Antisemitism

Alaska:

Man who carved swastikas into building is sentenced to prison

Alaska man who vandalized Jewish museum with swastikas sentenced to 18 months in prison.

RFK Jr. on COVID:

We know who to blame and they weren’t Jewish

At event hosted by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, RFK Jr. says he's 'never said an antisemitic word in his life.'

42nd country:

Panama adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

CAM lauds Panama's decision to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition.

New J7 Global Task Force will fight antisemitism

New initiative brings together leaders of seven large Diaspora Jewish communities in effort to fight antisemitism on a global scale.

Let RFK speak, let any antisemitism be exposed

Let Robert F. Kennedy, public figures and candidates speak and get caught on tape. Let us find out who they really are by hearing them Op-ed

JFK's grandson denounces cousin's presidential bid

Son of Caroline Kennedy rips the presidential bid of his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who floated COVID-19 conspiracy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. denies making antisemitic comments

Democratic candidate insists he has never uttered antisemitic phrases after video of him floating COVID conspiracy theory surfaces.

What did conspiracy theorist RFK really mean?

In retracting antisemitic tropes made at a dinner, he was saying I don’t believe what I believe because I want Jewish votes.Op-ed.

Leading Jewish orgs call out Roger Waters' antisemitism

15 Organizations send letter to the Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann highlighting Waters’ history of antisemitism and bigotry.

Neo-Nazis picket Jewish center outside Toledo

None injured after neo-Nazi group targets Ohio Jewish center.

McCarthy to Democrats:

'Do something about the antisemitic remarks'

House Speaker responds to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's comments on Israel: She's not the first Democrat to make antisemitic comments.

'A vile antisemitic trope':

House Democratic Leader blasts RFK Jr.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Democratic presidential candidate who claimed COVID-19 was “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews.

Netanyahu:

'Today antisemitism is anti-Zionism'

PM explains in interview with podcast Lex Fridman why he does not see a difference between anti-Zionism and antisemitism.

US:

Increased funding for antisemitism monitor OKed by key committee

Key congressional committee approves a hike in funding for the antisemitism monitor.

Landmark study reveals:

Real-world impact of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on Twitter

'The Polarization Pendulum' report demonstrates shifting popularity of antisemitic and anti-Zionist tropes in response to real-world events.

Friend of NYC stabbing victim:

'We will not surrender. The stabbing was antisemitic'

A friend of the Chabad hassid who was stabbed by unknown assailants in Brooklyn on Friday speaks with INN about the incident.

Chabad man stabbed in antisemitic attack in NYC

The man was taking a walk Friday night when he was accosted by two males and asked about his Jewish identity.

Wiesenthal Center:

'BBC vying for our top 10 antisemites list again'

Jewish groups slam BBC for reporter's claim Israelis are 'happy to kill children.'

'All the people with antisemitic views didn't go away'

ADL CEO: The British Green Party is looking like the next hub of antisemitism in British politics.

Is Biden sabotaging the plan to combat Florida antisemitism?

The administration’s ostensible efforts to combat antisemitism have become infected by CAIR's unsavory and self-defeating politics. Op-ed.

City with history of antisemitism may get Jewish heritage center

The British town where the antisemitic blood libel theory was born could get a Jewish heritage center.

This Jewish CEO is challenging New York's concealed carry law

Citing antisemitism, the CEO of Kars4Kids is challenging New York’s concealed carry law in court.

Wiesenthal Centre to Macron:

'Current Riots are a Risk for Jews'

The Wiesenthal Centre sent a letter to the French President to suggest solutions to the antisemitic incidents during the protests.

Italy:

New policy aims to crack down on antisemitism in soccer stadiums

Italy to bar soccer players from wearing No. 88, which has coded meaning for neo-Nazis.

Online hate & harassment reaches record highs, ADL survey finds

Teens experience high rates of harassment; 80% of Jewish respondents likely to worry about being harassed for their religion, survey shows.

Violent antisemitism on the rise in Germany, watchdog finds

In Germany, number of 'extremely violent' antisemitic incidents reaches all-time high.

On Shabbat:

'Goyim Defense League' targets multiple Georgia synagogues

Group of antisemites, Neo-Nazis wave swastikas, anti-Jewish propaganda outside Chabad and Reform synagogues.

CAM to Argentina governor:

'Fighting against hate speech key in fight against antisemitism'

CAM honors Entre Rios Governor Gustavo Bordet for leadership in fight against antisemitism in Argentina.

Jews in the US are in trouble. We need to help each other.

The Rebbe told us: “A Jew must never underestimate his or her tremendous potential.” Op-ed.

