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UK: Jewish man targeted in 2 anti-Semitic incidents in 1 hour

Watch: Jewish passenger threatened twice in back-to-back anti-Semitic incidents in London.

UK: Jewish man targeted in 2 anti-Semitic incidents in 1 hour

Ilhan Omar needs to answer for the stabbing of Boston rabbi

Omar feels comfortable enough to lash out against Jews again and again, with that Mean Girl smirk, because no one stops her. Op-ed.

Ilhan Omar needs to answer for the stabbing of Boston rabbi

NYPD: 69% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year

Jews and Asians the victims of the majority of hate crimes in New York according to NYPD. Hate crimes overall up 139%.

NYPD: 69% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year

Poland: Man who chanted anti-Semitic tropes to serve prison

Polish rallygoer who led chants about hanging ‘Zionists’ sentenced to 1 year in jail, an unusually stiff punishment.

Poland: Man who chanted anti-Semitic tropes to serve prison

Orthodox rabbi stabbed in Boston

Chabad rabbi stabbed multiple times in daylight attack. Suspect in custody.

Orthodox rabbi stabbed in Boston

UK gov agency granted $500,000 to academic under investigation

UK academic under investigation for alleged anti-Semitism received £400k of public funds from UK Research and Innovation office.

UK gov agency granted $500,000 to academic under investigation

Advocacy group compiles data on US campus anti-Semitism

Compilation of anti-Semitic campus incidents gives insights into the surge of campus anti-Semitism experienced by Jewish students.

Advocacy group compiles data on US campus anti-Semitism

Canadian network cuts ties with Arabic-language program

Canada’s largest multicultural television channel will no longer broadcast Arabic-language program which used anti-Semitic rhetoric online.

Canadian network cuts ties with Arabic-language program

Jewish leaders condemn Omar's anti-Semitic accusations

Conference of Presidents criticizes Ilhan Omar after she said that Jewish Democrats are not “partners in justice.”

Jewish leaders condemn Omar's anti-Semitic accusations

Ohio man pleads guilty to harassing Jewish neighbors

66-year old Columbus man had verbally harassed and threatened couple with anti-Semitic slurs and taunts about the Holocaust.

Ohio man pleads guilty to harassing Jewish neighbors

Connecticut cops investigating anti-Semitic graffiti on highway

After being alerted by passing drivers, Newtown police begin investigation into hateful graffiti found on abandoned truck and boat.

Connecticut cops investigating anti-Semitic graffiti on highway

Phoenix hospital doctor fired for accusing Israel of cannibalism

Doctor at Phoenix Children's Hospital fired after declaring Israel's 'end is coming soon' and accusing Israel of 'cannibalism'.

Phoenix hospital doctor fired for accusing Israel of cannibalism

Largest US teachers union to vote on extreme anti-Israel motions

National teachers union's anti-Israel motions will "only add more fuel to the fire" of rising anti-Semitism, says StandWithUs.

Largest US teachers union to vote on extreme anti-Israel motions

Israeli delegation shows solidarity with US Jews

Gesher organization leads delegation to US to show solidarity with Jewish communities victimized by anti-Semitism in recent months.

Israeli delegation shows solidarity with US Jews

Nassau County recognizes IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

New Executive Order directs all County departments and officials to be guided by IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism.

Nassau County recognizes IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Princeton, NJ Jews rally against anti-Semitism

Rally features Jews and supporters of the community speaking out against the increase in state and nation-wide anti-Semitism.

Princeton, NJ Jews rally against anti-Semitism

As Jew hatred boils over in NY, where is AG Letitia James?

Not a word of support to NY Jews in fear of their lives. Nor on encouraging pursuance of tough sentences for hate crimes against Jews. Op-ed

As Jew hatred boils over in NY, where is AG Letitia James?

German media firm CEO: If you’re anti-Israel, look for a new job

CEO of Axel Springer responds to complaints about company flying Israeli flag in show of solidarity with Jews against anti-Semitism.

German media firm CEO: If you’re anti-Israel, look for a new job

British government confirms it will be boycotting Durban IV

Move to boycott "hatefest" is welcomed by Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy groups.

