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News and updates about Antisemitism

France:

Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

A 42-year-old nanny faces trial in Nanterre for allegedly poisoning a Jewish family’s food and drinks. Prosecutors cite antisemitic motives, though her lawyer denies this, claiming a wage dispute was the cause.

Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

UK:

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, an NHS trainee surgeon has been suspended for 15 months amid allegations she posted antisemitic and pro-terror content on social media, accusations she denies as investigations continue.

NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic posts

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Senate committee votes to advance Rabbi Kaploun's nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent.

Senate committee votes to advance Rabbi Kaploun's nomination

Lithuanian coalition leader convicted for antisemitic incitement

Lithuanian coalition party leader, Remigijus Žemaitaitis, fined after court convicts him of inciting hatred toward Jews, grossly minimizing Holocaust in speeches and social media posts.

Lithuanian coalition leader convicted for antisemitic incitement

Why my fight against antisemitism is deeply personal

The antisemitism surge in Australia is a failure of collective leadership. Opinion.

Why my fight against antisemitism is deeply personal

Parashat Vayishlach:

The Isaac-Covenant Jew in an age of rising hatred

Standing at the crossroads, the Torah reminds us that hatred of the Jew has never been cured by Jewish self-erasure. It has never been softened by Jewish timidity.

The Isaac-Covenant Jew in an age of rising hatred

Harvard professor agrees to leave US after synagogue shooting

Senior Harvard professor, charged with firing shots near a synagogue on Yom Kippur, agrees to leave US voluntarily before being deported.

Harvard professor agrees to leave US after synagogue shooting

Amid criticism

BBC orders staff to complete antisemitism training

BBC launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.

BBC orders staff to complete antisemitism training

Demand in Ireland

Investigate whether Microsoft assisted IDF

A human rights organization in Ireland has submitted a request to the local government to open an investigation following reports that Microsoft assisted the IDF by processing data and storing Palestinian Arabs’ phone calls on its cloud services.

Investigate whether Microsoft assisted IDF

Los Angeles

Protesters storm synagogue and vandalize property; 2 arrested

During an anti-Israel demonstration, chants of “baby killers,” “Zionist pigs,” and “scum of the earth” were heard. Two suspects were arrested.

Protesters storm synagogue and vandalize property; 2 arrested

Eric Adams announces executive order against BDS

Outgoing NYC Mayor attends North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. announces orders prohibiting mayoral appointees and agency staff from boycotting and disinvesting from Israel and protecting freedom of religion.

Eric Adams announces executive order against BDS

Australia:

Antisemitism falls 20%, still five times pre-Oct. 7 levels

Antisemitic incidents in Australia fell 20% to 1,654 last year, but remain five times pre-Oct. 7 levels, new data show.

Antisemitism falls 20%, still five times pre-Oct. 7 levels

U of Florida:

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online.

Federal judge orders student who posted antisemitism readmitted

Rome:

Memorial for 1982 terror attack victim vandalized

Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized.

Memorial for 1982 terror attack victim vandalized

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel

The European Parliament hosted a high-level conference on 'Facing the Academic Front Against Israel' to address the alarming rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel hostility within the academic sphere across Europe.

EU Parliament hosts conference on academia against Israel

Malcolm Hoenlein:

'Antisemites receiving massive funding, we are losing this war'

At the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, Malcolm Hoenlein warns of demographic shifts and rising antisemitism, urging Jewish leaders to unite, prepare, and build a new generation connected to Israel.

'Antisemites receiving massive funding, we are losing this war'

Miriam Adelson

'Antisemitism rising, this is our time to fight slander & win'

Dr. Adelson addresses the Israel Hayom Conference in New York, and called on the Jewish world to stand together: “We’ve reached a historic moment.”

'Antisemitism rising, this is our time to fight slander & win'

Toronto

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Anti-Israel organizations are working to prevent the participation of former Israeli government officials in a discussion on the two-state solution scheduled to take place tomorrow in Toronto.

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Kathmandu:

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Nick Fuentes snubbed

‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Carlson, Ms. Rachel

Nick Fuentes criticized StopAntisemitism for excluding him from its “Antisemite of the Year” finalists, while the group said he was already nominated in previous years as it shifts focus to other figures spreading antisemitism.

‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Carlson, Ms. Rachel

Jack Engelhard:

The unease among America Jews is truly remarkable

Antisemitism will always be with us, but the intensity of it comes and goes in waves. Indeed, the best of times and the worst of times. To flee or not to flee? Opinion.

The unease among America Jews is truly remarkable

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

A Black Friday protest in London against Israel splinters into an unlicensed rally outside Israeli-owned bakery.

London anti-Israel protesters target Israeli bakery

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

Yoni Finlay recounts the Manchester synagogue terror attack, warning that rising antisemitism has left British Jews fearful, exposed, and even considering aliyah as they question their future in the UK.

Manchester attack hero: UK Jews ‘no longer feel safe’

The Greatest Fallacy of All:

The Silent Majority will save us

The righteous were remembered because they were few, the rest were silent. Now history is doing what history does, it's repeating itself. Opinion.

The Silent Majority will save us

In defiant post

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Suspended NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan attacks “the Israeli and Jewish lobby” after a tribunal banned her for 15 months over antisemitic posts.

