Antisemitism

California saw increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes last year

Anti-Semitic hate crimes increased by 21 percent in California in 2018, according to California Department of Justice.

Report: Anti-Semitism on the rise in Czech Republic

Report released by Czech Jewish community finds anti-Semitic incidents increased in the country last year.

Combating Anti-Semitism in the field of ideas

Who is responsible for the rise in anti-Semitism – the left or the right? Is hatred of Israel and hatred of the Jews one and the same?

Armed assailant threatens to behead Jewish man in London

''I'm going to chop off your head.' Orthodox Jewish man threatened by knife-wielding suspect in London.

Actor Richard Dreyfuss worried about Jews 'oppressing' others

Dreyfuss says Jewish misbehavior and oppression of others more concerning to him than rise in anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic trolls ruin Adidas’ Arsenal soccer jersey launch

Adidas drops social media promotion after anti-Semitic handles and slogans pushed by users.

Twitter suspends Egyptian actor who called to kill Jews

Twitter suspends account of Egyptian actor Hesham Mansour who tweeted, “Now lets kill some Jews”.

Author says appearances in UK nixed because he is Jewish

Best-selling American author's appearances at British events nixed after organizers learn he's Jewish, fear backlash from anti-Israel groups

Canadian parliamentary candidate removed over anti-Israel tweets

NDP candidate in Nova Scotia removed for tweets accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinian Arabs.

Gal Gadot:

'Spotlighting Israeli identity is response to anti-Semitism'

Israeli actress says her decision to consistently spotlight her Israeli identity is in part a response to anti-Semitism. "It's who I am."

Think tank: Anti-Semitism is the most significant trend of 2019

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) summarizes its 2019 Annual Assessment to the Israeli cabinet.

California's 'Adolf Hitler' let out on bail

A California gamer calls himself ‘Adolf Hitler (((6 Million))),’ threatens to kill Jews - and is let out on bail.

UK Labour member suspended again days after being readmitted

Chris Williamson, whose suspension over anti-Semitic comments was lifted this week, suspended again after backlash over his reinstatement.

UK publisher drops book on Rothschilds’ ‘global power'

Major British publisher drops book by Spanish author containing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

3 kippahs attacked in just 24 hours. Jews, get out of Germany

Does increasing anti-Semitism cause more immigration to Israel?

Is the more dramatic increase in anti-Semitism a sign that the Mitzvah of Aliyah is more urgent than ever?

California tops rise in campus white supremacy

College campuses saw a 7 percent increase in white supremacist fliers this year, Anti-Defamation League reports.

US: 30% of minority Americans support refusing service to Jews

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans say small businesses should be able to refuse service to Jews, survey finds.

Hungary: Jews come to Israel after 13% increase in anti-Semitism

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews brings first Hungarian Jews to Israel.

UK Labour reinstates lawmaker suspended over anti-Semitism

Key ally of Jeremy Corbyn, who was suspended for saying Labour is “too apologetic” over anti-Semitism, has been readmitted.

Manager of Pittsburgh restaurant fired for anti-Semitic post

Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse owner apologizes after manager makes anti-Semitic post on Facebook.

Jewish Agency chair: 'A matter of time before more casualties'

Jewish Agency Board of Governors to governments: Adopt international definition of anti-Semitism.

Is it good for the Jews? A litmus test for good government

Malmo Jewish Community may need to dissolve itself

Head of Jewish Community in Swedish city says a shutdown of the community is a "possible scenario".

Canada adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Government of Canada will formally adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semite's name removed from creative leadership award

American Library Association to remove Dewey name from medal over his anti-Semitism and misogyny.

Rabbi: 'I don't want people to have guns, but it's a necessity'

Boston's Rabbi Dan Rodkin suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection.

'You cannot sustain freedom on the basis of hostility and hate'

Former UK Chief Rabbi argued that a society that tolerates anti-Semitism or any form of hate has forfeited all moral credibility.

Rabbi and Jewish leader spit on outside Hamburg City Hall

Police arrest 45-year-old Moroccan suspect - but release him two hours later.

US Education Dept. to investigate 'Gaza conflict' uni event

Federally-funded event co-sponsored by UNC, Duke that was called anti-Semitic featured rapper singing 'Mama, I fell in love with a Jew.'

Jewish American tourist attacked in Berlin

23-year-old American hit in the face in Berlin after telling a group harassing him that he is Jewish.

