Antisemitism

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”.

Russian man sent to jail for anti-Semitic graffiti

Russian court hands two-and-a-half-year prison sentence to man for writing anti-Semitic graffiti on a residential building.

Hundreds rally in protest of anti-Semitism

Boston area rallies after Chabad rabbis are targeted with anti-Semitic slurs on Shabbat.

OAS to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Organization of American States will adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism.

Minnesota gay bar owner's anti-Semitic rants spark protest

'Jews cause of world's problems, Hitler should have finished them all,' says Minneapolis gay bar's owner, leading to protest against bar.

DC 'Dyke March' bans Jewish symbols

Jewish LGBT marchers told not to display Star of David at pride march in Washington DC.

Ukrainian nationalists set off smoke grenades near Jewish center

Nationalists protesting outside of Jewish community center in Ukraine set off smoke grenades near the building.

A growing strain of Antisemitism threatens my America

NYC Mayor claims anti-Semitism threat comes from right

Presidential hopeful Bill de Blasio says he sees threats of anti-Semitism as coming from the right wing.

1 year in jail for man who posted plot to kill Jews on Facebook

Washington state man pleads guilty for posting threats to attack synagogues, Jewish schools on social media.

UK radio station sacks former MP following anti-Semitic tweet

Former British MP George Galloway fired from national radio station talkRADIO after posting an anti-Semitic tweet.

Irish Eurovision contestant threatened for performing in Israel

Ireland’s contestant in the Eurovision song contest says she received hundreds threats and abusive messages after performing in Israel.

Man who wanted to 'get a fun and kill some Jews' sentenced

California man who made ‘kill lists’ of Jews pleads guilty to plotting anti-Semitic attacks.

'Anti-Semitism must be confronted immediately'

Former British PM Tony Blair blasts Labour over its anti-Semitic conduct.

Dutch government makes fighting anti-Semitism national priority

For the first time, Dutch government dedicates lump sum for fighting anti-Semitism.

UK Labour candidate likes anti-Semitic Facebook post

Jewish community leaders outraged after Labour candidate likes Facebook claiming that Theresa May has a “Zionist Slave Masters agenda”.

Toronto: Sign threatening massacre of Jews at Al Quds Day event

Shi'ite Muslims rallying against Israel at Al Quds Day event in Toronto carry sign threatening massacre of Jews.

Neighbors of SF Holocaust memorial get anti-Semitic hate mail

Residents of San Francisco living on same street as Holocaust memorial sent anti-Semitic hate mail.

New York suffering 'anti-Semitism crisis,' Council speaker says

New York police report near doubling of hate crimes in 2019. Nearly two-thirds are anti-Semitic.

Lebanese parliament speaker: How do you recognize a Jew?

Lebanon's Nabih Berri tells anti-Semitic joke during interview.

British Labour party suspends yet another member

UK Labour party suspends senior official who was recorded accusing Israeli embassy of “whipping up” anti-Semitism claims against Corbyn.

‘Hitler is coming’ posted on NYC Jewish Children’s Museum

Note reading 'Hitler is coming' posted on comments board at Crown Heights Jewish children's museum.

Arab Uber driver kicks 2 Jewish women out of car

LA Uber driver claiming to be a Palestinian Arab kicks Jewish women out of his car after learning they attended pro-Israel event.

'Labeling political parties anti-Semitic can be dangerous'

'Anti-Semitism has no political affiliation' says EU Jewish Heads about European Election Results.

Amid rising anti-Semitism, one university is attracting Jews

This British university provides an island of tolerance for Jewish students amid rising anti-Semitism.