Antisemitism

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.

Survey paints troubling picture of anti-Semitism in Europe

Arutz Sheva speaks to Rabbi Shlomo Koves about his organization's new survey that maps anti-Semitic trends in Europe.

Jewish death row inmate to get new trial over anti-Jewish bias

Dallas court rules Texas Jewish death row inmate Randy Halprin should be granted new trial due to claims of anti-Semitic judge.

'Jews exploit Holocaust,' many Europeans say

Europe-wide survey unveils disturbing findings on anti-Semitism ahead of EJA conference.

Report calls out lack of action against anti-Semitism in Ireland

Chair of the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland urges Irish government to appoint anti-Semitism envoy.

UK soccer fan pleads guilty to anti-Semitic Twitter posts

Chelsea FC season ticket holder pleads guilty to posting string of anti-Semitic tweets referencing players, fans and the Holocaust.

Santa Monica College rabbi's car defaced with swastika graffiti

Anti-Semitic hate crime being investigated by law enforcement.

Rome candidate: Holocaust gets attention because Jews own banks

Leading Rome mayoral candidate apologizes after being accused of anti-Semitism for Holocaust comments.

Israeli man assaulted in Berlin

Man wearing pullover with IDF emblem attacked at Berlin train station by assailant who made comment about his faith.

Marriott apologizes to singer told to remove Star of David

Video of German Jewish singer recounting his experience gets over one million views.

Ohio Jewish teen attacked with bottle getting off school bus

13-year old Jewish girl was assaulted with a beer bottle as she got off her school bus by a woman driving by in a pickup truck.

Four mezuzahs torn down at Indiana Uni since Rosh Hashanah

Increase in anti-Semitic incidents since beginning of Jewish new year spurs campus Hillel to create anti-Semitism prevention task force.

New ADL website allows students to report campus anti-Semitism

Site will give victims of anti-Semitism help from security experts so they can report incidents to administration and police.

Noah, a raven, a dove, and the Democrats

Have Jews really found resting-places for the soles of their feet?

Yale University investigating 'grotesque' anti-Semitic graffiti

Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti was discovered twice in recent weeks at a campus construction site.

UEFA investigating anti-Semitic abuse toward Jewish soccer fans

Europe's soccer authority is looking into allegations that Union Berlin fans hurled anti-Semitic slurs at fans of Maccabi Haifa.

Toronto school board 'turning a blind eye to anti-Semitism'

B’nai Brith is leading a complaint against the Toronto District School Board for failing to tackle anti-Jewish content shared with teachers.

Anti-Semitic vandalism discovered at Auschwitz

Nine barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau spray-painted with anti-Semitic phrases and slogans denying the Holocaust.

Gil Ofarim told to leave German hotel for wearing Star of David

German Jewish musician Gil Ofarim recounts in social media video how he was told to put away Star of David necklace or leave Leipzig hotel.

EU releases strategy to fight anti-Semitism, protect Jewish life

Plan rests on EU stepping up prevention of anti-Semitism, increasing protection of Jewish institutions and fostering Holocaust education.

Scientist whose family fled antisemitism wins Nobel Prize

David Julius, grandson of Jews who fled Czarist Russia, wins this year's Nobel Prize for medicine.

101 Jewish communities to get help funding security

Amid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security.