Antisemitism

Yes to the world’ but no to Jews:Lufthansa's antisemitic scandal

The airline must recognize that its staff implemented an anti-Semitic policy and apologize for it if it wants to retain credibility. Op-ed.

Victoria city plastered with swastikas after Nazi symbol banned

One day after Victoria becomes first Australian state to ban the swastika, two men arrested for plastering swastikas all over Jewish suburb.

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Fans of Hapoel Holon attending basketball tournament in Bilbao, Spain attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors following antisemitic chants.

Chicago ward boss caught calling rabbi antisemitic slur

Longtime city superintendent was found to be in violation of anti-discrimination rules but was allowed to retire to avoid being fired.

US Antisemitism Monitor:

'Too many people wonder why Jews complain about antisemitism'

In her first talk as antisemitism monitor, Deborah Lipstadt decries those who do not take it seriously.

Canadian government asked for progress report on antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada urges antisemitism envoy to release progress report on government's pledges to fight antisemitism.

Following uproar:

Lufthansa CEO apologizes to Chief Rabbi of Berlin

CEO of Lufthansa speaks to Rabbi Yehudah Teichtal, apologizes for antisemitic incident on company flight.

AJC poll: Antisemitism widespread problem in Germany

Survey finds that the German general and Muslim populations both recognize antisemitism is a growing problem in Germany.

Op-ed:

Pseudo-scholars promoting the malevolence of Israel and Jews

Academia’s contemporary blood libel. There is no more accurate way to describe the vicious and ugly tropes. Opinion.

Brooklyn antisemitism awareness sign defaced with swastikas

Sign by Jewish advocacy organization calling for awareness of rising antisemitism was defaced with two swastikas in broad daylight.

B’nai Brith urges Canadian politicians to tackle antisemitism

B'nai Brith testifies as part of Canadian parliamentary panel investigating hate and antisemitism.

UK soccer fans charged for antisemitic abuse on airplane

Two West Ham fans accused of harassing Jewish man on flight charged with racially aggravated harassment.

Michigan Republican who shared antisemitic posts loses safe seat

Nominee who shared posts calling Jews the 'real virus' and blaming Jews for 9/11 loses long-time Republican seat in west Michigan.

WJC calls for permanent EU Working Group to Combat Antisemitism

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder calls on Czech gov. to take step upon assuming presidency of the EU Council.

Lufthansa bans Jews from flight over several maskless passengers

“It was Jewish people who made the mess, Jewish people made the problem,” airline rep says in video.

Church of England apologizes for 800-year old anti-Jewish laws

Church of England apologizes for anti-Jewish laws it enacted 800 years ago that led to the expulsion of the Jews from England.

Assault on Jewish Montreal man being investigated as hate crime

Police in Montreal are investigating a brazen midday assault against a Jewish man caught on video as a hate crime.

Hey Jew: What’s that? That? That’s my emotional support bat!

Ever notice how often Jews lodge complaints to various organizations? How the organizations "look into it?" And how it happens again? Op-ed.

ADL offers reward after antisemitic attacks in Brooklyn

Anti-Defamation League offers reward of up to $5,000 for information on perpetrators of two assaults of Jewish men in Brooklyn.

Nebraska adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Governor of Nebraska also inaugurates May as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state.

Father of Canadian ‘hate-monger’ fined for obstructing police

Father of Alberta man being investigated for publishing extreme antisemitic material refuses to let police access son's computers.

Giant swastika poster hung at Illinois high school

School urged to launch full investigation into incident in which swastika was hung in bathroom by a student and posted to social media.

Spanish Jewish org joins with university to combat antisemitism

Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain and Complutense University of Madrid sign accord to create antisemitism chair.

Jewish fraternity calls out Rutgers for ‘antisemitism problem’

Alpha Epsilon Pi demands action from Rutgers to deal with mounting campus antisemitism causing Jewish students to feel targeted and unsafe.

'Antisemitism occurs in both Russia and Ukraine'

Diaspora Minister Dr. Nachman Shai reacts to Russia citing a 2017 Israeli report on antisemitism to justify calling Ukrainian leaders Nazis.

Anti-Semitism in Ukraine:

Ukrainian attacked Jew as onlookers prevented him from fleeing

Ukrainian court sentenced attacker to just two years' probation.

Glen Eira, Australia adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Melbourne suburb becomes first council in Victoria to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition.

"Redemptive antisemitism" aims to rid the world of Jews

We are seeing the rebirth of Nazi "redemptive anti-Semitism” where all the world's problems are solved by exterminating the Jews. Op-ed.

Manhattan:

Jewish man attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors

Jewish man beaten by pro-Palestinian protestors in apparent hate crime being investigated by NYPD.

ADL warns against violence from far-left anti-Zionists

ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt equates anti-Zionism and antisemitism, warns that far-left antisemitism must not be ignored.

