Antisemitism

Biden to tap historian Deborah Lipstadt as antisemitism envoy

Historian who claimed Trump administration paralleled rise of Nazis in 1930s Germany is Biden's choice for antisemitism envoy.

Toronto man assaulted in broad daylight for being Jewish

Man walking his dog in Midtown area was shoved into fence by passerby who yelled anti-Israel invective at him after he fell to the ground.

Violence against London Jews surged to record levels in May

Data released by police reveals violence against London Jews surged to "worrying" levels in May during fighting between Israel and Hamas.

This Jewish group is combatting anti-Semitism with billboards

A multi-city ad campaign hopes to fight anti-Semitism with eye-catching messages. Who is JewBelong for?

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on Atlanta area bridge

Both entrances to overpass connecting multiple Atlanta suburbs spray painted with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Biden: There is no place for anti-Semitism

President condemns swastika that was carved into an elevator at the State Department building.

Outrage after Dutch soccer player targeted in anti-Semitic mural

Jewish community org demands apology after Steven Berghuis depicted as Holocaust victim for signing with rival team known for Jewish fans.

Wiesenthal Centre letter to EU Commission becomes public record

'European Union passes new rules to counter terrorism financing and money-laundering while also addressing online terrorism.'

Germany announces it will boycott Durban IV conference

Joins nine other countries in skipping September event marking 20th anniversary of UN Durban conference criticized for its anti-Semitism.

Confronting indifference dressed in a gorilla suit

The two eyes staring back at me expressed no emotion. They had a gray emptiness. I realized the man behind the mask had no conscience.Op-ed.

Warrant issued for Toronto man charged with anti-Semitic attacks

32-year old man considered dangerous, police warn members of the public not to approach him.

Canadian gov't: $5m to increase security for Jewish institutions

Canada will spend $5m to strengthen security at Jewish institutions, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tells anti-Semitism summit.

Connecticut Jewish community hires retired cop as security head

Ex-detective will improve security at communal institutions and train rabbis, community members on dealing with security threats.

'Athletes say no to anti-Semitism'

To coincide with the Olympic Games, March of the Living, Maccabi World Union and Maccabiah launch campaign to combat antisemitism.

Canadian PM: 'Good intentions are not enough' to combat Jew hate

PM Trudeau speaks at national anti-Semitism summit criticized for failing to invite opposition leaders, including Jewish Green Party leader.

Polish marchers blame Jews for the COVID-19 pandemic

'We know who is behind this whole 'plandemic,'' Polish marcher says.

White House to name anti-Semitism monitor in coming weeks

Jewish organizations have been pressuring the Biden administration to name an anti-Semitism monitor for months.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on back of store in downtown Philly

Hateful statements on the back of a store in upscale area of the city in the process of being removed.

Canadian government hosting national anti-Semitism summit

Summit will feature array of speakers including Irwin Cotler, special envoy for combating anti-Semitism.

B'nai Brith: "Unchecked anti-Semitism" on U of Toronto campus

Organization calls for resignation of faculty association head for offensive comments and for school to combat growing campus anti-Semitism.

Recho Omondi apologizes to Jewish community

Popular fashion podcaster apologizes for saying many of the 'racist' founders and slaveowners of the US were Jews.

Antisemitism in America: what would Émile Zola say?

Eerily, the hatred of French Jews during the Dreyfus Affair foreshadowed the antisemitic slogans that now fill the American landscape.Op-ed.

Outrage after Human Rights Watch head blames Israel for Jew hate

ADL calls Kenneth Roth's statement blaming rise in UK anti-Semitism on Israel "plainly false and offensive."

Chile: Pres. frontrunner accused of anti-Semitism defeated

Communist party candidate Daniel Jadue, whose yearbook says he would like "a Jew to target," defeated in upset in presidential primary.

UK Labour to ban 1,000 members who refuted anti-Semitism problem

The party's executive expected to vote on Tuesday to expel four far left groups loyal to former leader Jeremy Corbyn.

What is anti-Zionism?

Why does the sight of a religious Jew praying at his holy site incite so much hatred and violence? Op Ed.

Appeal of editor of anti-Semitic Toronto newspaper denied

James Sears, editor of Toronto newspaper Your Ward News, was found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews and women.

Dismissed BBC reporter: They caved to a 'pro-Israel mob'

Reporter who was fired from BBC for tweets proclaiming "Hitler was right" says BBC capitulated to external pro-Israel interest groups.

The real challenge of reconciling Christians and Jews

Saying sorry for the past just isn’t enough. Addressing Christian anti-Semitism involves facing its anti-Israel element head-on.Op-ed.

Toronto man arrested in connection with anti-Semitic incidents

Toronto police arrest 32-year-old following two incidents in which anti-Semitic slurs were hurled at victims.

