Antisemitism
News and updates about Antisemitism

Sydney: Jewish Family of 5 Viciously Attacked in Street
Police have charged three people over an anti-Semitic attack in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Man in his 60s seriously injured.

Young Turkish Jews Flee Growing Anti-Semitism
Senior member of Israel's Turkish Jewish community says Islamist AKP party fanning the flames of hatred.

Lapid: We Must Fight Anti-Semitism
"Hate does not disappear. It is a horrible fact of life we should fight every day," Lapid tells World Jewish Congress.

Turkish Students Arrested for Nazi Salutes at Nazi Death Camp
Two Turkish students could face up to three years in jail for "promoting fascism" after shouting "Heil Hitler" at Israeli group.

Iran Cancels Annual Anti-Zionism Conference
In the latest gesture, Iranian officials cancel the annual anti-Zionist New Horizon Conference.

Shock in Samaria: Israeli Leftists at Anti-Semitic Rally
EU-funded Israeli group, PA official at anti-Semitic Arab celebration where revelers called to murder Jews.

'Jews Will Never Be Forgiven the Holocaust'
Howard Jacobson, a British novelist, helps shape the Jewish identity by guiding through the complexities of being Jewish in modern Diaspora.

Tunisian Activists Blast Government 'Harassment' of Jews
Ancient Jewish community of Djerba is "fed up with being used by politicians" to showcase "coexistence," whilst facing attacks.

Hungary's Deputy PM: We Turned Our Backs on Jews
Hungary must acknowledge its role during the Holocaust, the country's deputy prime minister says.

Lapid Denounces Anti-Semitic Incidents in Hungary
Hungarians share responsibility for the deaths of Jews during World War II, Finance Minister says in speech in Hungary's parliament.

Historic Gathering in Auschwitz to Combat Anti-Semitism
The objective of the mission is two-fold: to not just remember the Holocaust, but to make sure it never happens again.

Chabad Rabbi's Shooter Killed in Gunfight
Terrorist leader, who shot Rabbi Yaskov last July, was among 5 suspected terrorists killed by Russia’s main anti-terror agency.

Brooklyn: Jew Hurt in Anti-Semitic Attack
Jewish man the victim of random anti-Semitic street attack in Brooklyn.

EXPOSÉ: A Christian Fatwa Against Israel

French Man Jailed for Threatening Toulouse Jewish School
French man sentenced to a year in prison for making death threats to the Ohr HaTorah school in Toulouse.

Arab MK: Prevent Jews from ‘Contaminating’ Temple Mount
MK Ahmed Tibi compares Jews to Crusaders and calls to keep them off the Temple Mount. ‘Al Aqsa for Muslims only.’

Finland: Apology for 'Anti-Semitic' Athletics Ruling in 1938
In a small but symbolic gesture, Finnish Amateur Athletic Association apologizes for unfairly denying Jewish athlete's 1938 victory.

Two Hundred Million Europeans See Israel as Nazi State

Russian Gay Activist in Anti-Semitic Meltdown
A top Russian gay activist rants about ‘Jewish mafia’ planning to ‘overtake the world,’ calls critic a ‘Jewish pig.'

Rare Interview Reveals Tragic Plight of Yemenite Jewry
In a rare televised interview, the leader of Yemen's embattled Jewish community reveals the precarious plight of his dwindling flock.

South African BDS Protesters: 'Shoot the Jew'
A South African protest against an Israeli musician quickly deteriorated into a call for the murder of Jews

A Day in the Life of Anti-Semitism

Toronto: Swastikas in Jewish Neighborhood
Two swastikas were painted on parked cars in Vaughan, Toronto. Other, similar incidents occurred recently.

Piron: Our Grandchildren May Know Peace
Education Minister not optimistic about peace talks after seeing anti-Israel incitement in PA schools.

Turkish Prime Minister: Israel Behind Egypt Coup
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest comments entirely consistent with a history of anti-Semitic remarks and conspiracy theories.

Antisemitism in Canada: Swastikas in Winnipeg
Holocaust survivors and Jews of the town are alarmed, but not surprised: "Hatred and intolerance have once more reared their ugly heads."

Depiction of Netanyahu is 'Anti-Semitic and Wrong'
German newspaper receives protest letters over cartoon suggesting Prime Minister Netanyahu is poisoning peace negotiations.

Two Jewish Teens Targeted in an Acid Attack in Zanzibar
Motive for the attack still unclear. A friend suggests "Jewish girls walking around in Zanzibar always make a target."

Jewish Advocacy Group Condemns Hateful Remarks at Toronto Rally
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns the call to murder Israelis at the Al-Quds Day rally in downtown Toronto.

Loony Tunes: Egyptian "Donald Duck" Tweets Hate
Egyptian entertainer tweets: "I have so much hate inside me."

