News for Antisemitism Accosted by a hater: What would you do?How to balance duty to our own safety and that of those in our care with defending our integrity if there is an antisemitic attack? Op-ed. London police arrest man following five anti-Semitic assaults28-year old suspect in police custody under suspicion of committing five racially motivated attacks. UNWRA head admits PA textbooks contain anti-Semitism and glorification of terrorismDuring EU committee hearing, UNWRA chief says the issue needs to be addressed but is criticized for being short on details. NJ town's mayor blames teens for latest swastika vandalismWestfield has been the target of multiple swastika vandalism incidents over the last few years. Paris trial opens for 93-year old Jean-Marie Le Pen accused of anti-Semitic incitementFar right party founder will not appear in person at trial over accusations he made anti-Semitic comment towards French pop singer. New Jewish advocacy org launches initiative to combat campus anti-SemitismThe Abraham Global Peace Initiative has launched “Campus Declaration Against Antisemitism” to empower students to speak up for their rights. State Department staff call on Blinken to fire employee behind offensive blogLetter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews. Angela Merkel awarded prize for working to combat anti-SemitismGerman chancellor awarded Buber-Rosenzweig Medal for fostering Jewish-Christian dialogue and fighting discrimination against Jews. Unidentified man who assaulted 5 Jews in London may be from YorkshirePolice using man's "northern accent" as a clue in the search to identify and arrest him. Three sentenced for Ohio anti-Semitic incidentAnti-Semitic and swastika graffiti scrawled on a series of building over six-day period in 2020. French woman arrested for yelling "Heil Hitler" at Jewish family on ShabbatWoman who reversed car up to family and yelled Nazi salute along with calling Jews "the shame of France" faces prison term and large fine. Swastika vandalism of Canadian election signs continuesThe latest candidate to be targeted is Doug Kobayashi, who is running for a riding on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Public School educators’ obsessive hatred of IsraelLesson plans that stoke and institutionalize anti-Semitism and demonize the Jewish state. Op-ed. UK uni at center of anti-Semitism scandal mocked on social mediaUniversity of Bristol asks Twitter users what it is famous for and ends up with a backlash for its failure to tackle campus anti-Semitism. Swastika spray painted on Jewish family's garage in Cape Code, MassachusettsJewish residents worry the incident might be written off as a prank by kids the way similar anti-Semitic graffiti has been in the past. Founder of French website listing high profile Jews facing multiple chargesSince removed website "I am everywhere" listed figures it claimed where Jewish, and referenced anti-Semitic WWII publication. Suspect in stabbing of Boston rabbi to face nine indictmentsAlleged attacker to face multiple counts of assault, battery and violating his victim's constitutional rights. Jewish New Mexico couple targeted with burning cross in their yardNewly arrived couple victims of KKK hate symbol attack, police investigating whether hate crime occurred.Another Canadian candidate’s election sign defaced with a swastikaLiberal candidate for Surrey, British Columbia riding called vandalism of his sign "intolerable." AJC speaks to US secretaries of state combating about anti-SemitismJewish advocacy group focused on understanding anti-Semitic tropes and symbols and how to protect Jews and build community coalitions. Report: Far right groups on TikTok using music to get around hate content regulationsExtremist users posting anti-Semitic content using musical backgrounds and video effects to fool algorithms that detect hate propaganda. Kraft family partnering with NY advocacy group to fight anti-SemitismFoundation to Combat Antisemitism joining forces with JewBelong for "Together we beat hate."B'nai Brith calls out Canadian uni for course on anti-Semitism taught by anti-Zionist profB’nai Brith Canada still concerned about risk updated, new course will "promote hostility toward Jews." NBA player Meyers Leonard speaks about the need for anti-Semitism educationDuring ADL virtual seminar, Leonard talks about the March controversy that led him to begin speaking out against anti-Semitism and hate. Simon Wiesenthal Prize honors individuals fighting anti-SemitismNew prize, created by the Austrian parliament, will also be awarded for a commitment to Holocaust education. Jewish man slapped at Florida pool in front of his five children in alleged hate crimeMan confronts husband of woman who used anti-Semitic slur against another woman and is assaulted, police considering hate crime charges. Ontario teachers union adopts resolution to combat anti-SemitismWith anti-Semitism at record levels, elementary teachers union has resolved to “establish a task force to combat anti-Semitism in Ontario.” Defund Hillel? Defund Rutgers.Rutgers will likely continue to sit on its hands and allow blatant antisemitism on campus. The larger Jewish community must not do so.Op-ed Metro LA police dep suspends 13 cops over anti-Semitic, racist and hateful messagesTorrance police, rocked