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News and updates about Antisemitism

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

The Greatest Fallacy of All:

The Silent Majority will save us

The righteous were remembered because they were few, the rest were silent. Now history is doing what history does, it's repeating itself. Opinion.

The Silent Majority will save us

In defiant post

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Suspended NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan attacks “the Israeli and Jewish lobby” after a tribunal banned her for 15 months over antisemitic posts.

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

Elijah King, 36, arraigned on federal charges after threatening to bomb synagogues near San Luis Obispo. DOJ says he posted antisemitic rhetoric and faces up to 15 years in prison.

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

'We fell short':

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue.

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

Judge rules:

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Antisemitism in Seattle:

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Jewish student sues Seattle school district, claiming high school did nothing to stop antisemitism despite repeated complaints.

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

Desecration of Synagogue

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Czech Jewish community reports 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a record high amid the Gaza war. Most incidents were online, but attacks and desecrations doubled.

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Germany weighs ban on, 'From the river to the sea'

Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal.

Germany weighs ban on, 'From the river to the sea'

Jewish groups criticize:

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Jewish groups condemn a grotesque anti-Israel protest at Union Station in DC which echoed an ages-old antisemitic blood libel. The display featured fake blood, organs, and leaders portrayed as drinking Gazans’ blood.

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Aliyah Minister

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer condemns NYC mayor-elect following the antisemitic protest outside Manhattan's historic Park East Synagogue.

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Soldiers on the front lines of antisemitism:

Lest we forget - the 18th yahrzeit of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

A reflection on the 18th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attack and the Yartzheit of Gavriel Noach and Rivka Holtzberg הי“ד. In memoria

Lest we forget - the 18th yahrzeit of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

Antisemitism funding freeze

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Amid antisemitism surge

B’nai Brith slams Toronto for raising PLO flag

B’nai Brith Canada files a complaint after Toronto raised the PLO flag, calling it a breach of protocol and a disregard for Jewish safety amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across the city.

B’nai Brith slams Toronto for raising PLO flag

South Africa:

Trump's unfinished business

Trump built a thriving business of making antisemites pay, but he’s got unfinished business to make South Africa’s antisemitic government pay. Opinion.

Trump's unfinished business

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Clift Seferlis pleads guilty to threatening over 25 Jewish institutions across five states. He faces up to 169 years in prison and a $5.65 million fine when sentenced in March.

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Brooklyn:

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

A Brooklyn federal jury convicted Michael Chkikvishvili of leading a hate-driven plot to poison Hasidic children and promote mass attacks, with prosecutors warning his activities posed a grave threat to the community.

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

Antisemitism watchdog

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

In what has been called a 'modern-day digital replica of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' a conspiracy about a fake book alleging a Jewish plot against Muslim countries is spreading online.

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

'Hitler language'

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Mexico:

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore.’

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

B'nai Brith Canada condemns

'Kill all Jews' graffiti found at Montreal university

B’nai Brith Canada condemns Concordia University in Montreal after “Kill all Jews" was found scrawled on campus. The group launches a new initiative to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.

'Kill all Jews' graffiti found at Montreal university

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

Antisemitic graffiti saying “F**k Jews” found in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mayor‑elect Mamdani, Gov. Hochul and Rep. Stefanik all condemn the act and urge prosecution.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Adviser to Qatari PM published article praised rocket fire on Israel, expressed joy at Israelis' fear, MEMRI report reveals.

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Canadian intelligence chief expresses concern over growing terror threat towards Jewsh community, increasing attempts by youth to harm Jews.

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

Six activists climb Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, light flares, and unfurl a pro-Palestinian Arab banner. Police arrest them after a 90-minute rescue operation.

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

University College London reports lecturer Samar Maqusi to police and bans her from campus over a lecture reviving blood libel and antisemitic tropes.

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

Melanie Phillips:

The mainstreaming of Jew-hatred

Fragmentation threatens to empower extremes on both the left and right of the political spectrum. Opinion.

The mainstreaming of Jew-hatred

Toronto:

Suspect sought after alleged hate crime against Jewish man

Toronto police are seeking a suspect in a suspected hate-motivated assault on a Jewish man which occurred in September. The attacker, a passenger in a moving vehicle, hurled slurs and assaulted the victim.

Suspect sought after alleged hate crime against Jewish man

Defying the Haters

“Hava Nagila” performed before millions

A powerful message against antisemitism - Russian figure skater Mark Kondratiuk chose to perform before millions of viewers to the tune of the classic Jewish song “Hava Nagila.”

“Hava Nagila” performed before millions

Diaspora Minister Chikli

Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli warns to NYPost that the recent spread of right-wing antisemitism thanks to podcasters like Tucker Carlson has become more worrying than left-wing antisemitism.

