Antisemitism

Man waving machete threatens Brooklyn Jewish community

Man waving a machete in Borough Park was arrested for making threats against the Brooklyn Jewish community.

TikTok to fight online Holocaust denial - with UNESCO and WJC

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UNESCO, World Jewish Congress, launch new partnership with TikTok to tackle Holocaust distortion and denial.

France: Antisemitic incidents increased by 75% in 2021

French Jewish community reports increase of 75% in antisemitic incidents in 2021.

AJC to brief lawmakers on Holocaust Remembrance Day

American Jewish Committee to brief Congress members on their annual antisemitism report on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

12-year old Italian boy assaulted by teens in antisemitic attack

A 12-year old Italian Jewish boy was attacked by teenagers who kicked him, hit him on the head and yelled antisemitic abuse at him.

ADL offers $5,000 reward following attack in Crown Heights

Anti-Defamation League offers reward for info on assailant who attacked 21-year-old hasidic man in Brooklyn.

Houston Jewish community hiring new security director

In the wake of the Colleyville hostage crisis, the Houston Jewish community is hiring a security coordinator to oversee community safety.

Bookstore's ambiguous description of the Protocols sparks outrage

Popular British bookseller under fire for initially saying it “neither supports nor denies the message" of the infamous antisemitic text.

Danish government announces initiatives to combat antisemitism

Denmark announces implementation of 15 initiatives in response to mounting antisemitism.

Mayor of Vaughan, Ontario speaks out against antisemitism

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua condemns antisemitism after chairing Ontario Municipal Leaders Summit on Antisemitism.

UK internet troll who harassed Jews found guilty

British troll, who called for a second Holocaust, convicted of racially harassing Jews.

Tufts University to address campus antisemitism

Tufts University has unveiled a plan to address campus antisemitism after an undergraduate survey validated the concerns of Jewish students.

Israeli Views of Antisemitism:

Poll: France now tied with Poland as most antisemitic EU country

Poll shows Israelis expect situation for Jews in Europe to get worse. France now viewed as most antisemitic EU country, tied with Poland.

B’nai Brith Canada denounces anti-Hasidic comments on TV

B’nai Brith Canada criticizes remark implying that Hasidic Jews are exempt from COVID-19-related in Quebec.

Ontario teacher has license revoked for Holocaust denial

Teacher from Timmons, Canada found guilty by panel of promoting Holocaust denial and antisemitism in his classroom.

San Francisco targeted with antisemitic messages

Pacific Heights neighborhood in San Francisco, California becomes latest area to be targeted with antisemitic flyers in recent months.

Jewish man randomly punched in the nose in Brooklyn

Jewish man was punched in the nose in Crown Heights section of Brooklyn by man who crossed the street and allegedly attacked him.

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Miami and Surfside, Florida

Antisemitic flyers were found over the weekend in Miami and Surfside, Florida.

Ann Arbor finally condemns weekly antisemitic synagogue protests

'Jewish power corrupts' protests outside Michigan synagogue led by self-declared ex-Jew are finally condemned by city council.

Antisemitism is a symptom of a greater problem

If the reasons people give for hating us are contradictory or irrational, to them it all makes sense and feels natural. Op-ed.

Jewish groups slam Presbyterian for equating Israel and slavery

Jewish groups slam top Presbyterian official for equating Israeli occupation with ‘slavery’ days after Texas attack.

Diaspora Min. report:

1,200% rise in number of anti-Semitic posts inciting to violence

Calls for violence against Jews on social media spiked dramatically in May 2021 during Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza, Ministry of Dia

Anti-Semitism: The numbers don’t lie

For those, Jews included, who don’t believe that Jew-hatred has become a threat in America, a look at the data may be a wake-up call. Op-ed.

Woman who harassed 8-year-old Jewish boy is arrested

NYPD arrests woman who told Jewish siblings: ‘Hitler should have killed you all.’

Austria: Artist under fire for posting Star of David of syringes

Two Austrian cities remove statues created by prominent artist who posted Star of David made of syringes.

Canadian national anti-hate forum praised by Jewish org

National Multicultural Forum Against Hate brings together 250 human rights activists from across Canada to discuss combating hate.

Rising antisemitism growing concern for Houston Jewish community

Houston's Jewish community is voicing concern over recent data showing that antisemitic incidents are projected to increase.

UK edu secretary:

IHRA antisemitism def ‘essential, not optional’

Nadhim Zahawi tells Holocaust Educational Trust lecture that UK universities must adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism.

The unspoken truths behind the Texas synagogue attack

British intelligence has much to answer for. But there’s also the question of how Akram was allowed into America in the first place.Op-ed.

Antisemitic incidents prompt Florida Federation to issue alert

In response to two recent antisemitic incidents in South Tampa, local Federation reminds community members to report antisemitism.

