Antisemitism

Texas court rules Jewish death row inmate should get new trial

Court cites antisemitic bias from judge in Jewish man’s case as reason for retrial.

Austrian Min. to INN:

'I will fight Antisemitism as long as I can fight'

Special episode of 'Real Talk'. We speak with Karoline Edtstadler, Austrian Federal Minister for the EU and Constitution.

AJC concerned over lack of data in 2021 FBI hate crimes report

American Jewish Committee slams report for not providing true account of level of antisemitism faced by US Jewish community.

Know what drives antisemites llke Ye?

Just peel the onion of the human psyche, understand what policies caused black antisemtism and how to reverse it. Op-ed.

Biden forms group tasked with fighting antisemitism

White House announces that Biden is establishing an inter-agency group to counter antisemitism and other forms of bias and discrimination.

Kanye West named 'Antisemite of the Year'

StopAntisemitism group names rapper its "Antisemite of the Year": Mazel Tov Kanye West for propagating the most Jew hatred in 2022.

Clubhouse suspends Kanye West for antisemitism during Q&A

Social audio platform cuts off private talk hosted by West and then suspends him from platform.

New York:

Gov Hochul unveils Hate Prevention Unit to tackle antisemitism

New agency will address increase of antisemitism and other hate crimes in New York through multi-pronged approach.

The wisdom of Rabbi Nachman in the battle against Jew-hatred

The antisemitism of expedience vs. that of insanity.

Brooklyn:

Jewish boys chased by attackers with taser

Footage from the incident shows a group of Jewish boys running down the street as a group of assailants runs after them shouting.

Op-ed:

Jews become a queer concoction

Culture crankiness: A dark skinned racist belonging to the victim class can’t be a perpetrator or oppressor, no mater what he does. Op-ed.

Jews need not apply

Once again, Jews seeking employment face a Gentlemen's Agreement that they thought had faded away long ago. Op-ed.

Virginia antisemitism commission blasts Israel boycotts

Virginia Commission to Combat Antisemitism issues slew of recommendations to combat antisemitism in the state.

Advisor on antisemitism slams U of Toronto for discrimination

Ayelet Kuper says medical faculty is rife with antisemitic attitudes and that Jews are targeted with antisemitic tropes.

Chicago art college revokes Kanye West’s honorary doctorate

Prestigious institute rescinds award rapper received in 2015 for contributions to arts and culture.

Mezuzah ripped from student’s door at Michigan State University

Jewish student targeted by vandal who rips mezuzah from her dorm room door.

A first: Germany approves government plan to combat antisemitism

On eve of planned far-right plot to overthrow German government, German cabinet approves country's first plan to battle antisemitism.

ADL head explains antisemitism on hip-hop radio show

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt appears on popular New York radio show, discussing antisemitism and the need to repair black-Jewish relations.

German fraternity hazing:

Students behind antisemitic attack get suspended sentences

Students from ultra-nationalist Heidelberg fraternity accused of beating Jewish student with belts will not serve jail time.

UK advocacy org praises proposed online safety bill

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) explains that draft bill includes their concerns about need to combat antisemitism.

French Antisemitism:

Professor comes on TV to discuss COVID, is harassed for Judaism

A panel on French TV took issue with Prof. Cyrille Cohen's kippa. Cohen: 'If I were a priest, would you ask me to remove my cross?'

When antisemites sue the Jews

The suit that Al Jazeera has filed in the International Criminal Court could shine an embarrassing spotlight on the network itself. Op-ed.

B’nai Brith blasts presence of antisemite at Ottawa gathering

B’nai Brith Canada criticizes presence of man who called for superhero named Auschwitz at “Parliamentary Friendship Group” in Ottawa.

Second Gentleman warns of ‘rise in antisemitic rhetoric and acts’

Dough Emhoff tells White House summit on antisemitism that there is an epidemic of Jew hatred facing the US.

New Jersey:

Playground covered in 'grotesque' antisemitic graffiti

Vandalism of Montclair playground with anti-Jewish slurs and Nazi phrases described as 'grotesque.'

125 lawmakers urge Biden to form antisemitism task force

Bipartisan slate of 125 lawmakers call for ‘whole of government’ approach to combating antisemitism.

Louis Farrakhan devotee wins seat on Florida city council

How Jewish leaders tried — and failed — to keep a Farrakhan follower off a Tampa-area city council.

Macron on antisemitism: ‘Let’s open our eyes’

Visiting Nazi transit camp in France, Macron calls for France to become the 'the voice of humanism.'

They are targeting Jewish campaign donors

Forget Kanye, real antisemitism is brewing from both major political parties and hasn’t been talked about, until now. Op-ed.

