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Australian Jews denounce textbook blaming Jews for Jesus' death

Australian Jewish community leaders have denounced textbook featuring “the mother of all anti-Semitic blood libels.”

Australian Jews denounce textbook blaming Jews for Jesus' death

Jewish cemetery in Denmark vandalized during Passover

Dolls covered in fake blood and a bloody wall along with neo-Nazi flyers were found at the Aalborg cemetery. Police are investigating.

Jewish cemetery in Denmark vandalized during Passover

Polish politician makes 'utterly irrelevant' anti-Semitic joke

Local politician in Poland makes anti-Semitic joke at council meeting,

Polish politician makes 'utterly irrelevant' anti-Semitic joke

Anti-Semitic incidents occur at UConn over Passover weekend

After several anti-Semitic incidents occur during Passover, Jewish students are left wondering about their safety at the university.

Anti-Semitic incidents occur at UConn over Passover weekend

Twitter suspends account that exposed Jew hatred in Labour Party

Twitter has suspended GnasherJew, a main source of allegations of Labour anti-Semitism under Jeremy Corbyn during the 2019 election.

Twitter suspends account that exposed Jew hatred in Labour Party

Dolls & paint: Suspected hate crime outside Swedish synagogue

Baby dolls splashed with red paint strung outside Swedish synagogue in suspected Passover hate crime.

Dolls & paint: Suspected hate crime outside Swedish synagogue

B’nai Brith Canada condemns latest Toronto anti-Semitism

B’nai Brith Canada condemns two incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism in the North York district of Toronto.

B’nai Brith Canada condemns latest Toronto anti-Semitism

Jewish groups praise Hamilton, ON for adopting IHRA definition

Canadian Jewish groups are praising Ontario city for adopting the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Jewish groups praise Hamilton, ON for adopting IHRA definition

25% of American Jews have experienced anti-Semitism since 2016

American Jews feel less safe in the US than they did a decade ago, ADL study finds.

25% of American Jews have experienced anti-Semitism since 2016

Jews most targeted religious group for hate crimes in Canada

Statistics Canada report for 2019 finds 7% increase in police-reported hate crimes in Canada that year.

Jews most targeted religious group for hate crimes in Canada

525 American mayors pledge to wipe out anti-Semitism

More than 525 mayors of cities across the U.S. have joined together to combat anti-Semitism from coast to coast with statement of action.

525 American mayors pledge to wipe out anti-Semitism

Toronto bus shelter vandalized with anti-Semitic poster

Investigation underway after bus shelter in Toronto vandalized with poster promoting anti-Semitic blood libel.

Toronto bus shelter vandalized with anti-Semitic poster

Hate crime probe launched into UK prof's anti-Semitic remarks

After University of Bristol launched investigation into instructor's anti-Semitic ranting, local police have opened up a hate crime probe.

Hate crime probe launched into UK prof's anti-Semitic remarks

Syracuse Uni student body adopts IHRA def. of anti-Semitism

Student Association resolution adopting Working Definition of Anti-Semitism and denouncing Jew hatred on campus passes without objection.

Syracuse Uni student body adopts IHRA def. of anti-Semitism

200 scholars draft anti-Semitism def. excluding Israel boycotts

'Jerusalem Declaration on Anti-Semitism' seeks to replace IHRA definition excluding much criticism of Israel

200 scholars draft anti-Semitism def. excluding Israel boycotts

Argentine soccer fans chant about ‘killing Jews to make soap’

Fans of a Buenos Aires-based soccer team chant about “killing the Jews to make soap” before game against a team with history of Jewish fans.

Argentine soccer fans chant about ‘killing Jews to make soap’

Anti-semitism surges in Pennsylvania during COVID

Pennsylvania, home to American’s fifth largest Jewish community, has seen anti-Semitic incidents spike during the pandemic.

Anti-semitism surges in Pennsylvania during COVID

Faculty of Canadian university oppose IHRA definition

B’nai Brith Canada urges University of Manitoba’s Faculty Association to abandon motion opposing IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Faculty of Canadian university oppose IHRA definition

Forum discusses problem of Jew hatred at University of Toronto

On Tuesday members of the Jewish community at the University of Toronto were invited to speak at an online forum tackling campus Jew hatred.

Forum discusses problem of Jew hatred at University of Toronto

Brazilian political party leader says Jews ‘sacrificed children’

Labor Party chairman Roberto Jefferson accuses Jews of child sacrifice to 'Satanic deity' Baal.