Canada: 'Al Quds Day' Speaker Calls for Israelis to be Killed
Elias Hazineh, former president of "Palestine House," calls for Israelis to be given a 2-minute warning to leave their homes "or be shot."

Anti-Semitic Finnish Paper Promises to 'Tone it Down'
A Finnish paper notorious for its anti-Semitic content has said it would tone down its editorial line after being criticized.

Bipartisan Letter Urges Turkey to Condemn Anti-Semitic Remarks
Members of U.S. House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to Turkish President, demanding condemnation of anti-Semitic remarks.

Anti-Semitism in Sweden Forces Jews to Question their Future
Rampant anti-Semitism in Sweden's third-largest city causing serious concern for local Jews. Perpetrators primarily Muslim immigrants.

Tel Aviv: Synagogues Empty due to Infiltrator Violence
Youth group visits southern Tel Aviv, finds neglected streets and abandoned synagogues.

Jewish Boys Attacked in UK's Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey
A group of Jewish boys visiting the UK town of Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey was attacked by a gang of teens hurling rocks and eggs.

Roger Waters Concert Features Pig with Star of David
Anti-Israel musician releases pig balloon with Jewish symbol. Weisenthal Center: Rogers at front line of anti-Semites.

Russia: Chabad Rabbi Shot at Short Range
A rabbi was shot near his home in Russia. Attack believed to be anti-Semitic.

Facebook 'Deserves Credit' for Removing Hungarian Hate Speech
Anti-Defamation League today praises Facebook for removing the page the leading Hungarian purveyor of anti-Semitic hate speech.

Obama Lauds 'True Pioneer' Helen Thomas
President Obama deeply saddened by the death of longtime White House journalist Helen Thomas, calling her a “true pioneer”.

BDS Activist Appointed Student Regent at UC Berkeley
Sadia Saifuddin, a leader of a pro-Muslim Brotherhood group, appointed a student regent-designate at UC Berkeley.

While Kerry Pushes for Talks, PA TV Continues Incitement
While US Secretary of State pressures Israel, PA TV airs antisemitic cartoon showing Jews conspiring with the devil

'Anti-Semitic' British MP Disciplined over anti-Israel Tweet
Liberal Democrat MP previously made headlines after antisemitic comments on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day

Anti-Semitic Group Uses Celebrities to Promote 'Youth March'
Organized anti-Semitic and racist black militant group in America is using video clips of celebrity to promote 'Million Youth March.'

Video: Anti-Jewish Riots in Jerusalem
Arab mob smashes windshields of cars as frantic Jews make getaway. This is Jerusalem, 2013.

Antisemitism? Long Island Jew Claims He Was Evicted Over Mezuzah
An Orthodox Jew living in Long Island is claiming that he has been evicted by his landlady after refusing to remove his mezuzah

Twitter ‘On a Better Path’ Towards Tackling Hate-Speech
“It may have taken a lawsuit, a court order, and pressure from French law enforcement", but decision welcomed by anti-hate campaigners

'Ramadan Television Series Resorts to Classic Anti-Semitism'
ADL reiterates condemnation for Ramadan television series which depicts Jews as cheap, greedy and immoral.

Twitter Hands Over ID Info on Anti-Jewish Postings
Twitter said Friday it had handed over data to French authorities to help identify the authors of anti-Semitic tweets

Swastika Scrawled in Busy Brooklyn Jewish Neighborhood
A swastika didn’t even raise eyebrows this week when it appeared on a central street corner in the Midwood section of Brooklyn.

The Great Democracies' Disgrace

German Newspaper: Anti-Semitic Cartoon a Misunderstanding
German newspaper expresses regret after publishing a cartoon depicting Israel as a ravenous monster.

Turkish 'Incendiary Words Have Tragic Consequences', Says AJC
“Incendiary words can have tragic consequences,” says AJC in response to claims by a Turkish official that world Jewry is behind protests.

German Newspaper Depicts Israel as 'Ravenous Monster'
Leading German daily newspaper sparks outrage after publishing cartoon depicting Israel as a beast devouring German military weapons.

ADL Raises Alert for White Supremacist ‘Freedompalooza 2013'
The Anti-Defamation League has raised an alert over a Fourth of July weekend event sponsored by a white supremacist newspaper publisher.

Turkish Jew Affirms Deputy PM's Remarks Anti-Semitic
Turkey's Jewish community rejects Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay's claim that Monday's anti-Semitic remarks were “taken out of context.”

Newspaper Apologizes for 'Shylock' Crossword Clue
Editors of Tribune Media issued an official apology after newspaper published an offensive 'Shylock' crossword clue.

400 Demonstrate in Paris Against Suicide Bomber Exhibit
Some 400 people took to the streets of Paris to demonstrate against a photo exhibition which glorifies Arab suicide bombers.

Kansas Jewish Man Refused Entry into Britain
Chip Cantor, 23, was detained for over 9 hours – apparently due to customs agent's anti-Semitism.
