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The Illusions of Assimilation:

Kristallnacht and the world that refused to save Jews

The history of German Jewry shows that achievement, prominence, and attachment to a country cannot guarantee a minority’s security. When antisemitism moves from the margins into mainstream politics, and discrimination and intimidation become acceptable, it is time to prepare to leave. Op-ed.

Kristallnacht and the world that refused to save Jews

"Let’s party like it’s 1939"

We always shake our heads and sigh, “why didn’t the Jews under the Third Reich see it coming?" Well…I ask you the very same question...

"Let’s party like it’s 1939"

Response to boycott

Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Supporters flock to Jewish restaurants in Philadelphia after anti-Israel activists organize a boycott, with counter-protesters displaying Israeli and US flags.

Philadelphia supports Jewish restaurants

Please continue praying

Israeli Ambassador's emotional plea for his wounded son

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter warns of growing antisemitism and threats to Israel's existence in an emotional address to Chabad emissaries in New York.

Israeli Ambassador's emotional plea for his wounded son

'We have to speak up'

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in hometown

'Mr. October' Reggie Jackson condemns antisemitism near his Philadelphia hometown, recalls the racism he experienced, and demands leaders speak out.

Baseball legend Reggie Jackson calls out antisemitism in hometown

Shocking footage

Hasidic man attacked on his way to prayers in Williamsburg

A man dressed in Hasidic attire was brutally assaulted on his way to synagogue to celebrate his son's Sheva Brachot in New York's Williamsburg neighborhood. The attacker was arrested.

Hasidic man attacked on his way to prayers in Williamsburg

German Chancellor:

Immigrants who reject Holocaust responsibility should leave

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Muslim immigrants must accept Germany's historical responsibility for the Holocaust amid rising antisemitism and threats to Jews.

Immigrants who reject Holocaust responsibility should leave

University of Toronto dean resigns over antisemitic images

The dean of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry has resigned following an investigation into antisemitic images included in lecture materials presented to students earlier this year.

University of Toronto dean resigns over antisemitic images

Kristallnacht survivor urges German police: Don’t stand by

Kristallnacht survivor George Shefi calls on German police to stand firm against hate.

Kristallnacht survivor urges German police: Don’t stand by

Dr. Phil:

Why does the world hate Jews and Israel?

Dr. Phil explains the real reason the world hates the Jews and Israel.

Why does the world hate Jews and Israel?

Canada:

Unprecedented threats against Jews

Canadian intelligence agencies and the federal police report a pace of radicalization not seen since the September 11 attacks.

Unprecedented threats against Jews

16th victim

Holocaust survivor who was shot during Bondi Beach massacre dies

Eva Geller died after months of hospital treatment following the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney.

Holocaust survivor who was shot during Bondi Beach massacre dies

Hate crime investigated

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson

A Montreal kosher bakery suffers extensive damage in a suspected arson attack, prompting a hate crimes investigation after a second incident in two days.

Montreal kosher bakery devastated by arson

Chuck Schumer sold his soul, now his betrayal is complete

This is Chuck Schumer’s legacy, a Democratic Party that openly embraces Jew-hate, that defends terrorism and the attempted murder of Jewish children while protecting antisemites at all costs. Opinion.

Chuck Schumer sold his soul, now his betrayal is complete

Here you go again: Blame the Jews!

JD Vance points to Israel for Republican losses instead of looking at his own party’s failures. Opinion.

Here you go again: Blame the Jews!

Analysis: New politics in the USA

The Democrat's victory and Jewish vulnerability

The critical question this election raises is whether American Jews still have a secure future in the U.S., or if domestic politics will begin to mirror the exceptional, double standards that have long been demanded of the Jewish state globally. Analysis.

The Democrat's victory and Jewish vulnerability

2nd incident

Israel Tourism Ministry employee attacked in London

An employee at the Israeli Tourism Ministry's pavilion was attacked on her way to the World Travel Market international tourism fair in London, a day after she was accosted at the fair.

Israel Tourism Ministry employee attacked in London

After assaulting Jewish activist

University of Michigan student faces charges

Prosecutors authorize assault charges against a University of Michigan student following an attack on Jewish activist Liz Benichou during a campus event.

University of Michigan student faces charges

'Jew-Free Zone' sign outside Stockholm store sparks outrage

A 'Jew-Free Zone' sign outside a Stockholm shoe store sparks condemnation from Israel's ambassador and Jewish groups, despite the artist's claim of protest.

'Jew-Free Zone' sign outside Stockholm store sparks outrage

Brooklyn

Mamdani, Hochul condemn vandalism of Jewish school buses

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul condemn swastikas and antisemitic graffiti on Jewish school buses in Brooklyn, demanding accountability.