British government confirms it will be boycotting Durban IV

Virginia school board targeted by anti-Semitic KKK flyers

Approximately 30 hate flyers targeted Fairfax Country school board members last week.

Virginia school board targeted by anti-Semitic KKK flyers

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

Study commissioned by the EU finds rampant antisemitic, anti-Israel propaganda in Palestinian Authority education system.

EU study: PA textbooks teach antisemitism, glorify terror

Failure

If the Jewish people would prove to be failures in whatever they attempt to accomplish and achieve, then anti-Semitism might lessen. Op-ed.

Failure

German troops sent home from Lithuania after charges of racism

German NATO troops in Lithuania as part of a NATO mission accused of hateful behaviour at a hotel party.

German troops sent home from Lithuania after charges of racism

Ilhan Omar et al, the Democrats, and the Jews

Condemnations of Islamophobia are almost never tagged with corresponding denunciations of anti-Semitism.Being woke will not save us. Op-ed.

Ilhan Omar et al, the Democrats, and the Jews

Palestinianism opens up a posthumous Nazi front against Jews

In the UK cultural manipulation and intimidation pushes politicians into hostility to Israel, imperiling the security of British Jews.Op-ed

Palestinianism opens up a posthumous Nazi front against Jews

Montreal City Council condemns anti-Semitism

Montreal City Council resolution also commits to fighting Jew-hatred.

Montreal City Council condemns anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic, racist images drawn in US middle school yearbooks

Middle school in Massachusetts withdraws yearbooks and launches investigation after incident at book signing event.

Anti-Semitic, racist images drawn in US middle school yearbooks

Texas first US state to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Resolution backing IHRA definition of anti-Semitism passes both houses of Texas legislature with no dissenting votes.

Texas first US state to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Jews walking in Central Park West after Shabbat pelted with eggs

One of the group who was hit in the head with an egg suffers concussion, police are investigating.

Jews walking in Central Park West after Shabbat pelted with eggs

'Attacks on Jews prove necessity of IHRA definition'

European Jewish Congress President Moshe Kantor says attacks on Jews during and after Gaza conflict show extent of anti-Semitism problem

'Attacks on Jews prove necessity of IHRA definition'

Hate crime in LA: Jewish child punched on Melrose Avenue

After assailant is arrested, another man comes to his defense and threatens to kill the boy's entire family.

Hate crime in LA: Jewish child punched on Melrose Avenue

MA high school football team had long history of anti-Semitism

Boston-area high school football team which called plays 'Auschwitz', 'rabbi', and 'yarmulke' had long history of anti-Semitism.

MA high school football team had long history of anti-Semitism

NJ store removes sign calling Israelis the "New Nazis"

Unapologetic store had sign up for three months with Israeli flag featuring a swastika and Netanyahu with a Hitler mustache.

NJ store removes sign calling Israelis the "New Nazis"

US Senate passes resolution condemning surge in anti-Semitism

Resolution, co-sponsored by 74 senators, also urges the US to continue combating anti-Semitism internationally.

US Senate passes resolution condemning surge in anti-Semitism

Historic level of London anti-Semitic incidents, charity reports

Community Security Trust records 201 incidents in May, calls incidents “utterly predictable and completely disgraceful.”

Historic level of London anti-Semitic incidents, charity reports

Tucson Jewish community rallies against anti-Semitism

Candlelight march to show solidarity in the wake of recent anti-Semitic acts of vandalism.

Tucson Jewish community rallies against anti-Semitism

Vandals try to torch Montreal kosher restaurant

Glass door smashed at kosher restaurant in Montreal. Vandals attempted to set fire to the restaurant.

Vandals try to torch Montreal kosher restaurant

75% of US Jews fear anti-Semitism more following Gaza conflict

10% of American Jews back the anti-Israel BDS movement, new poll finds.

75% of US Jews fear anti-Semitism more following Gaza conflict

Long Island Jewish couple face anti-Semitic threat from neighbor

After property line dispute, man arrested for anti-Semitic rant and threats against couple who recently moved to area from New York City.

Long Island Jewish couple face anti-Semitic threat from neighbor

Swastika discovered on ark at Frankfurt airport synagogue

Synagogue ark in German airport defaced with swastika during COVID closure.

