Antisemitism

Hanukkah menorahs vandalized in at least 3 Ukrainian cities

Large menorahs vandalized in cities of Kyiv, Dnipro, and Nikolayev before, during Hanukkah.

Anti-Semitism in Australia increasing at alarming rate

Leading Australian Jewish organization warns conference of 35% increase in anti-Semitic Incidents over the same period in 2020.

Uni. of Toronto student union walks back kosher food ban

Following criticism, student union removes parts of BDS resolution which would have banned kosher food from non-anti-Israel sources,

BDS-supporting Dutch party calls out 'racist' Holocaust event

Dutch far-left party says it wants to end ‘inherently racist’ Holocaust memorial event.

Jewish Federation’s anti-hate ad rejected by Facebook

Florida Jewish Federation's ad putting the spotlight on combating anti-Semitism and hate was rejected by Facebook without explanation.

Fl. Jewish fed. says Facebook algorithm banned antisemitism ad

Jewish Federation of Broward County says Facebook algorithm rejects simple ad calling attention to problem of antisemitsm.

Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida

In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."

Bus full of UK Jewish teens celebrating Hanukkah attacked by mob

Violent youths attempt to smash bus windows while hurling anti-Semitic abuse, spitting and making Nazi salutes.

Shine A Light campaign illuminates dangers of anti-Semitism

Initiative by 60 Jewish and non-Jewish orgs running throughout Hanukkah illuminates the dangers of anti-Semitism.

Italy introduces guidelines to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Updated guidelines for combating anti-Semitism in schools have been presented to Italy’s Minister of Public Education Patrizio Bianchi.

Washington man charged with hate crime against Jewish neighbor

Man from Bellingham, Washington is facing hate crime charges for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic abuse at his Jewish neighbor.

Canadian PM reappoints anti-Semitism envoy

Irwin Cotler reappointed Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.

Anti-Semitic flyers in Beverly Hills blame 'the Jews' for COVID

Beverly Hills Police Dept has promised additional patrols throughout Hanukkah.

Massachusetts to require genocide education in high schools

Following high-profile anti-Semitic incidents, Massachusetts lawmakers vote to require genocide education in high schools.

Students suing Australian state gov for anti-Semitic bullying

Jewish students of Melbourne high school suing state of Victoria and school staff alleging they faced years of anti-Semitic harassment.

Vandal defaces historic Idaho building with swastika, '666' tag

Boise police are asking for information after anti-Semitic graffiti was spray painted on the front of a historic downtown building.

German Jewish leader: 'Targeted action' needed against Jew hatred

Central Council of Jews in Germany President Josef Schuster reacts to a report documenting the May surge in anti-Semitism in Berlin.

ADL accuses Michigan politician of sending anti-Jewish email

The Michigan chapter of the ADL is accusing a Birmingham, Michigan politician of sending an email containing anti-Jewish tropes.

Belgrade Jewish cemetery attacked, axe thrown through window

European Jewish Association Chairman expresses solidarity with community, takes matter up with Serbian Minister of Internal Affairs.

Ohio man gets jail term, fine for harassing Jewish neighbours

Columbus, Ohio man repeatedly threatened and yelled anti-Semitic obscenities at his Jewish neighbours, and also threw rocks at their house.

Biden taps campaign outreach chief as deputy anti-Semitism envoy

As Republicans delay Deborah Lipstadt’s nomination, Biden names Aaron Keyak to be deputy anti-Semitism monitor.

Amazon removes ‘Gas the Jews’ wine tumbler after complaints

Offensive holiday tumbler was being sold by a third party vendor and was removed after Amazon was contacted by Jewish groups.

Israeli squash team to sue over ban from Malaysia competition

Israel Squash Association to sue World Squash Federation if it does not ensure the team can compete in the world championships next month.

Anti-Semitic graffiti visible for weeks in Florida town

Anti-Semitic symbols and messages spray painted on a road in Lehigh Acres, Florida were finally removed weeks after they were discovered.

Toronto Jews call for school board to denounce anti-Semitism

After lack of response to student walkout featuring Hamas slogans, Jewish community protests outside Toronto school board headquarters.

Jewish CUNY prof found to have been discriminated against

Commission rules that a Jewish CUNY prof was discriminated against by faculty caucus that purposely held meetings on Shabbat.

Holocaust survivor celebrates 92nd birthday - with Israeli Pres.

At UK event on anti-Semitism, Israeli Pres. Herzog praises Holocaust survivor for 'unbreakable will to overcome darkest evil.'

PA children magazine encourages violence against Israel

Blaring anti-Semitism and anti-Zionist propaganda are being published by the magazine Waed, targeting Palestinian Arab youth.

Pakistan-born UK athlete apologizes for anti-Semitic remarks

UK athlete who exposed racism in cricket revealed to have made anti-Semitic remarks.

Brooklyn Jewish woman asked ‘Are you a Jew?’ and then slapped

Assault of Jewish woman is the latest in a string of recent anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn.