Mamdani, Hochul condemn vandalism of Jewish school buses

Brooklyn:

Swastikas, anti-Israel graffiti found on Jewish school buses

NYPD investigates after four Jewish school buses in Brooklyn were vandalized with swastikas and anti-Israel graffiti amid a rise in antisemitic incidents.

Swastikas, anti-Israel graffiti found on Jewish school buses

"I was terrified"

Israeli singer attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew

Elior Zandani, a former contestant on "The Next Star," says three men attacked him in Athens after hearing him speaking Hebrew.

Israeli singer attacked in Athens after speaking Hebrew

BBC admits failure after hosting guest who praised October 7

The BBC acknowledges failing to vet a guest with a history of antisemitic remarks, including praise for the October 7 massacre, and promises changes.

BBC admits failure after hosting guest who praised October 7

Thailand

Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon faces antisemitic incident

Ahavat Hashem Gordon was subjected to antisemitic remarks while filming a video in Thailand. Following the incident, he shared a message with his followers: "It's not worth the risk."

Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon faces antisemitic incident

Swiss panel rules:

Olympic commentary on Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

A Swiss complaints panel rules that a broadcaster discriminated against Israeli bobsledder Adam Edelman by questioning his Olympic participation over his views.

Olympic commentary on Israeli bobsledder was discriminatory

Spanish dictionary retains antisemitic definition

Two years after a judge’s order, a Spanish dictionary still defines ‘Jewish’ as ‘miserly.’

Spanish dictionary retains antisemitic definition

New York City:

Suspect in stabbings of Jews linked to earlier attack

Federal prosecutors reveal that a woman charged with stabbing two Orthodox Jewish men in Manhattan was previously arrested for attacking a Jewish teenager in Brooklyn.

Suspect in stabbings of Jews linked to earlier attack

Boulder firebomb attacker pleads guilty to federal hate crimes

Mohamed Soliman pleads guilty to federal hate crime charges over the Boulder firebomb attack on a rally for Israeli hostages.

Boulder firebomb attacker pleads guilty to federal hate crimes

Due to antisemitism

El-Sayed’s primary rival’s fiancé backs Republican over him

Rep. Haley Stevens' fiancé, a longtime Jewish Democratic donor, says he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, citing concerns over antisemitism.

El-Sayed’s primary rival’s fiancé backs Republican over him

Record number of incidents

Germany’s new antisemitism commissioner takes office

Katharina von Schnurbein takes office as Germany's new antisemitism commissioner as incidents reach record levels and Jewish communities face growing threats.

Germany’s new antisemitism commissioner takes office

NY Governor says job would be 'a lot easier' if Netanyahu loses

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul claims she is doing her best to protect Jewish New Yorkers and blames Netanyahu for the wave of antisemitism on Israel's election day.

NY Governor says job would be 'a lot easier' if Netanyahu loses

St. Louis Blues condemn antisemitic protest during game

The St. Louis Blues denounce anti-Israel banners displayed during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Security removed the signs and ejected protesters.

St. Louis Blues condemn antisemitic protest during game

After antisemitism allegations

BBC to pay Jewish filmmaker £400,000

The BBC agrees to pay £400,000 to award-winning Jewish filmmaker Lucie Kon, who alleges she faced antisemitism and lost her job after October 7.

BBC to pay Jewish filmmaker £400,000

The antisemitic pro-Abdul El-Sayed ad sparking controversy

A campaign ad from Cenk Uygur's PAC backing Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sparked antisemitism accusations after blaming US grocery prices on aid to Israel.

The antisemitic pro-Abdul El-Sayed ad sparking controversy

Manhattan:

Woman arrested and charged after Jewish man is stabbed

NYPD arrests a Brooklyn woman after a Jewish rabbinical student was stabbed in Manhattan's Diamond District.

Woman arrested and charged after Jewish man is stabbed

Nas Daily founder: 'Israel's success is my success'

Israeli-Arab influencer behind ‘Nas Daily’: Anti-Zionism is antisemitism.

Nas Daily founder: 'Israel's success is my success'

Chabad man returns to tefillin outreach day after stabbing

A Chabad Jew was stabbed in NYC. He returned the next day to continue wrapping tefillin.

Chabad man returns to tefillin outreach day after stabbing

Long Island: Man attempted to set synagogue on fire

Azam Khan was arrested after allegedly attempting to smash the doors of the Young Israel synagogue with a club and setting fire to a yard sign in an effort to ignite the building.

Long Island: Man attempted to set synagogue on fire

'I want to blow up a synagogue'

Utah man charged after police find six explosives

22-year-old Utah man faces federal charges after allegedly threatening to bomb a synagogue. FBI agents found six explosive devices during a search of his home.

Utah man charged after police find six explosives

Florida:

Man arrested over threats to Jewish congressman Jared Moskowitz

Boca Raton man arrested after allegedly threatening Rep. Jared Moskowitz's life, the latest in a series of threats against the Jewish congressman.

