Antisemitism

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.

Video making fun of Holocaust survivor was 'just a joke'

TikTok video that makes fun of numbers tattooed on arms of Holocaust survivors gets over 600,000 views.

North Carolina: Menorah at Chabad center is vandalized

Vandals knock down large menorah in front of Chabad of Elon University, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

US religious freedom body funds research on Europe anti-Semitism

New research project would enhance understanding of anti-Semitism and government response to it, commission says.

'Happy Armed Forces Day' from Ilhan Omar's daughter

Rep. Omar’s daughter accused U.S. soldiers of “actively killing innocent children abroad” and furthering US imperialism. Op-ed.

Alaska lawmaker compares COVID-19 test stickers to yellow stars

Alaska lawmaker apologizes ‘for any offense taken’ after likening pandemic regulations to Nazi rules.

George Washington University will keep anti-Israel interim dean

George Washington U stands by appointment of interim dean who backs boycott Israel movement, says she has 'respect for all students.'

Holocaust survivor's killers will stand trial for murder

Paris prosecutors say Holocaust survivor’s 2018 slaying was an anti-Semitic murder.

Man who called to 'overthrow' Jews charged in illegal gun buy

FBI files charges against two men for purchasing illegal firearms, including one man who declared hatred of Jews, blacks.

Coronavirus exploited to spread anti-Semitism

New report details how anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda during coronavirus pandemic is similar to classic anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic incidents reach record high in 2019

ADL annual report finds more than 2,100 acts of anti-Semitic hate, for a 56 percent increase in assaults, five fatalities.

2 arrested for allegedly ripping face masks off Jews in Brooklyn

Couple shouts anti-Semitic slurs at group of hasidic Jews, tries to rip face masks off several men.

Calls for firing of German anti-Semitism czar over stance on BDS

37 Israeli and Jewish scholars call for removal of Germany's anti-Semitism czar, over his refusal to include pro-BDS professor at event.

Germany: Rise in anti-Semitism following Yom Kippur attack

Anti-Semitism monitor in Germany finds that reported incidents rose following the attack on Halle synagogue.

Syrian vandalizes Amsterdam kosher restaurant again

Syrian who in 2017 broke into kosher restaurant in Amsterdam arrested again for smashing its windows while holding a lighter.

Will Anti-Semitism and COVID-19 be enough?

I perceive elements out there that can do the job of encouraging Jews to return home much more efficiently, effectively, and quickly than I.

GoDaddy removes website promoting 'Miss Hitler' beauty pageant

Web-hosting company suspends domain of a website running the global “Miss Hitler 2020” beauty pageant for violating terms of service.

Vermont political forum hit by anti-Semitic ‘Zoombombing’

Political forum featuring Jewish candidate hit by anti-Semitic 'zoom bombing' with swastikas.

GoDaddy.com urged to shut down website hosting Miss Hitler event

Anti-Semitism watchdog group urges GoDaddy.com to close website which is promoting neo-Nazi beauty pageant.

'Jeremy Corbyn's successor isn't cracking down on anti-Semitism'

Despite new Labour UK chief's vow to combat anti-Semitism, UK Jewish groups say Keir Starmer has failed to turn words into action.

Dictionary editor thought term 'anti-Semite' would have no use

Oxford English Dictionary editor James Murray left term 'anti-Semite' out of dictionary, thought it would fall out of use.

Alberta union head hit for tweeting anti-Semitic stereotype

Labor union chief apologizes after using anti-Semitic stereotype to criticize health care payout.

Canadian municipalities adopt IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

York Regional Council, representing municipalities north of Toronto, adopts IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Jewish security network plans for day after coronavirus closures

Security network for American Jewish organizations sets up task force to prepare institutions for threats they may face upon reopening.

Mayor de Blasio's behavior is unacceptable

NYC Mayor: 'The time for warnings has passed'

From mayoral Twitter account, New York City's Bill de Blasio directly addresses warning to entire Jewish community.

Canada: Anti-Semitic incidents reach record high again

League for Human Rights, part of B’nai Brith Canada, recorded 2,207 anti-Semitic incidents in 2019 Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents.

'Memorial Day must commemorate victims of anti-Semitism'

World Zionist Organization dep. chair says those killed in anti-Semitic attacks around the world should be added to Memorial Day death toll.

Biden releases 3-point plan to protect Jews, other minorities

Biden marks Poway synagogue shooting anniversary with plan for increased protections for Jews and other minority groups.

'Battle anti-Semitism, educate about the Holocaust'

In light of recent anti-Semitic incidents, Yad Vashem calls on world leaders to enact meaningful educational policy to combat antisemitism

Anti-Semitic fliers left at homes and on cars in Montana city

During coronavirus lockdown, fliers reading 'With Jews You Lose' distributed in Montana town.

Romanian priest who filmed anti-Semitic greeting replaced

Archdiocese of Bucharest replaces spokesperson accused of equating Jews with virus.

A major Jewish organization does “Interfaith” with Muslim Brotherhood

Anti-Israelism has mutated to suit the coronavirus

'Soros' political agenda requires a pandemic'

Trump administration health spokesman, Michael Caputo, tweets about Soros and Rothschild family ‘control.’

Ohio: Senator's wife compares exit plan to Nazi Germany

Wife of Ohio state senator compares Jewish health chief’s support for reopening plan to Nazi Germany.

Berlin Holocaust remembrance event hacked by anti-Semites

Hackers shout anti-Semitic slogans and show images of Hitler while hacking online Holocaust Remembrance Day event.

US: Anti-Semitic graffiti - on Holocaust Remembrance Day

‘Palestine’ in Arabic spray-painted on UMass Hillel on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Coronavirus, conspiracies and Israelophobia

Israel's Strategic Affairs Ministry to host conference on coronavirus and its affects on anti-Semitism.

NJ man accused of ordering attacks on synagogues released

New Jersey man arrested for organizing attacks on synagogues in the Midwest released from jail and sent to house arrest.

Jewish resilience, the plague and anti-Semitism

Classic imagery of medieval anti-Semitism is rising again during the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic.

Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine

19th-century building which serves as a synagogue and a JCC attacked in Kherson, Ukraine.

Survey: Most US Jews feel less safe than a decade ago

ADL survey finds more than half of American Jews have experienced an anti-Semitic incident.

ADL: Most US Jews have experienced or witnessed anti-Semitism

63% of American Jews feel less safe now than they did a decade ago, ADL study finds.

Anti-Semitic hack of online ceremony with Holocaust survivor

Online meeting with Holocaust survivor hacked by anti-Israel activists shouting anti-Semitic slogans and posting pictures of Adolf Hitler.

Holocaust questions and answers

WZO report: Sharp increase in anti-Semitism

Special report by World Zionist Organization reveals a sharp increase in cases of anti-Semitism following the coronavirus outbreak