Suspended British doctor blames 'Israeli and Jewish lobby'

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

Elijah King, 36, arraigned on federal charges after threatening to bomb synagogues near San Luis Obispo. DOJ says he posted antisemitic rhetoric and faces up to 15 years in prison.

California man charged after synagogue bomb threats

'We fell short':

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue.

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

Judge rules:

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.

Melbourne synagogue arsonist motivated by mental illness

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Antisemitism in Seattle:

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

Jewish student sues Seattle school district, claiming high school did nothing to stop antisemitism despite repeated complaints.

High school ignores complaints of blatant antisemitism

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

Desecration of Synagogue

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Rabbi Chai Ratzabi, rabbi of the “Mishkan Shalom” synagogue of the Yemenite community in Kadima-Zoran, described this morning the destruction he discovered on Friday evening: “It looks like they spent hours tearing sacred texts. They really made an effort to find every book that existed and rip it page by page.” Police have opened an investigation.

'Acted out of hatred - every holy book was torn page by page'

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Czech Jewish community reports 4,694 antisemitic incidents in 2024, a record high amid the Gaza war. Most incidents were online, but attacks and desecrations doubled.

Czech Jewish community reports record antisemitism in 2024

Germany weighs ban on, 'From the river to the sea'

Germany’s antisemitism czar says slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ should be illegal.

Germany weighs ban on, 'From the river to the sea'

Jewish groups criticize:

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Jewish groups condemn a grotesque anti-Israel protest at Union Station in DC which echoed an ages-old antisemitic blood libel. The display featured fake blood, organs, and leaders portrayed as drinking Gazans’ blood.

Antisemitic blood libel display at Union Station in DC

Aliyah Minister

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer condemns NYC mayor-elect following the antisemitic protest outside Manhattan's historic Park East Synagogue.

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Soldiers on the front lines of antisemitism:

Lest we forget - the 18th yahrzeit of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

A reflection on the 18th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attack and the Yartzheit of Gavriel Noach and Rivka Holtzberg הי“ד. In memoria

Lest we forget - the 18th yahrzeit of Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg

Antisemitism funding freeze

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

'Hate has gone viral'

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Addressing the the Paris Mayors Summit on Antisemitism, European Jewish Congress President Dr Moshe Kantor launched a radical plan aimed at eradicating hate-filled antisemitism from social media forums targeting disaffected youth.

EJC warns of influence of social media in youth radicalisation

Amid antisemitism surge

B’nai Brith slams Toronto for raising PLO flag

B’nai Brith Canada files a complaint after Toronto raised the PLO flag, calling it a breach of protocol and a disregard for Jewish safety amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across the city.

B’nai Brith slams Toronto for raising PLO flag

South Africa:

Trump's unfinished business

Trump built a thriving business of making antisemites pay, but he’s got unfinished business to make South Africa’s antisemitic government pay. Opinion.

Trump's unfinished business

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Clift Seferlis pleads guilty to threatening over 25 Jewish institutions across five states. He faces up to 169 years in prison and a $5.65 million fine when sentenced in March.

Maryland man admits threats to dozens of Jewish institutions

Brooklyn:

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

A Brooklyn federal jury convicted Michael Chkikvishvili of leading a hate-driven plot to poison Hasidic children and promote mass attacks, with prosecutors warning his activities posed a grave threat to the community.

Court convicts man who planned to poison Hasidic children

Antisemitism watchdog

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

In what has been called a 'modern-day digital replica of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion,' a conspiracy about a fake book alleging a Jewish plot against Muslim countries is spreading online.

Antisemitic ‘Tired Islam’ conspiracy takes root on social media

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

'Hitler language'

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Mexico:

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore.’

Jewish community condemns antisemitic graffiti targeting pres.

B'nai Brith Canada condemns

'Kill all Jews' graffiti found at Montreal university

B’nai Brith Canada condemns Concordia University in Montreal after “Kill all Jews" was found scrawled on campus. The group launches a new initiative to hold schools accountable for protecting Jewish students.

'Kill all Jews' graffiti found at Montreal university

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

Antisemitic graffiti saying “F**k Jews” found in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mayor‑elect Mamdani, Gov. Hochul and Rep. Stefanik all condemn the act and urge prosecution.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Adviser to Qatari PM published article praised rocket fire on Israel, expressed joy at Israelis' fear, MEMRI report reveals.

The Qatari official who supported rocket fire on Israel

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Canadian intelligence chief expresses concern over growing terror threat towards Jewsh community, increasing attempts by youth to harm Jews.

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

Six activists climb Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, light flares, and unfurl a pro-Palestinian Arab banner. Police arrest them after a 90-minute rescue operation.

Activists scale Brandenburg Gate, arrested over Palestine banner

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

University College London reports lecturer Samar Maqusi to police and bans her from campus over a lecture reviving blood libel and antisemitic tropes.

British university bans lecturer over blood libel claims

Melanie Phillips:

The mainstreaming of Jew-hatred

Fragmentation threatens to empower extremes on both the left and right of the political spectrum. Opinion.

The mainstreaming of Jew-hatred

Toronto:

Suspect sought after alleged hate crime against Jewish man

Toronto police are seeking a suspect in a suspected hate-motivated assault on a Jewish man which occurred in September. The attacker, a passenger in a moving vehicle, hurled slurs and assaulted the victim.

Suspect sought after alleged hate crime against Jewish man