator to oversee community safety.

Bookstore's ambiguous description of the Protocols sparks outrage

Popular British bookseller under fire for initially saying it “neither supports nor denies the message" of the infamous antisemitic text.

Danish government announces initiatives to combat antisemitism

Denmark announces implementation of 15 initiatives in response to mounting antisemitism.

Mayor of Vaughan, Ontario speaks out against antisemitism

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua condemns antisemitism after chairing Ontario Municipal Leaders Summit on Antisemitism.

UK internet troll who harassed Jews found guilty

British troll, who called for a second Holocaust, convicted of racially harassing Jews.

Tufts University to address campus antisemitism

Tufts University has unveiled a plan to address campus antisemitism after an undergraduate survey validated the concerns of Jewish students.

Israeli Views of Antisemitism:

Poll: France now tied with Poland as most antisemitic EU country

Poll shows Israelis expect situation for Jews in Europe to get worse. France now viewed as most antisemitic EU country, tied with Poland.

B’nai Brith Canada denounces anti-Hasidic comments on TV

B’nai Brith Canada criticizes remark implying that Hasidic Jews are exempt from COVID-19-related in Quebec.

Ontario teacher has license revoked for Holocaust denial

Teacher from Timmons, Canada found guilty by panel of promoting Holocaust denial and antisemitism in his classroom.

San Francisco targeted with antisemitic messages

Pacific Heights neighborhood in San Francisco, California becomes latest area to be targeted with antisemitic flyers in recent months.

Jewish man randomly punched in the nose in Brooklyn

Jewish man was punched in the nose in Crown Heights section of Brooklyn by man who crossed the street and allegedly attacked him.

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Miami and Surfside, Florida

Antisemitic flyers were found over the weekend in Miami and Surfside, Florida.

Ann Arbor finally condemns weekly antisemitic synagogue protests

'Jewish power corrupts' protests outside Michigan synagogue led by self-declared ex-Jew are finally condemned by city council.

Antisemitism is a symptom of a greater problem

If the reasons people give for hating us are contradictory or irrational, to them it all makes sense and feels natural. Op-ed.

Jewish groups slam Presbyterian for equating Israel and slavery

Jewish groups slam top Presbyterian official for equating Israeli occupation with ‘slavery’ days after Texas attack.

Diaspora Min. report:

1,200% rise in number of anti-Semitic posts inciting to violence

Calls for violence against Jews on social media spiked dramatically in May 2021 during Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Ministry of Dia

Anti-Semitism: The numbers don’t lie

For those, Jews included, who don’t believe that Jew-hatred has become a threat in America, a look at the data may be a wake-up call. Op-ed.

Woman who harassed 8-year-old Jewish boy is arrested

NYPD arrests woman who told Jewish siblings: ‘Hitler should have killed you all.’

Austria: Artist under fire for posting Star of David of syringes

Two Austrian cities remove statues created by prominent artist who posted Star of David made of syringes.

Canadian national anti-hate forum praised by Jewish org

National Multicultural Forum Against Hate brings together 250 human rights activists from across Canada to discuss combating hate.

Rising antisemitism growing concern for Houston Jewish community

Houston's Jewish community is voicing concern over recent data showing that antisemitic incidents are projected to increase.

UK edu secretary:

IHRA antisemitism def ‘essential, not optional’

Nadhim Zahawi tells Holocaust Educational Trust lecture that UK universities must adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

The unspoken truths behind the Texas synagogue attack

British intelligence has much to answer for. But there’s also the question of how Akram was allowed into America in the first place.Op-ed.

Antisemitic incidents prompt Florida Federation to issue alert

In response to two recent antisemitic incidents in South Tampa, local Federation reminds community members to report antisemitism.

93% of US Jews concerned by antisemitism levels in US

42% of US Jews say they experienced antisemitism directly or know someone who has in new survey.

UK government antisemitism advisor meets with BBC over coverage

British antisemitism advisor meets with head of BBC to discuss broadcaster's much criticized coverage of the Jewish community.

27% of religious hate crimes in Sweden target Jews

Jews are 0.1% of the Swedish population but account for over a quarter of the victims of religious hate crimes.

Brooklyn woman spits on boy after making antisemitic comments

The NYPD is searching for a woman who made antisemitic comments to a group of Brooklyn children and then allegedly spit on one of them.

Together against hate

Lesson from the hostage-taking at the the Beth Israel Synagogue: Israel must stand by Jews around the world and keep them safe. Opinion.

Texas synagogue hostage:

'The attacker bought into dangerous stories about Jews'

Jeffrey Cohen, one of the Texas synagogue hostages: Gunman was not your typical attacker, he bought into these tropes.

Dr. Mike Evans recounts Texas synagogue attack

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion Museum, recounts witnessing the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis up close.

Letter denounces recent antisemitic incidents in Boise, Idaho

Letter signed by 23 religious and human rights organizations condemns recent spree of antisemitic incidents in Boise, Idaho.

British rabbi warns of sharp uptick in antisemitism in London

Leader of Stamford Hill Shomrim says that antisemitism has increased significantly over the past year in many London neighborhoods.