Antisemitism

Canadian white nationalist convicted for antisemitic hate speech

Head of Canadian Nationalist Party found guilty of promoting hatred after he called Jews "parasitic tribe' and advocated expulsion of Jews.

Memorial to Holocaust victims in Dunkirk, France defaced

Vandals shatter memorial which pays tribute to Jews deported from French town.

Natan Sharansky's new position fighting antisemitism

Natan Sharansky appointed Chair of Combat Antisemitism Movement Advisory Board as antisemitism becoming 'respectable and comfortable.'

Antisemitism on Yom Kippur:

Rock thrown at synagogue in Germany

Rock thrown at women’s section at the Orthodox synagogue in city of Hanover during Yom Kippur prayers. No injuries reported.

San Diego school slammed for Hitler photo, praise of Nazi leader

Principal reacts to outrage over classroom photo of Hitler by removing Jewish child who made complaint from class.

New Hampshire city vandalized with multiple swastikas

Swastika graffiti that began appearing shortly before Rosh Hashanah condemned by city residents at weekend show of solidarity.

Imam expelled form France for antisemitism arrested in Belgium

Fugitive on the run for delivering antisemitic speech was ordered by French authorities to be deported to Morocco.

Watch: Fox News talks to the man who outed Berkeley antisemitism

Civil Rights lawyer says anti-Semitism in the US has become 'worse and different' as the progressive Left tries to silence Jewish voices.

'Grossly misleading'

Berkeley Law School: Antisemitism accusations misleading

Just 9 out of over 100 student unions adopted anti-Zionist position, Erwin Chemerinsky stresses.

Rep. Kathy Manning to co-chair House antisemitism task force

Bipartisan task force works with domestic and international groups to combat antisemitism and promote Holocaust awareness.

As Putin’s war sputters, antisemitism seeps into Russian media

After years-long crackdown on overt antisemitism, anti-Jewish sentiment now rearing its head in mainstream Russian media.

Qatari UN human rights envoy outed for antisemitic tweets

Qatari human rights expert at the UN in Geneva deletes Twitter account after watchdog exposes antisemitic, homophobic tweets.

Why social justice warriors can’t deal with anti-Semitism

The war against the Jews is also the war against Western civilization.Op-ed.

Study finds 45% of French Jews ask their kids to hide identity

French Jews are increasingly worried about their safety, and are especially concerned over their children being targeted for their religion.

Melbourne synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Sign in front of Australian Chabad synagogue advertising High Holy Day services defaced with antisemitic message.

Antisemitism in Ukraine:

Hasidim face longer lines as they return from Uman

Locals' vehicles allowed to cross border immediately, while Jews' vehicles are held up for over 10 hours.

U of Michigan president condemns antisemitic flyers

Flyers found off-campus linked to hate group responsible for 17 other similar incidents this year.

UK Labour leader:

'We ripped out antisemitism by its roots'

Keir Starmer receives ovation after saying "we had to rip out antisemitism by its roots".

Canada:

Province of Alberta adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Premier Jason Kenney: Antisemitism, like all forms of racism and prejudice, has no place in Alberta.

Rosh Hashanah when America's most prominent rabbi criticized FDR

Rabbi Stephen Wise criticized FDR publicly just this onece and never did so again, more's the pity. Op-ed..

Antisemitic cartoon played on train to Uman

Thousands of hasidim defy warnings to stay away from Uman this year due to ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

Germany:

Calls for antisemitism czar to be fired after anti-Israel tweet

State commissioner in charge of combating antisemitism blasted for calling 'father of IDF' a murderer and war criminal.

Jewish NYC Congressional candidate’s sign defaced with swastika

Max Rose sign vandalized with swastika and the word "No!" crossing out his name.

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.