Antisemitism

Do Americans understand the anti-Semitism around them?

Americans, as a whole, are not ant-Semitic and oppose actions and vitriol against Jews, but many don't know it when they see it. Op-ed.

Canadian province adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Ontario becomes the first province in Canada to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism.

AJC in Israel Director: 'Jews in the United States live in fear'

AJC Director concerned about trends emerging from survey conducted among Jews and non-Jews.

Nearly half of Americans don't know what anti-Semitism is

AJC's report "shows deep anxiety among US Jews & lack of awareness among general public about severity of antisemitism in the US"

Bahrain will combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism

United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism signed agreement with Bahrain’s 'King Hamad Centre for Peaceful Coexistence'

Time to call out ‘human rights’ groups for their anti-Semitism

So-called 'human rights' groups promote the anti-Semitic BDS movement. So why is the ADL coming to their defense? Op-ed.

Albania endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

'Combat Anti-Semitism' Movement applauds Albania’s adoption of IHRA definition, urges other majority-Muslim countries to follow

To see or not to see, that is the question

The sun is setting on US Jewry as it eventually did in every other country throughout Jewish history. All the signs are there. Opinion

Borat mocks coronavirus anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Popular mockumentary character repeats numerous anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Antisemitism? Give as good as you get

It's time Jews began to fight antisemites by showing them up for the selective hypocrites they are. Opinion.

Jewish teens attacked in Uman

3 men attack pair of Jewish teenagers in Uman, Ukraine, wounding one with a knife.

'End Jewish Hatred' rally in NY proves hypocrisy of the Left

They saw NY Orthodox Jews as the weakest link, so they could falsely allege they are the only ones not following regulations.Op-ed

Jewish cemeteries, Holocaust memorial desecrated in Greece

Jewish sites desecrated across Greece after neo-Nazi leaders jailed.

Nationalist marchers say Ukraine is ‘occupied’ by ‘Jewish clan’

Ukrainian nationalists marching in Kyiv claim their country is 'occupied' by a 'Jewish clan'.

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue pleads guilty

Richard Holzer arrested in November 2019 by FBI over plot to attack Temple Emanuel in Pueblo.

Anti-Semitism on social media

Social media platforms including Facebook and Tik Tok are cracking down on anti-#Semitism and Holocaust denial.

British pol gets death threats for supporting Holocaust memorial

British state secretary Robert Jenrick protected by counter-terror police over support for building of Holocaust memorial in London.

Reporter makes anti-Semitic death threat against Anchorage mayor

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz resigns after admitting to inappropriate relationship with reporter. Reporter threatens to kill 'Zionist Jew' mayor.

UK magazine fires diversity editor over her Holocaust jokes

European fashion magazine's diversity editor fired for criticizing Holocaust remembrance, making Auschwitz jokes.

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition

IHRA working definition offers a comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms.

San Diego Rabbi attacked outside synagogue

Teen hits rabbi over the head, yells racial slur at him steps from his San Diego synagogue on Shabbat.

German leaders voice shame over resurgent anti-Semitism

German leaders condemn anti-Semitism after tributes to mark one year since attack in the German city of Halle sprayed over with swastikas.

German anti-Semitic attack tributes defaced with swastikas

Tributes to victims of shooting attack in Halle, Germany defaced with swastikas on eve of anniversary of attack.

Trump on NYC crackdown: 'What does this remind you of?'

US President retweets video of police breaking up Sukkot holiday gathering in New York, implies connection with past anti-Semitic regimes.

Stickers with ‘malicious blood libel’ posted in downtown Halifax

Stickers blaming Jews for the coronavirus posted throughout Halifax, Nova Scotia

On meeting Israeli officials to discuss world antisemitism

Israeli diplomats are interested in learning from experts on antisemitism, but MKs seem to think they know all there is to know. Op-ed.

Merkel denounces attack on Jewish student in Hamburg

German Chancellor says attack on a Jewish student outside a synagogue was a "disgrace".

Jewish cemetery desecrated days before Greece neo-Nazi verdict

'Jews out' painted at Jewish cemetery near Athens days before verdict in murder trial of neo-Nazi.

Dutch sports channel adds anti-Semitic chants to soccer match

During live broadcast of soccer match, network includes recording of audience reactions which included anti-Semitic chants from fans.

German police probing Jewish student attack as attempted murder

Police in Hamburg investigating attack on Jewish student outside synagogue as attempted murder - with anti-Semitic intent.

Germany: Jewish student assaulted near synagogue in Hamburg

Assailant beats Jewish student with a shovel in attack outside of Hamburg synagogue.

