Antisemitism

Broward County, Florida adopts IHRA antisemitism definition

Broward adopts IHRA definition and mandates its use when investigating hate-motivated crimes.

Austria introduces measures to combat antisemitism in schools

Package of measures will address discrimination against Jewish students through antisemitism education and teacher training.

CUNY slammed for asking ex-CAIR rep to investigate antisemitism

NY councilwoman outraged after learning that CUNY has assigned former staffer of pro-BDS org to investigate prof's claims of antisemitism.

ADL: Antisemitic and extremist activity soaring in Florida

Report finds network of neo-Nazi and hate groups thriving in Florida based on mutual distribution of propaganda.

Man pulls gun on Brooklyn yeshiva students

Passing motorist pulls up alongside Jewish Flatbush 10th graders, threatening them with gun and telling them to 'go home.'

NYC Mayor condemns antisemitism after latest attack

Mayor Eric Adams after woman harasses Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn: These outrageous attacks on our Jewish community won’t be tolerated.

Woman arrested after harassing Jewish man in Brooklyn

After failing to proselytize him, woman harasses Orthodox Jewish man in Boro Park, New York.

Wichita, Kansas, adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

CAM applauds passage of IHRA Working Definition adoption by Wichita as best response to antisemitism.

GOP candidate calls Jewish day school 'privileged, elite'

GOP candidate Doug Mastriano makes opponent Josh Shapiro’s Jewish day school an issue in PA governor race.

Germany:

Broadcaster's code of conduct supports Israel's right to exist

Germany’s public broadcaster mandates that all employees support Israel’s right to exist.

Lufthansa adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

German airline becomes the first airline group globally to adopt the definition.

Social media execs testify to Congress about online antisemitism

First meeting of Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Anti-Semitism hears from Meta, Twitter and Youtube.

Federal Investigation

University of Vermont denies antisemitism allegations

After federal investigation launched, school administrators deny University of Vermont targeted pro-Israel students.

Second Jewish man attacked in Berlin

Jewish man brutally assaulted on Berlin subway only days after rabbi assaulted near Berlin train station.

Germany will not charge activist who assaulted elderly Jew

Jewish man at pro-Israel counter-protest who needs cane and oxygen tank to walk was punched in the face by pro-Palestinian activist.

Jewish org urges Quebec political parties to fight antisemitism

With rising antisemitism, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asks political parties to respond ahead of elections.

Des Moines, Iowa:

Neo-Nazi rides around in 'hate bus' blaming Jews for 9/11

Neo-Nazi terrorizes motorists and pedestrians in rental truck dubbed with swastika and antisemitic symbols while performing Hitler salutes.

By protecting Jews, America's democracy was able to thrive

There was a time in America when Jews hit back at anti-Semites, hit them with bats, boards, shovels, and fists. Today Jews take it. Op-ed.

German state rabbi attacked, subjected to antisemitic abuse

Rabbi of Potsdam assaulted in antisemitic attack in front of son at Berlin train station.

ADL partners with European org to address antisemitism

Initiative will educate young Jewish leaders to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in Europe.

Congressman Zeldin:

'A bad deal with Iran is worse than no deal at all'

Republican candidate for New York Governor on proposed Iran deal: This is actually worse than the original agreement.

Cases of antisemitism continue to soar in Berlin

Attorney General's Office urges increased reporting of antisemitic incidents.

Suburban Toronto school board adopts IHRA definition

York Region District School Board applauded by B'nai Brith Canada for adopting definition as part of strategy to combat antisemitism.

Woke up! A new way of defining the same old Jew-hatred

'A mind that rejects the reality of biological sex is one unlikely to recognize facts about the Holocaust, about Jews and Israel' .Op-ed.

Cleveland cop will face no punishment for pro-Hitler tweets

Ohio police officer will keep job and award after investigation into string of antisemitic tweets.

Spanish man calling for ‘holy war’ against Jews given jail term

Man convicted after lengthy investigation into social media post inciting violence against Israel and Jews.

Toronto launches campaign to combat antisemitism

'Toronto For All' initiative focuses on combating antisemitism and educating public about Jewish community and discrimination.

UK PM pledges to continue with bill tackling online antisemitism

Liz Truss confirms her support for Online Safety Bill but may make 'tweaks' to 'balanced, sensible regulation.'

German chancellor speaks out against Holocaust trivialization

Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells Holocaust event that “the fight against antisemitism has the highest priority.”

AJC: Protecting the Jewish community is protecting democracy

American Jewish Committee issues call to action for US government to respond to and prevent antisemitism.

