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News and updates about Antisemitism

Amsterdam soccer pogrom:

Prosecutor claims violence was not influenced by antisemitism

Prosecutors call for two years in jail for man suspected of punching and kicking Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam on November 7, but claim there was no evidence of a terrorist intent and the violence was not motivated by antisemitism.

Prosecutor claims violence was not influenced by antisemitism

Russia:

Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at airport

Sentences of 8 and 9 years in prison were handed down to nine of the participants in the attempted lynching at the Dagestan airport shortly after the outbreak of the war in Gaza.

Lengthy jail sentences for rioters who targeted Jews at airport

For the third time:

Michigan: Jewish attorney targeted with antisemitic vandalism

Jewish U of Michigan official Jordan Acker targeted with pro-Palestinian vandalism at home.

Michigan: Jewish attorney targeted with antisemitic vandalism

Antisemitism in Australia:

Vandals burn car, spray anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb

Car set on fire and two properties vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb of Woollahra. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns the incident, calling it an "outrage."

Vandals burn car, spray anti-Israel graffiti in Sydney suburb

US rabbis:

Amnesty report on Israel 'worthy of Nazi era'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, rejected Amnesty International's report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza as antisemitic propaganda.

Amnesty report on Israel 'worthy of Nazi era'

Palestinian runs over Israeli man in California

Israeli man hospitalized with compound fracture in his leg after being run over by a Palestinian-Iranian man in what police are treating as a hate crime.

Palestinian runs over Israeli man in California

To combat antisemitism:

Israel creates new registration process for foreign NGOs

Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Struggle against Antisemitism to head inter-ministerial team that will be responsible for registering international NGOs that provide assistance for the social welfare of Palestinian Arab residents.

Israel creates new registration process for foreign NGOs

Antisemitism in NYC:

Man terrorizing NYC and ripping down Israeli hostage posters

Man in NYC wages a one-man war on anyone posting hostage flyers or removing pro-Palestine stickers. 'He really just hates Jews,' said a local resident.

Man terrorizing NYC and ripping down Israeli hostage posters

Amsterdam pogrom:

Suspects will not be facing terrorism charges

Dutch Chief Public Prosecutor says that seven suspects in the attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam will be facing charges that include violence and public insult but not terrorism charges: From a legal standpoint, there was no terrorism involved.

Suspects will not be facing terrorism charges

Australian Prime Minister:

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

Become an Emissary for the Jewish people

We need a long-term, comprehensive engagement strategy that involves each and every ally committing themselves to this effort to combat antisemitism. Opinion.

Become an Emissary for the Jewish people

'It is on his watch!'

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Synagogue chair:

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Antisemitism’s psychological toll: It's getting to us

It's as if the vast majority of humanity is—at least when it comes to the Jews—more or less completely insane. Worst, perhaps, is the general sense of the endlessness of it, generation after generation. Opinion

Antisemitism’s psychological toll: It's getting to us

Arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne: This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage. The people involved must be caught and face the full force of the law.

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Observers notice suspect cursing, assaulting, Jewish victim in real time; police arrest suspect shortly thereafter.

Suspect who pulled passerby's sidelocks & cursed at him arrested

Appeal to Minister Zohar:

'Stop screening of libelous films against IDF soldiers'

Ad Kan CEO Gilad Ach writes to Culture Minister about the scheduled screening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque of films pushing anti-Israel natrratives.

'Stop screening of libelous films against IDF soldiers'

New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

NYC:

Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended

Following outcry, Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was filmed throwing posters of Israeli hostages in the trash, suspended from her position.

Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended

In defense of fellow gentiles

Many misguided Jews have helped legitimize and fuel gentile envy and resentment, which can have tragic consequences for millions of Jews. You need only look at "Bougie" Ya'alon, let along Jewish American progressives. Opinion.

In defense of fellow gentiles

New data:

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Executive Council of Australian Jewry finds Australian Jews experienced more than 2,000 anti-Jewish incidents over the past year, more than quadruple the number from the previous year.

