Antisemitism

US: Five Charged with Terrorizing Jewish Camp

American teens are charged with attacks on Jewish camp that injured one counselor and left children fearing for their lives.

Jewish Journalist: Anti-Israel Ads in NY are Also Anti-Semitic

Journalist Dovid Efune explains the danger in the anti-Israel ads that recently appeared in New York train stations.

Jewish Woman Finds Swastikas Scrawled on Apartment

A 76-year-old woman found multiple swastikas drawn on the outside of her apartment in Charleston, South Carolina.

Moroccan Leaders Apologize for Inviting Jew to Gathering

Morocco’s leading political party apologized for inviting a Jew to a political gathering; has not apologized for inviting Hamas leader.

Football Player Charged for 'Scum Yid' Twitter Tantrum

Arsenal football player has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct after calling a rival fan a "scum yid".

Clinton: World Must 'Push Back' Against Holocaust Denial

Speaking at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, US Secretary of State called on the international community to “act against anti-Semitism.”

Who Cares About the Murder of Pregnant Israeli Women?

57 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Hungary

Unnamed vandals have desecrated 57 graves in a Jewish cemetery some 200 miles southwest of Budapest.

L.A. Woman Pleads Guilty to Abetting Syrup Swastika Vandalism

A woman pleaded guilty to driving her daughter and two others to area where they defaced homes with syrup swastikas and toilet paper.

"A Crime In France By France"

Francois Hollande Commemorates 70th Anniversary Of Shoah Roundup

French President Francois Hollande acknowledged French complicity in roundup of Jews, promises to secure French Jews.

Vandals Desecrate German Jewish Cemetery

Vandals desecrate the Jewish cemetery in the German town of Anklam, smashing and uprooting gravestones.

'Settlers Mock Arab Woman' Photo: the Truth Revealed

A photo supposedly showing Jews mocking an Arab woman evicted from her home is not what it seems.

PM Meets with Hungarian President On Anti-Semitism

PM Binyamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with Hungarian President Janos Ader to discuss anti-Semitism in Hungary and regional issues.

French Synagogue Vandalized For Third Time in Ten Days

A synagogue in Paris was vandalized Wednesday night, the third such incident within a ten-day period.

Hitler Baby Poster Sparks Controversy in Montreal

Advertisements for a festival in Montreal, featuring a baby sporting the mustache of Adolf Hitler, have stirred outrage in Jewish community.

Anti-Semitic Cartoon Wins Iran's 'Wall Street Downfall' Contest

A cartoon portraying Jewish worshippers praying at NY Stock Exchange won first prize in Iran’s "Wall Street Downfall Cartoon Festival."

Democratic Politician Claimed No Jews Died in 9/11

A Missouri politician who was a local campaign manager for Obama claimed that no Jews died in the 9/11 attacks, and then apologized.

Attackers in France to be Prosecuted for Anti-Semitism

French judge rules: the anti-Semitic motive of two Arabs who attacked a Jewish student will be included in the lawsuit against them.

'Death to the Jews' on J'lem Pavement

A resident of the Old City discovered the threat spray painted on the stone-paved floor, alongside Stars of David.

Anti-Semites Deface Jewish Agency Building in Russia

Swastikas and anti-Semitic epithets were found scrawled on a building used by the Jewish Agency in St. Petersburg in Russia.

Extreme Right Hungarian Leader Challenges Chabad Rabbi to Debate

Leader of extreme right Hungarian political party challenged head of the Hungarian Jewish Congregation, to a public debate on anti-Semitism.

Israeli Rabbi Attacked on Paris Subway

Rabbi Asher Idan from Jerusalem was attacked and robbed of 600 euros while traveling on the subway in Paris.

Name of Anti-Semite Removed from Vienna Road

Austrian officials have removed the name of a notoriously anti-Semitic former mayor from a street in Vienna.

New Fund Will Protect World Jewry

The IFCJ and Jewish Agency have partnered with the Friendship Fund to raise funds to protect Jewish communities from rising anti-Semitism.

Expert: Anti-Zionism, Anti-Semitism Now the Same

Experts debate the relationship between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. Some say the two are now one and the same.

Canada Condemns Iranian VP for Anti-Semitic Remarks

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, condemned the anti-Semitic statements made by Iran's Vice President during a UN conference.

43 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Vienna

Austrian authorities investigating the desecration of 43 graves in two Jewish sections of Vienna’s main cemetery.

EU Policy Chief Condemns Racist Remarks of Iranian VP

EU Policy Chief Catherine Ashton condemned the racist, anti-Semitic remarks made by Iranian VP at a Tehran conference on drug trafficking.

Hungarian Anti-Semitic Deputy Admits Jewish Roots

A leader of Hungary's extreme-right Jobbik party, known for its anti-Semitic rhetoric, has admitted having Jewish origins.

Lieberman: UN Presence at Iran Hate Speech Aids Anti-Semitism

FM Lieberman condemned the UN for making anti-Semitism look legitimate by sitting at meetings where Iran spreads hate of Jews.

