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News and updates about Antisemitism

Bristol prof accused of targeting Jewish students back at work

Bristol U professor who referred to Jewish students as "pawns of a racist regime" back to work despite ongoing investigation into comments.

Bristol prof accused of targeting Jewish students back at work

UK Conservative candidate denounced over anti-Semitic FB posts

Candidate has since apologized but major UK Jewish organization wants to ensure he doesn't get leadership position if he is elected.

UK Conservative candidate denounced over anti-Semitic FB posts

Anti-Semitism in Oregon: ADL demands university president resign

ADL calls on Oregon university president to resign over firing of Jewish professor who alleged anti=Semitism.

Anti-Semitism in Oregon: ADL demands university president resign

NY man convicted of threatening 'Zionist occupied' US senators

Queens man called on public to murder senators, railed against 'Zionist Occupied Government'.

NY man convicted of threatening 'Zionist occupied' US senators

Antisemitic graffiti removed from British Columbia overpass

In the latest incident of antisemitic graffiti found in BC, a highway overpass was defaced with graffiti blaming the Jews for 9/11.

Antisemitic graffiti removed from British Columbia overpass

Ahead of elections, UK Labour suspends 16 over antisemitism

Party acts to remove candidates at last minute after receiving complaints of past antisemitic behavior.

Ahead of elections, UK Labour suspends 16 over antisemitism

'Vital step towards resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict'

EJC applauds European Parliament decision to censure UNRWA over anti-Semitism in its textbooks.

'Vital step towards resolving Israeli-Palestinian conflict'

Rubber bullet smashes synagogue window in Germany

No suspects in custody after rubber bullets fired at Germany synagogue.

Rubber bullet smashes synagogue window in Germany

Minnesota park defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Locals who enjoy park popular with families are shocked to discover swastika next to Star of David spray painted on the restroom building.

Minnesota park defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti

Despite lockdowns, US anti-Semitism barely decreased in 2020

ADL report finds that anti-Semitic incidents remained largely stable in 2020, despite COVID restrictions - though violent attacks declined.

Despite lockdowns, US anti-Semitism barely decreased in 2020

Oregon university fires prof. who filed anti-Semitism complaint

Tenured professor of Linfield University who accused school's president of anti-Semitism has been fired.

Oregon university fires prof. who filed anti-Semitism complaint

Canada: Nearly half of violent anti-Semitism is COVID-related

Nearly half of violent anti-Semitic incidents in Canada were COVID-19 related, watchdog reports.

Canada: Nearly half of violent anti-Semitism is COVID-related

Austria: 20% of anti-Semitic incidents perpetrated by Islamists

Even with COVID-19 lockdowns, anti-Semitic incidents rise to record level in Austria.

Austria: 20% of anti-Semitic incidents perpetrated by Islamists

UK anti-racism writer accused of anti-Semitic social media posts

Author's 2014 novel had explored issues of racism and won praise for its portrayal of a mixed-race young woman growing up in Scotland.

UK anti-racism writer accused of anti-Semitic social media posts

Mural dedicated to Liliana Segre defaced with hate symbol

The mural in the Italian city of Ariano Irpino was defaced with pro-Mussolini graffiti and a crude attempt at drawing a swastika.

Mural dedicated to Liliana Segre defaced with hate symbol

Polish reality TV star turned politician goes on Jew hating rant

Councillor for town of Olecka says that Jews are behind a plan to "murder us and take over."

Polish reality TV star turned politician goes on Jew hating rant

Updated version of AJC guidebook of anti-Semitic terms released

Translate Hate has become an invaluable tool for defining and educating the general public about anti-Semitic terms and tropes.

Updated version of AJC guidebook of anti-Semitic terms released

Anti-Semitism in wake of Halimi case: 'It’s a permanent fight'

Protests against French court's decision not to have Sarah Halimi's killer stand trial a reaction of incomprehension against the ruling.

Anti-Semitism in wake of Halimi case: 'It’s a permanent fight'

Oregon: University president denies anti-Semitic comments

In Oregon, a small Christian university with few Jews grapples with accusations of anti-Semitism.

Oregon: University president denies anti-Semitic comments

Two nabbed in Argentina for planning to attack Jews on Shabbat

Suspects planning the attack were arrested with Nazi literature and cash of guns, knives and communications equipment.

