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News and updates about Antisemitism

A modus operandi:

Burning Synagogues: The old/new Antisemitism rage

The recent Melbourne synagogue attack follows at least twenty similar arsons or attempted arsons since Hamas’ genocidal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Report.

Burning Synagogues: The old/new Antisemitism rage

X's Grok AI silenced after spreading antisemitic tropes

Elon Musk's X takes its Grok AI chatbot offline after it repeatedly pushed antisemitic narratives.

X's Grok AI silenced after spreading antisemitic tropes

WJC demands action on surging antisemitism in Australia

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder strongly condemns recent antisemitic acts in Melbourne, urges the Australian government to take concrete action to safeguard its Jewish community.

WJC demands action on surging antisemitism in Australia

Largest teacher's union in US cuts ties with ADL

Jewish teachers warn of exclusionary message sent by National Education Association's vote to stop teaching material provided by antisemitism watchdog the Anti-Defamation League.

Largest teacher's union in US cuts ties with ADL

AI gone rogue:

Grok chatbot generates blatantly antisemitic content

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot generates numerous antisemitic social media posts following a recent update, including praising Hitler and promoting Jewish stereotypes. Anti-Defamation League condemns the content as "irresponsible, dangerous, and antisemitic".

Grok chatbot generates blatantly antisemitic content

Croatian singer leads pro-Nazi salute at concert, draws criticism

Croatian right-wing singer performs pro-Nazi salute with hundreds of thousands of fans.

Croatian singer leads pro-Nazi salute at concert, draws criticism

Google co-founder calls UN 'transparently antisemitic'

Google co-founder Sergey Brin says in memo to employees that accusing Israel of genocide is 'deeply offensive' to Jews who suffered a real genocide after UN accuses tech companies of profiting from the alleged Gaza 'genocide.'

Google co-founder calls UN 'transparently antisemitic'

After synagogue arson

Australian state of Victoria forms anti-hate task force

Victoria establishes an anti-hate task force after a synagogue arson and attack on an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne. Premier Allan condemns antisemitism.

Australian state of Victoria forms anti-hate task force

David Draiman booed during Ozzy Osbourne tour finale

Disturbed frontman booed by part of crowd in incident believed to stem from his pro-Israel activism following the October 7 massacre.

David Draiman booed during Ozzy Osbourne tour finale

Melbourne: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant 'death to the IDF'

Melbourne protesters chant ‘Death to the IDF’ days after attacks on local synagogue, Israeli restaurant.

Melbourne: Pro-Palestinian protesters chant 'death to the IDF'

'Sick'

Zohran Mamdani condemned for sharing video mocking Hanukkah

Democratic nominee for NYC mayor condemned by the StopAntisemitism movement for sharing video of 'Indian men cosplaying Jews, spinning dreidels and lighting the menorah.'

Zohran Mamdani condemned for sharing video mocking Hanukkah

Ritchie Torres

'Murdering Jews is not political - it's antisemitic'

Democratic NY Congressman responds to NYT columnist's claim that the recent deadly attacks on Jews in Boulder, Colorado and Washington DC were not antisemitic.

'Murdering Jews is not political - it's antisemitic'

The permitted racism

Everyday hate - reflections from the frontlines of antisemitism, Opinion.

The permitted racism

Children harassed and assaulted:

Fear in the Jewish community in Australia

A current parliamentary investigation reveals a shocking picture of Jewish children being harassed in streets, facing threats and exposed to Nazi salutes.

Fear in the Jewish community in Australia

Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Melbourne Jews

Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemn recent arson attacks on Melbourne synagogue, Israeli restaurant, calling on Australian authorities to take urgent action to protect Jewish citizens.

Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Melbourne Jews

Amid antisemitism probes

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts

While not specifically naming Israel, University of California President Michael Drake reaffirms that student governments are barred from financial boycotts against companies tied to any country, amid federal probes into antisemitism.

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts

After anti-IDF chant

BBC bans 'high risk' live shows

The BBC announces it will no longer stream "high risk" music acts live after punk-rap duo Bob Vylan chanted “death to the IDF” during a live broadcast from Glastonbury.

BBC bans 'high risk' live shows

Melbourne unrest:

Israeli restaurant vandalized, synagogue set ablaze

Pro-Palestinian Arab rioters storm an Israeli restaurant in Melbourne and attempt to set fire to a synagogue. No injuries reported, and police are investigating both incidents.

Israeli restaurant vandalized, synagogue set ablaze

"Redemptive Antisemitism" aims to rid the world of all Jews

There is no Jewish conspiracy to dominate the world, but there is a widespread global anti-Jewish conspiracy based on the principles of “Redemptive Antisemitism”.

