Antisemitism

IDF veterans fight BDS on US college campuses

Former Golani soldier Amit Zohar was wounded in action and spent months in rehab. Now he’s fighting BDS and campus anti-Semitism in the US.

Antisemitic incidents in the UK reached record levels in 2021

Community Security Trust study finds levels of antisemitism across Britain soared in 2021, with record numbers not seen before.

The Netherlands:

Anti-Zionist group demands colleges reveal staff ties to Israel

'Reeks of antisemitism.' Dutch chief rabbi blasts group's demand that local universities identify any staff members who have ties to Israel.

Two US officials link online extremism, Texas attack

Attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Texas preceded by spike in coordinated social media campaign for ‘Lady Al Qaeda.’

Jewish org uses Florida billboards to call out antisemitism

JewBelong's campaign uses billboards to spread message of awareness about antisemitism and its impact on the Jewish community.

San Fran man who threatened to kill Jews may not serve jail time

Lawyer's for Ross Farca, who was also found guilty of weapons felonies, say he should receive psychological counselling instead of prison.

German cemetery memorial to Jewish families destroyed by vandal

Memorial stone at the old cemetery in Dermbach dedicated to the memory of Jewish families has been destroyed by a vandal.

Alabama high school slammed for 'sickening' Nazi salute photo

Photo allegedly shows school's history teacher instructing students on how to perform the Nazi salute in front of an American flag.

Has Deborah Lipstadt secured support as anti-Semitism monitor?

Deborah Lipstadt appears to secure bipartisan support at long-delayed confirmation hearing for anti-Semitism monitor.

Ontario anti-hate fund will help Jewish orgs improve security

Recently announced $25 million provincial grant will enable Jewish community organizations to increase security measures.

Ex-London Mayor Ken Livingstone denied bid to join Green Party

Livingstone's attempt to join the Greens and run for London mayor is rejected by the party, reportedly due to past comments about Hitler.

Report: Most campus anti-Semitism happens in person

Jewish on Campus data shows ongoing spike in anti-Semitism related to Israel’s May 2021 conflict with Hamas.

Honduras’ new vice president has history of antisemitic remarks

Salvador Nasralla accused Jews of controlling the global money suppl. His wife, a former Miss Honduras, called Hitler a 'great leader'.

German public broadcaster fires 5 staffers over antisemitism

Following report showing systemic antisemitism at Deutsche Welle, Germany's public broadcaster, five staff members fired.

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism today and Yad VaShem’s approach

Only a bold and comprehensive approach to the problem of anti-Semitism will address it properly and to the benefit of all. Opinion.

Chicago police searching for man who threatened Jewish students

Suspect yelled antisemitic abuse at yeshiva students and their teacher, including saying "All of you should be killed."

Florida teens who vandalized rabbi’s home and car arrested

Florida Teens, 17 and 14, charged with felony hate crime for vandalizing mailbox, car and driveway of rabbi of Chabad of Bonita Springs.

Tennessee mother:

Bible teacher told class 'how to torture a Jew'

Mother of Tennessee middle-schooler complains after class on Bible as literature included Christian proselytizing and antisemitic comments.

NYPD investigating two antisemitic assaults in Brooklyn

NYPD investigating two assaults on Jews which took place in Williamsburg on Friday night as hate crimes.

'Anti-Semitic ingredients'

Whoopi's recipe mocking Jewish women resurfaces

At the time, her agent claimed she was Jewish, and ADL called the recipe, 'Lousy, with insensitive and anti-Semitic ingredients.'

Whoopi Goldberg

UK comedian: There is a 'resistance that antisemitism is racism'

Popular British comedian David Baddiel weighs into the debate over Whoopi Goldberg’s controversial Holocaust comments.

B’nai Brith calls for new hate crime charges against Alberta man

A man previously convicted of promoting hatred continues to publish extreme anti-Jewish propaganda, according to the advocacy group.

Wrestler Brian Kendrick cut from match over antisemitic remarks

Professional wrestler Brian Kendrick was scrapped from his Wednesday AEW debut for past offensive comments about Jews and the Holocaust.

NYPD searching for Harlem vandal behind antisemitic graffiti

Police in New York City are searching for a man who was captured on video drawing swastikas on a street mural in Harlem.

Claims of antisemitism at Brooklyn College lead to federal probe

U.S. Department of Education opens investigation into “severe and persistent antisemitic harassment" of Jewish students.

UN panel cites systematic persecution driving Jews out of Yemen

Just seven Jews still live in Yemen, United Nations panel says, blaming community's decline on persecution by Houthi rebels, previous gov't.

Romanian political figure lauds antisemitic fascist leader on TV

Romanian political hopeful takes to primetime television to praise antisemitic fascist leader under whose rule 280,000 Jews were killed.

Swastika spray painted on Virginia overpass

Latest incident of antisemitic vandalism on a highway overpass occurs in Manassas, Virginia.