93% of US Jews concerned by antisemitism levels in US

42% of US Jews say they experienced antisemitism directly or know someone who has in new survey.

UK government antisemitism advisor meets with BBC over coverage

British antisemitism advisor meets with head of BBC to discuss broadcaster's much criticized coverage of the Jewish community.

27% of religious hate crimes in Sweden target Jews

Jews are 0.1% of the Swedish population but account for over a quarter of the victims of religious hate crimes.

Brooklyn woman spits on boy after making antisemitic comments

The NYPD is searching for a woman who made antisemitic comments to a group of Brooklyn children and then allegedly spit on one of them.

Together against hate

Lesson from the hostage-taking at the the Beth Israel Synagogue: Israel must stand by Jews around the world and keep them safe. Opinion.

Texas synagogue hostage:

'The attacker bought into dangerous stories about Jews'

Jeffrey Cohen, one of the Texas synagogue hostages: Gunman was not your typical attacker, he bought into these tropes.

Dr. Mike Evans recounts Texas synagogue attack

Dr. Mike Evans, founder of Friends of Zion Museum, recounts witnessing the Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis up close.

Letter denounces recent antisemitic incidents in Boise, Idaho

Letter signed by 23 religious and human rights organizations condemns recent spree of antisemitic incidents in Boise, Idaho.

British rabbi warns of sharp uptick in antisemitism in London

Leader of Stamford Hill Shomrim says that antisemitism has increased significantly over the past year in many London neighborhoods.

Report: 30% of antisemitic incidents worldwide occurred in US

Joint report by World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency finds 30% of all antisemitic incidents worldwide in 2021 happened in the US.

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Players on a Kansas high school basketball team were recently filed in a 'horrific' video giving Nazi salutes while a German song played.

Op-Ed:

Why do neo-Nazis love ‘Haaretz’?

The reason right-wing anti-Semitic extremists frequently cite a radical leftist Israeli newspaper is its hostility to the Jewish state.Op-ed

Ohio university to eliminate Jewish studies professor

An Ohio university’s Holocaust Studies center is in jeopardy. These people are rallying to save it.

Woman who blamed London blaze on “Jewish sacrifice” found guilty

British woman who claimed that London Grenfell Tower fire victims were "burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice" found guilty of racial hatred.

USC to combat antisemitism on campus

USC to form Advisory Committee on Jewish Life, include Jewish representation in DEI efforts.

Jewish Temple University student targeted by roommate

Jewish student at Temple University shocked to receive antisemitic text from new roommate.

Berlin launches antisemitism awareness campaign

Campaign seeks to encourage Berlin residents to “look, recognize, act” if they see antisemitism taking place.

Company offers donation following founder's antisemitic screed

Utah tech company says it wants to make amends for its founder's antisemitic screed blaming Jews for COVID, offers donation to synagogue.

Suburban Toronto park defaced with antisemitic graffiti

Graffiti consisting of a swastika and the phrase "Seig Heil" spotted on signs at a Markham park removed by the city parks department.

Suspect arrested in NYC attack on Jewish man wearing IDF shirt

NYPD have arrested a 27-year old man in connection with the December antisemitic assault of a Jewish man wearing an IDF sweatshirt.

Wiesenthal Center has gone too far, says EU antisemitism czar

European Union's antisemitism monitor clashes with Simon Wiesenthal Center over its antisemitism list.

Op-Ed:

Jews don't count

When talking about diversity and inclusion, Jews are simply not part of the discussion. Op-ed.

Letter to Belgium returned to Israeli marked with swastika

Rishon LeZion resident who sent letter to Belgium receives letter back several months later covered with swastika and antisemitic insult.

Fire that burned down San Jose Chabad may have been hate crime

Fire that destroyed San Jose Chabad house, which was vandalized days later, may have been set deliberately, security footage reveals.

Hoodlums, Jewish teens and the BBC

If those who pounded on the bus think they can win by intimidation and BBC bias, think again..The Jewish community will not take it Op-ed.

BBC demands identities of Jewish teens it libeled

BBC accused of attempting to intimidate teens it falsely claimed uttered anti-Muslim slur while enduring an anti-Semitic attack.

Northampton, Massachusetts mayor condemns antisemitic incidents

Mayor condemns series of antisemitic incidents that occurred in her city in recent weeks, including during an online public meeting.

Ex-U of Maryland prof alleges she was fired for being Jewish

Lawsuit against U of Maryland accuses school of firing professor for openly practicing Judaism and speaking out against antisemitism.

NJ Dem calls for probe of antisemitic slur against lawmaker

Speaker Gordon Johnson calls on Bergen County, NJ prosecutor to investigate September incident against Rep. Josh Gottheimer as hate crime.

Jewish food influencer accused in lawsuit of discrimination

Jake Cohen, Jewish food influencer, named in discrimination suit targeting food media company Feedfeed.