Infamous California neo-Nazi arrested in Poland

Leader of hate group Goyim Defense League arrested for offensive photo taken outside front gate of Auschwitz.

Italian Football Federation investigating antisemitic chants

Antisemitic incidents involving fans of several teams leads to investigation by Italian soccer governing body.

Long Island playground targeted with neo-Nazi graffiti

Antisemitic symbols carved into park facilities described by state senator as “vile display of hatred.”

Death threats against religious freedom group's Jewish chief

'$5,000 for anyone who beheads MRFF member - plus extra if it is a kike.' Antisemitic death threat made against religious freedom group.

Tolerating hatred

Sophisticated on campuses, or violent on the streets, attacks on those who look Jewish are not exciting to the media. It's old news. Op-ed.

Ken Burns’ documentary probes how US treated Jews during WWII

“I understand better now the world my grandparents grew up in and how antisemitic America really was,” says co-director of new documentary.

Man spouting antisemitism outside NY college removed by police

Student from Queens College escorted away by police after using megaphone throughout week to spout antisemitic propaganda.

Lee Zeldin slams antisemitic attacks on New York Jews

Speaking in Crown Heights, Rep. Zeldin denounces growing antisemitism facing community in recent years.

Expelled antisemitic imam on the run from French authorities

Extremist French imam expelled to Morocco has fled the country and is likely hiding out in Belgium.

Porto Jewish community denounces 'major antisemitic conspiracy'

Portuguese Jewish community decries attempt to destroy Sephardic citizenship law in complaint sent to European Public Prosecutor's Office.

When an Arab YouTuber tried trolling Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn

Anti-Israel YouTuber takes to the streets of Brooklyn on the eve of the Sabbath in his latest attempt to harass Orthodox Jews.

Cleveland to reform police training after antisemitic posts

Cleveland to reform police training after controversy surrounding antisemitic posts by officer.

Sweden:

Court rules Dr. fired for being Jewish must be reinstated

Karolinska University Hospital admits to wrongful termination of Jewish doctor who complained of antisemtic harassment, discrimination.

German president calls on churches to fight antisemitism

Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns antisemitism, saying that religion must never be 'used as an instrument of hatred and violence.'

New antisemitism center opens in London

British institute for combating contemporary antisemitism opens in London.

France expels imam for antisemitic hate speech

French government wins legal battle to have imam expelled for 'virulent antisemitic' hate speech.

Was French Jew's death an antisemitic murder?

Murder of Eyal Haddad near Paris reignites fears about antisemitism in France.

Antisemitic banner hung at UC Davis for 2nd time in two weeks

Antisemitic and racist banner unfurled from bike overpass by masked group similar to incident a week earlier.

France: Jewish murder victim to be buried in Israel

Eyal Haddad, who was murdered by his Muslim neighbor in a suspected antisemitic attack, to be brought to Israel for burial.

Canadian government to review funding to anti-racism groups

In response to anti-Jewish tweets by anti-racism consultant, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau pledges review of group's funding.

Campus police investigate antisemitic banners at UC Davis

'Holocaust is an anti-white lie,' reads banner hung on overpass at northern California university.

Capitol rioter sentenced to 4.5 years in prison

Jan. 6 Proud Boy rioter who approached Chuck Schumer and who made antisemitic jokes in chat sentenced to 4.5 years.

NYPD increases patrols in Williamsburg amid rise in antisemitism

As anti-Jewish attacks surge in neighborhood, police announce increased presence in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

ADL launches initiative to identify methods to fight Jew-hatred

New Center for Antisemitism Research provides fellowships to academic projects seeking ways to combat antisemitism.

Jewish man killed in France:

Tunisian Chief Rabbi calls for full investigation into murder

Tunisian Chief Rabbi Haim Bitan reacts to murder of Jewish man from Djerba in France by Muslim neighbor.

French MP:

'Yet another Jew murdered by a Muslim in France'

Jewish French MK Meyer Habib responds to brutal murder of Eyal Haddad by his neighbor.

Are Republicans anti-Semites?

Anti-Semitism is a nonpartisan issue that needs bipartisan efforts against it. Jews must not ignore it because it won't go away. Op-ed.

Dissonance as a way of life

School boards see parents as a nuisance as they demand the right to mold children’s minds while = ignoring the wishes of the parents.Op-ed,

Italy:

Antisemitism coordinator asks all parties to fight Jew-hatred

Milena Santerini releases letter ahead of upcoming elections urging unified fight against antisemitism.

Jewish man murdered by Muslim neighbor in France

Man turns himself in, confessing to beating Jewish neighbor to death, hiding body.