Antisemitism

'Wait for us'

Jewish teenager assaulted in Paris

Visibly Jewish teenager assaulted in the suburbs northwest of Paris His mother recalls: They quickly removed his kippah, turned around and started telling him: And you, the Jew, wait for us.

Pro-Israel Columbia prof's campus access suspended

‘The only person that got suspended from campus is the Jewish professor speaking up against the protests. It’s no longer a double standard. There’s basically no standard for when it comes to Jewish life on campus,' Davidai said.

For discrimination against Jews

Lufthansa to pay $4 million penalty

German airline agrees to a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers attempting to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022.

EU calls for more action to combat antisemitism

In a statement, the Council of the European Union condemns massive rates of antisemitism in Europe. Jewish groups welcome the statement.

Elderly Jewish man pepper-sprayed in Boro Park, Brooklyn

Man with Middle Eastern appearance pepper sprays elderly haredi man leaving a sukkah in an unprovoked attack in Brooklyn. Supect arrested thanks to efforts of local volunteers.

Newton, Massachusetts shooting:

Man who shot anti-Israel attacker loses job

Scott Hayes, the disabled veteran who shot an anti-Israel activist who ran across a busy street and tackled him in Massachusetts, says that he was fired by his employer because of the incident.

Rifle and Koran: the new Western Woke antisemite

The left has embraced Islamism and is bringing about its own downfall when the rifles will be turned against it. Western suicidal masochism” whose root causes “are to be found more in Freud than in Marx.”

'Heil Hitler'

Antisemitic slogans and symbols found at London golf club

Graffiti which includes phrases such as “Heil Hitler”, "f*** the Jews" and "Heil Hitler" drawn in the sand at Hendon Golf Club. Police investigating.

Week of Oct. 7th:

CAM records highest-ever weekly antisemitism count

'We believe it’s also the week with the highest number of attacks on Jews since the end of the Holocaust,' CAM CEO Roytman Dratwa says.

After shots fired at school

Members of Toronto's Jewish community demand action

Leadership of Bais Chaya Mushka and community heads gather outside the school to condemn the violence and call on all three levels of government to step up and take action.

Second time in five months

Shots fired at Toronto Jewish school

Gunmen fire shots at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School in Toronto early Saturday morning. No injuries reported. The school was previously targeted in late May.

Tell me, why do they hate us?

The infamous anti-Semitic protestors in Charlottesville… what did they chant? “The Jews will not replace us!” Why should they think we Jews are going to replace them?

Amid Gaza war:

Religious hate crime hits record high in England and Wales

Government data finds that religious hate crime in England and Wales surged by a record 25 percent over the past year. Hate crimes against Jewish people more than doubled.

NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster

Masked woman claiming to support 'Palestinian resistance' brags about tearing down a poster of an Israeli hostage

Sydney:

Anti-Israel protesters name univ, building 'Haniyeh's building'

2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Western Sydney University where protesters chose to honor the late murderous leader of the terrorist organization that committed the October 7 massacre.

Germany: Nazi memorial stones stolen on October 7

German town’s memorial stones for Nazi victims are stolen on Oct. 7 anniversary, MP offers 1,000 euros to anyone with information leading to perpetrators' arrest.

Research:

More Jew-hatred correlated with non-use of IHRA definition

New research shows that states which did not implement the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism have a higher prevalence of Jew-hatred on campuses.

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel org retracts apology for member who 'fights to kill'

Columbia University pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live.’

Antisemitic attack in Paris:

'They threatened me with a knife and drew swastikas on my body'

Attackers physically and verbally attack Jewish woman in Paris and drew swastikas on her body in red marker. "It is impossible that Jews are living in fear on the streets of Paris,' says one of the community leaders.

Anti-Israel activists target Jewish Congressman's home on Oct. 7

Masked anti-Israel choose anniversary of October 7 massacre to stage protest at home of Ohio Rep. Greg Landsman, who calls the protest 'an attempt to intimidate my Jewish family every time we try to leave our home.'

