Antisemitism

Ukraine:

Historical synagogue torched in antisemitic attack

Two hundred years after it was built, one of Europe’s most iconic synagogues, which went through 9 years of detailed and delicate restoration, was set on fire in an antisemitic attack.

Dirty Jew:

Miami teacher attacked in antisemitic assault

Local police reported that the attacker approached a Jewish teacher, spat in her face, and called her a 'dirty Jew.'

Israelis attacked in Crete by pro-Palestinians

Passengers on a Mano Shipping cruise were attacked while disembarking for a tour on the beach. The assailants provoked the Israelis, pushing them violently and spitting on them.

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Seniors’ housing targeted in mezuzah theft

Toronto Police are investigating after about 20 mezuzahs were stolen from a Jewish seniors’ housing building.

President Herzog in NYC:

Mamdani shows 'utter contempt' for Jewish nation state

Speaking in New York, President Isaac Herzog urged a united fight against antisemitism, defended Israel’s conduct in war, and warned of growing Iranian aggression.

Canada

Model considers move to Israel after antisemitic incident

Miriam Mattova speaks about the incident in which an Uber driver refused to drive her just because she is Jewish.

14 US colleges receive F grades for antisemitism

New report from StopAntisemitism organization finds that nearly 40% of Jewish students hid their Jewish identity on campus, about 60% experienced antisemitism personally.

France:

Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

A 42-year-old nanny faces trial in Nanterre for allegedly poisoning a Jewish family’s food and drinks. Prosecutors cite antisemitic motives, though her lawyer denies this, claiming a wage dispute was the cause.

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS trainee surgeon has been suspended for 15 months amid allegations she posted antisemitic and pro-terror content on social media, accusations she denies as investigations continue.

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Senate committee votes to advance Rabbi Kaploun's nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent.

Lithuanian coalition leader convicted for antisemitic incitement

Lithuanian coalition party leader, Remigijus Žemaitaitis, fined after court convicts him of inciting hatred toward Jews, grossly minimizing Holocaust in speeches and social media posts.

Why my fight against antisemitism is deeply personal

The antisemitism surge in Australia is a failure of collective leadership. Opinion.

Parashat Vayishlach:

The Isaac-Covenant Jew in an age of rising hatred

Standing at the crossroads, the Torah reminds us that hatred of the Jew has never been cured by Jewish self-erasure. It has never been softened by Jewish timidity.

Harvard professor agrees to leave US after synagogue shooting

Senior Harvard professor, charged with firing shots near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, agrees to leave US voluntarily before being deported.

Amid criticism

BBC orders staff to complete antisemitism training

BBC launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.

Demand in Ireland

Investigate whether Microsoft assisted IDF

A human rights organization in Ireland has submitted a request to the local government to open an investigation following reports that Microsoft assisted the IDF by processing data and storing Palestinian Arabs’ phone calls on its cloud services.

Los Angeles

Protesters storm synagogue and vandalize property; 2 arrested

During an anti-Israel demonstration, chants of “baby killers,” “Zionist pigs,” and “scum of the earth” were heard. Two suspects were arrested.

Eric Adams announces executive order against BDS

Outgoing NYC Mayor attends North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. announces orders prohibiting mayoral appointees and agency staff from boycotting and disinvesting from Israel and protecting freedom of religion.

Australia:

Antisemitism falls 20%, still five times pre-Oct. 7 levels

Antisemitic incidents in Australia fell 20% to 1,654 last year, but remain five times pre-Oct. 7 levels, new data show.

U of Florida:

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online.

Rome:

Memorial for 1982 terror attack victim vandalized

Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized.

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel

The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'Antisemites receiving massive funding, we are losing this war'

At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Malcolm Hoenlein warns of demographic shifts and rising antisemitism, urging Jewish leaders to unite, prepare, and build a new generation connected to Israel.

Miriam Adelson

'Antisemitism rising, this is our time to fight slander & win'

Dr. Adelson addresses the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, and called on the Jewish world to stand together: “We’ve reached a historic moment.”

Toronto

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Anti-Israel organizations are working to prevent the participation of former Israeli government officials in a discussion on the two-state solution scheduled to take place tomorrow in Toronto.

Kathmandu:

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.

Nick Fuentes snubbed

‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Carlson, Ms. Rachel

Nick Fuentes criticized StopAntisemitism for excluding him from its “Antisemite of the Year” finalists, while the group said he was already nominated in previous years as it shifts focus to other figures spreading antisemitism.

Jack Engelhard:

The unease among America Jews is truly remarkable

Antisemitism will always be with us, but the intensity of it comes and goes in waves. Indeed, the best of times and the worst of times. To flee or not to flee? Opinion.

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

A Black Friday protest in London against Israel splinters into an unlicensed rally outside Israeli-owned bakery.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

The Greatest Fallacy of All:

The Silent Majority will save us

The righteous were remembered because they were few, the rest were silent. Now history is doing what history does, it's repeating itself. Opinion.

In defiant post

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Suspended NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan attacks “the Israeli and Jewish lobby” after a tribunal banned her for 15 months over antisemitic posts.

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

Elijah King, 36, arraigned on federal charges after threatening to bomb synagogues near San Luis Obispo. DOJ says he posted antisemitic rhetoric and faces up to 15 years in prison.

'We fell short':

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue.

Judge rules:

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Antisemitism in Seattle:

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Jewish student sues Seattle school district, claiming high school did nothing to stop antisemitism despite repeated complaints.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

Desecration of Synagogue

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Czech Jewish community reports 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a record high amid the Gaza war. Most incidents were online, but attacks and desecrations doubled.

Germany weighs ban on, 'From the river to the sea'

Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal.

Jewish groups criticize:

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Jewish groups condemn a grotesque anti-Israel protest at Union Station in DC which echoed an ages-old antisemitic blood libel. The display featured fake blood, organs, and leaders portrayed as drinking Gazans’ blood.

Aliyah Minister

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer condemns NYC mayor-elect following the antisemitic protest outside Manhattan's historic Park East Synagogue.

Soldiers on the front lines of antisemitism:

Lest we forget - the 18th yahrzeit of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

A reflection on the 18th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attack and the Yartzheit of Gavriel Noach and Rivka Holtzberg הי“ד. In memoria

Antisemitism funding freeze

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

Amid antisemitism surge

B’nai Brith slams Toronto for raising PLO flag

B’nai Brith Canada files a complaint after Toronto raised the PLO flag, calling it a breach of protocol and a disregard for Jewish safety amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across the city.

South Africa:

Trump's unfinished business

Trump built a thriving business of making antisemites pay, but he’s got unfinished business to make South Africa’s antisemitic government pay. Opinion.

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Clift Seferlis pleads guilty to threatening over 25 Jewish institutions across five states. He faces up to 169 years in prison and a $5.65 million fine when sentenced in March.

Brooklyn:

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

A Brooklyn federal jury convicted Michael Chkikvishvili of leading a hate-driven plot to poison Hasidic children and promote mass attacks, with prosecutors warning his activities posed a grave threat to the community.

Antisemitism watchdog

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

In what has been called a 'modern-day digital replica of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' a conspiracy about a fake book alleging a Jewish plot against Muslim countries is spreading online.

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

'Hitler language'

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.

Mexico:

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore.’

B'nai Brith Canada condemns

'Kill all Jews' graffiti found at Montreal university

B’nai Brith Canada condemns Concordia University in Montreal after “Kill all Jews" was found scrawled on campus. The group launches a new initiative to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.