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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will the Church ever learn?

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"

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.

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.

When will antisemitism end?

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

‘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.

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.

Livestreaming platform bans hateful use of 'Zionist'

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accused of 'genocide'

Italian hotel refuses reservation from Israelis

Jewish organizations condemn incident in which small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation from an Israeli couple, claiming that Israelis are “responsible for genocide”.

Rabbi Moshe Lewin:

'European Jewry will not succumb to antisemitism'

During his visit to Amsterdam with a delegation of peace-seeking leaders, Rabbi Lewin addresses pressing issues: rising antisemitism in Europe, strong ties with Azerbaijan, and the complex Israel-France relationship.

Next Trump nomination?

Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.

Over anti-Israel statements:

U of Michigan seeks to remove student president & vice president

University of Michigan student president Alifa Anam Chowdhury impeached after calling critics ‘Zionists.’

33-year-old Unrecognizable after 1 year in captivity

This father of a young girl endures meager food rations and lives in fear, surrounded by criminals who have tried to take his life three times.

Jewish Federation director:

'Rochester is being used as a testing ground'

‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel.

Michigan:

Nazi flags waved near Anne Frank production

Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank.’

Jewish faculty at U. of Rochester targeted with 'wanted' posters

Threatening posters with faces of Jewish staff posted in tunnel system of the University of Rochester, StopAntisemitism reported.

Amsterdam Pogrom:

Premeditated attack coordinated by UNRWA affiliate

'UNRWA staff has been repeatedly exposed as active terrorists. If anyone doubted this, even after 10/7, this is more proof of the deep-seated rot within UNRWA’s organizational culture,' says Marcus Sheff, head of IMPACT-se.

Help Nosson Malul

Israeli Father Battles for Life in Captivity

A one-minute recording of an Israeli man held in a prison is leaving readers horrified.

Berlin: Jewish soccer players attacked by Muslim spectators

Muslims curse, spit at, and attack Jewish soccer players with knives and clubs, after match in Berlin.