News for Anti-Semitism Sweden: 'Holocaust was a scam' projected onto synagoguePolice investigating after ‘Holocaust was a scam’ projected on Swedish synagogue during international anti-Semitism conference. Australia to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism'Anti-Semitism has no place in Australia or anywhere in the world,' Australian PM Scott Morrison says. Sweden: City of Malmö hosts conference on combating anti-SemitismWith dozens of world leaders watching, Sweden looks to turn around its reputation on anti-Semitism. Canada's special envoy on anti-Semitism will be permanent roleCanadian PM Justin Trudeau announces that job of Canada's special envoy on fighting anti-Semitism is now a permanent role. EU plan to fight anti-Semitism ‘not serious,’ Jewish community leaders sayJewish leaders call out lack of mention of shechita, Brit Milah bans in new Eu plan to combat anti-Semitism. Poll: Anti-Jewish sentiment and violence against Jews are 'essentially unrelated'Does the number of violent assaults on Jews convey a country’s anti-Semitism level? No, a European poll says. 'Jews exploit Holocaust, run secret networks,' many Europeans sayEurope-wide survey unveils disturbing findings on anti-Semitism ahead of EJA conference. Leading mayoral candidate in Rome apologizes for Holocaust comments decried as antisemiticLeading Rome mayoral candidate apologizes after being accused of anti-Semitism for Holocaust comments. Israeli man assaulted in BerlinMan wearing pullover with IDF emblem attacked at Berlin train station by assailant who made comment about his faith. Anti-Semitic vandalism discovered at AuschwitzNine barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau spray-painted with anti-Semitic phrases and slogans denying the Holocaust. 101 Jewish communities to get help funding securityAmid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security. Ambassador Erdan prevented from exposing UNRWA's anti-SemitismUN security guards prevent Ambassador Gilad Erdan from showing evidence of UNRWA anti-Semitism. UK professor who called Jewish students ‘pawns’ of Israel fired over commentsBritish university fires professor who accused Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' and called Jewish students 'pawns' of Israel. In Virginia, elections flier invokes age-old anti-SemitismGOP flier in Virginia House race shows Jewish Democrat and a pile of gold coins. UK Labour party approves new review process for anti-SemitismBritish Labour party approves new process under which complaints about anti-Semitism will be reviewed by an independent committee. In landmark decision, Madrid Assembly officially adopts IHRA Definition of Anti-SemitismLocal parliament of Spain's main region fully adopts widely accepted definition of anti-Semitism which would prevent funding of BDS groups. Norway exhibition claims Palestinians 'live with daily crucifixions'Norwegian church hosts photo exhibition saying Palestinians are ‘crucified daily.’ Israel thanks countries for boycotting Durban conference commemorationMore than 30 countries stay away from UN anniversary marking Durban conference. Canadian Minister: Anti-Semitism is 'a great scourge'Ontario’s Education Minister condemns video showing students chanting “Heil Hitler”: Anti-Semitism is a very real issue. Virginia Republican apologizes for criticizing Democrat's nose - but not for anti-SemitismVirginia Republican Hahns Copeland apologizes, but not for anti-Semitism, after mocking Jewish House speaker’s nose. Ukraine Parliament passes law banning anti-SemitismUkraine bill will 'contribute greatly to the global battle against the hatred and discrimination of Jews,' Natan Sharansky says. Los Angeles: Two charged for May hate crime'A hate crime is a crime against all of us,' LA District Attorney Gascón says. London: Anti-Israel protestors charged for calling to 'rape' Jewish daughters4 charged with hate crime for broadcasting rape threats against Jewish women, other anti-Semitic abuse in Jewish London neighborhood. NYPD probe anti-Semitic assault in Crown Heights'F***ing Jew, I'm going to kill you.' Member of Chabad movement attacked in Brooklyn by man who threatened to murder him. Jon Ossoff condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Georgia schoolsIn a Yom Kippur speech, Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned anti-Semitism at Georgia high schools. Toronto man arrested over vicious attack on elderly Jew26-year-old facing seven charges stemming from July attack on elderly Jewish employee in liquor store in Toronto. Calif. lawmakers pass 'revised' ethnic studies education billJewish lawmakers say anti-Semitic material removed from controversial bill mandating schools teach courses on ethnicity. Toronto man arrested following anti-Semitic assaults32-year-old facing new assault charges after allegedly attacking people he perceived as Jewish in Toronto. Mezuzah stolen from Jewish student's door at Tufts