Italy:

Vandals deface mural depicting October 7 survivor

Vandals deface mural in Milan that depicted Vlada Patapov, who fled the Nova festival after the Hamas attack. Italy has seen a 300% surge in antisemitic incidents in the year since the October 7 attack.

Over 60% of US Jews have experienced antisemitism since 10/7

A new study shows 3.5 million out of 5.8 million American Jews have personally experienced antisemitism since October 7, 2023. Nearly 400,000 Jewish children have personally experienced antisemitism.

Al Jazeera anchorman celebrates one year since massacre of Jews

Jamal Rayyan, Al Jazeera anchorman, posts in Arabic on X celebrating one year since the October 7 massacre in Israel. 'This is the day that restored the nation's dignity and prestige.'

New report:

Antisemitic incidents in the US surge to record levels

ADL report finds there has been a nearly 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in US since Hamas' October 7 attack last year.

Brooklyn:

Driver threatens Jewish worshippers on Rosh Hashanah

On Jewish New Year, NYC driver threatens 2 Jewish men walking to synagogue with screams of 'F–-ing Jew! Drop dead Zionist,' and swerves toward them.

German official:

'We've faced a tsunami of antisemitism since October 7'

German antisemitism czar says open and aggressive antisemitism has been stronger than at any time since 1945, both in Germany and worldwide.

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

Sweden Stands With Israel:

Commemorating October 7 at Kristet Center Örebro

Pastor Per-Åke Eliasson, Senior Pastor of Kristet Center Örebro: 'Our support for Israel is rooted in love, in faith, and in the belief that we must stand up against hatred wherever it exists. This is a fight for humanity, for decency, and for the right to live in peace.'

Report reveals:

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

JPPI's disquieting 2024 report, 'A Year of War,' reveals deep concerns surrounding the future of global Jewry and the State of Israel.

Jewish leftist organization:

'Death to Israel' is a moral imperative

Jewish Voice for Peace, a Jewish leftist organization, justified the call 'Death to Israel' and hopes to see Israel 'burn to ashes forever.'

Jewish professor:

Muhlenberg College fired me for anti-Israel posts

Professor accused of harassing pro-Israel students online is fired from Muhlenberg College; Association for American University Professors promises to investigate.

ADL chief:

Silence in face of antisemitism against Josh Shapiro 'shameful'

Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt criticized the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, the Biden Administration, and the Democratic Party or their lack of response to the antisemitic abuse hurled at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.

Erdogan-affiliated paper:

'World won't be safe until Israel is destroyed'

Yeni Şafak, a newspaper closely affiliated with the Erdogan regime in Turkey, publishes front-page article explicitly calling for the destruction of the State of Israel in response to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah.

NYC

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu

Within Our Lifetime organization holds protest outside hotel where Israeli PM is believed to be staying ahead of his UN speech.

25 arrested at NYC anti-Israel protests

Within Our Lifetime states plan to 'turn the city into a frozen zone' during protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's arrival to speak at the UN, demands disbanding of NYPD anti-terror force.

Abbas to UN:

We won't leave, if anyone will, it will be the occupying usurpers

PA chairman accuses Israel of genocide, never mentions Hamas, and declares the Temple Mount to be 'exclusively' Muslim in speech to the UN General Assembly.

Portugal:

Granddaughter of Portuguese Dreyfus works to right historic wrong

Granddaughter of “Portuguese Dreyfus” takes case for apology and posthumous reinstatement to European Court of Human Rights.

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Torres tells protester 'greatest threat useful idiots like you'

Rep. Ritchie Torres accosted by anti-Israel protester at climate conference, tells her the 'genocide' she accuses him of is 'a figment of your imagination.'

American-Armenian influencer: 'Israel is a parasitic entity'

Since the war in Gaza, and particularly amid the ongoing conflict in the north, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, leaving Jewish communities deeply concerned.

Official report:

CUNY's system for handling antisemitism needs 'complete overhaul'

Report ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for ‘overhaul’ of CUNY antisemitism policies.

