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Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

Man arrested after Fort Lauderdale Chabad center is damaged in apparent arson attack.

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

Students may opt out of Holocaust survivor's talk

Virginia school district will let students opt out of Holocaust lesson, citing Jewish students’ ‘trauma.’

Students may opt out of Holocaust survivor's talk

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

A pamphlet sent to NYC students warns that Cornell University has become dangerously full of antisemitic incidents.

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Daily Mail investigation shows 2 journalists behind BBC report accusing IDF of humiliating Gaza medical workers have anti-Israel history, including liking celebrations of massacre.

BBC journalist liked celebrations of Oct. 7

Driver attacked passenger he thought was Jewish

Driver faces federal hate crime charges after demanding to know if passenger at airport was Jewish, striking him in the head,

Driver attacked passenger he thought was Jewish

Brooklyn teacher removed after enduring antisemitism

The high school teacher was faced with swastikas, death threats, and students openly praising the Nazis to harass her. She was moved to another school.

Brooklyn teacher removed after enduring antisemitism

'There is institutional racism against Jews'

Danny Cohen, who used to be the BBC director of television, points out the network's most serious issues when it comes to reporting on Israel.

'There is institutional racism against Jews'

A non-Jew's reflections on antisemitism in America

The genie of antisemitism in America has left the bottle, and has infected mainstream journalism, academia, and culture. There is only one thing that may work. Opinion.

A non-Jew's reflections on antisemitism in America

Man who threatened Israelis sentenced to prison

21-year-old who left a threatening voicemail with the World Jewish Congress and a local synagogue sentenced to six months in prison.

Man who threatened Israelis sentenced to prison

The West’s abandonment of the Jews

Human rights culture has mainstreamed Hamas lies while Western civilization is no longer civilized. Opinion.

The West’s abandonment of the Jews

CAM brings Latin American governors to Israel

In the face of recent manifestations of antisemitism and hostility to the Jewish state in Latin America, the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) brought a first-ever delegation of governors and mayors from across the region to Israel this week for a special four-day solidarity visit.

CAM brings Latin American governors  to Israel

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

A man walking to a screening of a documentary about the October 7th massacre was surrounded and beaten by anti-Israel protesters.

Jew carrying Israeli flag brutally assaulted

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

President of local Jewish community says as many as eight to nine antisemitic incidents are reported per day since October 7.

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Austria

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism

Adidas cut ties with Kanye West in October of 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism

Professor holds sit-in, demanding student safety

Jewish Berkeley students are confronting pro-Palestinian protesters. Their professor is staging a sit-in.

Professor holds sit-in, demanding student safety

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Feds investigate Yonkers, NY, school district where girls basketball players yelled antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents.

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Football club asked to remove Palestine flags

Football Association asked amateur football club to remove Palestine corner flags. Visiting side forfeited game after hosts refused.

Football club asked to remove Palestine flags

Oscars ad highlights synagogue bomb threat

A synagogue bomb threat is dramatized in an Oscars ad by Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

Oscars ad highlights synagogue bomb threat

'We can learn a lot from the Jewish community'

Following a wave of antisemitism flooding through New York, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Sitt, rolls out red carpet for Jews.

'We can learn a lot from the Jewish community'

Biden's moral failure

Biden’s State of the Union address and his subsequent pronouncements have harsh words for Israel, not Hamas, and not a word on surging antisemitism in the US. No real friend of Israel speaks this way. Opinion.

Biden's moral failure

'Columbia is probing me as act of retaliation'

Israeli-born Columbia University professor Shai Davidai, who ripped the school's failure to address campus antisemitism, says he is under investigation for his pro-Israel advocacy.

'Columbia is probing me as act of retaliation'

Cidery denies antisemitism after banning 'Zionists'

Utah is investigating a cidery that declared ‘No Zionists Allowed.’

Cidery denies antisemitism after banning 'Zionists'

One-on-one with Douglas Murray

British intellectual Douglas Murray speaks with Bruce Hill ahead of his visit to Australia about the recent upsurge in antisemitism worldwide - and "down under."

One-on-one with Douglas Murray

Two Jewish students file lawsuit against MIT

Two Jewish students accuse MIT of allowing antisemitism on campus that has resulted in them being intimidated, harassed and assaulted.

Two Jewish students file lawsuit against MIT

Signs of antisemitism in Polish academia

Two universities in Poland cancelled events with Israeli author Yaakov Schechter "due to the situation in Israel." Israeli Ambassador to Poland, Dr. Yacov Livne: "Something bad is happening in Polish academia."

Signs of antisemitism in Polish academia

President's approval tanks after attack on Israel

Following a tirade comparing Israel to the Nazis, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces his lowest approval ratings in almost a year.

President's approval tanks after attack on Israel

Donald Trump is not an antisemite

ADL chief defends honoring Jared Kushner, acknowledges blowback at annual summit.

Donald Trump is not an antisemite

Social media platforms allow denials of Hamas rapes

Ahead of International Women's day, Cyberwell raises alarm on social media trend denying Oct. 7th rape by Hamas and allies.

Social media platforms allow denials of Hamas rapes

Gov. signs law requiring use of IHRA definition

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signs bill into law codifying IHRA antisemitism definition.

Gov. signs law requiring use of IHRA definition

Why the left must lie about Hamas and rape

Journalists and social media deny the atrocities of Oct. 7 because of the false narrative about Israel being a “settler-colonial” state. No person with a shred of decency could support Hamas or oppose Israel’s efforts to eradicate it after reading about Hamas crimes. Opinion.

