Antisemitism

UK Jewish org calls for suspension of prof under investigation

Board of Deputies calls on University of Bristol to suspend prof pending outcome of investigation into comments made about Jewish students.

Maine lawmakers release letter denouncing anti-Semitism

Letter comes after a state representative is accused of speaking at an event blamed for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Melbourne hospital fires employee for 'abhorrent' anti-Semitism

An employee at a Melbourne hospital was so angry at an illegal engagement party hosted by Jews, he wished them death in the gas chambers.

Jewish candidates' campaign signs defaced in Montreal

Election campaign signs of two Jewish Canadian politicians in Montreal defaced with swastikas.

American Jewish Committee speaks to mayors about anti-Semitism

Virtual training session provides mayors with concrete steps to tackle anti-Semitism coming from the left, right and religious extremists.

Canadian city launches police unit to tackle anti-Semitism, hate

Hamilton, Ontario's Hate Crime Case Review Team will partner police with community agencies to review cases and draft recommendations.

UK Jewish pensioner attacked outside London theater

72-year old man was hit in the head and had his kippah knocked to the ground in what police are terming a "religiously aggravated assault."

NBA player Meyers Leonard to speak at event to combat Jew-hate

After scandal involving anti-Semitic slur, NBA free agent is now speaking up about the need for anti-Semitism education.

British film director claims: Labour party is in a 'witch hunt'

Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over anti-Semitism.

Swastika lit on fire near Jewish town in Samaria

Arabs from Palestinian Authority town light Star of David, swastika, on fire.

Chinese state media slammed for anti-Semitic pic of SS Blinken

Caricature depicts Blinken with oversized Jewish nose, horns, US flag on his back and secret control of the World Health Organization.

Holocaust survivors call for 'no vote' on CA ethnic studies bill

Holocaust survivors and descendants sign letter urging Jewish legislators in California not to back curriculum accused of anti-Jewish bias.

When the Jew-bashers are Jews

Their values turn Jewish principles on their heads, and their Israel-bashing is a thin veneer for a hatred of Jews or Judaism itself. Op-ed.

Central American nations come together to combat anti-Semitism

The inaugural Central America Forum issued a declaration to take a stand against anti-Semitism and expressed solidarity with Israel.

Anti-Semitism has helped destroy Lebanon

It’s worth asking how the Levantine state got into its current predicament. Op-ed.

Report: Corporate America gets failing grade on anti-Semitism

Antisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred.

UK podcaster gets nearly 3 years in jail for antisemitic remarks

Podcaster who incited 'racial hatred' against Jews and called Britons to 'take up arms' to take their country back gets 32 months in jail.

French woman detained for poster at COVID-19 protest

France's Interior Min. Gérald Darmanin says poster is 'reprehensible,' calls out anti-Semitism as 'a criminal offense, not an opinion.'

'Hitler should've finished the job, so I'll do it for him'

Russian scientist, 82, beaten on Moscow bus by assailant seeking to ‘finish Hitler’s job.’

Norway imam claims 'it is necessary to kill Jews'

Norwegian imam who has promoted interfaith dialogue said Jews should be killed.

US org launches incubator for young Jews combating anti-Semitism

Based on the Silicon Valley model, AJC's incubator will foster innovative ideas by young Jews to fight the increase in anti-Semitism.

US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC schools

New York rep. Lee Zeldin urges action after learning of a group of NYC teachers spreading anti-Israel material in their classrooms.

Canadian Senator Linda Frum resigns to focus on anti-Semitism

Frum will turn her full attention to community activism to fight the "one hatred that remains socially acceptable still."

Toronto protesters call for violence against Jews

B’nai Brith Canada condemns ongoing failure by authorities to prevent hateful rallies targeting Israeli Jews in downtown Toronto.

‘Not vaccinated:’ Refusal is spreading the virus of antisemitism

Like COVID-19, anti-Semitism whipped up during the pandemic, an echo of the medieval slander that Jews spread the Black Death, remains.Op-ed

UK radio host jailed for 32 months for anti-Jewish rants

Cornwall man pleaded guilty to eight racial hatred counts for broadcasting "extreme hatred towards Jews" from garage studio.

South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

South Korea becoming the first country in Asia to adopt the IHRA definition is an "important step against hate."