"Redemptive Antisemitism" aims to rid the world of all Jews

When silence betrays

A call to American Jewish leadership about the urgency of courage in facing antisemitism. Opinion.

When silence betrays

Rising Antisemitism in Cyprus:

'Jews are taking over land' claims leftist party leader

AKEL party secretary Stefanos Stefanou claims action must be taken to prevent Jews from purchasing land. 'If we don’t act now, we will find that our country is no longer ours.'

'Jews are taking over land' claims leftist party leader

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

A woman who was previously filmed tearing down the posters of Israeli children who were held hostage allegedly assaulted 2 NYPD officers in Times Square.

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

Australian nurses who threatened Israelis hit with nationwide ban

Two Australian nurses, Ahmad Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, who stated they would refuse to treat Israelis, banned for two years from Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its participants.

Australian nurses who threatened Israelis hit with nationwide ban

The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Antisemitism

We must demand recourse

We cannot be silent. Silence has rarely ended well for us. Opinion.

We must demand recourse

After 'Death to IDF' chant

German venue nixes Bob Vylan

German music venue cancels a Bob Vylan performance after the rap duo's frontman led an anti-Israel chant at Glastonbury, sparking widespread condemnation.

German venue nixes Bob Vylan

Glastonbury Festival:

Jewish attendee reflects on anti-Israel chants

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Jewish Glastonbury attendee Romy Pikoos reflects on the anti-Israel chants, urging fellow Jews to return proudly and engage in dialogue.

Jewish attendee reflects on anti-Israel chants

Slams 'settler violence'

UK minister condemns anti-IDF chants

UK Health Secretary condemns the "death to the IDF" chants at Glastonbury as "appalling", says the BBC and Glastonbury have "questions to answer".

UK minister condemns anti-IDF chants

After 'death to IDF' chants

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band

The U.S. State Department has officially revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they led the crowd in chants of “Death to the IDF” and “Free Palestine.”

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band

Deputy FM:

'Anyone else and BBC would have pulled the plug - but not Jews'

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told GB News that the BBC had intentionally allowed musician Bob Vylan to broadcast shouts of 'Death to the IDF' at his recent Glastonbury concert.

'Anyone else and BBC would have pulled the plug - but not Jews'

Is antisemitism worse on the right or left?

The radical-right has no influence on college campuses, where anti-Jewish violence is rampant; and it is Democrats who have failed to expel antisemitic, pro-Hamas elements from their party. Opinion.

Is antisemitism worse on the right or left?

Dem. Rep. told Jewish official to 'go back to 1930s Germany'

White House demands Rep. Mark Pocan apologize after he called for WH official Stephen Miller to 'go back to 1930s Germany' in response to Miller's remark following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral primaries.

Dem. Rep. told Jewish official to 'go back to 1930s Germany'

Mamdani stands by silence on controversial Intifada chant

NYC mayoral hopeful sidesteps condemnation of 'globalize the intifada' slogan, despite concerns by Jewish community, citing free speech and political principle.

Mamdani stands by silence on controversial Intifada chant

BBC under fire:

Glastonbury performance sparks outrage over anti-IDF chants

Police investigating punk band Bob Vylan after chants of 'Death to the IDF' at Glastonbury were broadcast live by the BBC; set pulled from iPlayer amid rising public backlash.

Glastonbury performance sparks outrage over anti-IDF chants

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Far-right rep peddles conspiracy theory about Israel & JFK

Georgia Congresswoman goes on rant about return of Jesus before saying 'There was once a great President that opposed Israel’s nuclear program. And then he was assassinated' in spat with Mark Levin.

Far-right rep peddles conspiracy theory about Israel & JFK

Political Antisemitism exposed by Operation Rising Lion

There are two possible reasons for the persistence of shrill, reflexive denunciations of Israel by progressive politicians: naiveté or malice. Opinion.

Political Antisemitism exposed by Operation Rising Lion

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

A young Austrian attacks a passerby in Berlin after noticing his Star of David pendant, shouting, "You murderer, get out of here," and brandishing a knife.

Man wearing Star of David attacked in Berlin

Survey:

Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

While a majority of participants in JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People panel believe Israel's decision to attack Iran was correct, the majority said the US should not actively participate in those strikes.

Nearly 70% of American Jews support Operation Rising Lion

EU continues to accuse Israel of violating human rights in Gaza

'Findings predetermined and reflective of double standards, ignoring extended humanitarian aid.': Israeli officials respond to leaked EU foreign policy report claiming Israel is breaching its human rights commitments in Gaza.

EU continues to accuse Israel of violating human rights in Gaza

Security breach in UK:

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize fighter jets

Pro-Palestinian activists infiltrate RAF Brize Norton, UK’s largest air base, damaging military aircraft and spraying anti-Israel graffiti. Starmer: 'The act of vandalism is disgraceful.'

