Antisemitism

Antisemitic Judensau relief preserved, Columbus statue toppled

Remembering German FM Walter Rathenau, killed on June 24, 1922, and called "Judensau" in chants. The Judensau reliefs are protected by law.

After COVID-19 second wave, get ready for the anti-Semitism wave

Tamar Yonah talks about the dangers facing Jews today in the Diaspora, and how they need to leave their comfort zones and come to Israel.

8,000 Florida students call to remove student Senate president

Florida State University students call to remove student Senate president who wrote anti-Jewish and anti-Israel posts.

Study: Coronavirus causing wave of anti-Semitism

Kantor Center at Tel Aviv University finds right-wing, Christian, and Islamist anti-Semitism has flourished during COVID-19 pandemic.

Stories my father never told me

What would my father say if he saw people bending the knee to others in shame for being so privileged after everything he survived. Op-ed.

Winona Ryder on her experiences with anti-Semitism in Hollywood

Actress Winona Ryder opens up about her experiences with anti-Semitism in the movie industry during interview with The Sunday Times.

Report: TikTok is a 'growing hotbed of extreme anti-Semitism'

Researchers say anti-Semites, Holocaust deniers, other extremists exploit vulnerability created by TikTok’s popularity among younger users.

German church covers anti-Semitic sculpture

Church covers gargoyle it was forced under law to restore. 'Sculpture was meant as an insult to Jewish citizens,' pastor says.

'Inciting anti-Semitism not in the interest of the country'

Polish state TV incited hatred against Jews with report on Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, media ethics panel says.

Brazilian pastor and congregants pray for another Holocaust

Pastor at Rio de Janeiro church tells evangelical congregation to implore, 'Massacre the Jews, hit them with your sword.'

German celebrity chef shares anti-Semitic social posts

Vegan chef Attila Hildmann and pop singer Xavier Naidoo share anti-Semitic and conspiracy posts.

Nashville Holocaust Memorial vandalized

'Kikes lie, Whites die,' and white supremacist code for 'Heil Hitler' hung on Holocaust Memorial in Tennessee.

Jewish cemetery in Poland vandalized

Anti-Semitic message spray-painted onto wall of Jewish cemetery in southern Poland, a year after previous vandalism.

Ohio: Jewish DoH director resigns after anti-Semitic backlash

Ohio’s Jewish Health Department director, who faced an anti-Semitic backlash over stay-at-home orders, resigns.

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

German man charged with deadly anti-Semitic shooting in Halle will go on trial on July 21.

France: Black Lives Matter demonstration marred by anti-Semitism

Black Lives Matter demonstration in Paris devolves into anti-Semitic rally, as participants denounce 'dirty Jews', accuse Israel of genocide

Trump voices support for candidate who posed with KKK leader

Trump boosts Georgia candidate who posed with a neo-Nazi and peddles anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Belgian television series claims Israel 'massacred Palestinians'

Belgian Holocaust series claims Jews ‘massacred’ and ‘systematically’ displaced Palestinians, ignores historic truths.

Rapper Ice Cube under fire for anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Rapper sparks controversy after following up tweet of controversial mural with images associated with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Never again the canary in the coal mine!

Antisemitism is not only a Jewish problem; it’s an American problem that we must fight together. Opinion.

Arizona principal out over anti-Semitic texts to Jewish employee

Charter school principal forced out over anti-Semitic, racist text messages to a Jewish employee.

Where there's Antifa there is antisemitism

Palestinian Arabs and antisemites did not miss the opportunity to piggyback on the riots that followed the murder of George Floyd. Op-ed.

US teens call on gov't to adopt Jewish Students' Bill of Rights

Teenage American students draft anti-discrimination laws to guarantee an education free of bigotry and anti-Semitism.

Muslim World League Sec. Gen. honored for fighting anti-Semitism

Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa becomes the first recipient of prestigious award to Muslim leaders engaged in the fight against anti-Semitism.

Will Cincinnati's baseball stadium be renamed?

Kevin Youkilis joins call to rename Marge Schott Stadium over her anti-Semitism.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.

'God is Dead': US rioters vandalize churches and synagogues

Some church and synagogues were defaced by Black Lives Matter slogans, some had hateful messages targeted to the houses of worship. Op-ed.

Polish journalist: Jews are 'ruthless,' Holocaust is a 'myth'

'No doubt' that Rafal Ziemkiewicz's newest book intends to cause hatred towards Jews, cast doubt on Holocaust, watchdog says.

Antisemitism finds its way into every mass protest

The demonstrations may have no relation to Israel or Jews, but there's always an inventive way to blame and attack them. Op-ed.