Incidents of antisemitism in Australia have quadrupled this year

Chicago:

Man who shot Orthodox Jewish man found dead in jail

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, who was accused of shooting an Orthodox Jewish man near a synagogue in Chicago’s West Rogers Park, commits suicide in jail.

Man who shot Orthodox Jewish man found dead in jail

NYC:

Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, given 'slap on the wrist' after being filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages and assaulting the person filming her.

Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

Will the Church ever learn?

Will a future generation look back and curse the antisemitism of today’s Church worldwide? Opinion.

Will the Church ever learn?

Montreal:

Man enters Jewish business, screams 'We're gonna kill you 1 by 1'

No arrests made after man enters a Jewish-own business and threatens to kill the owners in an expletive-laden tirade against Jews and Israel.

Man enters Jewish business, screams 'We're gonna kill you 1 by 1'

Evangelical leader praises NZ for denying Candace Owens visa

Former Daily Wire commentator enmeshed in frequent antisemitism controversies denied visa to New Zealand after previously being refused entry to Australia.

Evangelical leader praises NZ for denying Candace Owens visa

Watch:

Thousands rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

Thousands of supporters gathered at the Stopera in Amsterdam, waving Israeli and Dutch flags, to demonstrate solidarity with the Jewish community and speak out against the alarming surge in antisemitism in the country.

Thousands rally against antisemitism in Amsterdam

For 2nd-straight year:

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade

About 20 protesters accusing Israel of genocide while blocking path of Ronald McDonald balloon at NYC Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Protesters jeered by crowd and arrested.

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade

Because of Black Friday?

Amsterdam mayor cancels and moves rally against antisemitism

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema banned a demonstration this evening against rising antisemitism in the city, claiming that there are not enough police to protect the demonstrators and Black Friday shoppers.

Amsterdam mayor cancels and moves rally against antisemitism

Ireland:

Reverend uses sermon to deliver anti-Israel diatribe

Reverend Oxley delivers a sermon in Dublin blaming Israel for 'seeing themselves as a “master race” and committing mass murder.' Jewish community in Ireland responds with outrage.

Reverend uses sermon to deliver anti-Israel diatribe

European Rabbis slam Pope Francis:

Statements by major leaders have 'immense' consequences

Conference of European Rabbis criticizes Pope Francis' call to investigate IDF for 'genocide,' note Israel's intention is self-defense against a group which called for genocide of Jews.

Statements by major leaders have 'immense' consequences

Following pogrom:

Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history

City of Amsterdam announces that no traveling fans will be permitted at Ajax Amsterdam's Europa League home game against Italian club Lazio on December 12.

Amsterdam bans Italian fans with antisemitic history

Consul General Ofir Akunis:

Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Consul General of Israel in NY, Ofir Akunis, speaks with Arutz Sheva during his visit to Israel. "Many in the US are wrong in their basic attitude to the state of Israel and to the truth"

Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Antisemitic attack in London

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Man throws glass bottles from balcony at haredi teenagers walking below, sending one girl to the hospital.

16-year-old Jewish girl hospitalized with head injury

Romania:

Calin Georgescu, who praised Nazi collaborators, heads to runoffs

Far-right politician who praised Nazi collaborators shocks with top finish in Romanian presidential election.

Calin Georgescu, who praised Nazi collaborators, heads to runoffs

When will antisemitism end?

Understanding antisemitism reveals a profound truth: antisemitism is not inherently tied to Jews, Judaism, or the Jewish State. Opinion.

When will antisemitism end?

Canada:

Chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution'

Coffee chain 'Second Cup' ends franchise agreement with woman who was filmed making Nazi salute, chanting 'the final solution is coming your way' during anti-Israel protest in Montreal.

Chain cuts ties with franchisee who called for 'final solution'

'Appalling antisemitism'

Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal

Prime Minister Trudeau and other politicians condemn violent anti-Israel protests in Montreal. Trudeau: Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.

Canadian politicians condemn anti-Israel protest in Montreal

The pope’s embrace of evil discourse

With his attack on Israel while the nation is fighting for its life, the pontiff has taken the Vatican backwards into a very dark past. For the head of the Catholic Church to show himself to be so morally twisted is shocking. Opinion.

