Antisemitism

Finnish Official: Jews Control Money, Impede US Neutrality

Finnish official asserts on state television that Jews hold vast control over wealth, media, thus impeding neutrality in US Mideast stance.

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP

Outrage over anti-Semitic remarks in Hungarian parliament continued unabated, with Jobbik deputy calling for resignation of 'Israeli' MP.

'Shoah' Director to be Honored at International Berlin Film Fest

French filmmaker, known for 1985 documentary "Shoah", will be honored with lifetime achievement award at Berlin International Film Festival.

Jewish Woman Murdered in Isfahan by Muslim Extremists

A Jewish woman was murdered in Isfahan by Muslim extremists intent on taking away her home to expand a mosque next door.

French Jewish Students Sue Twitter- This Time, Officially

French police have opened a criminal investigation into a recent surge of anti-Semitic messages posted on Twitter.

French Lawyer Seeks Removal of Judge Due to Jewish Name

A French lawyer in the city of Lyon has requested that a judge be taken off a case because he is Jewish, links name "Moises" to "Levy".

Hungary Condemns MP Over 'Jewish List' Remarks

Hungarian government condemns the remarks made by a far-right MP to compile a list of residents "of Jewish origin."

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

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Canadian Talk Show Host: 'Jewish People Can be Annoying'

B'nai Brith is demanding an apology from a Canadian talk show host who sympathized on the air with anti-Semitic statements.

Attack Against Caracas Synagogue 'Reminiscent of Kristallnacht'

Jewish group denounces Venezuelan government for enabling the recent anti-Semitic attack that plagued country’s largest synagogue.

London Fans Spark Outrage Over 'Free Palestine' Chants

Soccer match marred by anti-Semitic chantings, with fans shouting “Juden Tottenham,” and unrolling huge banner reading “Free Palestine”.

UK's Leading 'Palestine' Group Blasted for Anti-Semitism

Palestine Solidarity Campaign accused of ‘institutionalized’ anti-Semitism, support for terrorism.

Jewish Cemetery in Lodz Vandalized

Unknown perpetrators vandalized around 20 graves at a historic Jewish cemetery in the central Polish city of Lodz, police said Tuesday

Glenn Beck: It's the Jew Hatred

Conservative broadcaster asks what the U.S. would do if rockets from Mexico hit El Paso.

Argentinian 'Platform for Hate' Puts Jewish Community at Risk

Simon Wiesenthal Center denounced “the repeated use of Holocaust-language” on Argentinean magazine website.

Jews Lambast Norway for Awarding Medal to Notorious anti-Semite

Jewish groups have harshly criticized Norway's King Harald V for his decision to award a royal service medal to notorious anti-Semite.

Poll: Anti-Semitism, Facism Rife in Germany

A new poll shows a shocking level of anti-Semitism among Germans.

College Jewish Center Scrawled with Anti-Semitic Graffiti

“Crude and hateful” graffiti was scrawled on the back door of the Jewish Life House at liberal arts college in Massachusetts.

Toulouse Terrorist's Sister Being Investigated

The sister of Tolouse terrorist Mohamed Merah is the subject of a criminal investigation after declaring herself proud of her brother.

'It's No Longer Tenable to be Jew' in Academics, Says Professor

A math teacher at largest trade union of higher education in UK: "[I]t is no longer tenable to be a Jew in UCU".

Police: Jihad School Teachings Do Not Warrant Criminal Charges

An Islamic school in Toronto, which had been under investigation for anti-Semitic teachings, will not face criminal charges.

Canadian Miner Charged for Website Referencing 'Elders of Zion'

A man from British Columbia has been charged with a hate crime for anti-Semitic content on his website.

Jewish Family Attacked in Marseille, France

The father of a Jewish family was badly beaten and the family home was completely trashed on Sunday by local youths in Marseille, France.

Tunisia: 5 Arrested in Plot to Kidnap Jew

Four Libyans, Tunisian policeman suspected of plotting to kidnap a young Jew and hold him for ransom.

Huge Swastikas Burned into Grass of California Golf Course

Huge swastikas were burned into the grass at a California golf course.

France Expels Anti-Semitic Tunisian Imam

France expels Mohammed Hammami, an imam accused of anti-Semitism and of calling to "violent jihad" against women.

Ukrainian Jews Prepare 'Blacklist of Anti-Semites'

The United Jewish Community of the Ukraine, an umbrella organization, is preparing a blacklist of Ukrainian anti-Semites.

Irish Broadcaster: 'Israel is the Cancer in Foreign Affairs'

A popular Irish broadcaster and columnist refuted accusations that he is anti-Semitic, after calling Israel "the cancer in foreign affairs."

Netanyahu, Hollande to Visit Ohr HaTorah School in Toulouse

Hollande and Netanyahu will visit the Jewish school where Mohammed Merah murdered a teacher and three Jewish children.

MK Danon Demands Ukraine Protect Its Jews

Likud MK responds to rise of anti-Semitic party and murder of Jewish professor.

