Antisemitism

Disturbing:

One in four Americans see antisemitic attacks as 'understandable'

ADL poll finds widespread conspiracy beliefs, generational divides, and bipartisan concern amid calls for urgent action against antisemitism in the US.

xAI apologizes for Grok's antisemitic responses after upgrade

Elon Musk's xAI issues an apology after its AI assistant, Grok, published offensive posts, including praise for Hitler and antisemitic remarks, following a software update. The company attributes the "horrific behavior" to a change aimed at making Grok more "human-like".

Kushner takes office as US Ambassador to France

Charles Kushner begins diplomatic post in Paris with pledge to combat antisemitism, visits Holocaust memorial and US military cemetery in first official engagements.

UK:

Report paints troubling picture of spread of antisemitism

Report underscores inconsistent law enforcement regarding hate crimes against Jews, failure to recognize antisemitism as a form of racism, leading to insufficiently firm responses.

Why this insane obsession with Jews and Israel?

On the ultimate meaning of Jewish existence.

Envoy warns:

Antisemitism at 'tipping point' for Australian Jewry

Jewish Australians report feeling "very unsafe" amidst a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, Australia's antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal warns.

Over 'Heil Hitler' song

Slovakia festival cancels Kanye West performance

Slovakia's Rubicon hip hop festival cancels Kanye West's upcoming performance, his sole confirmed European show this year. The decision follows widespread uproar over West's May 8 release of "Heil Hitler," a song glorifying the Nazi leader.

Eric Adams

'Stay and fight' in face of Mamdani and antisemitism

At Jewish Heritage event, incumbent NYC mayor tells Jewish constituents he has heard Jewish friends say they plan to leave the city in the face of the rise of Zohran Mamdani, urges Jews to stay to confront 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.

WJC, ODIHR team up to combat Antisemitism

The World Jewish Congress and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights formally agreed today to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against antisemitism.

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.

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

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

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.'

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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

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

The permitted racism

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

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When silence betrays

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

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.'

"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”.

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.

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.

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.

The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Antisemitism

We must demand recourse

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

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.

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.”

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Call on Canadian government to protect Jewish community

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

'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.

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.

Harvard appoints counter-Zionist scholar amid backlash

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

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.