Two nabbed in Argentina for planning to attack Jews on Shabbat

An open letter to Butler U's Students for Justice in Palestine

bigots do not get to define the nature of the bigotry they inflict on their victims. Anti-Semites do not get to define anti-Semitism. Op-ed.

An open letter to Butler U's Students for Justice in Palestine

New 'Miss Hitler' film showcases anti-Semitism

New short film skewers the ‘Miss Hitler’ beauty pageant — and the everyday anti-Semitism it represents.

New 'Miss Hitler' film showcases anti-Semitism

Family of murdered Jewish woman seeks justice in Israel

Family of 65-year-old French woman murdered in 2017 by Muslim man who claimed to have been incapacitated, wants Israel to take action.

Family of murdered Jewish woman seeks justice in Israel

Anti-Semitic hate crimes rise in Toronto and area

Annual reports find hate crimes increased by more than 50% in Toronto and by 20% in York Region in 2020.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes rise in Toronto and area

2/3 of Makkabi Germany soccer players experienced anti-Semitism

New survey shows that anti-Semitic incidents are far too common experience for Jewish soccer players in Germany.

2/3 of Makkabi Germany soccer players experienced anti-Semitism

Jewish LA resident paints over anti-Semitic sidewalk graffiti

After discovering the phrase "The Jew Is Guilty" painted on the sidewalk in several places, Daniel Khalili took matters into his own hands.

Jewish LA resident paints over anti-Semitic sidewalk graffiti

Cambridge man who posted about killing Jews found guilty

24-year old Cambridge graduate was on trial for posting threatening anti-Semitic rants on social media and possessing a bomb-making manual.

Cambridge man who posted about killing Jews found guilty

Anti-Semitism is a form of delirium, especially in France

Those in its grip believe Jews have diabolical powers, have a secret conspiracy to control global affairs, cause all the world's ills. Op-ed

Anti-Semitism is a form of delirium, especially in France

Ontario Government pulls ads from anti-Semitic newspaper

B’nai Brith Canada urges private businesses to follow Government in cancelling advertisements in pro-Palestinian newspaper.

Ontario Government pulls ads from anti-Semitic newspaper

Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Toronto's Kensington Market

Anti-Semitic graffiti found on restaurant in area that was once home to a thriving community of newly arrived Jewish immigrants.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Toronto's Kensington Market

Jewish Oregon politician victim of neo-Nazi hate campaign

Flyers featuring anti-Semitic stereotypes and Holocaust imagery targeting Rep. Rachel Prusak were found in Clackamas County.

Jewish Oregon politician victim of neo-Nazi hate campaign

EU announces $1.8 billion plan to combat anti-Semitism

EU plan to fight discrimination against Europe's Jews will 'support fundamental rights across the bloc.'

EU announces $1.8 billion plan to combat anti-Semitism

French court's decision not to try Arab murderer 'pitiful'

Yamina chief says French court's decision not to try Sarah Halimi's murderer is 'pitiful,' emphasizes: 'Sarah was murdered for being a Jew.'

French court's decision not to try Arab murderer 'pitiful'

Australian Jewish group denounces sale of Hitler items

After latest auction of Nazi leader's personal effects, Anti-Defamation Commission again calls for ban on sale of Nazi memorabilia.

Australian Jewish group denounces sale of Hitler items

After 'Jews to the gas' chant, Dutch mayor meets with top rabbi

Mayor of Arnhem meets with Dutch Chief Rabbi after fans of Arnhem's soccer club chant 'Hamas, Jews to the gas' at match.

After 'Jews to the gas' chant, Dutch mayor meets with top rabbi

Senators from both parties urge Biden to name anti-Semitism czar

22 Republican and Democratic senators call on President Biden to choose State Department monitor to fight anti-Semitism.

Senators from both parties urge Biden to name anti-Semitism czar

German Ambassador to US: Anti-Semitism must be confronted

Emily Haber says Germany has a “special responsibility” to take action against the rise of online anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic attacks.

German Ambassador to US: Anti-Semitism must be confronted

Arizona Holocaust education bill stalls in State Senate

Dispute over amendment to include IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism in bill leads to inability to pass legislation.

Arizona Holocaust education bill stalls in State Senate

Arab arrested for slapping haredi man on Jerusalem train

Border Police officers apprehend Arab man suspected of slapping haredi passenger on Jerusalem light rail train and filming attack.

