Antisemitism

AJC speaks to US secretaries of state about anti-Semitism

Jewish advocacy group focused on understanding anti-Semitic tropes and symbols and how to protect Jews and build community coalitions.

Report: Far right TikTok accounts using music to spread hate

Extremist users posting anti-Semitic content using musical backgrounds and video effects to fool algorithms that detect hate propaganda.

Kraft family partnering with NY advocacy group to fight Jew-hate

Foundation to Combat Antisemitism joining forces with JewBelong for "Together we beat hate."

‘I’ll enter synagogues and kill everyone’

Hackers post pornography, Nazi symbols, and death threats against mourning ceremony for former Jewish school principal in Rio de Janeiro.

B'nai Brith calls out Canadian uni for course on anti-Semitism

B’nai Brith Canada still concerned about risk updated, new course will "promote hostility toward Jews."

NBA player Meyers Leonard speaks about anti-Semitism education

During ADL virtual seminar, Leonard talks about the March controversy that led him to begin speaking out against anti-Semitism and hate.

Simon Wiesenthal Prize honors individuals fighting anti-Semitism

New prize, created by the Austrian parliament, will also be awarded for a commitment to Holocaust education.

Jewish man slapped at Florida pool in front of his five children

Man confronts husband of woman who used anti-Semitic slur against another woman and is assaulted, police considering hate crime charges.

Ontario teachers union adopts resolution to combat anti-Semitism

With anti-Semitism at record levels, elementary teachers union has resolved to “establish a task force to combat anti-Semitism in Ontario.”

In Spain, a seminar on Gaza is 'an exercise in hate'

Wiesenthal Centre to Spanish Min. of Universities: 'University of Santiago de Compostela 'Auschwitz/Gaza' Seminar is an exercise in hate.'

Defund Hillel? Defund Rutgers.

Rutgers will likely continue to sit on its hands and allow blatant antisemitism on campus. The larger Jewish community must not do so.Op-ed

Prominent QAnon antisemite outed as Florida evangelical

Vociferously anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy theorist identified as evangelical Christian man from Florida.

Symbolic grave for Jews defaced with slogans praising Hitler

Polish restitution law has exacerbated anti-Semitic trends, former Jewish leader says.

Metro LA police dep suspends 13 cops over anti-Semitic messages

Torrance police, rocked by earlier scandal involving swastika placed on impounded car, dealing with behavior city's mayor calls "sickening."

Australian Jewish org urges IHRA def of anti-Semitism adoption

Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council says that endorsement would send a message about combating all forms of anti-Semitism.

OU chief: Authorities can't act if hate crimes aren't reported

Orthodox Union joins FBI-Newark Field Office to launch national public awareness campaign to promote reporting of hate crimes.

Wave of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Canada after election called

This week has seen the Jewish community targeted multiple times, with signs, a synagogue, baseball field, school and parked car defaced.

Scottish first minister promises to tackle rising anti-Semitism

Meeting with Scottish Jewish leaders, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reiterates her commitment to combating Jew-hatred in Scotland.

UK Jewish org calls for suspension of prof under investigation

Board of Deputies calls on University of Bristol to suspend prof pending outcome of investigation into comments made about Jewish students.

Maine lawmakers release letter denouncing anti-Semitism

Letter comes after a state representative is accused of speaking at an event blamed for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Melbourne hospital fires employee for 'abhorrent' anti-Semitism

An employee at a Melbourne hospital was so angry at an illegal engagement party hosted by Jews, he wished them death in the gas chambers.

Jewish candidates' campaign signs defaced in Montreal

Election campaign signs of two Jewish Canadian politicians in Montreal defaced with swastikas.

American Jewish Committee speaks to mayors about anti-Semitism

Virtual training session provides mayors with concrete steps to tackle anti-Semitism coming from the left, right and religious extremists.

Canadian city launches police unit to tackle anti-Semitism, hate

Hamilton, Ontario's Hate Crime Case Review Team will partner police with community agencies to review cases and draft recommendations.

UK Jewish pensioner attacked outside London theater

72-year old man was hit in the head and had his kippah knocked to the ground in what police are terming a "religiously aggravated assault."

NBA player Meyers Leonard to speak at event to combat Jew-hate

After scandal involving anti-Semitic slur, NBA free agent is now speaking up about the need for anti-Semitism education.

British film director claims: Labour party is in a 'witch hunt'

Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over anti-Semitism.

Swastika lit on fire near Jewish town in Samaria

Arabs from Palestinian Authority town light Star of David, swastika, on fire.

Chinese state media slammed for anti-Semitic pic of SS Blinken

Caricature depicts Blinken with oversized Jewish nose, horns, US flag on his back and secret control of the World Health Organization.