Sesame Street's Elmo Creates Anti-Semitic Disturbance in NYC

A man in an Elmo costume was removed from Central Park in New York City after going on an anti-Semitic rant.

Swastika Over Jersey Shore Intended to Promote Peace?

The International Raelian Movement defended its display of a swastika over NJ beaches, claiming it was trying to send a peaceful message.

NY Democrats Panic over Possible Win by Anti-Zionist

Democratic party leaders panic over the chance that a Black anti-Zionist, backed by a KKK leader, may win a primaries vote.

US Lawmakers Call on Hungarian PM to Denounce Anti-Semitism

Members of U.S. Congress called on Hungarian Prime Minister to stand up against anti-Semitic remarks of far-right political party Jobbik.

Video: Diaspora Demands Israel Fight Anti-Semitism

Israel must not only ask the Diaspora what it can do for the Jewish State but also must help other Jews fight anti-Semitism, says ADL.

Hoenlein: Time to Get the Youth Excited About their Judaism

Malcolm Hoenlein: The way to ensure the continuity of Jewish existence is to reach out to the youth at the youngest age.

Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn Reaches New Heights

Lawmakers expressed outrage over the recent escalation of anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Chief Rabbi of France Receives Virulent Death Threats

France’s Chief Rabbi receives death threats in viciously anti-Semitic document sent via Facebook.

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel returns Hungarian government award after top officials in Budapest attend a ceremony for a Nazi sympathizer.

Jewish Neighborhood in Brooklyn Defaced with Swastikas

The Borough Park Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn was defaced with Nazi swastikas in a half-dozen different spots on Friday.

70-Year-Old Jew Beaten in Budapest

70-year-old Jewish man was brutally beaten last week on the streets of Budapest, near the local synagogue.

Norwegian Justice Minister Urged to Act Against Anti-Semitism

Simon Wiesenthal Center sends a letter to Norway's Minister of Justice following the hate crime against a 16-year-old Jewish student.

'What's the Fuzz with Jews' Tweet Taints Swedish Campaign

A campaign designed to promote tourism in Sweden has stirred controversy after a woman posted derogatory comments about Jews.

Norwegians Turning a Blind Eye to Hate Sparks Jewish Outrage

The Simon Wiesenthal Center demanded that Norwegian authorities take immediate action against perpetrators of anti-Semitic hate crimes.

Norwegian Student Fire Brands Jew with Burning Coin

Fear and loathing for Jews in Norway: A high school student grilled a coin at a barbecue and burned it into the neck of a Jewish boy.

Jewish Man Attacked in France

An 18-year-old Jewish man is attacked near Paris. Minister: France will not tolerate anti-Semitism.

Solidarity Protesters Support Former Budapest Chief Rabbi

At least 120 protesters wore the yellow star over the weekend in Budapest in solidarity with former Chief Rabbi Joseph Schweitzer, age 90.

US Holding 'Hundreds' of Meetings with Jihad-Linked Group

President Barack Obama’s deputies are reportedly holding “hundreds” of closed-door meetings with a jihad-linked lobbying group.

BBC Accused of 'Sensationalism' Over Racism Claims

Director of the JCC in Krakow accused the BBC of manipulating his comments in order to bolster a “sensationalist” report on anti-Semitism.

Soccer Fans Urged to Boycott Anti-Semitic Restaurants in Ukraine

Soccer fans visiting the Ukrainian for the Euro 2012 Championships are being urged to boycott two restaurants with anti-Semitic themes.

Lyon Anti-Semitic Attacker Turns Himself In

Lead suspect in custody with four others for beating Jews outside synagogue

Jewish Cemetery Desecrated in Ukraine

Memorial candles, commemoration for Jews murdered in Holocaust are vandalized in western Ukraine.

Belgium Leader Retracts ‘Ghetto'-Security Fence Comparison

The prime minister of the Flanders region of Belgium retracts his comparison of the security fence with the ghettos during World War II.

EJC Calls on Muslim Leaders to 'Become Part of Solution'

The European Jewish Congress (EJC) has called on Imams and Muslims leaders to condemn the recent anti-Semitic attack in France.

Jewish Tourists Stoned in Jordan over 'Provocative Hats'

Arabic websites say religious Jewish visitors to Kerak were attacked with shoes and rocks.

TAU to Feature First Concert of Richard Wagner's Music?

Barring a change, in about two weeks for the very first time the sounds of Richard Wagner's music will play in the State of Israel.

France: Jew-Haters Attack 3 Near Lyon

Ten people with hammer, iron bar, brutalize Jews. Officials confirm motive is anti-Semitism.

Exam Board Under Fire for 'Justify' Anti-Semitism Question

One of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination.

Onslaught of 1700+ Hate Texts to a Jewish Student

Albuquerque teenager accused of sending hundreds of anti-Semitic text messages to a fellow student, including “kill Jews, heil Hitler.” 



'The Anti-Semite' Banned from Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes film festival has cancelled the screening of a new film, titled “The Anti-Semite,” by controversial French comedian Dieudonne.