Antisemitism

South Africa: Anti-Semitic incidents fall to 15-year low

South African Jewish Board of Deputies says there were only 36 recorded incidents of anti-Semitism in 2019.

Swedish-Jewish woman, 60, fights off 3 purse snatchers

Attackers succeed in stealing Star of David pendant, fail to steal purse from woman while spouting anti-Semitic abuse.

Paris metro passengers stop anti-Jewish harassment

Passengers on subway train stop 4 Arab men who were pursuing, harassing Jewish man.

New HBO series envisions rise of anti-Semitism in US in 1940

HBO series presents alternate history of America on eve of WWII, with populist presidential candidate pushing country towards anti-Semitism.

British school to change logo referencing blood libel

St. Hugh's School promises to change logo to remove reference to 'Little Saint Hugh' anti-Semitic blood libel.

Sweden: Bag with soap and Star of David left outside museum

Bag with Star of David and soap left outside Swedish Holocaust day display.

Muslim "Holocaust Remembrance" or negation?

Journalist ties Kobe Bryant’s death to conspiracy theory on Jews

Journalist from Argentinian state television links Kobe Bryant's death to conspiracy theory on Jews, blames 'Zionists' for NBA star's death.

Number of anti-Semitic Americans remains stable

ADL poll: Anti-Semitic violence is on the rise in America — but anti-Semitic attitudes are not.

Hate crime charges for Brooklyn woman who slapped Jewish women

Brooklyn woman who assaulted three Jewish women last month - before being quickly released from jail - now faces federal hate crime charges.

US AG blames anti-Semitism on 'militant progressivism'

US Attorney General William Barr meets with Jewish leaders, blames anti-Semitism on 'militant progressivism'.

'A sick joke, a slap at all Holocaust survivors'

Spanish State Prosecutor: Incitement to hatred against Nazis can be considered a hate crime.

Far-right Hungarian party elects candidate with Jewish roots

Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party has anti-Semitism baggage — and a new leader with Jewish roots.

France: Anti-Semitic acts increased by 27% last year

Anti-Semitic acts increased in France by 27% in 2019, says country’s interior minister.

'Stop anti-Semitism'

'The more they talk, the less action there is.' World Jewish Congress chief chastises world leaders for failing to confront anti-Semitism.

Hotovely: Dramatic rise in anti-Semitism in the West

For first time since becoming diaspora minister, Tzipi Hotovely attends cabinet meeting, where 2019 report on anti-Semitism to be presented.

US Jews unwittingly funding anti-Semitism on college campuses

Research finds Jews contributed billions of dollars to US colleges, including to schools at which Jewish students experience anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic attack sparks Italy protest

Hundreds protest in Mondovi, Italy, after vandals scrawl 'Jews Here' on door of concentration camp survivor.

Italy: Anti-Semitic writing found on Auschwitz survivor's door

Anti-Semitic writing scrawled on door of now-deceased Holocaust survivor in Italian town of Mondovi.

'Anti-Semitism is the sign of a decaying democracy'

'Anti-Semitic attacks in the US are acts of terrorism - time to start defining them that way,' says ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

A courageous Catholic voice against antisemitism

Jewish cemetery in Bulgaria vandalized

Gravestones toppled, broken in 19th century Jewish cemetery in Shoumen.

Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-Semitsm

Pope meets delegation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Poll: Anti-Semitism rampant in France - and its getting worse

84% of young French Jews are have been victims of anti-Semitism at least once, new poll finds, including large number of physical attacks.

Majority of Israelis fear for Jews living in France

i24NEWS survey: Majority of Israeli citizens are concerned for the safety of Jews living in France amid rising anti-Semitism in Europe.

N. Carolina judge's son pleads guilty to threatening synagogue

Son of a North Carolina Court of Appeals judge pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges for shouting threats at local synagogue.

Munich conference cancelled due to anti-Semitism

Munich conference cancelled after rejection of pro-Israel speaker sparks anti-Semitism claims.

Increasing anti-Semitism: Is the world awakening?

Achievements against the the oldest hate which made a comeback.

Vandal paints swastika on stairs of Nebraska synagogue

Security camera footage shows vandal painted swastika on synagogue - then took a photograph of his work.