UniversityPolice at Massachusetts college investigating anti-Semitic incident but so far there are no suspects. Call for action: Combat the spread of the 'Qui?' movement across FranceCombat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) warns of popular new anti-Semitic trend gaining traction across France. Slovakia apologizes for anti-Semitic World War II legislationSlovakia’s government apologizes for legislation that stripped Jews of their human and civil rights. Germany: Man who attacked Jewish restaurant convictedSuspect, 30, is convicted of participation in violent anti-Semitic attack after DNA is found on rock. New Greek health minister apologizes for past anti-Semitic remarksGreece's new health minister apologizes after Jewish community takes issue with his past remarks. Biden calls on Senate to confirm anti-Semitism monitor Deborah LipstadtIn Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis, Biden calls for ‘swift confirmation’ of Deborah Lipstadt to be anti-Semitism monitor. Alums for Campus Fairness survey shows shocking growth of anti-Semitism at US UniversitiesNew polling of current students and alumni highlights high incidence of anti-Semitism on US university campuses. GOP congressman compares Auschwitz tattoos to vaccine passportsKentucky congressman Thomas Massie compares COVID measures to Holocaust, prompting an intern’s resignation. Swastikas drawn on door of Tel Aviv synagoguePolice collect evidence, investigate, after swastikas scrawled on door of south Tel Aviv synagogue. Ukraine: SS symbol is 'font gone wrong,' cafe owners sayOwners of Ukrainian cafe housed in a former synagogue say logo resembling Nazi symbol was a ‘font gone wrong’ mistake. Spanish university cancels seminar comparing Gaza to AuschwitzSpanish university cancels ‘Auschwitz/Gaza’ seminar comparing Holocaust to Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Sabbath-observant residents win condominium elevator conflictNew Jersey condo to resume Shabbat elevator service after settling with residents who sued. Israeli murdered in MoroccoPolice in Tangier investigating death of 36-year-old manager of Jewish restaurant who was stabbed to death by another man. Hackers threaten online shiva for Brazilian Jewish educatorHackers post pornography, Nazi symbols, and death threats against mourning ceremony for former Jewish school principal in Rio de Janeiro. In Spain, a seminar on Gaza is 'an exercise in hate,' Wiesenthal CentreWiesenthal Centre to Spanish Min. of Universities: 'University of Santiago de Compostela 'Auschwitz/Gaza' Seminar is an exercise in hate.' QAnon antisemite outed as Florida evangelical who gave a one-star review to a synagogueVociferously anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy theorist identified as evangelical Christian man from Florida. Symbolic grave for Jews in Poland defaced with slogans praising HitlerPolish restitution law has exacerbated anti-Semitic trends, former Jewish leader says. OU chief: Authorities can't act if hate crimes aren't reportedOrthodox Union joins FBI-Newark Field Office to launch national public awareness campaign to promote reporting of hate crimes. Jewish candidates' campaign signs defaced in MontrealElection campaign signs of two Jewish Canadian politicians in Montreal defaced with swastikas. British film director claims: Labour party is in a 'witch hunt'Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over anti-Semitism. Swastika lit on fire near Jewish town in SamariaArabs from Palestinian Authority town light Star of David, swastika, on fire. British podcaster sentenced to nearly 3 years in jail for antisemitic remarksPodcaster who incited 'racial hatred' against Jews and called Britons to 'take up arms' to take their country back gets 32 months in jail. French police detain woman for poster deemed anti-Semitic at COVID-19 protestFrance's Interior Min. Gérald Darmanin says poster is 'reprehensible,' calls out anti-Semitism as 'a criminal offense, not an opinion.' 'Hitler should've finished the job, so I'll do it for him'Russian scientist, 82, beaten on Moscow bus by assailant seeking to ‘finish Hitler’s job.’ Norway imam claims 'it is necessary to kill Jews'Norwegian imam who has promoted interfaith dialogue said Jews should be killed.Toronto protesters call for violence against JewsB’nai Brith Canada condemns ongoing failure by authorities to prevent hateful rallies targeting Israeli Jews in downtown Toronto. Ukraine: Pig skulls found on grave of Rebbe Nachman's daughterVandals desecrate grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's daughter Sarah. In France, the anti-vax cause is being hijacked for Jew-hatredSimon Wiesenthal Centre pens letter to French Interior Minister, demanding extreme-right YouTube channel be closed down.Jewish group slams ADL: 'No longer competent' to identify anti-SemitismOver 1,500 rabbis say ADL 'no longer competent' to identify, let alone combat, anti-Semitism. |