WJC Pres: Comparing Zelenskyy to Hitler is beyond the pale

Ronald Lauder condemns Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comments that Hitler had Jewish origins and accusing Jews of antisemitism.

German watchdog: Antisemitism thriving across the country

New report details alarming rise of antisemitism due to the pandemic, anti-Israel protests and online hate.

Yemeni professor: Muslims must exterminate 'dirty' Jews

A Yemeni university professor cites Hitler and Mein Kampf, calling Jews 'apes and pigs.'

Antisemitism:

Haredi children attacked by teens in London

Gang of at least three teens aged 16 and 17 attacks two 11-year-olds in Stamford Hill neighborhood.

An Open Letter to the Editorial Board of the Harvard Crimson

Your commitment to and promotion of the toxic BDS campaign reveals your bigotry and anti-Semitism to the world. Opinion.

Please, not another “scholarly study” on anti-Semitism

Oh no, according to the news release, this is going to be the mother of all “studies.” That means millions of meaningless words. Op-ed.

Antisemitic incidents hit 10-year high in the Netherlands

Number of anti-Jewish incidents in the Netherlands shoots up 35% in 2021, watchdog group says.

Conference of Presidents:

Adoption of IHRA antisemitism def by 25 states reflects support

Conference of president applauds adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition by 25 US states.

'Antisemitism combaters' meet

More antisemitism, but more willingness to fight it

Dozens of global officials tasked with combating antisemitism met in Israel to brainstorm on how to end the world’s oldest hatred.

Toronto Police: Jews most targeted in city’s hate crimes in 2021

Jews constitute 3.8% of the population of Toronto, but make up 22% of hate crime victims.

Holocaust Remembrance Day:

Antisemitism envoys gather in Jerusalem:

Dozens of global officials tasked with combating antisemitism met in Israel this week to brainstorm on how to end the world’s oldest hatred.

Analysis:

Far-left, far-right both using Ukraine war to push antisemitism

Israeli government warns that movements on both the far-left and far-right are using Russia-Ukraine war to push anti-Jewish canards.

"Struggle is failing"

Antisemitism peaked globally in 2021

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry publishes its Annual Report on Antisemitism

Diaspora Ministry:

Ukraine war used to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories

Diaspora Affairs Minister Shai: Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day we have an historical duty to rectify this situation.

New ADL center will study causes of contemporary antisemitism

New research center will provide a scholarly approach to examining the root causes and solutions for combating modern antisemitism.

Report:

Dutch Jewish students increasingly targeted by fellow pupils

New report finds record number of antisemitic incidents in the Netherlands, with Jewish children particularly targeted.

ADL:

Number of antisemitic incidents surged to all-time high in 2021

Number of antisemitic incidents in US hit all-time high last year. 80% of incidents not linked to the far-right.

B’nai Brith: 2021 saw dangerous antisemitism increase in Canada

B'nai Brith Canada's 2021 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents finds a disturbing increase in antisemitism across Canada, especially online.

Campus antisemitism:

Rutgers Jewish students harassed by protestors during Passover

Protestors park outside Jewish fraternity house and wave Palestinian Authority flags while hurling antisemitic abuse at Jewish students.

EU antisemitism envoy calls on Finland to combat antisemitism

Katharina von Schnurbein urges Finland to increase measures against antisemitism.

Attack on NJ Jewish men leads to federal hate crime charges

Antisemitic attack spree on Orthodox men in New Jersey leads to federal hate crime charges against the suspect.

Germany: Reported antisemitism cases only ‘tip of the iceberg

Germany’s domestic intelligence agency releases alarming findings about the increase in antisemitism in Germany over the last two decades.

Arafat advisor to Israeli Jews: 'Topple Zionist regime'

A former advisor to the PLO chairman compares Jews to Nazis, says Sephardic Jews are waiting to return to their 'native' lands.

Panel:

Oregon university violated freedom of whistleblower professor

University that fired Jewish professor who reported antisemitic incidents violated his academic freedom, panel finds.

Hate group targets Pittsburgh Jews during Passover

Hate group targets Jewish families celebrating the first nights of Passover with antisemitic flyers left on their driveways.

Antisemitic flyers found in 2 California cities during Passover

Antisemitic flyers were discovered in Beverly Hills and Hollywood on Saturday, the first day of Passover.

Egyptian TV: Jews planned to take over the world

The report claims Jews failed to integrate into European societies because of 'enmity towards humanity'.

Ohio adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Executive order by Gov Mike DeWine requires all state departments, agencies, and public universities to also adopt the definition.

Antisemitic statement hurts Jewish students' safety and security

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls on NYU Law School to discipline those behind academic anti-Semitic incitement.

Jerusalem: Arab attacks Jewish woman on light rail train

Arab youth attacks, hits, young Jewish woman traveling on light rail train in Jerusalem. The suspect is still at large.