Inept NYC officials still in a quandary about rising antisemitism

NJ pizzeria manager fired for anti-Semitic tirade

New Jersey pizzeria apologizes to employee, fires manager who launched into anti-Semitic tirade over request for Rosh Hashanah absence.

Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine

Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.

'Stop This Story!'

First-ever global social media campaign to combat anti-Semitism launched under the headline 'Stop This Story!'.

‘Education is only weapon against anti-Semitism’

Nearly 200 attend launch of first phase of Northern New Jersey Holocaust Memorial & Education Center.

‘Kill All Jews’ graffiti found at Brooklyn high school

Call to kill Jews, swastika found on stairwell of Brooklyn Technical High School.

France: Muslim convicted of hate crime for assaulting Jew

Muslim man who assaulted Jewish optician in his shop in Toulon, France last October convicted of hate crime.

Op-ed: Where’s that teacher who taught kids to behead people?

Muslim children in Philadelphia were taught to proclaim, “We will chop off their heads”. What did the city do about the bizarre event?

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.

NY '100 cameras' plan to protect Jews 'a good first step'

'While the new cameras are an important step, they are from from providing the sense of security.'

How to fight African-American antisemitism

NYC to add 100 security cameras in Jewish neighborhoods

'Security cameras will increase NYPD visibility, help keep New Yorkers safe,' Mayor Bill de Blasio says.

Spotify to remove playlists with anti-Semitic hate speech

Music streaming service to remove playlist titles deemed to contain anti-Semitic hate speech, say this content violates company policy.

Anti-Semitism is taking over the world

Jay Shapiro warns that hatred of Jews is taking on new forms and is becoming a widespread phenomenon in many countries.

No, Islamophobia is not the same as antisemitism

Student sues university for lack of action on anti-Semitism

Jewish student who left Kutztown University over anti-Semitic harassment sues college for failing to intervene.

NJ teen accuses boss of sending him anti-Semitic messages

Jewish teen working at New Jersey pizzeria sues his boss who made anti-Semitic comments after teen asked to take off Jewish holiday.

European Jewish leader:

'Anti-Semitism is best fought with fear of future tragedy'

World Holocaust Forum founder Moshe Kantor: To avoid a future war, we have to have in mind one strong instrument: our fear

2 violent anti-Semitic assaults under investigation in Berlin

Multiple anti-Semitic assaults committed in Berlin so far this week.

Watch: How widespread is black anti-Semitism in New York?

Video journalist Ami Horowitz takes to the streets of Brooklyn to see how widespread anti-Semitism is within the black community.

As anti-Semitism rises, NY's new bail law comes under attack

After suspect freed twice without bail in two anti-Semitic incidents before being arrested a third time, critics target NY's bail reform.

Jersey City official who called Jews 'brutes' refuses to resign

Shortly after deadly kosher supermarket shooting, Jersey City official expressed sympathy for the shooters and called Jews 'brutes'.

Ukrainian Jewish student’s dorm vandalized in hate crime

Anti-Semitic etchings found on walls of Jewish student's dorm, bible stolen.

Jewish cemetery in southwest France vandalized

Significant damage done to a dozen graves in Jewish cemetery of Bayonne.

Jewish cemetery desecrated in southwest France

Tombs smashed, commemorative plaque broken as graves desecrated in Jewish cemetery in southwestern France.

Boy, 13, punched on London bus by anti-Semitic attacker

Man shouting anti-Semitic invectives assaults teenager on bus heading for Stamford Hill.

President of EJC: There are places that are dangerous for Jews

At Yediot Aharonot conference, European Jewish Congress president says there are 'definitely' places in Europe which are dangerous for Jews.

NY: Over 25,000 marched in solidarity with Jewish community

Over 25,000 New Yorkers, including dozens of elected officials, marched across Brooklyn Bridge in solidarity with NY Jewish community.

'Why were anti-Israel groups included in anti-Semitism rally?'

American Forum for Israel blasts inclusion of "far-left anti-Israel groups" at march against anti-Semitism in NYC. "They should be shunned.'

America’s willing executioners

Toronto university labor union under fire for anti-Semitic tweet

B’nai Brith Canada condemns labor union at University of Toronto following anti-Israel and anti-Semitic tweets.