Swastika discovered on ark at Frankfurt airport synagogue

Poland: 'Lucky Jew' figurines deemed anti-Semitic in Krakow

Krakow city official says good-luck figurines of Jews are ‘anti-Semitic’ and should not be sold.

Poland: 'Lucky Jew' figurines deemed anti-Semitic in Krakow

Michigan congressman co-sponsoring bill to combat anti-Semitism

Bill Huizenga co-sponsoring legislation to foster increased work by the Department of Justice to combat anti-Semitic incidents.

Michigan congressman co-sponsoring bill to combat anti-Semitism

US Tech and biz leaders sign letter condemning anti-Semitism

Open letter "Tech leaders against anti-Semitism" signed by over 200 tech, business and media leaders.

US Tech and biz leaders sign letter condemning anti-Semitism

Jewish man threatened with anti-Semitic slurs outside NY yeshiva

Suspect caught on video being sought by NYPD for aggravated harassment, NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigating.

Jewish man threatened with anti-Semitic slurs outside NY yeshiva

Montreal borough condemns acts of hate and violence against Jews

Councillors' motion condemns Jew hatred and commits to ensuring the safety of the Jewish community in the borough.

Montreal borough condemns acts of hate and violence against Jews

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Jewish groups praise government of Quebec after it adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism.

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

France willing to contribute to 'two-state solution' efforts

Speaking to AJC Forum, French President reaffirms commitment to fighting anti-Semitism.

France willing to contribute to 'two-state solution' efforts

UK radio host and singer pleads guilty to spreading Jew hatred

Cornish singer and radio host, whose music was banned by a local soccer team, told by judge to anticipate jail sentence.

UK radio host and singer pleads guilty to spreading Jew hatred

Psychologist: Antisemitism may be an illness

Professionals are mimicking or mirroring antisemitic sentiments with absolutely no knowledge & with complete ignorance on the subject. Op-ed

Psychologist: Antisemitism may be an illness

Sky News reporter blames Israel for "Jew hatred" in the UK

In since deleted tweet, Middle East correspondent claims that Jew hatred is the “consequence of the current Israeli government’s policies.”

Sky News reporter blames Israel for "Jew hatred" in the UK

Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about anti-Semitism

Briefing to Representatives from multiple states urges politicians to clearly condemn acts of anti-Semitism in light of uptick in attacks.

Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about anti-Semitism

Cities across Israel stand united with world Jewry

Diaspora Affairs Minister, Federation of Local Authorities send letter of solidarity to Jewish communities facing anti-Semitism.

Cities across Israel stand united with world Jewry

The oldest hatred is alive and well in the US administration

Face it: A sizable segment of the Congressional delegation of a US political party are apologists for a genocidal terrorist group. Op-ed.

The oldest hatred is alive and well in the US administration

'What's happening in front of our doors is scary, too'

A bake sale to combat anti-Semitism draws high-profile Jewish foodies, but few non-Jewish allies.

'What's happening in front of our doors is scary, too'

Florida Democrat slams colleagues for anti-Israel bias

Rep. Ted Deutch blames Democratic colleagues who oppose Israel for spike in anti-Semitism.

Florida Democrat slams colleagues for anti-Israel bias

Swiss government adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Country's government reiterates that it "firmly and unequivocally opposes any form of anti-Semitism."

Swiss government adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Facing a tsunami of anti-Semitism, Diaspora Jews cling to bubble

A neo-pogrom is being facilitated by Western elites who are piously wringing their hands but not taking the action to stop it. Op-ed.

Facing a tsunami of anti-Semitism, Diaspora Jews cling to bubble

UO president condemns recent attacks on Jews, blames far right

University of Oregon president blames recent Middle East inspired anti-Semitism on “growth of white supremacy.”

UO president condemns recent attacks on Jews, blames far right

Google dismisses diversity head over anti-Semitic post

Kamau Bob dismissed after blog post surfaces of him disparaging Jewish community.

Google dismisses diversity head over anti-Semitic post

Toronto Mayor denounces anti-Semitism

Toronto Mayor John Tory: I want to be very clear that anti-Semitic acts are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our city.

Toronto Mayor denounces anti-Semitism