Netanyahu: Lapid destroys the very concept of anti-Semitism

Opposition leader slams Foreign Minister for saying other forms of hate and violence are the same as anti-Semitism.

Lapid: All hate is anti-Semitism

Foreign Minister says 'anti-Semites were slave traders, Hutu's who slaughtered Tutsi's, those who kill LGBT youth.'

'Israel is new excuse for the old anti-Semitism'

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for global fight against anti-Semitism threatening Israel and the Jewish people.

LA Unified School Board unanimously condemns anti-Semitism

Board's resolution calls for updated resources for administrators and teachers to address all forms of anti-Semitism.

German Jewish leader calls for proactive approach to Jew hatred

Dr. Josef Schuste praises government for creating anti-Semitism commissioner, urges next government to continue its proactive policies.

Jewish community concerned by anti-Semitic assaults in Toronto

Members of Jewish community in Toronto concern following two incidents of anti-Semitism in the city this past week.

Star of David with slash through it painted on Ohio YWCA

Similar hate graffiti was also discovered in other parts of Alliance, Ohio leaving residents wondering who was targeting their town.

UK town’s council refuses to condemn 'river to sea' chants

Former Hastings councillor, who is Jewish, slams council for refusing to deal with rising levels of anti-Semitism.

American Imam: U.S. allows theft so that Jews go to Israel

Islamic scholar in America claims the US government allows theft in order to spawn hatred, force Jews to leave for Israel.

Professor fired after alleging antisemitism sues for $4 million

After being fired from Oregon university for accusing school president of antisemitism, former professor sues for $4 million.

Watch: Neturei Karta, Israel activists clash at D.C. rally

Hundreds of Jewish activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest rising anti-Semitism and government inaction.

'Israel must acknowledge how its actions affect world Jewry'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai says Israel stands in solidarity with world Jewry, must educate nations on anti-Semitism.

UK gov calls on social media firms to adopt IHRA definition

Move, considered long overdue, is backed by leading British Jewish advocacy group.

B'nai Brith Canada asks for input ahead of anti-Semitism summit

Canadian government's announcement of national summit to combat anti-Semitism needs to lead to a national action plan, says B'nai Brith.

British Jewish actor targeted by anti-Semites at Euro final

'Are you even from this country?' British actor harassed during soccer match at Wembley.

Church of England to apologize for 1290 expulsion of the Jews

Expulsion followed 200 year period of anti-Semitism for England's Jewish community, who were invited back nearly 400 years later.

Austria joining eight others in boycotting upcoming Durban IV

September event in NYC will mark 20th anniversary of original UN Durban conference, widely lambasted for its descent into anti-Semitism.

ADL CEO: The progressive left has an anti-Semitism problem

For the first time, the CEO of the ADL talks about the rising levels of anti-Semitism on the American left.

New study reveals 912% increase in antisemitic content on TikTok

Israeli study finds massive increase in the amount of anti-Semitic content on social media platform in 2021.

3,000 rally against anti-Semitism at US Capitol

Prominent religious leaders, Republicans and Democrats, and Jews from all backgrounds come together to stand up against anti-Semitism.

Will a rally slow America's antisemitism tsunami?

Will all our brilliant and incisive exposes of the disinformation, all our rallies, be enough to stop the Jew hatred? Op-ed. Op-ed.

Jewish NJ co-op owners sue board for religious discrimination

NJ co-op owners want an elevator they can ride on Shabbat. They’re suing the board that said no.

Attacker of Boston rabbi faces additional hate crime offenses

Man charged with stabbing rabbi outside Jewish school in Boston now faces additional hate crime offenses.

Jewish man assaulted, hit with wooden plank in Williamsburg, NY

25-year old man was the victim of anti-Semitic threats that escalated into a physical attack; police are still searching for the suspect.

New York man arrested over anti-Semitic attack

Staten Island man arrested for allegedly throwing a firework at a woman during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests in Manhattan.

Leading Chilean presidential candidate accused of antisemitism

Daniel Jadue, grandson of Palestinian Arab immigrants and chief of Chile's Communist Party, faces accusations of anti-Semitism.

Arizona Senate Democrats vote against anti-Semitism bill

Bill cites IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, requires schools teach that claiming Israel does not have a right to exist is anti-Semitic.

Government of Ontario to combat anti-Semitism in schools

Canadian province of Ontario announces plan to counter rising anti-Semitism in schools and communities.

'Jews succeeded in making the whole world bow to them'

Lukashenko: Jews succeeded in making the whole world bow to them and no one today would dare to raise a voice and deny the Holocaust.

London Jew describes 'two of many' anti-Semitic encounters

Not a single onlooker intervened when visibly Jewish man was cursed & threatened in central London.