House Committee

IRS asked to revoke tax-exempt status of anti-Israel groups

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith writes to IRS chief that WESPAC and The People's Forum should have their tax-exempt status revoked for promoting illegal activity and support for terrorism over involvement in antisemitic demonstrations.

'People are really open to hearing about the hostages'

Passages launches campus campaign, 'Brewing Solidarity: Fighting Antisemitism One Cup at a Time.'

Michigan AG: Rashida Tlaib’s criticism is ‘antisemitic’

Michigan AG Dana Nessel condemns cartoon of Rashida Tlaib with exploding pager as she files charges against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters involved in antisemitic and anti-Zionist campus protests.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

Jewish flight attendant:

'Forced to eat a ham sandwich and fly on Yom Kippur'

Jewish flight attendant sues Delta Airlines, saying that he was: 'Forced to eat a ham sandwich and could not take a day off on Yom Kippur'

Book festival cancels Jewish moderator over 'Zionism'

Albany Book Festival cancels panel with Jewish moderator, citing ‘impasse’ over her Zionism.

Probing Josep Borrell for conspiracy to commit Jew-killing

Israeli Foreign Minister likens his EU counterpart to “the greatest antisemites in history.” Sadly, Borrell has stiff competition in that category. Opinion.

Trump:

'Israel has to defeat Kamala more than any other people on earth'

Former US President speaks at an event on antisemitism in Washington, DC: This ugly tide of antisemitic, pro-Hamas bigotry and hate will be turned back and crushed. You have to defeat Kamala Harris more than any other people on earth.

No safe space:

Jewish teens report antisemitism from teachers and administrators

New survey finds Jewish yeens facing a surge in antisemitism from peers and educators in school across the globe with nearly half of survey respondents reporting experiencing antisemitism.

$1 million offered to LGBT groups to hold pride march in Gaza, PA

Hypocrisy of groups like 'Queers for Palestine' called out with campaign offering a million dollar reward for holding a pride march in the territories ruled by those they support but who do not support them.

U of Michigan condemns assault of Jewish student on campus

'Antisemitism is in direct conflict with the university’s deeply held values,' University of Michigan's President Santa Ono says following assault on Jewish student.

Do not downplay threats to the Jewish people

Local, state and federally elected representatives, the Department of Justice’s F.B.I on down the ladder appear somewhat dismissive of the covert threats to Jews. The perpetrators feed on this silence. Op-ed.

In Argentina, 2023 saw significant spike in antisemitism

Argentina posts 44% increase in reported antisemitic incidents in 2023, mostly after Oct. 7.

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Anti-Israel protesters stage 'zombie dance' at Melbourne rally

Anti-Israel activists clash with police during Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne, Australia rally, throwing rocks and acid and attacking a busker.

Anti-Defamation League:

Significant rise in campus support for terror & targeting of Jews

Researchers record major spikes in vandalism, harassment and assault throughout the 2023-24 academic year.

University of Michigan:

Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?'

Jewish teen beaten by group of men after responding in the affirmative to a question regarding his Jewishness; police call for witnesses to come forward.

France:

Memorial garden for two murdered Jewish women vandalized

Memorial garden in Nogent-sur-Marne, dedicated to antisemitic murder victims Sarah Halimi and Mireille Knoll, vandalized with a swastika. Mayor condemns.

'We will prevail'

President Herzog and Gal Gadot launch 'Voice of the People'

President Herzog's new initiative is designed to unify Jewish communities across the globe and confront the rising tide of antisemitism head-on. In moving conversation with actress Gal Gadot, Herzog affirms the resilience of the Jewish people.

London:

Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

Man in east London admits to starting a fire in his property with the intent of endangering the lives of a Jewish family who lived above him.

Rep. Ritchie Torres:

'Anti-Zionism is or can be a form of antisemitism'

Rep. Ritchie Torres: 'If you’re making antisemitic threats or tropes that substitute the word ‘Zionist’ for ‘Jew’, you’re guilty of both Anti-Zionism and antisemitism.'