Torah scrolls removed from LA synagogue amidst riots

Congregants act to safeguard Torah scrolls from riots after nearby synagogue vandalized and as riots following George Floyd's death continue

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Synagogue vandalized during riots

Anti-Israel graffiti found on one of Los Angeles' oldest synagogues on the same day as mass protests over police killing of man in custody.

Germany: Highest number of anti-Semitic crimes since 2001

German police registered 2,032 anti-Semitic crimes, including two killings, in 2019, up 13% from 2018.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered at Toronto school

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns anti-Semitic graffiti at Toronto school located in an area with a large Jewish population.

The myth of the Good Dutchman

Do the Dutch preserve a self-image as a nation with a high level of morality by lying, obfuscating and hiding things that don't fit? Op-ed

'You call it humor, I call it horror'

Brazilian Jewish groups slam German comedian for Holocaust joke.

The way to fight antisemitism and anti-Israelism

When under attack, societies behaving normally look for the best defense. That is also what Israel has done in other key areas. Opinion.

'Jews are miserly, Jews are wicked'

First Jewish president of Brazilian Congress victimized by anti-Semitic slurs online.

Ukrainian officer who demanded lists of Jews fired

Ukraine minister fires senior police officer who demanded list of Kolomyya's Jews.

Video making fun of Holocaust survivor was 'just a joke'

TikTok video that makes fun of numbers tattooed on arms of Holocaust survivors gets over 600,000 views.

North Carolina: Menorah at Chabad center is vandalized

Vandals knock down large menorah in front of Chabad of Elon University, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

US religious freedom body funds research on Europe anti-Semitism

New research project would enhance understanding of anti-Semitism and government response to it, commission says.

'Happy Armed Forces Day' from Ilhan Omar's daughter

Rep. Omar’s daughter accused U.S. soldiers of “actively killing innocent children abroad” and furthering US imperialism. Op-ed.

Alaska lawmaker compares COVID-19 test stickers to yellow stars

Alaska lawmaker apologizes ‘for any offense taken’ after likening pandemic regulations to Nazi rules.

George Washington University will keep anti-Israel interim dean

George Washington U stands by appointment of interim dean who backs boycott Israel movement, says she has 'respect for all students.'

Holocaust survivor's killers will stand trial for murder

Paris prosecutors say Holocaust survivor’s 2018 slaying was an anti-Semitic murder.

Man who called to 'overthrow' Jews charged in illegal gun buy

FBI files charges against two men for purchasing illegal firearms, including one man who declared hatred of Jews, blacks.

Coronavirus exploited to spread anti-Semitism

New report details how anti-Israel, anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda during coronavirus pandemic is similar to classic anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic incidents reach record high in 2019

ADL annual report finds more than 2,100 acts of anti-Semitic hate, for a 56 percent increase in assaults, five fatalities.

2 arrested for allegedly ripping face masks off Jews in Brooklyn

Couple shouts anti-Semitic slurs at group of hasidic Jews, tries to rip face masks off several men.

Calls for firing of German anti-Semitism czar over stance on BDS

37 Israeli and Jewish scholars call for removal of Germany's anti-Semitism czar, over his refusal to include pro-BDS professor at event.

Germany: Rise in anti-Semitism following Yom Kippur attack

Anti-Semitism monitor in Germany finds that reported incidents rose following the attack on Halle synagogue.

Syrian vandalizes Amsterdam kosher restaurant again

Syrian who in 2017 broke into kosher restaurant in Amsterdam arrested again for smashing its windows while holding a lighter.

Will Anti-Semitism and COVID-19 be enough?

I perceive elements out there that can do the job of encouraging Jews to return home much more efficiently, effectively, and quickly than I.

GoDaddy removes website promoting 'Miss Hitler' beauty pageant

Web-hosting company suspends domain of a website running the global “Miss Hitler 2020” beauty pageant for violating terms of service.

Vermont political forum hit by anti-Semitic ‘Zoombombing’

Political forum featuring Jewish candidate hit by anti-Semitic 'zoom bombing' with swastikas.

GoDaddy.com urged to shut down website hosting Miss Hitler event

Anti-Semitism watchdog group urges GoDaddy.com to close website which is promoting neo-Nazi beauty pageant.

'Jeremy Corbyn's successor isn't cracking down on anti-Semitism'

Despite new Labour UK chief's vow to combat anti-Semitism, UK Jewish groups say Keir Starmer has failed to turn words into action.

Dictionary editor thought term 'anti-Semite' would have no use

Oxford English Dictionary editor James Murray left term 'anti-Semite' out of dictionary, thought it would fall out of use.

Alberta union head hit for tweeting anti-Semitic stereotype

Labor union chief apologizes after using anti-Semitic stereotype to criticize health care payout.