Right-wing antisemitism in US more concerning than left-wing

Texas man arrested for antisemitic death threats faces charges

Nicholas Lyn Ray of Texas is charged with making antisemitic death threats to Jewish conservative pundits.

Texas man arrested for antisemitic death threats faces charges

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

UK police confirm they are still investigating Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant of “death to the IDF” this past June.

UK police still probing Glastonbury chants of 'death to the IDF'

Global Jewish unity urged amid alarming rise in antisemitism

At the EJA conference in Poland, Jewish leaders warn, 'History is repeating itself,' 'the war declared open season on Jews,' now is the time for worldwide Jewish unity.

Global Jewish unity urged amid alarming rise in antisemitism

Vatican probes guard after Jewish women report antisemitic abuse

A Vatican guard allegedly spat toward two Jewish women during an interfaith event, prompting an official investigation and condemnation from Church officials.

Vatican probes guard after Jewish women report antisemitic abuse

Harley Lippman:

European Jews must organize to combat rising antisemitism

Foreign policy expert Harley Lippman, speaking to Arutz Sheva at the EJA conference in Krakow, discussed the urgent threats facing European Jewry and what must be done to confront them.

European Jews must organize to combat rising antisemitism

Barstool founder targeted with antisemitic slur in Mississippi

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy targeted with an antisemitic slur while filming in Mississippi. Bystanders condemn the abuse, the heckler remains unidentified.

Barstool founder targeted with antisemitic slur in Mississippi

Historical antisemitism is here to stay, and in a big way

What is it about the historical, Jewish "Being" (our existential state) that brings about an almost never-ending rage of antisemitism?' Opinion.

Historical antisemitism is here to stay, and in a big way

Jamie Geller to Arutz Sheva:

The post-Oct. 7 'great Jewish awakening'

Special interview with Jamie Geller. 'Antisemitism hasn't abated, but resilience is in Jewish DNA'

The post-Oct. 7 'great Jewish awakening'

The Heritage Foundation's black hole:

When fighting Antisemitism requires moral clarity

Pro-Israel groups are abandoning the Heritage Foundation because no antisemitism initiative can defend people who platform antisemites-and expect Jews to stay. Opinion.

When fighting Antisemitism requires moral clarity

Arab Zionist to Arutz Sheva:

October 7 exposed deep antisemitism in Arab world

Syrian-born Arab Zionist Rawan Osman says October 7 exposed entrenched antisemitism in the Arab world and calls on leaders to confront Hamas and support regional peace.

October 7 exposed deep antisemitism in Arab world

UK

Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

A growing number of Jewish women are seeking out Jewish doulas to protect their babies during childbirth in the face of post-Oct. 7 explosion of antisemitism.

Jewish mothers turn to Jewish doulas, fearing antisemitic medics

The lie Is over

The Prescott Report proves what we’ve always known - and I’m done hiding from your myths. Opinion.

The lie Is over

Toronto:

Five arrested after anti-Israel riot at IDF veterans event

Toronto Police arrest five suspects after anti-Israel rioters stormed an SSI event featuring IDF veterans. The incident follows a surge in antisemitic attacks across the city.

Five arrested after anti-Israel riot at IDF veterans event

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.

Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Police arrested a 31-year-old Romanian man in Hanau after nearly 50 cars and buildings were defaced with swastikas painted in blood; he is now under psychiatric evaluation.

Human blood swastikas deface 50 cars and buildings in Germany

Heritage Foundation

Staff confront pres. over defense of Tucker Carlson

Heritage Foundation pres. Kevin Roberts apologized to his staff for his refusal to condemn Tucker Carlson after the right-wing broadcaster aired a friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Staff confront pres. over defense of Tucker Carlson

Hate-motivated attack

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

Toronto’s Kehillat Shaarei Torah vandalized for the tenth time since April of 2024. Police are investigating a hate-motivated attack.

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 10th time

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Swastikas sprayed on a Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC’s mayoral election night. Hochul, Mamdani, and Adams condemn the antisemitic act.

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn yeshiva during NYC election night

Chikli:

NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Chikli says Mamdani's election hands power to a 'Hamas sympathizer' and threatens New York's status as a safe haven for over a million Jews.

NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation

Laurie Cardoza-Moore resigned from the Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force, citing the group’s refusal to disavow Tucker Carlson and his ties to antisemites.

Evangelical leader leaves Heritage Foundation

No ceasefire for antisemitism

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

The organization 'Students Supporting Israel' held a meeting in Toronto between IDF soldiers and students. Rioters who heard about the meeting tried to break into the building.

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani responded to the ADL’s “Mamdani Monitor,” pledging to fight antisemitism while questioning the integrity of ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews