Antisemitism

Suspended sentence to German man who attacked Jew

Man who threw kippah off the head of Jewish teen in German gym convicted of hate crime, will pay €3,000 fine.

Toronto restaurant says 'Zionists not welcome'

Toronto restaurant comes under fire for asserting that "Zionists are Nazis". Its owner says she is not anti-Semitic.

Players going cold on UKBLM movement after hard-Left manifesto

In one case, BLM’s Oxford branch publicized an upcoming protest via Facebook with a picture of an antisemitic mural, then took it down.Op-ed

Facebook won't let boycott affect policies

Mark Zuckerberg nonplussed by advertising boycott, says companies 'will be back soon enough' even if policies don't change.

Dutch parliament rejects motion to fund synagogue security

Dutch parliament votes to fight anti-Semitism, but against funding Jewish security costs.

Facebook ad shows Jewish senator clutching Monopoly money

Trade union posts political advertisement evoking anti-Semitic stereotypes about Jews and money.

Twitter suspends pro-Israel blogger for 'anti-Semitism'

Social media platform suspends Jewish, pro-Israel blogger Elder of Ziyon for 'abusive profile information.'

Ice Cube defends Farrakhan, denies he ordered rabbi beaten up

Rapper Ice Cube denies allegations he ordered entourage to beat up rabbi, defends Louis Farrakhan from accusations of anti-Semitism.

Swastikas found on Baltimore home

Swastikas drawn on home and bench in Jewish neighborhood of Baltimore.

Swastika spray-painted outside synagogue in Maine

Police investigating after teenagers draw swastika outside Congregation Beth Israel in Bangor, Maine, which was founded in 1888.

List of companies boycotting Facebook ads grows

Starbucks, Hershey and Coca-Cola join Facebook ad boycott after social network announces some reforms.

Belgium: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant about massacre of Jews

At least 100 people protesting Israel's sovereignty plan chant veiled threat to massacre Jews, citing ancient slaughter.

Anti-Semitism gets you fired at Labour - but hired by NYT

What does a new NYT editor have in common with two of Jeremy Corbyn’s most prominent supporters? A willingness to spread anti-Semitic myths.

Amnesty Int: We never said Israel teaches 'neck-kneeling'

Human rights organization refutes claim it has evidence Israel taught US police 'neck-kneeling' technique used to kill George Floyd.

Old podcast backs claim Gibson called Jews ‘oven dodgers’

A famed Hollywood screenwriter has previously backed up Winona Ryder’s claim that Mel Gibson called Jews ‘oven dodgers.’

The return of the Wandering Jew

Does it have to be that you feel safe until such time as something happens to either you or someone you know? Wake up, US Jewry.Op-ed.

Roger Waters apologizes for anti-Semitic trope

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters apologizes for 'anti-Semitic trope' - then accuses US of genocide and Israel of apartheid.

UK Labour leader sacks top colleague over anti-Semitism

'Restoring trust with the Jewish community is a number one priority, and anti-Semitism takes many forms,' Labour's Keir Starmer says.

Concrete slab hurled into home of elderly Jewish woman

Anti-racism group says hate crime left victim 'traumatized.'

Mel Gibson says Winona Ryder is lying about ‘oven dodger’ remark

Winona Ryder's claim about 'oven dodger' remark is '100% untrue,' Mel Gibson says.

Baseball stadium named after anti-Semite to be renamed

U of Cincinnati votes to remove Marge Schott’s name from its stadium over her anti-Semitism and racism.

Antisemitic Judensau relief preserved, Columbus statue toppled

Remembering German FM Walter Rathenau, killed on June 24, 1922, and called "Judensau" in chants. The Judensau reliefs are protected by law.

After COVID-19 second wave, get ready for the anti-Semitism wave

Tamar Yonah talks about the dangers facing Jews today in the Diaspora, and how they need to leave their comfort zones and come to Israel.

8,000 Florida students call to remove student Senate president

Florida State University students call to remove student Senate president who wrote anti-Jewish and anti-Israel posts.

Study: Coronavirus causing wave of anti-Semitism

Kantor Center at Tel Aviv University finds right-wing, Christian, and Islamist anti-Semitism has flourished during COVID-19 pandemic.

Stories my father never told me

What would my father say if he saw people bending the knee to others in shame for being so privileged after everything he survived. Op-ed.

Winona Ryder on her experiences with anti-Semitism in Hollywood

Actress Winona Ryder opens up about her experiences with anti-Semitism in the movie industry during interview with The Sunday Times.

Report: TikTok is a 'growing hotbed of extreme anti-Semitism'

Researchers say anti-Semites, Holocaust deniers, other extremists exploit vulnerability created by TikTok’s popularity among younger users.