Brazilian political party leader says Jews ‘sacrificed children’

Montreal mayor again fails Jewish community on anti-Semitism

The mayor of Montreal failed to live up to her promise to adopt the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism. Jewish community "outraged."

Montreal mayor again fails Jewish community on anti-Semitism

Man arrested for assault on pregnant Jewish woman in London

London police nab middle-aged man suspected of beating pregnant Jewish woman in London's Stamford Hill neighborhood.

Man arrested for assault on pregnant Jewish woman in London

Rome: Food deliveryman stabs coworker after anti-Semitic rant

A food delivery man in Rome was stabbed after telling a fellow courier to stop an anti-Semitic rant.

Rome: Food deliveryman stabs coworker after anti-Semitic rant

Canadian party may overturn support for definition of Jew hatred

Jewish groups are asking the NDP not to give in to a move to overrule the party leader’s support of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism.

Canadian party may overturn support for definition of Jew hatred

Watch: Pregnant Jewish woman brutally beaten on London street

Pregnant Orthodox Jewish woman attacked in Stamford Hill, London, with attacker throwing pillow case over her head and beating her stomach.

Watch: Pregnant Jewish woman brutally beaten on London street

Anti-Semitic or just ‘strident’?

An alternative definition by the “Nexus Task Force on Israel and Antisemitism” is an escape route to those against Israel’s existence. Op-ed

Anti-Semitic or just ‘strident’?

Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem

Christian priest attacks disabled haredi minor - but is not arrested. 'Christian anti-Semites reached new low,' attorney says.

Christian priest attacks Jewish minor - in Jerusalem

California approves controversial ethnic studies curriculum

It's final: California approves ethnic studies curriculum that sparked debate among Jewish groups.

California approves controversial ethnic studies curriculum

Meghan McCain: Anti-Semitism is the only bigotry tolerated in US

TV host and daughter of late Senator John McCain says anti-Semitism is still 'passable' in the US, hits rapper for anti-Jewish remarks.

Meghan McCain: Anti-Semitism is the only bigotry tolerated in US

Toronto Police probe anti-Semitic assault in front of bakery

Police in Toronto have announced that a suspect has been identified in an anti-Semitic attack outside a local bakery.

Toronto Police probe anti-Semitic assault in front of bakery

Amsterdam mayor says Netanyahu hurts fight against anti-Semitism

Femke Halsema at conference of mayors on fight against anti-Semitism says Netanyahu accusations against ICC cheapen meaning of anti-Semitism

Amsterdam mayor says Netanyahu hurts fight against anti-Semitism

Liberal scholars define anti-Semitism to allow Israel criticism

Liberal scholars redefine anti-Semitism, claim 'treating Israel differently from other countries isn't proof of anti-Semitism.'

Liberal scholars define anti-Semitism to allow Israel criticism

Anti-semitic assault: 'Too bad you didn't die in the Holocaust'

Two Orthodox Jewish women brutally attacked in broad daylight in Buenos Aires, Argentina - 'Too bad you didn't die in the Holocaust.'

Anti-semitic assault: 'Too bad you didn't die in the Holocaust'

Struggling financially? Buy a 'Lucky Jew'

The latest ‘Lucky Jew’ figurines in Poland: Scented candles that are ‘good for financial success.’

Struggling financially? Buy a 'Lucky Jew'

1/3 of Austrians have anti-Jewish biases, study finds

Nearly one-third of Austrians agree with statements signaling anti-Jewish bias, study finds - a massive drop compared to 3 years ago.

1/3 of Austrians have anti-Jewish biases, study finds

The blindspot of NYAG Letitia James

Brutal attacks on the US Asian population have skyrocketed since the emergence of the coronavirus, but so has anti-Semitism. Op-ed.

The blindspot of NYAG Letitia James

LeBron's 'Gonna get me Jewish money' OK, Leonard's k*** no-go?

Ben Shapiro sheds more light on 'Woke' sports and how some professional athletes get preferential treatment while others fall short.

LeBron's 'Gonna get me Jewish money' OK, Leonard's k*** no-go?

Brazil: Church whose pastor prayed for another Holocaust raided

Brazilian pastor who prayed for another Holocaust 'should have been detained,' rabbi says.

Brazil: Church whose pastor prayed for another Holocaust raided

NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard fined after using anti-Jewish slur during live-stream of a videogame.