Why the left must lie about Hamas and rape

Prize of $1m for technology to fight antisemitism

Aunt of 7/10 hero Addir Mesika launches competition in his honor, hoping to help rid the world of antisemitism.

Prize of $1m for technology to fight antisemitism

Hadash Party retweets anti-Israel cartoon

Hadash Party retweets cartoon showing a Gazan baby covered in blood from an Israeli missile funded by the US.

Hadash Party retweets anti-Israel cartoon

'All Jews need to be exterminated'

Antisemitic incidents on the rise at Brooklyn high school as Jewish teachers and students subject to anti-Jewish harassment, death threats.

'All Jews need to be exterminated'

Georgia congressman: Comment on X wasn't antisemitic

Rep. Mike Collins, after appearing to endorse antisemitic social media post, says critics misinterpreted him.

Georgia congressman: Comment on X wasn't antisemitic

Task force presents findings on antisemitism

Columbia U antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus.

Task force presents findings on antisemitism

Harvard accused of malfeasance in antisemitism probe

US Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce says Harvard University responded to subpoena by submitting duplicate documents.

Harvard accused of malfeasance in antisemitism probe

DoE opens investigation into California university

UC Berkeley is under federal investigation over the recent disruption of an Israeli speaker.

DoE opens investigation into California university

New survey reveals deep-rooted antisemitism

A new study shows that the European country of Moldova has trends of antisemitism disproportionate to its size or Jewish population.

New survey reveals deep-rooted antisemitism

Mob surrounds Jewish community building in Montreal

The protesters are calling for an intifada against Israel and harassing anyone entering or leaving the Jewish community's central building.

Mob surrounds Jewish community building in Montreal

'He was murdered in cold blood in an act of hate'

Brother of San Diego-area Jewish dentist who was shot dead at his office: Those saying this was not a hate crime need to rethink what they define as hate.

'He was murdered in cold blood in an act of hate'

'Antisemitism has no place in Switzerland'

Swiss President Viola Amherd responds to stabbing of haredi man in Zurich by 15-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS.

'Antisemitism has no place in Switzerland'

Zurich: Increased security for Jewish institutions

After a haredi man was stabbed by a 15-year-old and seriously injured, Zurich police upped security around Jewish institutions for fear of antisemitic attacks: 'Another precautionary measure.'

Zurich: Increased security for Jewish institutions

'We say no to genocide, Jews on campus pick a side'

Hunter College investigates and Hillel decries ‘hateful slogans’ after protesters demand Jews on campus ‘pick a side.’

'We say no to genocide, Jews on campus pick a side'

Haredi man stabbed in Zurich

Haredi in his 50s stabbed in city of Zurich, suffers serious injuries. Local reports say the assailant, a 15-year-old teen, yelled "death to the Jews" during the attack.

Haredi man stabbed in Zurich

Antisemitic politician elected to British parliament

'Gaza George Galloway', who has in the past declared his constituencies 'Israel-Free Zones,' has been reelected to the British parliament.

Antisemitic politician elected to British parliament

More millennials agree with antisemitic tropes

One third of Americans are reluctant to vote for a pro-Israel politician, ADL survey finds.

More millennials agree with antisemitic tropes

Jewish man verbally accosted on Underground

A Muslim passenger on the London Underground told a Jewish man, 'Your religion kills Muslims,' sparking a heated debate between the two.

Jewish man verbally accosted on Underground

Staten Island Jewish Orgs Confront Antisemitism

Jewish organizations in Staten Island take action amid rise in antisemitic incidents in New York following the Hamas massacre of October 7.

Staten Island Jewish Orgs Confront Antisemitism

‘Netanyahu murdered 100 Palestinians – a Holocaust’

President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, postponed purchase of arms from Israel, following the death of dozens of Gazans when trying to plunder humanitarian aid trucks.

‘Netanyahu murdered 100 Palestinians – a Holocaust’

1/4 of Americans hold antisemitic prejudices

Twenty-seven percent find it acceptable that a family member supports Hamas.

1/4 of Americans hold antisemitic prejudices

Prince of Wales visits Western Marble Arch Synagogue

The Prince of Wales visited the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London, where he participated in conversations about the deeply troubling rise in antisemitism in the UK, and some of the invaluable work that is being carried out to combat it.

Prince of Wales visits Western Marble Arch Synagogue

'Being Jewish is not something you do defensively'

Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism.

'Being Jewish is not something you do defensively'

Chinese actor says 'Jews are all rats & cockroaches'

Chinese actor from popular ‘Boonie Bears’ kids show under fire after antisemitic social media posts.

Chinese actor says 'Jews are all rats & cockroaches'

UK increases security funding for Jewish community

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces 54 million pounds in new funding to protect Jewish communities against antisemitism over the next four years.

UK increases security funding for Jewish community

Florida Senate approves antisemitism bill

Florida Senate unanimously passes bill that defines antisemitism in Florida law, based on IHRA definition.

Florida Senate approves antisemitism bill

LA school board candidate promoted antisemitic book

Teachers union suspends campaign for Kahllid Al-Alim, school board candidate who promoted antisemitic book.

LA school board candidate promoted antisemitic book

School district facing Title VI investigation

Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint.

School district facing Title VI investigation

Jewish leaders meet in Rome amid antisemitism crisis

European governments are not standing behind their commitments to Jewish communities, European Jewish leaders say. 'The test is now, and European governments are failing it so far.'

Jewish leaders meet in Rome amid antisemitism crisis

The mercy behind Shakespeare's mask of antisemitism

Past and present connections to Merchant of Venice. Op-ed.

The mercy behind Shakespeare's mask of antisemitism