House passes resolution condemning QAnon for anti-Semitism

US House of Representatives overwhelmingly backs resolution condemning QAnon conspiracy theory, citing anti-Semitism linked to the theory.

'Client is Jewish, turn her down'

Shift manager at beauty salon in Kiev, Ukraine tells salon manager not to accept a Jewish client, put her on a blacklist.

Jewish actor Rick Moranis assaulted in New York City

'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' star attacked while walking in Upper West Side.

Kosher restaurant in Paris vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti

“Hitler was right” and “Free Palestine” as well as swastikas spray painted on walls of kosher restaurant in Paris.

CA high school students ask district to fight anti-Semitism

Jewish high school students in Northern California call on county officials to take action against anti-Semitism on campus.

Miami Herald editor resigns over anti-Semitic column

Managing editor of The Miami Herald's Spanish-language publication resigns over anti-Semitic column in advertising insert.

'Polish animal welfare bill has sinister undertow for Jews'

European Jewish Association Chair Rabbi Menachem Margolin criticizes bill which would ban the export of kosher meat from Poland.

Calif. Gov. vetoes ethnic studies curriculum bill

Jewish groups had accused proposed curriculum of erasing the US Jewish experience, omitting anti-Semitism, and anti-Israel bias.

Trump, antisemitic? This is madness

The assertion that Trump is biased against Jews is ludicrous, plainly stupid and as false as it is profoundly dangerous. Op-ed.

Scandinavia:

Neo-Nazis coordinate anti-Semitic incidents on Yom Kippur

Several incidents involving anti-Semitic hate speech occur in Scandinavia in a coordinated campaign by neo-Nazis on Yom Kippur.

UK Labour leader committed to 'root out' anti-Semitism

British Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.

Canadian city adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

CIJA welcomes move by City of Barrie, located 85 kilometers north of Toronto, to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

3 anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh Hashanah

B’nai Brith Canada reports three anti-Semitic incidents during Rosh Hashanah observances in the province of Ontario this past weekend.

Swastikas painted on Holocaust monuments in Ukraine and Russia

In three separate incidents this week, swastikas were painted on two monuments for Holocaust victims in Ukraine and another one in Russia.

2 US Senators write to Polish President protesting anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic tropes were highly visible during Poland's 2020 presidential campaign.

Germany to improve security in Jewish sites

Announcement comes ahead of one-year anniversary of anti-Semitic attack in Halle on Yom Kippur.

Officials call for global IHRA definition adoption

Officials hear from victims of the 11 examples of anti-Semitism in the IHRA definition.

Zoom selichot services for interrupted by Holocaust imagery

Several people Zoom bomb pre-Rosh Hashannah selichot services with anti-Semitic imagery and statements.

Instagram account sought to DOX Jewish students

Student at northern California school sets up account calling on others to identify Jewish students in the county.

Merkel 'shamed' by rising anti-Semitism in Germany

German Chancellor expresses her 'disgrace' at rising anti-Semitic incidents in Germany 75 years after the Holocaust.

Florida Latinos inundated with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

QAnon at the center of a wave of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories aimed at Florida Latinos, experts say.

'Don't vote for a Jew' said London mayoral hopeful

Liberal Democrats suspend Geeta Sidhu-Robb after video emerges of her calling on voters not to 'vote for a Jew.'

Former Albania minister joins group fighting anti-Semitism

Former Albanian minister becomes first Muslim to join Combat Anti-Semitism Movement’s advisory board.

Hospital wants to fire doctor who wrote 'Go beat up a Zionist'

In recent years, Walid Khass had written: “Go beat up a Zionist,” “You trust the Jews - I never did” and “I hope only Israelis get ebola.”

Austria to triple its spending on Jewish community security

Austrian government promises $4.7m to help secure Jewish community.

Where do you draw the line with anti-Semites?

Biden's meeting with Jacob Blake's father ignored by the media - despite Blake Sr.'s history of anti-Semitism, support for Farrakhan. Op-ed.

Netherlands: Anti-Jewish expletive added to parcel's address

Who added 'F*** Jews' to parcel's address code in the Netherlands? Dutch postal service probes anti-Jewish epithet in tracking code check.

The antisemitism pandemic

Liberals who tolerate no bigotry from conservatives will excuse antisemitic leftists who call for the destruction of Israel. Op-ed.

Algeria: Perpetrator of anti-Semitic robbery arrested

Perpetrator of brutal 2014 Paris robbery and rape arrested in Algeria.