NBA fines Meyers Leonard $50,000 for using anti-Semitic slur

UK Jews are fooling themselves

The virus of anti-Jew hatred is all over the UK, but the British "have tamed their Jews just perfectly." Review.

UK Jews are fooling themselves

Notorious anti-Semite is now in the Hitler T-shirt business

Jon Minadeo Jr., Bay area man known as anti-Semite, launches online store selling anti-Semitic apparel.

Notorious anti-Semite is now in the Hitler T-shirt business

Jewish NFL star invites Miami Heat center to Shabbat dinner

Julian Edelman offers Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard an open hand after his use of anti-Semitic slur.

Jewish NFL star invites Miami Heat center to Shabbat dinner

Miami Heat suspend center Meyers Leonard over anti-Semitic slur

Leonard used the anti-Semitic slur “k*ke” while streaming a video game. Club says he will be "away from the team indefinitely".

Miami Heat suspend center Meyers Leonard over anti-Semitic slur

Miami Heat player uses anti-Semitic slur during video game

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard apologizes for using anti-Semitic slur, says he did not know its meaning.

Miami Heat player uses anti-Semitic slur during video game

Stealth Antisemitism at Harvard

How deprive Jewish Israelis of the insulation of victimhood? By accusing them of apartheid against the ever-aggrieved Palestinians. Op-ed.

Stealth Antisemitism at Harvard

Turning my back on my ugly, anti-Semitic teenage tweets

I am truly sorry for the pain my words have caused. I have wanted to publicly apologize for, and disavow my past posts for years. Opinion.

Turning my back on my ugly, anti-Semitic teenage tweets

Watch: Man demands Jews say 'Free Palestine'

Arab man picks out religious Jews shopping at kosher supermarket in Detroit, Michigan, demanding they say 'Free Palestine.'

Watch: Man demands Jews say 'Free Palestine'

Miracle in Marseille

Man armed with knife attempts to enter Jewish school, kosher supermarket, in Marseille, France.

Miracle in Marseille

IPT Video: Marc Lamont Hill's duplicitous new book

Hill tries to camouflage his anti-Semitism by a campaign of lying and denial, including masking it in the form of a new policy book. Op-ed.

IPT Video: Marc Lamont Hill's duplicitous new book

'US enthusiastically supports IHRA anti-Semitism definition'

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken says US will continue to oppose efforts to delegitimize and isolate Israel.

'US enthusiastically supports IHRA anti-Semitism definition'

Michigan university fires professor for anti-Semitic posts

Physics professor fired after blasting 'Jewish mafia', calling COVID pandemic a 'Jewish revolution', and using racist language online.

Michigan university fires professor for anti-Semitic posts

Democratic Congressman endorses IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Rep. Ted Deutch warns: We can only effectively fight anti-Semitism if we are willing to call it out wherever it appears.

Democratic Congressman endorses IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Mike Pompeo predicts expanded Abraham Accords

Pompeo handed inaugural Global Leadership Award at Combat Anti-Semitism Movement’s Annual Summit.

Mike Pompeo predicts expanded Abraham Accords

New anti-Semitic slurs used to evade social media algorithms

Secret language used to evade detection by algorithms poses challenge to law enforcement and social media platforms, new study reveals.

New anti-Semitic slurs used to evade social media algorithms

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue sent to prison

28-year-old given 235-month sentence for plotting to bomb a Colorado synagogue last year.

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue sent to prison

Remembering Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld: Pitting truth against myth

Anyone who encountered Gerstenfeld knew that he was never the sort of person to make concessions to the political dogma of any stripe.Op-ed.

Remembering Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld: Pitting truth against myth

Game show host apologizes for anti-Semitic rantings

Bulgarian game show host quotes anti-Semitic rantings by chess champion Bobby Fischer, then apologizes.

Game show host apologizes for anti-Semitic rantings

Scholars support lecturer who made anti-Semitic statements

Nearly 200 US and UK scholars back British lecturer who called Jewish students ‘pawns’ of Israel.

Scholars support lecturer who made anti-Semitic statements

Massachusetts: Board member who called Jews 'kikes' resigns

Bob Hoey, Massachusetts school board member announces resignation 2 days after using anti-Semitic slur on TV.

Massachusetts: Board member who called Jews 'kikes' resigns

'Jewish ideas poison people'

‘Jewish ideas poison people,’ State Department official writes on Christian nationalist blog.

'Jewish ideas poison people'