'Double standards towards Israel is a form of antisemitism'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich of the Kohelet Policy Forum, testifies at the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Watch Live:

US Congress discusses Anti-Semitism in UN, PA, and NGOs

Natan Sharansky joins discussion in House Foreign Affairs Committee on antisemitism at the UN, PA, and NGOs.

Glasgow:

'Queer-friendly' Yiddish cafe closes due to leftist antisemitism

'Pink Peacock' closes after 3 years after what owner describes as astonishing amount of antisemitic vitriol from self-described leftists.'

Arab bus driver sprays youths after they refuse to change seats

An Arab bus driver sprayed Jewish youths with perfume and verbally abused them for refusing to move their seats.

Festival drops documentary denying Jeremy Corbyn antisemitism

Glastonbury festival drops pro-Jeremy Corbyn documentary after outcry from Jewish groups.

Op-Ed:

A rare opportunity to honor a victim of terror

Every visitor to Joan Davenny Lake would be reminded of the horrible actions to which racist attitudes can lead. Op-ed.

American Jewish comedians are trivializing antisemitism

Jewish humor will not deter, persuade, or diminish the ever growing Jew hatred that is sweeping the streets of Main St in America. Op-ed.

Director of AJC in Israel:

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

Tackling antisemitism: Disproportionate attention to Israel

The gold standard is dead. Long live the Impossible Standard! The one Israel is put to, that is. Op-ed.

'We will land in Palestine'

Airline apologizes, org demands: Dismiss anti-Israel employee

Human rights organization urges airline to dismiss employee who announced plane would land in 'occupied Palestine.'

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Coalition for Jewish Values says Biden Admin, making 'serious error' in naming group accused of antisemitism as ally in fight against hate.

Haredi MK:

'Discrimination against haredim also exists in hospitals'

Incitement against haredim harms them in healthcare as well, MK Eichler says.

Israeli amb. calls on parliaments to adopt IHRA definition

At IPU Morocco, Amb. Danny Danon calls for global parliaments to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Pittsburgh shooter's trial:

Gunman ranted on social media about his hatred for Jews

Evidence introduced before trial adjourned says Robert Bowers posted antisemitic rants on Gab before the October 27, 2018 shooting.

EndJewHatred movement declares 'state of emergency' at CUNY

Movement says antisemitism "has become systemic" at City University of New York, as shown by commencement speech targeting Jews and Israel.

Seeking definitions of Antisemitism is a waste of time

Antisemitism is first and foremost a heart and consciousness problem, a spiritual and historical problem, not a matter of definitions.Op-ed.

ADL calls on US workplaces to adopt pledge to fight antisemitism

ADL calls for adoption of pledge to fight antisemitism, promises to report on practices to prevent antisemitism in the workplace.

ActNews: Flag discrimination? Say what?

Fans often wave their country's flag at concerts, but one fan was booted from a Roger Waters concert for doing it - and it's not surprising.

Intifada in North Carolina

In the face of violent Jew-hatred, Jewish leaders are silent. Op-ed.

New York: College where Zionist was booted to be investigated

Feds to investigate NY college where an assault survivor group booted a Zionist student.

Their heritage and why they hate us

We hate persons and groups more because of who they are, than because of what they do. Op-ed.

Broadway 'Parade' star: Cast says Kaddish before shows

The cast of Broadway’s ‘Parade’ says Kaddish before each show, says star Micaela Diamond.

Connecticut College interim president with antisemitism history

Connecticut College replaces president mired in antisemitism scandal with interim president who has one of his own.

Kosovo's parliament endorses IHRA definition of antisemitism

79 MPs from Kosovo's parliament endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.

What to do when your lake is named after an antisemite

Should the name be changed or should we forget about it? Op-ed.

ZOA president denounces Biden's antisemitism plan

Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, explains in detail how President Biden's antisemitism plan will hurt Israel.

Canadian army officer fined, reprimanded for antisemitic jokes

German-born officer in the Canadian military fined and reprimanded, but retains rank, after making antisemitic jokes during training course.

State Department:

'Roger Waters has track record of using antisemitic tropes'

US government joins accusations of antisemitism against Roger Waters after he wore a Nazi-style uniform at a Berlin concert.

Jerusalem conference:

Antisemitism panel: 'Jews can be the worst antisemites'

Two leading experts on Jew hatred agree: A lack of unity is our biggest problem to date.

In Los Angeles, a new mural aims to help combat antisemitism

Anti-hate mural showcasing Jewish diversity goes up in L.A. neighborhood where antisemitic shootings took place.

If you expected an apology from CUNY law students, think again

'If CUNY Law wants to show it cares for its Jewish students, it can do so by showing it cares for Fatima,' Jewish Law students wrote.Op-ed.