by earlier scandal involving swastika placed on impounded car, dealing with behavior city's mayor calls "sickening." Australian Jewish org calls on government to adopt IHRA definition of anti-SemitismAustralia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says that endorsement would send a message about combating all forms of anti-Semitism. Wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Canada after federal election calledThis week has seen the Jewish community targeted multiple times, with signs, a synagogue, baseball field, school and parked car defaced. Scottish first minister promises to tackle rising anti-SemitismMeeting with Scottish Jewish leaders, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterates her commitment to combating Jew-hatred in Scotland. UK Jewish org calls for suspension of Bristol prof under investigationBoard of Deputies calls on University of Bristol to suspend prof pending outcome of investigation into comments made about Jewish students.Maine lawmakers release letter denouncing anti-SemitismLetter comes after a state representative is accused of speaking at an event blamed for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. Melbourne hospital fires employee for 'abhorrent' anti-SemitismAn employee at a Melbourne hospital was so angry at an illegal engagement party hosted by Jews, he wished them death in the gas chambers.American Jewish Committee speaks to US mayors about anti-SemitismVirtual training session provides mayors with concrete steps to tackle anti-Semitism coming from the left, right and religious extremists. Canadian city launches police unit to tackle anti-Semitism, hateHamilton, Ontario's Hate Crime Case Review Team will partner police with community agencies to review cases and draft recommendations. NBA player Meyers Leonard to speak at event discussing education to combat anti-SemitismAfter scandal involving anti-Semitic slur, NBA free agent is now speaking up about the need for anti-Semitism education. Chinese state media organ slammed for anti-Semitic cartoon of Sec of State Anthony BlinkenCaricature depicts Blinken with oversized Jewish nose, horns, US flag on his back and secret control of the World Health Organization. Holocaust survivors call for legislators to oppose California ethnic studies billHolocaust survivors and descendants sign letter urging Jewish legislators in California not to back curriculum accused of anti-Jewish bias. When the Jew-bashers are JewsTheir values turn Jewish principles on their heads, and their Israel-bashing is a thin veneer for a hatred of Jews or Judaism itself. Op-ed. Central American nations come together to combat anti-SemitismThe inaugural Central America Forum issued a declaration to take a stand against anti-Semitism and expressed solidarity with Israel. Anti-Semitism has helped destroy LebanonIt’s worth asking how the Levantine state got into its current predicament. Op-ed. Report: Corporate America receives failing grade on anti-SemitismAntisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred. US Jewish org launches first ever incubator for young Jews combating anti-SemitismBased on the Silicon Valley model, AJC's incubator will foster innovative ideas by young Jews to fight the increase in anti-Semitism. US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC public schoolsNew York rep. Lee Zeldin urges action after learning of a group of NYC teachers spreading anti-Israel material in their classrooms. Canadian Senator Linda Frum resigns to focus on anti-SemitismFrum will turn her full attention to community activism to fight the "one hatred that remains socially acceptable still." :Not vaccinated:’ How refusal is spreading the virus of antisemitismLike COVID-19, anti-Semitism whipped up during the pandemic, an echo of the medieval slander that Jews spread the Black Death, remains.Op-ed UK radio host jailed for 32 months for anti-Jewish rantsCornwall man pleaded guilty to eight racial hatred counts for broadcasting "extreme hatred towards Jews" from garage studio. South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-SemitismSouth Korea becoming the first country in Asia to adopt the IHRA definition is an "important step against hate." Canadian Jewish org concerned by extremist speaker at conferenceCentre for Israel and Jewish Affairs concerned about speaker at upcoming Muslim youth conference who was banned by Belgium and Italy. Report: Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-SemitismADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate.UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of 2021New report by UK's Community Security Trust records more incidents against Jews in the first half of 2021 than ever recorded. Anti-Israel moral anorexiaThe cognitive war against Israel is being fought by virtue-signaling, lie-promoting progressives. Op-ed. German government to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism researchFunds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it.Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatredTwo programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants. Pakistani TV channel: Anti-semitism ingrained in our countryAn anchor for a Pakistan-based channel says both the Prime Minister & opposition are fervently anti-Semitic. |