Holocaust Memorial Vandalized with 'Sudan' in Massachusetts

The Holocaust Memorial at Buttonwood Park, Massachusetts was vandalized sometime Thursday night or Friday morning.

Elections Show Ukraine Split

Anti-Semitic Party Places Second In Kiev Vote, Ukraine Split

It was a victory, but an ugly one, for the Party of Regions of Ukranian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Anti-Semitic Party Gains Strength in Ukraine Elections

Svoboda, an anti-Semitic party in Ukraine, has gained strength and passed the electoral threshold.

School Expels Teenager Subjected to Anti-Semitic Taunts

A Jewish teenager from Fort Mill, South Carolina said he was beaten and subjected to anti-Semitic taunts by teammates on his football team.

Hungary Condemns Burning of Israeli Flags Outside Synagogue

Hungary's Foreign Ministry condemned the "desecration of an Israeli flag" outside of Budapest’s main synagogue by Jobbik party supporters.

Boteach Opponent Supports Renaming Park After Holocaust Denier

NJ congressional candidate Rabbi Shmuley Boteach released a letter in which his opponent supported renaming park after Holocaust denier.

Swastika Painted in Elevator of Brooklyn Building

A swastika was found painted in the elevator of a building in a Jewish section of Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Member of European Parliament Denies Holocaust on Romanian TV

Romanian member of the European Parliament denies the Holocaust on national television.

Twitter Won't Mediate 'Dead Jew' Tweets

The Union of Jewish Students in France again demands that Twitter remove a new volley of anti-Semitic hate messages - but the site refuses.

Brooklyn Cafe Charged with Adding $25 to Kippa-Wearing Jews

A popular Brooklyn cafe reportedly discriminates against Jews dressed in religious garb by enforcing a $25 minimum.

'A Dead Jew' Replaces 'A Good Jew' in Twitter Hate Surge

A French group that had forced Twitter to remove anti-Semitic tweets, is urging the site to remove a new wave of hateful messages.

Two Arrested in Desecration of Jewish Graves

Police have arrested two men following the desecration of dozens of Jewish graves at a cemetery in Auckland, New Zealand last week.

Jewish Professor 'Murdered by Arabs' in Ukraine University

Three Arab students in university at Lviv sought revenge for their dismissal, Arutz Sheva learns.

Twitter Agrees to Remove Anti-Semitic Posts

Twitter agrees to remove anti-Semitic posts in France, a day after blocking a neo-Nazi account in Germany.

UN-Recognized Arab Group Praises Murder of Israelis

Jewish lawyers call to strip an Arab lawyers’ group of UN recognition after it praises bomber who murdered 21 Israelis.

Anti-Semitism in New Zealand: Jewish Graves Vandalized

Jewish graves in New Zealand were painted with Nazi slogans in attack condemned as "vile desecration."

ADL Slams Twitter After 'A Good Jew' Hashtag Sparks Wave of Hate

ADL released a statement slamming Twitter after repeated use of the hashtag "a good jew" prompted a barrage of anti-Semitic messages.

Anti-Semitic Surge on Twitter Prompts Possible Legal Action

Jewish organizations in France have expressed outrage over a wave of anti-Semitic messages that have been sweeping through Twitter.

American Poet Turns Down Hungarian Award

Lawrence Ferlinghetti turns down literary award partly funded by the Hungarian government due to concerns about human rights.

New Swedish Book Compares Israel to South Africa

The Swedish Arts Council is distributing a new book that compares Israel to apartheid South Africa...

France: Seven Suspected Terrorists Formally Charged

Seven Frenchmen arrested as part of a weekend swoop on a suspected Islamist terror cell formally charged.

Exclusive Interview

Can Anti-Semitism Around the World be Combated?

In an exclusive interview, the director of the Center for Countering Anti-Semitism speaks of the harsh realities of the world we live in.

5 French Islamist Terror Suspects Released

Five French Islamist terror suspects have been released, with seven others due to be arraigned Thursday, according to a judicial source.

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

There has been an increase of 45% in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in France over the past year, according to official data.

Virulent Anti-Semitic Writer Killed in Syria

A Syrian writer and political researcher, known for his virulent anti-Semitic writings, has been killed by state security services.

French Police Find Bomb Supplies in Attack on Kosher Market

French police have found bomb-making materials in a probe of an Islamist terror cell suspected of grenade attack on kosher market.

SFI: International Students Speak About Israel

Students for Israel fights anti-Semitism on the Internet.

France: Hundreds of Hate Terrorists on the Loose

Hundreds of hate terrorists are on the loose in France, warns a French minister. Jewish leader: Radical Islam akin to Nazism.

France to Crack Down on Islamist Terrorism

France is cracking down on terror after a sting operation on an Islamist terrorist cell netted 11 arrests. One suspect was killed.

Hollande Promises Tighter Security in Jewish Institutions

French President Francois Hollande meets Jewish leaders, promises tough anti-terror laws and tighter security.