Arab arrested for slapping haredi man on Jerusalem train

Businessman calls Jewish pharma CEO ‘Moishe’ in anti-Jewish rant

Buenos Aires’ “King of Meat” singles out 3 Argentine Jewish businessmen in social media posts, including one with an anti-Semitic epithet.

Businessman calls Jewish pharma CEO ‘Moishe’ in anti-Jewish rant

Paper apologizes for drawing Jewish pollster as puppet master

Mainstream daily in the Netherlands apologizes for a caricature depicting a Jewish political pollster and entrepreneur as a puppet master.

Paper apologizes for drawing Jewish pollster as puppet master

Clubhouse shuts down rooms after anti-Semitism complaints

New audio-based social network announces it is shutting down 'a number of rooms' following spate of complaints about anti-Semitism.

Clubhouse shuts down rooms after anti-Semitism complaints

Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitism commissioner admits that German capital "has an anti-Semitism problem."

Report: Berlin sees pandemic spike in anti-Semitic attacks

Anti-Semitic car ramming attack in Brooklyn injures five Jews

After video of the incident circulates online, Shomrim members discover the van involved and alert police who arrest suspect.

Anti-Semitic car ramming attack in Brooklyn injures five Jews

Spanish group takes aim at anti-Semitic far-left parties

New 'Vote in Conscience' campaign urges Spanish voters to oppose radical left-wing parties peddling in anti-Semitism.

Spanish group takes aim at anti-Semitic far-left parties

Dutch soccer fans chant ‘Hamas, Jews to the gas’

Police probing incident after Dutch soccer fans call for Hamas to murder Jews en masse ahead of match.

Dutch soccer fans chant ‘Hamas, Jews to the gas’

Delivery man who refused to serve Jews deported to Algeria

France deports 19-year-old illegal immigrant jailed for refusing to deliver food to Jewish customers.

Delivery man who refused to serve Jews deported to Algeria

Nazi recruitment stickers found at Omaha synagogue

After man recorded affixing Nazi posters on light poles outside Temple Israel, police launched a hate crime investigation.

Nazi recruitment stickers found at Omaha synagogue

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

Arab man, 21, who slapped a Jewish youth and uploaded it to TikTok, is arrested.

Arab who slapped Jewish youth is arrested

UK anti-Semite who wanted to go on a "killing spree" on trial

UK man initially reported to law enforcement for posting vile anti-Semitic remarks online found to be in possession of bomb making manual.

UK anti-Semite who wanted to go on a "killing spree" on trial

"Antisemitism denier" hired to look into UK Labour anti-Semitism

Investigation into allegations Labour councillor accused Jewish colleague of worshipping money chaired by "anti-Semitism denier."

"Antisemitism denier" hired to look into UK Labour anti-Semitism

Netherlands anti-Semitism tally drops by 25%

Number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in the Netherlands drops by 25% - but remains third-highest in over a decade.

Netherlands anti-Semitism tally drops by 25%

Israel celebrates independence as anti-Semitism skyrockets

Dov Hikind: Continued anti-Semitism around the globe highlights just how vital Israel is to the Jewish people all over the world.

Israel celebrates independence as anti-Semitism skyrockets

'Kill Jews,' 'gas Jews' found on Canadian Chabad center

Police investigating after anti-Semitic graffiti found on Chabad center in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

'Kill Jews,' 'gas Jews' found on Canadian Chabad center

Anti-Semitism: 'Most people have never met a Jew'

An ADL spokesman says the US is still 'relatively safe' for Jews, while other parts of the world are not as much.

Anti-Semitism: 'Most people have never met a Jew'

Michigan State U Jewish students withdraw anti-Semitism bill

After intense campaign by campus anti-Israel groups, Jewish students forced to withdraw motion to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Michigan State U Jewish students withdraw anti-Semitism bill

CUNY student senate votes against adopting IHRA definition

Jewish groups relieved that second resolution adopting a lesser definition of anti-Semitism also voted down.

CUNY student senate votes against adopting IHRA definition

European Jewish students take stand against anti-Semitism

Jewish teens attend 'bootcamp' in Madrid to learn how to fight anti-Semitism amid COVID-inspired surge in anti-Jewish hate.

European Jewish students take stand against anti-Semitism

Berlin politicians call for banning Al Quds Day march

Political parties across spectrum call for Berlin government to ban “disgusting anti-Semitic event.”

Berlin politicians call for banning Al Quds Day march

US: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism

After renewing aid to UNRWA, Biden administration says it has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.

US: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism