Antisemitism

Report: 30% of antisemitic incidents worldwide occurred in US

Joint report by World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency finds 30% of all antisemitic incidents worldwide in 2021 happened in the US.

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Players on a Kansas high school basketball team were recently filed in a 'horrific' video giving Nazi salutes while a German song played.

Op-Ed:

Why do neo-Nazis love ‘Haaretz’?

The reason right-wing anti-Semitic extremists frequently cite a radical leftist Israeli newspaper is its hostility to the Jewish state.Op-ed

Ohio university to eliminate Jewish studies professor

An Ohio university’s Holocaust Studies center is in jeopardy. These people are rallying to save it.

Woman who blamed London blaze on “Jewish sacrifice” found guilty

British woman who claimed that London Grenfell Tower fire victims were "burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice" found guilty of racial hatred.

USC to combat antisemitism on campus

USC to form Advisory Committee on Jewish Life, include Jewish representation in DEI efforts.

Jewish Temple University student targeted by roommate

Jewish student at Temple University shocked to receive antisemitic text from new roommate.

Berlin launches antisemitism awareness campaign

Campaign seeks to encourage Berlin residents to “look, recognize, act” if they see antisemitism taking place.

Company offers donation following founder's antisemitic screed

Utah tech company says it wants to make amends for its founder's antisemitic screed blaming Jews for COVID, offers donation to synagogue.

Suburban Toronto park defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Graffiti consisting of a swastika and the phrase "Seig Heil" spotted on signs at a Markham park removed by the city parks department.

Suspect arrested in NYC attack on Jewish man wearing IDF shirt

NYPD have arrested a 27-year old man in connection with the December antisemitic assault of a Jewish man wearing an IDF sweatshirt.

Wiesenthal Center has gone too far, says EU antisemitism czar

European Union's antisemitism monitor clashes with Simon Wiesenthal Center over its antisemitism list.

Op-Ed:

Jews don't count

When talking about diversity and inclusion, Jews are simply not part of the discussion. Op-ed.

Letter to Belgium returned to Israeli marked with swastika

Rishon LeZion resident who sent letter to Belgium receives letter back several months later covered with swastika and antisemitic insult.

Fire that burned down San Jose Chabad may have been hate crime

Fire that destroyed San Jose Chabad house, which was vandalized days later, may have been set deliberately, security footage reveals.

Hoodlums, Jewish teens and the BBC

If those who pounded on the bus think they can win by intimidation and BBC bias, think again..The Jewish community will not take it Op-ed.

BBC demands identities of Jewish teens it libeled

BBC accused of attempting to intimidate teens it falsely claimed uttered anti-Muslim slur while enduring an anti-Semitic attack.

Northampton, Massachusetts mayor condemns antisemitic incidents

Mayor condemns series of antisemitic incidents that occurred in her city in recent weeks, including during an online public meeting.

Ex-U of Maryland prof alleges she was fired for being Jewish

Lawsuit against U of Maryland accuses school of firing professor for openly practicing Judaism and speaking out against antisemitism.

NJ Dem calls for probe of antisemitic slur against lawmaker

Speaker Gordon Johnson calls on Bergen County, NJ prosecutor to investigate September incident against Rep. Josh Gottheimer as hate crime.

Jewish food influencer accused in lawsuit of discrimination

Jake Cohen, Jewish food influencer, named in discrimination suit targeting food media company Feedfeed.

Tech boss who sent anti-Semitic email resigns position

Utah tech boss quits after board asks him to leave over email blaming Jews for COVID-19.

Former Dutch PM accuses Jews of poisoning Arabs

Dries van Agt accused of antisemitism, spreading a blood libe; after stating that Jewish settlers poison Arab neighbors.

UK racial hatred suspect alleged fire was “Jewish sacrifice"

London woman allegedly claimed on social media that victims of 2017 Grenfell Tower fire were "burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice."

UK Conservative suspended over antisemitism back with party

Peterborough, England councillor suspended in 2020 over social media posts deemed “abhorrent and antisemitic” returns to Conservative Party.

Tech boss emails associates saying COVID is a deadly Jewish plot

David Bateman, founder of Entrata, tells associates COVID is a Jewish plot to attack 'reproductive systems'.

Jewish BBC contributor resigns over antisemitism concerns

Rabbi Rabbi YY Rubinstein, a regular presence on several popular BBC programs, has resigned over biased coverage of the Jewish community.

Brooklyn antisemitism victim: They called us dirty Jews

Blake Zavadsky, victim of antisemitism from Brooklyn, describes attack to i24NEWS.

Jewish woman badly beaten by teens robbing her Paris apartment

Elderly Jewish woman tied up and brutally beaten for half an hour as 16-year old assailants search her Paris apartment for jewelry.

Brooklyn protesters support victims of antisemitism

The march follows last week’s attack on two Jews who were called “dirty Jews” and punched in the face.