German church covers anti-Semitic sculpture

Church covers gargoyle it was forced under law to restore. 'Sculpture was meant as an insult to Jewish citizens,' pastor says.

'Inciting anti-Semitism not in the interest of the country'

Polish state TV incited hatred against Jews with report on Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, media ethics panel says.

Brazilian pastor and congregants pray for another Holocaust

Pastor at Rio de Janeiro church tells evangelical congregation to implore, 'Massacre the Jews, hit them with your sword.'

German celebrity chef shares anti-Semitic social posts

Vegan chef Attila Hildmann and pop singer Xavier Naidoo share anti-Semitic and conspiracy posts.

Nashville Holocaust Memorial vandalized

'Kikes lie, Whites die,' and white supremacist code for 'Heil Hitler' hung on Holocaust Memorial in Tennessee.

Jewish cemetery in Poland vandalized

Anti-Semitic message spray-painted onto wall of Jewish cemetery in southern Poland, a year after previous vandalism.

Ohio: Jewish DoH director resigns after anti-Semitic backlash

Ohio’s Jewish Health Department director, who faced an anti-Semitic backlash over stay-at-home orders, resigns.

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

German man charged with deadly anti-Semitic shooting in Halle will go on trial on July 21.

France: Black Lives Matter demonstration marred by anti-Semitism

Black Lives Matter demonstration in Paris devolves into anti-Semitic rally, as participants denounce 'dirty Jews', accuse Israel of genocide

Trump voices support for candidate who posed with KKK leader

Trump boosts Georgia candidate who posed with a neo-Nazi and peddles anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Belgian television series claims Israel 'massacred Palestinians'

Belgian Holocaust series claims Jews ‘massacred’ and ‘systematically’ displaced Palestinians, ignores historic truths.

Rapper Ice Cube under fire for anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Rapper sparks controversy after following up tweet of controversial mural with images associated with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Never again the canary in the coal mine!

Antisemitism is not only a Jewish problem; it’s an American problem that we must fight together. Opinion.

Arizona principal out over anti-Semitic texts to Jewish employee

Charter school principal forced out over anti-Semitic, racist text messages to a Jewish employee.

Where there's Antifa there is antisemitism

Palestinian Arabs and antisemites did not miss the opportunity to piggyback on the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd. Op-ed.

US teens call on gov't to adopt Jewish Students' Bill of Rights

Teenage American students draft anti-discrimination laws to guarantee an education free of bigotry and anti-Semitism.

Muslim World League Sec. Gen. honored for fighting anti-Semitism

Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa becomes the first recipient of prestigious award to Muslim leaders engaged in the fight against anti-Semitism.

Will Cincinnati's baseball stadium be renamed?

Kevin Youkilis joins call to rename Marge Schott Stadium over her anti-Semitism.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.

'God is Dead': US rioters vandalize churches and synagogues

Some church and synagogues were defaced by Black Lives Matter slogans, some had hateful messages targeted to the houses of worship. Op-ed.

Polish journalist: Jews are 'ruthless,' Holocaust is a 'myth'

'No doubt' that Rafal Ziemkiewicz's newest book intends to cause hatred towards Jews, cast doubt on Holocaust, watchdog says.

Antisemitism finds its way into every mass protest

The demonstrations may have no relation to Israel or Jews, but there's always an inventive way to blame and attack them. Op-ed.

Torah scrolls removed from LA synagogue amidst riots

Congregants act to safeguard Torah scrolls from riots after nearby synagogue vandalized and as riots following George Floyd's death continue

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Synagogue vandalized during riots

Anti-Israel graffiti found on one of Los Angeles' oldest synagogues on the same day as mass protests over police killing of man in custody.

Germany: Highest number of anti-Semitic crimes since 2001

German police registered 2,032 anti-Semitic crimes, including two killings, in 2019, up 13% from 2018.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered at Toronto school

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Toronto school located in an area with a large Jewish population.

The myth of the Good Dutchman

Do the Dutch preserve a self-image as a nation with a high level of morality by lying, obfuscating and hiding things that don't fit? Op-ed

'You call it humor, I call it horror'

Brazilian Jewish groups slam German comedian for Holocaust joke.

The way to fight antisemitism and anti-Israelism

When under attack, societies behaving normally look for the best defense. That is also what Israel has done in other key areas. Opinion.

'Jews are miserly, Jews are wicked'

First Jewish president of Brazilian Congress victimized by anti-Semitic slurs online.

Ukrainian officer who demanded lists of Jews fired

Ukraine minister fires senior police officer who demanded list of Kolomyya's Jews.