Antisemitism

Neo-Nazis are not a political metaphor

A dirty trick backfired in the Virginia election. Misusing Charlottesville as a partisan ploy makes fighting antisemitism a joke. Op-ed.

California Jewish groups eligible for $200,000 security grants

New historic $47.5 million state security grant program will enable Jewish community to drastically improve security preparedness.

Jewish group: Atlanta must deal with ‘persistent anti-Semitism’

Jewish advocacy org says that rising anti-Semitism in Atlanta coupled with ignorance about anti-Semitism means community needs to speak up.

'Destruction of Torah scroll reminiscent of earlier times'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai reacts to break-in at Jewish fraternity in DC university, destruction of sacred scroll.

US lawmakers call for greater access to Jewish TV programming

5 members of Congress call on cable and satellite TV providers to increase access to Jewish-themed programming to against antisemitism.

Torah scroll destroyed at Washington DC fraternity house

Vandals break into fraternity house at George Washington University, tear apart Torah scroll.

London synagogue defaced with swastikas

Police arrest 16-year-old on suspicion of defacing a synagogue in Camden with swastikas.

Swastika incidents send Connecticut school into 'crisis mode'

Darien, Connecticut asks Anti-Defamation League for help in dealing with swastika vandalism and racist incidents occurring at local schools.

Union Berlin faces penalty after anti-Semitism during Haifa game

Union Berlin will play match with empty fan section as punishment “for the racist behaviour of its supporters.”

Man found guilty of hate crime attack on rabbi leaving NYC shul

Assailant found guilty of strangulation and assault as hate crimes for 2018 attack on Jewish man walking home from East Flatbush synagogue.

Far-right politician 'may be Jewish, but doesn't speak for Jews'

A far-right Jew could make political history in France. Many French Jews say he’s dangerous.

Swastika found at area school on day of Tree of Life memorials

A swastika was found at a local middle school on the third anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

Study reveals UK Labour Party's obsessive anti-Israel tweeting

New study by British anti-extremism group finds that Labour Party’s elite are "obsessed" with posting anti-Israel tweets.

UK Jewish families targeted with anti-Semitic flyers

Jewish residents of Borehamwood, UK discover anti-Semitic flyers on their doorsteps calling for ban on kosher food.

Jewish man hit in head by projectile fired from car in Brooklyn

NYPD searching for three suspects after Jewish man hit in head by unknown projectile in Crown Heights, New York.

Apology for anti-Semitism 'serious blow to academic freedom'

Noam Chomsky says Scottish university newspaper shouldn’t apologize for article it deemed ‘anti-Semitic.’

UK National Gallery removes 'anti-Semitic' painting from website

1506 Dürer artwork displayed in upcoming exhibit will feature a guide that addresses the "anti-Semitic portrayal in the painting."

Anti-Semitic hate group targets San Antonio, Texas

Group stages protest across from Jewish Community Center and distributes anti-Semitic flyers to San Antonio houses.

Sunrise NYC rejects DC affiliate's shunning of ‘Zionist’ groups

New York affiliate of youth environmental group condemns DC affiliate for calling for removal of 3 Jewish organizations.

Spanish fascist, 18, receives German Nazi scholarship

'The Hamas connection, viewed as an ally of the extreme left, is now revealed in the Nazi camp.'

Top EU rabbi: 'End online anonymity to tackle hate crime'

Top European rabbi calls to end online anonymity. 'Direct link between online hate crime and physical violence in the real world.'

Newburgh, NY council censures member accused of anti-Semitism

The Newburgh, New York city council voted to censure a councillor who was caught on video making vulgar and accusatory remarks about Jews.

1/3 of Jewish students experienced anti-Semitism in last year

Hillel, ALD survey finds Jewish college students experienced large amount of anti-Semitism during the coronavirus pandemic.

Israeli, American, African stars unite to fight antisemitism

Grammy-winning American Christian stars join some of the biggest names in Israeli music to record “The Blessing Israel”.

Poll: American Jews increasingly fear far-left anti-Semitism

New survey finds 40% of American Jews changed their behavior over fears of anti-Semitism.

Canadian government pledges to tackle anti-Semitism

B’nai Brith Canada expresses optimism following Government of Canada’s pledge to tackle anti-Semitism.

Montana man faces $9.9 million fine for anti-Semitic robocalls

Man facing nearly $10 million in fines for allegedly making 5,000 robocalls featuring anti-Semitic and racist threats.

Austin, Texas high school defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Anti-Semitic incident addressed over the weekend by area synagogue that met with high school students for a discussion on anti-Semitism.

UK synagogue 'Zoombombed' with swastikas, anti-Semitic imagery

Manchester synagogue was the victim of an online attack by anti-Semites who displayed swastikas and shouted hateful statements.

Neo-Nazis hang ‘Vax the Jews’ banner in Austin, Texas

'Goyim Defense League' hangs 'Vax the Jews' banner blocks away from synagogues and Jewish community center in Austin, Texas.