Suspect arrested for throwing rocks at Jewish children in London

A woman in her fifties who allegedly threw rocks at a London Jewish school’s playground full of children has been arrested.

UK Jewish leader rips BBC for coverage of antisemitic incident

British Jews have harsh words for the BBC following its coverage of an antisemitic incident in London.

UK Jewish leaders, lawmakers urge BBC to adopt IHRA definition

The BBC is being called on to adopt the IHRA definition in the wake of heated criticism over biased reporting on Jews and Israel.

Monsey Hanukkah attack killer may be transferred back to NY

Two years after the deadly attack, accused killer may be transferred from Missouri to a mental health facility in New York.

Soccer fans filmed singing about killing Jews in Belgium

Dozens of soccer fans chant about support for Hamas, gassing and burning Jews.

Suspect arrested in vandalism of Tucson synagogue

Man arrested for allegedly shattering Arizona synagogue's windows with rocks.

Survey: Under Keir Starmer, Jews returning to UK Labour Party

UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer’s work ridding the party of antisemitism has received the endorsement of the Jewish Labour Movement.

The Passion of the Antisemites

Why, as the Atlantic asked recently, is Hollywood still hiring Mel Gibson, whose Passion of the Christ movie reeks with antisemitism? Op-ed.

Ben & Jerry's board chair voted 'Antisemite of the Year'

Chair of Ben & Jerry's board of directors voted "Antisemite of the Year" in contest by StopAntisemitism.

Swastikas carved into ice at Montreal skating rink

B’nai Brith Canada condemns incident in which massive swastikas carved into ice at community skating rink on the Island of Montreal.

Los Angeles County cities investigating antisemitic stickers

Antisemitic sticker incidents in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach are being investigated by police for possible hate crime charges.

What the Media didn’t tell you about Bishop Desmond Tutu

How can Tutu,  a vocal defender of human rights, be accused of being an anti-Semitic bigot?  By reading his own words. Opinion.

JVP joins CAIR on Wiesenthal Center's Global Anti-Semites List

Previous lists focused on the individuals who uttered anti-Semitic speech. But this year, the center targeted the "gatekeepers," Op-ed.

Jewish ‘Big Brother Brasil’ host hit with antisemitic abuse

Former host of Brazilian reality TV show becomes target of antisemitic abuse after defending his show from criticism.

Two Jewish men attacked, called 'dirty Jews' in Brooklyn

NYPD investigating suspected hate crime after two Jewish men attacked in a store in Brooklyn.

Missouri latest state to be targeted with antisemitic flyers

Antisemitic flyers were distributed to over two dozen houses in a neighbourhood in Springfield, Missouri.

Wiesenthal center bashes German antisemitism

Iran, Hamas, BBC, Germany, Ben & Jerry’s on Wiesenthal top ten worst outbreaks of antisemitism in 2021 list

Swastikas drawn on sidewalk next to New Jersey synagogue

Police have opened an investigation after three swastikas were discovered drawn outside a synagogue in West Orange, New Jersey.

BBC ranked third on 'Global Antisemitism Top Ten List'

Simon Wiesenthal Center ranks the BBC third on its yearly “Global Antisemitism Top Ten List.”

London: Journalist describes anti-Semitic incident on train

'I'm up for football banter, but certain things - whether racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism - don't need to be brought into it.'

Difference is the genesis of bigotry

The more homogeneous a society is, the less likely its citizens are to welcome foreigners..Op-ed.

Man arrested for spreading antisemitic flyers in California town

A suspect has finally been arrested for targeting the small town of Aptos, California with vicious anti-Semitic flyers in August.

Attacker to London Jewish man: 'I want to find a Jew to kill'

A Jewish man was brutally attacked in a London, UK store by a man who screamed "You are Jewish. I am going to kill you.”

A Christmas crusade: scapegoating the Jews

Church leaders blame Israel for driving Christians out of Israel, but the country’s Christian population actually increased last year.Op-ed.

Antisemitic banner hung by extremists over busy Florida overpass

Local Jewish politician outraged that banner was up for several hours and that police did not make any arrests or hand out citations.

Maryland town condemns 'appalling' anti-Semitic leaflets

Montgomery, Maryland county council speaks out in solidarity with Jewish residents after anti-Semitic flyers were thrown out of a car.

EU lawmakers: Facebook needs to do more to remove antisemitism

European Lawmakers are taking Facebook to task for not doing enough to remove antisemitic content form its platform.

Australian Jewish groups modernizing security to counter threats

Jewish communal institutions in Australia are fortifying security measures including safe rooms, blast-resistant walls and airlock entries.

Belgian soccer club facing sanctions for antisemitic chants

Club Brugge facing sanctions after its supporters allegedly made antisemitic chants during a recent game against Belgian rival Anderlecht.

California Muslim activist doubles down on attacks on ‘Zionists’

Director of CAIR's San Francisco office claims she is under "Zionist onslaught", claims there is pro-Israel campaign to infiltrate her group