Church of England finds Anglican priest guilty of antisemitism

Retired priest convicted by church panel of 'engaging in antisemitic activity’ relating to incidents spanning years long period.

Another Jewish man attacked with BB gun in NYC

Young Orthodox man shot in the neck in Flatbush the day after similar incident in Staten Island.

AJC praises White House for roundtable on combating antisemitism

American Jewish Committee applauds summit, urges Biden to create national action plan to combat antisemitism.

Mayors from around the world sign pact against antisemitism

Municipal leaders from dozens of cities across the globe gather in Athens for summit against antisemitism.

A rock star channels Jewish outrage at antisemitism

At a time of rising antisemitism, Jews need allies with high visibility, like John Mellencamp. Op-ed.

Montreal:

Man accused of yelling antisemitic slurs charged

21-year-old Jawad Jawad charged with willfully inciting hatred against an identifiable group.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'We must call out the horrifying spike in antisemitism'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield denounces recent surge in antisemitism in the United States: We must stand with the Jewish community.

Amid rise in antisemitism:

Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders

US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will host Jewish leaders in a White House roundtable on Wednesday.

145% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New York in November

Anti-Jewish incidents make up up 60% of all hate crimes in New York City in month of November.

Man charged for threatening members of Michigan synagogue

Man pulls up to Bloomfield Hills synagogue childcare center, filming families while shouting antisemitic slurs.

US sources: Iran planning to assassinate dissidents, Jews

Germany believes the IRGC is behind the recent string of antisemitic attacks in the country and that the country's chief rabbi is in danger.

Life in the “Jewish Twilight Zone”

The phrase “Jewish Twilight Zone” signifies that threats to Jewish life simultaneously represent a warning signal to society at large.Op-ed.

Natalie Portman:

'Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop'

Israeli-American actress speaks out against re-emergence of antisemitism in America following comments by Kanye West.

US analyst: Trump's 'antisemitism' a 'phony, fake news story'

An American news analyst calls Trump the 'best friend Israel and the Jewish people have ever had'.

Israeli UFC star to Kanye West: 'Come see me'

UFC fighter Natan Levy sends a message to Kanye West, threatens to 'find' anyone who uses racism.

Florida Senator thanks Musk for standing up against antisemitism

Senator Rick Scott praises Twitter CEO for suspending the account of Kanye West.

Arabs arrested after humiliating Jew in Jerusalem's Old City

Police arrest two Arab youth on suspicion of humiliating Jewish man in Old City and uploading the footage to TikTok.

Vice President Harris:

'Praising Hitler, denying the Holocaust is vile and appalling'

US Vice President Kamala Harris blasts antisemitism following latest controversial remarks by rapper Kanye West.

Biden responds to Kanye West:

'The Holocaust happened, Hitler was a demonic figure'

US President condemns antisemitism, says political leaders should be calling it out instead of giving it a platform.

Toronto park defaced with antisemitic imagery and hate symbols

Playground in Toronto covered in shocking antisemitic graffiti, leaving residents with children feeling unsafe.

If there’s a cure for anti-Semitism, let me know

Blacks are in, Jews are out. Svet goornish helfen (see article for translation). Op-ed.

Musk shuts down Kanye West's Twitter account - again

The new Twitter boss had recently reinstated the controversial rapper citing 'freedom of speech'.

Ben Shapiro slams Kanye West: 'It's not Jews - just you'

Dave Rubin of 'The Rubin Report' questions whether Republicans are 'mature enough' to turn down support from 'genuine racists'.

Canada:

Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Parliament

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes initiation to editor of Arabic newspaper notorious for its antisemitic content.

Ambassador Erdan:

'It is past time for the curtain to drop on Kanye West'

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN denounces rapper's latest comments: All of the lights must be turned off on this despicable antisemite.

Israeli Ambassador:

'Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes'

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, condemns antisemitism in latest interview with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.

Conflicting stereotypes in contemporary antisemitism

Different antisemitic stereotypes are applied by antisemites to Jews, Jews to antisemites, and Jews to themselves. Op-ed..

Homeland Security warns of domestic terror threat against Jews

DHS advisory bulletin cautions that violent extremists are an 'enduring threat' to Jewish community.

Jewish comedy having a moment as antisemitism rocks pop culture

With antisemitism rising nationwide and finding greater voice in popular culture, Jewish comedy appears to also be having its moment.

Florida:

Teens charged for vandalizing town with antisemitic graffiti

Three 16-year old boys face multiple charges for anti-Jewish and racist graffiti found in Weston, Florida.

NYC mayor laments:

'Antisemitism has become normalized and popular'

NYC Mayor Eric Adams receives Combat Antisemitism Movement Civic Leadership Award.