The pope’s embrace of evil discourse

Over antisemitic posters

4 U. of Rochester students facing criminal mischief charges

Four students facing felony criminal mischief charges after allegedly posting “Wanted” posters targeting Jewish faculty members at the University of Rochester.

4 U. of Rochester students facing criminal mischief charges

London:

Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

London Metropolitan Police launch investigation into an incident in which a woman set fire to an Israeli flag at a venue hosting an event for Jewish university students.

Police investigating after woman sets fire to Israeli flag

London:

Police say Imam's prayer to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

Metropolitan police accused of 'two-tiered policing' after Imam's call to curse and destroy the homes of Jews weeks after October 7 said to fail to meet 'threshold' of a hate crime.

Police say Imam's prayer to destroy Jewish homes not hate crime

Jewish Congressman slams 'dozens' of Dems for antisemitism

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) calls out dozens of members of the Democrat party for tolerating or spreading antisemitism, 'treating us like second-class and third-class citizens.'

Jewish Congressman slams 'dozens' of Dems for antisemitism

‘You Just Hate Jews’

Sylvan Adams fires back at Roger Waters’ personal attacks

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist welcomes Waters’ challenge to a public debate and reiterates call for original Pink Floyd members, excluding Waters, to join a peace concert in Israel.

Sylvan Adams fires back at Roger Waters’ personal attacks

EJA leader on antisemitism:

'If Europe doesn’t act, history will judge us all'

European Jewish Association (EJA) leads delegation of politicians, mayors and university deans to the Auschwitz death camp, holds symposium on combating antisemitism. Rabbi Menachem Margolin: Declare formal state of emergency on antisemitism.

'If Europe doesn’t act, history will judge us all'

Livestreaming platform bans hateful use of 'Zionist'

Streaming platform Twitch bans the word ‘Zionist’ as a proxy for spreading hate toward Jews and Israelis.

Livestreaming platform bans hateful use of 'Zionist'

Berlin police warns:

'City is dangerous for Jews'

Berlin police headquarters listed neighborhoods where residents of Arab origin live and where antisemitic behaviors and threats were registered.

'City is dangerous for Jews'

Pope Francis' genocide claims could lead to bloodshed, CAM says

Combat Antisemitism Movement calls Pope Francis’ comments on genocide 'a possible eighth front against Israel.'

Pope Francis' genocide claims could lead to bloodshed, CAM says

After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Rabbi Mazuz to Diaspora Jews:

'It is forbidden to live in Europe'

Following the wave of antisemitism in Europe, Rabbi Meir Mazuz, dean of the Kisse Rahamim Yeshiva, called on Jews living in Europe to immigrate to Israel.

'It is forbidden to live in Europe'

Jewish man attacked by Arabs in Be'er Sheva

A young Jewish man was brutally attacked by Arabs in Be'er Sheva after he "dared" to look at a Bedouin who was following a Jewish girl.

Jewish man attacked by Arabs in Be'er Sheva

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Canadian Defenders for Human Rights announces the cancelation of a planned vigil in Mississauga for the October 7 mastermind, who the anti-Israel group called 'our Mandela.'

Canadian vigil for Yahya Sinwar canceled

Staten Island

Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jew's kippah off arrested

One of two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street arrested.

Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jew's kippah off arrested

Poland:

Warsaw Ghetto monument desecrated

Unknown vandals defaced the monument to the uprising with red paint. Local police have opened an investigation into the incident.

Warsaw Ghetto monument desecrated

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

The term is a slur based on Jewish appointees who supervised other Jewish inmates held by the Nazis and has since come to be a general term for one who betrays other Jews.

Jewish man arrested for calling fellow Jew 'kapo'

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

A lawsuit filed against the hospital accused the doctors and staff of creating a hostile and intimidating environment for the Jewish patients being treated.

UK medical staff treated Jews while wearing Free Palestine pins

Toronto:

Assault on Jewish mother collecting her child from preschool

Jewish mother picking her child up from a Chabad-Lubavitch daycare in central Toronto physically attacked by a man who escapes the scene.

Assault on Jewish mother collecting her child from preschool