Man arrested over threats to Jewish congressman Jared Moskowitz

'The Bronx will not tolerate it':

Officials fight attempt to drive out Jewish event

After claiming victory in forcing a Jewish event out of Queens, Pal-Awda targets an Israeli real estate fair in Riverdale, drawing condemnation from officials.

Officials fight attempt to drive out Jewish event

Suspected hate crime:

Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan

A Jewish resident of Crown Heights was stabbed near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition as police investigate a possible antisemitic motive.

Jewish man stabbed from behind in Manhattan

Due to antisemitism

UK to overhaul Holocaust education in schools

Britain will strengthen Holocaust education and require schools to address antisemitism as a specific safety risk following a major review of anti-Jewish hatred.

UK to overhaul Holocaust education in schools

'European Fall' reaches Italy

Jewish leader warns 'something is growing'

As riots spread from France to Italy, Milan Mizrachi chair Rafael Turiel warns in a conversation with Arutz Sheva of rising anti-Israel hostility but says Jewish life continues as usual.

Jewish leader warns 'something is growing'

Albania:

Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests

As anti-government protests spread to Albania, extremists issue online threats against Jewish institutions, including the country's central synagogue.

Threats against Jewish institutions amid wave of protests

Including young mother

Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women in London

Abdisamad Siad, 33, pleads not guilty to assaulting three Orthodox Jewish women in Stamford Hill. One victim was allegedly punched while walking with her infant daughter.

Man charged with assaulting three Jewish women in London

NYPD investigates hate crime after Manhattan bank vandalized

NYPD investigates possible antisemitic hate crime after Palestine Action claims vandalism at a Manhattan bank, amid rising concern over attacks on New York Jews.

NYPD investigates hate crime after Manhattan bank vandalized

Watch:

Jewish women punched in face in London antisemitic attacks

At least two Jewish women were assaulted in Stamford Hill, with one suffering significant bruising. Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of racially and religiously aggravated grievous bodily harm.

Jewish women punched in face in London antisemitic attacks

Antisemitic drawing of Messi sparks outrage in the US

A mathematics teacher at a public school in Brooklyn, New York, posted a caricature of the Argentine soccer star resembling Nazi propaganda.

Antisemitic drawing of Messi sparks outrage in the US

ADL:

Wikipedia fails to fix distortions

New ADL Center for Technology and Society research finds 19 active accounts shaping framing on Israel, Hamas and October 7; biased editing has gone quiet, not away.

Wikipedia fails to fix distortions

Stop giving antisemitism’s enablers a seat at our table

Our safety is not a favour, our acceptance is not a photo opportunity and another meeting is not an achievement. Opinion.

Stop giving antisemitism’s enablers a seat at our table

Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism conference

Delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism were reportedly left without 70 hotel rooms after Dublin’s Herbert Park Hotel questioned whether the event was linked to the IDF.

Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism conference

NY Governor race

Blakeman accuses Hochul of fueling antisemitism

Republican Bruce Blakeman confronts Gov. Kathy Hochul over rising antisemitism in New York, accusing her and Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling anti-Jewish hostility.

Blakeman accuses Hochul of fueling antisemitism

Toronto man arrested after Israeli flags set on fire on October 7

Toronto police arrest a 29-year-old man accused of burning Israeli flags outside a church on the October 7 anniversary, amid continued antisemitic incidents.

Toronto man arrested after Israeli flags set on fire on October 7

Recorded anti-Jewish hate crimes rise 10% in England and Wales

New UK government figures reveal 10% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in England and Wales, with 3,162 offenses recorded.

Recorded anti-Jewish hate crimes rise 10% in England and Wales

'Legitimizes antisemitism'

Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

UN adopts a resolution backing the Durban Declaration, despite the fact that the conference promoted antisemitism and hatred of Israel. Danon: We will not support a resolution that legitimizes antisemitism.

Israel votes against UN Durban resolution

Herzog warns:

Blaming Jews has once again become Europe's default response

Herzog tells French Jewish leaders that Europe is scapegoating Jews and warns that boycotts and sanctions against Israel harm Arabs while shielding Hamas from responsibility.

Blaming Jews has once again become Europe's default response

Repeats genocide accusations

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his October 7 anniversary statement and again accuses Israel of genocide, despite criticism from Israeli and Jewish officials.

Mamdani defends October 7 statement

Giulio Meotti:

Welcome to the pro-Pal Inquisition

The cancellation of Jews is allowed and justified without question today. Opinion.

Welcome to the pro-Pal Inquisition

Jerusalem:

Man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack

Police complete investigation into 52-year-old Old City resident suspected of deliberately setting fire to a sukkah in central Jerusalem due to racist motives.

Man suspected of setting sukkah on fire in racist attack