Northern California town marches against anti-Semitism

Thousands of residents of the northern California town of Los Gatos marched against recent local incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti.

1/4 European Jews consider leaving, survey finds

Jewish leaders increasingly concerned about antisemitism, with 23% of Jews saying the are considering emigrating.

Is college hostile to Jewish students? Some say yes, others no.

A pro-Israel group says Hunter College is ‘pervasively hostile’ to Jewish students. Jews on campus disagree.

Report: ‘Disturbing’ level of hate propagated by social media

B’nai Brith Canada study finds that more needs to be done to combat anti-Semitism found using algorithms on social media platforms.

Indiana University task force to tackle campus anti-Semitism

Task force to deal with increase in campus anti-Semitism in light of recent serious incidents, including theft of dozens of mezuzahs.

Is anti-Zionism necessarily anti-Semitic?

That question can be answered by anti-Zionists after they complete the questionnaire in the article below. Op-ed.

Eleven-year old repeatedly attacked near Paris for being Jewish

Two 14-year old suspects who allegedly attacked the boy every day for a week expected to face anti-Semitic violence charges.

Holocaust memorial defaced in Oviedo, Spain

Vandalism of Oviedo memorial denounced by the local Jewish community and the EJC, who are both calling for action from Spanish authorities.

March of Life honours 83rd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Heinz Reuss, international director of March of Life, spoke to Arutz Sheva about speaking out against anti-Semitism.

Labour leader Keir Starmer slams 'anti-Zionist anti-Semitism'

During keynote speech at Labour Friends of Israel lunch, Starmer details his work to rid his party of anti-Semitism.

B'nai Brith Canada proposes plan to fight antisemitism

B’nai Brith Canada proposes four-point action plan to the Government in hopes of combating increasing antisemitism.

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on buildings in Ottawa

Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigating antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on downtown buildings in Canada's capital.

Poland arrests three in connection with antisemitic protest

Poland’s Interior Minister says three people arrested following demonstration in which participants shouted “Death to the Jews!”

Hundreds rally in Austin against recent acts of anti-Semitism

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Austin on Sunday in support of Jewish community in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic incidents.

Chief Rabbi of Poland calls anti-Semitic march 'A big test case'

Poland's Chief Rabbi talks with Arutz Sheva about the implications of the anti-Semitic march on Poland's Independence Day.

Watch: Polish nationalists shout 'death to Jews' at a rally

‘Death to Jews,’ Polish nationalists shout while burning book about Jews. Foreign Min.: 'Polish gov't must deal harshly with all involved.'

Man threatens to run over Jews at New York planning meeting

New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force investigating after man's violent rhetoric about Jews at local planning meeting.

European anti-Semitism envoy honored by Vienna Jewish community

Katharina von Schnurbein, European Commission Coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, receives Friedrich and Marietta Torberg Medal.

Jewish man punched in the face by group of men in Crown Heights

Visibly Jewish man was accosted by five men, one of whom punched him in the face and called him an anti-Semitic slur.

Dutch Chief Rabbi: More talk not enough to fight anti-Semitism

Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Binyomin Jacobst, chief rabbi of the Chief Rabbinate of the Netherlands, at the EJA conference in Poland.

18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

Teen arrested over Halloween fire that damaged Austin, Texas synagogue, amid string of anti-Semitic incidents in the city.

WJC Pres: Israel's enemies trying to defeat it politically

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder says Israel's enemies failed to defeat it militarily or economically, now seek a new way.

French lawmaker: Éric Zemmour part of the anti-Semitism problem

Marion Lenne, centrist French lawmaker, slams presidential candidate Éric Zemmour for 'strengthening clichés about Jews, double allegiance.'

Academic departments should steer clear of anti-Israel activism

When whole academic departments issue statements of solidarity with the Palestinians, the intellectual carelessness is apparent. Op-ed.

The ADL convenes a summit of anti-Semites to fight anti-Semitism

The Anti-Defamation League allies with haters of Israel, Hamas apologists and blood libelers. Op-ed.

Murderer of French Holocaust survivor sent to life in prison

French court sentences killer of Mireille Knoll to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for 22 years.

B'nai Brith commends sentence for men who defaced Ontario shul

B’nai Brith has commended the judicial system for holding to account two men who vandalized a Hamilton, Ontario synagogue in October 2019.

UK universities adopting anti-Semitism guidelines as abuse soars

Nearly 100 British universities have adopted the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism as reported incidents double in the last two years.

ZOA: Civil rights office not prioritizing fighting anti-Semitism

ZOA to civil rights office: Make fighting anti-Semitism a priority and stop ignoring cases affecting Jewish students.

EU watchdog: Pandemic has led to 'rekindling' of anti-Semitism

European Agency for Fundamental Rights finds that anti-Semitism, including conspiracy theories blaming Jews for the pandemic, is increasing.