WJC horrified by anti-Semitic attack in Paris

World Jewish Congress expresses horror and concern after 79-year-old woman hit in the head with metal ball near Paris synagogue.

Paris: Jewish woman hit in head with metal ball near synagogue

Metal ball hurled at 79-year-old woman's head, a day after a bowl of water was hurled at worshipers leaving the same synagogue.

'Every synagogue, every JCC needs guards'

'Anti-Zionism is pure hatred of Jews,' says US envoy, declaring BDS movement anti-Semitic and warning of 'danger to future US Jewry.'

Did haredim bring the measles? 'Blood libel'

Brooklyn activist talks to Arutz Sheva about rise in anti-Semitism against Jews in region and ways to deal with it.

Malaysian PM mocks Jews at Cambridge U to audience laughter

Audience at Cambridge University thrills as Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad goes on anti-Semitic tirade.

Germany: 2 Jews with kippahs targeted in separate cities

Rabbi in Dusseldorf insulted with anti-Semitic slurs and followed. Young man in Berlin says perpetrators also tried to spit on him.

Actor John Cusack comes under fire for anti-Semitic tweet

80s film star John Cusack ripped for sharing anti-Semitic image. 'I meant to share pro-Palestine message, not anti-Semitism.'

Polish workshop for restoration of Holocaust monument vandalized

Workshop of stonemason who designed and renovated a monument to Holocaust victims in Poland destroyed in a vandalism incident.

Romania hosts inaugural summit for anti-Semitism envoys

Government coordinators in fight against anti-Semitism from over dozen countries gather for first professional conference of kind.

Florida man arrested for threatening to kill Jews and others

Suspect arrested after threatening to murder Jews and other minorities, while illegally owning firearms, praising synagogue shooters.

Is Germany hiding anti-Semitic attacks by Muslims?

German authorities playing up far-right anti-Semitism - while ignoring anti-Semitic incidents involving Muslims, critics say.

NY man hurls phone at train after anti-Semitic attack

After a vicious anti-Semitic rant at a Brooklyn subway stop, the suspect snatches the victim's phone to destroy the evidence of his attack.

Swastika graffiti found on Argentine Holocaust memorial

Jewish groups say attack is 'part of anti-Semitic events' threatening 'coexistence and democratic values.'

Roman Abramovich gives record $5 million to combat anti-Semitism

Russian-Jewish billionaire Roman Abramovich donates $5 million to the Jewish Agency, the largest donation ever for combating anti-Semitism.

Dutch senator apologizes for comment on Jews and gas chambers

Dutch senator who said Jews “went like lambs to the gas chambers” during the Holocaust apologizes.

Senate passes bipartisan resolution condemning anti-Semitism

Senate unanimously passes resolution by Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Kaine condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

US army cadet expelled for neo-Nazi activity

ROTC cadet kicked out of her unit after posting neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic content online

German Jews moving to Israel due to rising anti-Semitism

Days after warning Jews not safe when donning skullcaps publicly, Merkel suggests stationing police at every Jewish building in Germany.

Officials alarmed by anti-Semitic assaults in Argentina

Argentinian and international Jewish organizations demand action following recent violent anti-Semitic attacks.

Seattle: City council candidate subject of anti-Semitic threats

Jewish candidate for Seattle City Council subjected to violent anti-Semitic threats on online message board 8Chan.

France: Neo-Nazis planned attack on annual Jewish event

Far-right cell planned to target annual Jewish event in Paris, report says.

A famed French-Jewish philosopher is afraid to leave his home

Alain Finkielkraut recounts harassment from the far-right, far-left, and Islamists in France.

Home of Muslim victim of Toulouse killer defaced

Mother of Muslim boy murdered by Jihadist who attacked Jewish school in Toulouse finds home defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Protesters hit DC 'Dyke March' over ban on Jewish symbols

Small number of demonstrators gather at Washington DC 'Dyke March' to protest ban against Jewish symbols.

France smashes neo-Nazi cell over plot to hit places of worship

France charges five members of neo-Nazi cell planning attacks on Jewish, Muslim, centers.

New York Times ends political cartoons after anti-Semitism row

After running anti-Semitic cartoon, The New York Times announces it will no longer include political cartoons in its international edition.

Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'

Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.'

In Belgium, the fight against anti-Semitism is only rhetorical

Belgian prosecutors drop case against cafe owner who welcomed dogs, but not Jews.

UK Jews against Labour lawmaker who liked anti-Semitic post

British Jews protest election to Parliament of Labour candidate who liked Facebook post saying PM May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.