Antisemitism

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

Sweden Stands With Israel:

Commemorating October 7 at Kristet Center Örebro

Pastor Per-Åke Eliasson, Senior Pastor of Kristet Center Örebro: 'Our support for Israel is rooted in love, in faith, and in the belief that we must stand up against hatred wherever it exists. This is a fight for humanity, for decency, and for the right to live in peace.'

Report reveals:

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

JPPI's disquieting 2024 report, 'A Year of War,' reveals deep concerns surrounding the future of global Jewry and the State of Israel.

Jewish leftist organization:

'Death to Israel' is a moral imperative

Jewish Voice for Peace, a Jewish leftist organization, justified the call 'Death to Israel' and hopes to see Israel 'burn to ashes forever.'

Jewish professor:

Muhlenberg College fired me for anti-Israel posts

Professor accused of harassing pro-Israel students online is fired from Muhlenberg College; Association for American University Professors promises to investigate.

ADL chief:

Silence in face of antisemitism against Josh Shapiro 'shameful'

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticized the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Biden Administration, and the Democratic Party or their lack of response to the antisemitic abuse hurled at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Erdogan-affiliated paper:

'World won't be safe until Israel is destroyed'

Yeni Şafak, a newspaper closely affiliated with the Erdogan regime in Turkey, publishes front-page article explicitly calling for the destruction of the State of Israel in response to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah.

NYC

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu

Within Our Lifetime organization holds protest outside hotel where Israeli PM is believed to be staying ahead of his UN speech.

25 arrested at NYC anti-Israel protests

Within Our Lifetime states plan to 'turn the city into a frozen zone' during protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival to speak at the UN, demands disbanding of NYPD anti-terror force.

Abbas to UN:

We won't leave, if anyone will, it will be the occupying usurpers

PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.

Portugal:

Granddaughter of Portuguese Dreyfus works to right historic wrong

Granddaughter of “Portuguese Dreyfus” takes case for apology and posthumous reinstatement to European Court of Human Rights.

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Torres tells protester 'greatest threat useful idiots like you'

Rep. Ritchie Torres accosted by anti-Israel protester at climate conference, tells her the 'genocide' she accuses him of is 'a figment of your imagination.'

American-Armenian influencer: 'Israel is a parasitic entity'

Since the war in Gaza, and particularly amid the ongoing conflict in the north, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, leaving Jewish communities deeply concerned.

Official report:

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

Report ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies.

House Committee

IRS asked to revoke tax-exempt status of anti-Israel groups

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith writes to IRS chief that WESPAC and The People's Forum should have their tax-exempt status revoked for promoting illegal activity and support for terrorism over involvement in antisemitic demonstrations.

'People are really open to hearing about the hostages'

Passages launches campus campaign, 'Brewing Solidarity: Fighting Antisemitism One Cup at a Time.'

Michigan AG: Rashida Tlaib’s criticism is ‘antisemitic’

Michigan AG Dana Nessel condemns cartoon of Rashida Tlaib with exploding pager as she files charges against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters involved in antisemitic and anti-Zionist campus protests.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

Jewish flight attendant:

'Forced to eat a ham sandwich and fly on Yom Kippur'

Jewish flight attendant sues Delta Airlines, saying that he was: 'Forced to eat a ham sandwich and could not take a day off on Yom Kippur'

Book festival cancels Jewish moderator over 'Zionism'

Albany Book Festival cancels panel with Jewish moderator, citing ‘impasse’ over her Zionism.

Probing Josep Borrell for conspiracy to commit Jew-killing

Israeli Foreign Minister likens his EU counterpart to “the greatest antisemites in history.” Sadly, Borrell has stiff competition in that category. Opinion.

Trump:

'Israel has to defeat Kamala more than any other people on earth'

Former US President speaks at an event on antisemitism in Washington, DC: This ugly tide of antisemitic, pro-Hamas bigotry and hate will be turned back and crushed. You have to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth.

No safe space:

Jewish teens report antisemitism from teachers and administrators

New survey finds Jewish yeens facing a surge in antisemitism from peers and educators in school across the globe with nearly half of survey respondents reporting experiencing antisemitism.

$1 million offered to LGBT groups to hold pride march in Gaza, PA

Hypocrisy of groups like 'Queers for Palestine' called out with campaign offering a million dollar reward for holding a pride march in the territories ruled by those they support but who do not support them.

U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

'Antisemitism is in direct conflict with the university’s deeply held values,' University of Michigan's President Santa Ono says following assault on Jewish student.

Do not downplay threats to the Jewish people

Local, state and federally elected representatives, the Department of Justice’s F.B.I on down the ladder appear somewhat dismissive of the covert threats to Jews. The perpetrators feed on this silence. Op-ed.

In Argentina, 2023 saw significant spike in antisemitism

Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7.

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Anti-Israel protesters stage 'zombie dance' at Melbourne rally

Anti-Israel activists clash with police during Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne, Australia rally, throwing rocks and acid and attacking a busker.

Anti-Defamation League:

Significant rise in campus support for terror & targeting of Jews

Researchers record major spikes in vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

University of Michigan:

Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?'

Jewish teen beaten by group of men after responding in the affirmative to a question regarding his Jewishness; police call for witnesses to come forward.

France:

Memorial garden for two murdered Jewish women vandalized

Memorial garden in Nogent-sur-Marne, dedicated to antisemitic murder victims Sarah Halimi and Mireille Knoll, vandalized with a swastika. Mayor condemns.