Canadian Jewish org concerned by extremist speaker at conference

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs concerned about speaker at upcoming Muslim youth conference who was banned by Belgium and Italy.

Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-Semitism

ADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate.

UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of 2021

New report by UK's Community Security Trust records more incidents against Jews in the first half of 2021 than ever recorded.

Ukraine: Pig skulls found on grave of Rebbe Nachman's daughter

Vandals desecrate grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's daughter Sarah.

Anti-Israel moral anorexia

The cognitive war against Israel is being fought by virtue-signaling, lie-promoting progressives. Op-ed.

German gov to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism research

Funds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it.

In France, the anti-vax cause is being hijacked for Jew-hatred

Simon Wiesenthal Centre pens letter to French Interior Minister, demanding extreme-right YouTube channel be closed down.

Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatred

Two programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants.

Jewish group slams ADL: 'No longer competent'

Over 1,500 rabbis say ADL 'no longer competent' to identify, let alone combat, anti-Semitism.

ADL, Hillel, join hands to fight anti-Semitism

The Anti-Defamation League and Hillel are now working together to document anti-Semitism on campus.

Russian police faked murder of rabbi to nab anti-Semitic gang

Rabbi fakes his death as part of police operation to break up anti-Semitic gang.

Pakistani TV channel: Anti-semitism ingrained in our country

An anchor for a Pakistan-based channel says both the Prime Minister & opposition are fervently anti-Semitic.

Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy

Ambassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy.

US rabbi: ADL needs a plan to combat anti-Semitism from the left

Rabbi Yaakov Menken calls out Jonathan Greenblatt for allowing his liberal partisan beliefs to blind him to anti-Semitism from the left.

If someone says they are going to kill you, believe them

Machiavelli coined that phrase and continued with: 'Prepare to defend yourself'- not appease, because appeasement breeds contempt. Op-ed.

Biden to tap historian Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism envoy

Historian who claimed Trump administration paralleled rise of Nazis in 1930s Germany is Biden's choice for antisemitism envoy.

Toronto man assaulted in broad daylight for being Jewish

Man walking his dog in Midtown area was shoved into fence by passerby who yelled anti-Israel invective at him after he fell to the ground.

Violence against London Jews surged to record levels in May

Data released by police reveals violence against London Jews surged to "worrying" levels in May during fighting between Israel and Hamas.

This Jewish group is combatting anti-Semitism with billboards

A multi-city ad campaign hopes to fight anti-Semitism with eye-catching messages. Who is JewBelong for?

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on Atlanta area bridge

Both entrances to overpass connecting multiple Atlanta suburbs spray painted with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Biden: There is no place for anti-Semitism

President condemns swastika that was carved into an elevator at the State Department building.

Outrage after Dutch soccer player targeted in anti-Semitic mural

Jewish community org demands apology after Steven Berghuis depicted as Holocaust victim for signing with rival team known for Jewish fans.

Wiesenthal Centre letter to EU Commission becomes public record

'European Union passes new rules to counter terrorism financing and money-laundering while also addressing online terrorism.'

Germany announces it will boycott Durban IV conference

Joins nine other countries in skipping September event marking 20th anniversary of UN Durban conference criticized for its anti-Semitism.

Confronting indifference dressed in a gorilla suit

The two eyes staring back at me expressed no emotion. They had a gray emptiness. I realized the man behind the mask had no conscience.Op-ed.

Warrant issued for Toronto man charged with anti-Semitic attacks

32-year old man considered dangerous, police warn members of the public not to approach him.

Canadian gov't: $5m to increase security for Jewish institutions

Canada will spend $5m to strengthen security at Jewish institutions, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tells anti-Semitism summit.

Connecticut Jewish community hires retired cop as security head

Ex-detective will improve security at communal institutions and train rabbis, community members on dealing with security threats.

'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'

To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism.

Canadian PM: 'Good intentions are not enough' to combat Jew hate

PM Trudeau speaks at national anti-Semitism summit criticized for failing to invite opposition leaders, including Jewish Green Party leader.

Polish marchers blame Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic

'We know who is behind this whole 'plandemic,'' Polish marcher says.

White House to name anti-Semitism monitor in coming weeks

Jewish organizations have been pressuring the Biden administration to name an anti-Semitism monitor for months.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on back of store in downtown Philly

Hateful statements on the back of a store in upscale area of the city in the process of being removed.