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize fighter jets

Jewish Congressman run off road by driver with Palestinian flag

Ohio Rep. Max Miller accuses a man of intentionally running him off the road while waving a Palestinian flag and seeking to kill him and his family.

Jewish Congressman run off road by driver with Palestinian flag

Ritchie Torres:

'Far left should extend the same empathy to Jews it gives others'

Democratic Congressman from New York condemns Democratic Socialist Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for defending the chant 'globalize the Intifada.'

'Far left should extend the same empathy to Jews it gives others'

Maryland man charged for threats to Jewish organizations

Federal authorities arrest Clift A. Seferlis for sending "numerous" antisemitic threats to Jewish institutions since March 2024. Seferlis has admitted sending the intimidating mail.

Maryland man charged for threats to Jewish organizations

Berlin clothing store bans Jews

A recent antisemitic post by a Berlin clothing store owner banning Jews and Israelis from his stores has sparked widespread condemnation and led to a police investigation for incitement to hatred.

Berlin clothing store bans Jews

Times Square billboard:

'Free Palestine Calls for Genocide Against Jews'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 traditional Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today unrolled a new advertising campaign in the heart of Times Square in New York City, identifying “Free Palestine” as a call for genocide against Jews.

'Free Palestine Calls for Genocide Against Jews'

Moldova:

Dozens of Jewish graves desecrated in Moldova’s capital

Jewish graves desecrated and antisemitic graffiti painted on synagogue in Chisinau raise serious concern within Moldova’s Jewish community. Chief Rabbi Pinchas Zaltzman urges authorities to take immediate action to curb rising wave of antisemitism in the country.

Dozens of Jewish graves desecrated in Moldova’s capital

Australian writer expelled for supporting anti-Israel protest

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.

Australian writer expelled for supporting anti-Israel protest

Call on Canadian government to protect Jewish community

Canadian foreign minister urges de-escalation amid Israel-Iran clashes; opposition leader backs Israeli action.

Call on Canadian government to protect Jewish community

France: Trial of Muslim teens who gang-raped Jewish girl begins

Jewish 12-year-old girl gang-raped by group of Muslim teens expected to give testimony in their trial, report says.

France: Trial of Muslim teens who gang-raped Jewish girl begins

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

Harvard Divinity School appoints professor who has criticized Zionism to new Jewish studies role.

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

'Jews banned:'

European Chief Rabbis officially disinvited from Bosnia

Following a complaint from a Bosnian minister, a biannual meeting of the Conference of European Rabbis that was to be held in Sarajevo next week was canceled at the last minute.

European Chief Rabbis officially disinvited from Bosnia

Canada:

Outrage as Ottawa's Holocaust Monument desecrated

Ottawa's National Holocaust Monument defaced with red paint and "feed me," sparking widespread condemnation. The act is being investigated as a hate crime, drawing outrage from Canadian officials and Jewish organizations.

Outrage as Ottawa's Holocaust Monument desecrated

5 Towns:

Jewish business firebombed in suspected antisemitic crime spree

3 Jewish-owned businesses were vandalized in Hewlett, Long Island, including the Israel Chesed Center, in the space of a few hours.

Jewish business firebombed in suspected antisemitic crime spree

In landmark order:

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism and urges the City Council to codify the definition into law.

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The role of US Jewish student leaders in combatting antisemitism

Just blocks from the deadly attack on Embassy staff, U.S. Jewish Student Leaders advocated for Congress to defend Israel and combat Antisemitism. Their voice must be heard. Opinion.

The role of US Jewish student leaders in combatting antisemitism

Bnai Brith Portugal warns:

Jewish human rights are being denied globally

Former Israeli Ambassador Colette Avital honored in Portugal amid rising global antisemitism and violence against Jews.

Jewish human rights are being denied globally

France: Suspect in attacks on rabbi detained

French police detain Palestinian Arab man who allegedly struck rabbi with a chair.

France: Suspect in attacks on rabbi detained

"Let us not go as sheep to the slaughter."

Stop wringing your hands. Stop hiding behind politics or platitudes. Stop believing that words alone will stop bullets or bombs. Opinion.

"Let us not go as sheep to the slaughter."

Amid rising hate crimes

French rabbi attacked twice in a week

Rabbi Elie Lemmel says he was attacked twice in a week, most recently hit with a chair in Neuilly-sur-Seine. This follows another assault in Deauville and comes amidst a broader rise in hate crimes in France.

French rabbi attacked twice in a week

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

What lurks beneath

The pathology of Jew hatred was there, probably for decades, just hidden inside. Inculcated early--in homes, houses of worship, schools--it was magnified when the State of Israel was established. Opinion.

What lurks beneath






























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