'We will prevail'

President Herzog and Gal Gadot launch 'Voice of the People'

President Herzog's new initiative is designed to unify Jewish communities across the globe and confront the rising tide of antisemitism head-on. In moving conversation with actress Gal Gadot, Herzog affirms the resilience of the Jewish people.

London:

Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

Man in east London admits to starting a fire in his property with the intent of endangering the lives of a Jewish family who lived above him.

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

'Anti-Zionism is or can be a form of antisemitism'

Rep. Ritchie Torres: 'If you’re making antisemitic threats or tropes that substitute the word ‘Zionist’ for ‘Jew’, you’re guilty of both Anti-Zionism and antisemitism.'

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Ice cream seller yells 'Free Palestine" at Jewish students

Bracha Shilat from 'Chabad on Campus' came together with Jewish students to buy ice cream in New York, but the seller started chanting "Free Palestine!" The students responded by singing "Am Yisrael Chai."

Candace Owens Youtube account suspended for antisemitism

Owens, who has frequently spread antisemitic conspiracy theories over the last year, told her Youtube account was suspended for a video in which she claimed that Jews control the media.

France:

Israeli film festival canceled amid threats

Shalom Europa film festival in Strasbourg, which has run for the last 15 years, canceled after campaign of threats and intimidation against staff and organizers.

London:

Gaza march, planned in central London on Yom Kippur, rescheduled

Dave Rich, Director of Policy at Community Security Trust: ‘Such marches should not go anywhere near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, or disturb Jewish people on such a solemn day.’

Denmark:

21-year-old stands trial after setting fire to a Jewish house

Danish police arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of setting fire to a Jewish family house and he faces preliminary charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 16 years

Ohio man indicted for antisemitic attack at D.C. synagogue

Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic attack at Washington D.C. synagogue.

Germany:

Woman assaulted for wearing 'Bring them home now' T-shirt

Muslim man grabs woman's shirt, demand she take it off, knocks out husband's tooth because he was angered at the sight of a shirt supporting the hostages held by Hamas.

US militant anti-Israel group praises Allenby Crossing terrorist

Unity of Fields, formerly the US branch of the pro-vandalism 'Palestine Action' group, posts image 'commemorating and honoring the brave Jordanian martyr' who murdered 3 Israeli civilians at a border crossing yesterday.

Portugal's first chief rabbi is honored in moving tribute

In nod to combatting antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty, Portuguese officials pay tribute to historic Jewish leader who is known as one of the founders of modern Portugal.

'Authorities won't protect Jews'

Jewish organization issues 'travel warning' for New York City

Due to rising violence and support for terrorism in NYC, the Betar Organization is urging Jews not to visit the city 'until they remove the handcuffs from the NYPD and arrest and prosecute criminals.'

Closed synagogues, no symbols

How Jewish life in the UAE has changed since October 7th

Former Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie tells Arutz Sheva that since the war in Gaza began, Jews in the country have stopped identifying themselves openly and have stopped gathering for prayer.

In London church:

Muslim screams she will 'kill the God of the Jews'

Woman goes on antisemitic tirade in north London church, assaults police officers who arrest her.

NYC:

Jewish college freshmen taunted with murders of hostages

Hillel event for Jewish freshmen at Baruch College disrupted by masked protesters chanting for Jews to go "back to Brooklyn, out of the Middle East."

Maine: Portland City Council supports divestment from Israel

Portland, Maine, City Council unanimously votes to divest from companies that do business with Israel.

Alan Dershowitz leaves Democratic party after anti-Israel DNC

'I was disgusted,' he declared. 'That's not my party.'

Bulgaria:

Unknown assailant attacks Orthodox Jewish photographer

The assailant grabbed the victim's kippah and yelled 'Hitler' several times before fleeing the scene.

New York:

Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after Gaza argument

Muslim man goes on tirade about Gaza in Jewish-owned barbershop, grabs the barber's scissors and stabs him while yelling about killing the Jewish man.

NYC sees increase in antisemitic attacks compared to last August

NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike.

CUNY Hillel welcome dinner disrupted by anti-Israel protesters

Jewish City Council members call on CUNY to act after protesters rally to ‘bring the war home.’

Canada:

Pig's head used in vandalism at University of British Columbia

Jewish groups denounce incident in which a fence at University of British Columbia was defaced with the severed head of a pig.

Embattlement: How growing antisemitism will affect American Jews

Antisemitism in America is here to stay, and will probably increase The "golden Era of American Jewry ' is definitely over, not to return.

NYC

Anti-Israel protester says Hersh-Goldberg-Polin 'deserved' to die

Protestor at anti-Israel demonstration in New York City filmed dismissing the execution of US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin, claiming he should not have been in Israel and that Hamas did not kill him.

Florida:

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison over 2022 antisemitic attack

19-year-old sentenced to 10 years in prison after earlier pleading no contest to attacking four Jewish teenagers who were walking along a road during the holiday of Sukkot in 2022.

ChatGPT will joke about Jews, but not 'other religions'

A query entered to several leading chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, revealed a disturbing trend in what the AIs believed to be suitable material for a joke.

U. of Maryland allows SJP demonstration on October 7

University of Maryland permits Students for Justice in Palestine to hold large-scale demonstration on the first anniversary of the Hamas massacre.

Man charged after attacking two Jewish students in Pittsburgh

Man charged with felony aggravated assault after glass bottle attack on two Jewish students on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.