ADL alters definition of racism for second time in two years

ADL changes definition of racism after facing complaints that new definition alienated Jews who had faced antisemitism.

Hateful voicemails leave Australian rabbi worried for his safety

Melbourne rabbi worried about safety of his family after caller leaves disturbing hate voicemails which are being investigated by police.

Five antisemitic incidents occur over 3 days at Boston college

Series of troubling antisemitic incidents at Curry College late last week prompt police investigation.

In Bulgaria, false accusations sparked a wave of anti-Semitism

Bulgarian media falsely accused a Jewish leader of embezzling public funds. Then he was hit with anti-Semitism.

Neo-Nazis accused of attacking Jewish UCF student to be charged

Several Neo-Nazis accused of attacking a University of Central Florida Jewish student in Orlando over the weekend will face charges.

Report: 3/4 of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts

American Jewish Committee survey finds nearly three quarters of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts.

UCLA shooting threat suspect wrote 800-page antisemitic manifesto

Man accused of threatening to commit a mass shooting at UCLA wrote an 800-page manifesto that contained antisemitic content.

The EU supports the anti-Semitic Opposition in Hungary

The EU and the msm conveniently ignore the rampant anti-Semitism of their preferred candidate and his far-right allies.Op-ed.

DeSantis fires back at critics over Florida Nazi rallies

After Nazi rallies take place, DeSantis charges that political opponents are attempting to "smear me as if I had something to do with it."

UK watchdog report reveals online antisemitism by cops

Report reveals culture of antisemitism, racism, misogyny and other hateful posts by London police on social media and in messaging apps.

Two Jewish NJ men say a plow targeted them with snow and ice

Two Jewish men from Lakewood, New Jersey say that a snow plow purposely pelted them with snow and ice.

London synagogue targeted by bus blaring antisemitic message

Bus driving through Stamford Hill area of London targets Jews leaving synagogue on Shabbat with hateful message through loudspeakers.

What Anti-Semitism feels like

The compassionate and loving ones are the first to be eaten. Where did we go wrong? Op-ed.

NYC tow truck driver fired for hurling antisemitic abuse at Jews

Jews in Borough Park verbally assaulted by tow truck driver after he was unable to back into a driveway to tow a vehicle.

Synagogue ordered to pay legal fees of anti-Jewish protestors

Holocaust survivor and other plaintiffs from Ann Arbor synagogue ordered to pay $159,000 to protestors who harassed them for 18 years.

Spate of hate crimes in Chicago

Five hate crimes reported in 24 hours in Chicago neighborhood. Police investigating.

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Neo-Nazis harass drivers with anti-Jewish slogans in Orlando

White supremacists gather in central Florida, chanting anti-Semitic slogans while waving Nazi flags.

Op-Ed:

Rise in Anti-Semitism - Why?

Like the Jews of Shushan who were aghast at Haman’s decree,  the Jews of the Diaspora are dumbfounded. What has changed?

Why Europe's politicans are silent on Muslim antisemitism

“In Molenbeek, in an area of 6 square kilometers, there are 25 mosques and lots of voters praying. So what if they say 'burn the Jews'.Op-ed

Brooklyn subway hate crime

Antisemite attacks Jewish woman, threatens to hurt her

Jewish woman riding subway to Brooklyn has antisemitic abuse hurled at her by man who threatens to hurt her if she stays on the train.

Washington DC's Union Station plastered with swastikas

Swastikas were found drawn on every column of the front of DC's central train terminal on the day after Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Note full of antisemitic images found in Pittsburgh library book

Pittsburgh library promises to better inspect returned books after threatening antisemitic letter found inside novel by library patron.

Antisemitic flyers found in fourth Florida city

Antisemitic flyers recently found in three Florida cities have now been discovered in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

US Ambassador to the UN:

'Anti-Semitism is on the rise and we must act to root it out'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: We have more work to do.

FSWC partners with Ontario to fight antisemitism

FSWC receiving $148,000 to support creation of its Antisemitism Classroom Toolkit.

10 US states recognize IHRA definition of antisemitism

10 states acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day by officially recognizing IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Amb. Herzog: Don't assume Holocaust can't happen again

Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog gives first interview since taking office on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

NFL’s Zach Banner honored for speaking out against antisemitism

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is being honored for speaking out against antisemitism by the Museum of the Courageous.

San Fran Jewish orgs get $4.2 million in state security grants

California has announced that San Francisco Bay Area Jewish organizations will receive $4.2 million in state security grants.

UK regulator to investigate BBC coverage of Hanukkah attack

BBC coverage of November incident, which was blasted for claim that Jewish victims provoked their attackers, will be investigated by agency.

New Report:

Good news in the war on antisemitism

New report presents positive trends in fighting antisemitism and radicalization around the world.

ANALYSIS:

Holocaust commemoration and the staggering rise in anti-Semitism

The Danish government  was the only European government which announced new measures against the rising tide of anti-Semitism on Wednesday.