Holocaust survivors call for 'no vote' on CA ethnic studies bill

Holocaust survivors and descendants sign letter urging Jewish legislators in California not to back curriculum accused of anti-Jewish bias.

When the Jew-bashers are Jews

Their values turn Jewish principles on their heads, and their Israel-bashing is a thin veneer for a hatred of Jews or Judaism itself. Op-ed.

Central American nations come together to combat anti-Semitism

The inaugural Central America Forum issued a declaration to take a stand against anti-Semitism and expressed solidarity with Israel.

Anti-Semitism has helped destroy Lebanon

It’s worth asking how the Levantine state got into its current predicament. Op-ed.

Report: Corporate America gets failing grade on anti-Semitism

Antisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred.

UK podcaster gets nearly 3 years in jail for antisemitic remarks

Podcaster who incited 'racial hatred' against Jews and called Britons to 'take up arms' to take their country back gets 32 months in jail.

French woman detained for poster at COVID-19 protest

France's Interior Min. Gérald Darmanin says poster is 'reprehensible,' calls out anti-Semitism as 'a criminal offense, not an opinion.'

'Hitler should've finished the job, so I'll do it for him'

Russian scientist, 82, beaten on Moscow bus by assailant seeking to ‘finish Hitler’s job.’

Norway imam claims 'it is necessary to kill Jews'

Norwegian imam who has promoted interfaith dialogue said Jews should be killed.

US org launches incubator for young Jews combating anti-Semitism

Based on the Silicon Valley model, AJC's incubator will foster innovative ideas by young Jews to fight the increase in anti-Semitism.

US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC schools

New York rep. Lee Zeldin urges action after learning of a group of NYC teachers spreading anti-Israel material in their classrooms.

Canadian Senator Linda Frum resigns to focus on anti-Semitism

Frum will turn her full attention to community activism to fight the "one hatred that remains socially acceptable still."

Toronto protesters call for violence against Jews

B’nai Brith Canada condemns ongoing failure by authorities to prevent hateful rallies targeting Israeli Jews in downtown Toronto.

‘Not vaccinated:’ Refusal is spreading the virus of antisemitism

Like COVID-19, anti-Semitism whipped up during the pandemic, an echo of the medieval slander that Jews spread the Black Death, remains.Op-ed

UK radio host jailed for 32 months for anti-Jewish rants

Cornwall man pleaded guilty to eight racial hatred counts for broadcasting "extreme hatred towards Jews" from garage studio.

South Korea endorses IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism

South Korea becoming the first country in Asia to adopt the IHRA definition is an "important step against hate."

Canadian Jewish org concerned by extremist speaker at conference

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs concerned about speaker at upcoming Muslim youth conference who was banned by Belgium and Italy.

Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-Semitism

ADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate.

UK anti-Semitism at all-time high during first half of 2021

New report by UK's Community Security Trust records more incidents against Jews in the first half of 2021 than ever recorded.

Ukraine: Pig skulls found on grave of Rebbe Nachman's daughter

Vandals desecrate grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's daughter Sarah.

Anti-Israel moral anorexia

The cognitive war against Israel is being fought by virtue-signaling, lie-promoting progressives. Op-ed.

German gov to give $41.5 million to anti-Semitism research

Funds will be used to study the different aspects of anti-Semitism in order to develop the best methods of combating it.

In France, the anti-vax cause is being hijacked for Jew-hatred

Simon Wiesenthal Centre pens letter to French Interior Minister, demanding extreme-right YouTube channel be closed down.

Canadian gov to fund community initiatives to combat Jew-hatred

Two programs aimed at tackling anti-Semitism through research and education will receive government Anti-Racism Action Program grants.

Jewish group slams ADL: 'No longer competent'

Over 1,500 rabbis say ADL 'no longer competent' to identify, let alone combat, anti-Semitism.

ADL, Hillel, join hands to fight anti-Semitism

The Anti-Defamation League and Hillel are now working together to document anti-Semitism on campus.

Russian police faked murder of rabbi to nab anti-Semitic gang

Rabbi fakes his death as part of police operation to break up anti-Semitic gang.

Pakistani TV channel: Anti-semitism ingrained in our country

An anchor for a Pakistan-based channel says both the Prime Minister & opposition are fervently anti-Semitic.

Erdan congratulates Biden's anti-Semitism envoy

Ambassador Gilad Erdan congratulates Deborah Lipstadt who was nominated to be the State Department’s anti-Semitism envoy.

US rabbi: ADL needs a plan to combat anti-Semitism from the left

Rabbi Yaakov Menken calls out Jonathan Greenblatt for allowing his liberal partisan beliefs to blind him to anti-Semitism from the left.

If someone says they are going to kill you, believe them

Machiavelli coined that phrase and continued with: 'Prepare to defend yourself'- not appease, because appeasement breeds contempt. Op-ed.