Sunrise: 'Sunrise DC's statement not in line with our values'

Sunrise movement: DC chapter’s singling out of Jewish groups is ‘anti-Semitic and unacceptable.’

UK aristocrat given four months in jail for anti-Semitic abuse

The son of the 9th Viscount sentenced to prison term for calling head of Campaign Against Antisemitism "Jewish scum" outside courthouse.

California synagogue defaced with anti-Semitic flyers

In second anti-Semitic incident to hit Carmichael, CA in October, Hitler flyers were plastered on the menorah and fence of a synagogue.

Austria: Syrian man sent to jail for anti-Semitic attacks

Austrian court hands a 32-year-old Syrian a three-year jail term for vandalizing a synagogue and other anti-Semitic attacks.

Jewish man attacked in Brooklyn by men yelling anti-Jewish slurs

NYPD currently looking for two suspects who upon learning a man was Jewish began to kick and punch him until he fell to the ground.

Facebook rejects ads for class combating anti-Semitism

Multiple ads for the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's “Outsmarting Antisemitism” were rejected by Facebook over "sensitive social issues."

Alaska museums express solidarity with Alaska Jewish Museum

Statement of support comes after Alaska Jewish Museum vandalized twice in the past year.

Facebook bans Jewish man after anti-Semitic hacking of his page

Facebook bans Jewish UK man after hacker targets him for being Jewish, flooding his account with anti-Semitic themed ISIS content.

Rome mayoral candidate accused of antisemitism defeated

Center-right candidate accused of antisemitism over Holocaust remarks loses out to center-left candidate in Rome mayoral election.

Georgia school board passes resolution condemning anti-Semitism

Resolution adopted in the wake of anti-Semitic graffiti incidents at two local schools during the High Holy Days.

NY State Senator holds panel on anti-Semitism

Discussion centers around the need to better educate children about anti-Semitism and hate in the current climate of increased Jew hatred.

Pandemic led to new wave of anti-Semitism online, study says

Pandemic hate: IFFSE research condemns wave of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since COVID-19 outbreak

US Jewish orgs appeal ruling in favor of protestors outside shul

Anti-Jewish protests harassing congregants have occurred weekly outside Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Ann Arbor for two decades.

2,000 participants join ADL’s national ‘Walk Against Hate’

The annual event against anti-Semitism and hate also saw the participation of thousands of online fundraisers.

Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on multiple shops in Scottish town

Obscene anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered spray painted on multiple shops and a café along a street in Troon, Scotland.

Shelf-help: Librarians asking how to help fight anti-Semitism

Shelf-help: Librarians are asking how to turn their archives into weapons against anti-Semitism.

Sweden: 'Holocaust was a scam' projected onto synagogue

Police investigating after ‘Holocaust was a scam’ projected on Swedish synagogue during international anti-Semitism conference.

Non-Jewish UK actor hit with online abuse for Jewish role

Eddie Marsan portrayed Soly Malinovsky on BBC drama Ridley Road, a man who fought post-war British neo-Nazis.

New Hampshire monument targeted with anti-Semitic graffiti

Historic marble monument in New Hampshire national park defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti that may be impossible to remove.

Australia to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

'Anti-Semitism has no place in Australia or anywhere in the world,' Australian PM Scott Morrison says.

Sweden: City of Malmö hosts conference on anti-Semitism

With dozens of world leaders watching, Sweden looks to turn around its reputation on anti-Semitism.

ADL CEO: Rising anti-Semitism a ‘clear and present danger’

Jonathan Greenblatt warns Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism of rising anti-Jewish violence.

Conference of Presidents praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

The Conference of Presidents applauds recent international efforts to combat Jew hatred and adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Writer Sally Rooney – anti-Semite of the month

It is necessary to share what came, to me at least, upon reading the news about Sally Rooney. Op-ed.

Canada's special envoy on anti-Semitism will be permanent role

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces that job of Canada's special envoy on fighting anti-Semitism is now a permanent role.

Anti-Semitism is 'very much alive and kicking' in Europe

Israel Hayom journalist Eldad Beck speaks to Arutz Sheva about the state of anti-Semitism in the EU in 2021.

Jewish leaders say EU plan to fight anti-Semitism ‘not serious’

Jewish leaders call out lack of mention of shechita, Brit Milah bans in new Eu plan to combat anti-Semitism.

Accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter talked of killing Jews

Officers testify in court that accused shooter Robert Bowers spoke to them about his desire to kill Jews.

Poll: Anti-Jewish sentiment, violence against Jews, 'unrelated'

Does the number of violent assaults on Jews convey a country’s anti-Semitism level? No, a European poll says.

BDS proves once again that it’s all about the anti-Semitism

Rooney's translation refusal and Ben & Jerry’s singling out Israel for boycotts, tell us all we need to know about Jew-hatred. Op-ed.