Antisemitism

Record number of anti-Semitic incidents in the Netherlands

Anti-Semitic incidents increase 35% over 2018 in the Netherlands.

Anti-Semitism - on a Swedish reality show

In Sweden, where anti-Semitism has risen, ‘Big Brother’ catches contestants confessing Jew-hatred.

Europe has become dangerous: Does Israel need new friends?

Jay Shapiro thinks that the increasing alienation of Europe from Israel is problematic and dangerous.

Betrayed: Holocaust survivor warns the world

A survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald warns of the rise of anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic Fatah tweet removed

Strategic Affairs Minister: While Abbas talks about peace at the UN his party posts nauseating hatred of Jews.

Security guard pleads guilty in synagogue bombing plot

Las Vegas security guard with connections to white supremacists pleads guilty to illegal weapons possession in plot to bomb synagogue.

Why Jews have reason to fear in America

Opinion: Much of the rhetoric that is feeding the present day anti-Semitism is coming from the Left.

Elizabeth Warren will skip the AIPAC conference

Democratic candidate claims to be 'terrified' by AIPAC's activities, says 'no Democrat should legitimize that kind of bigotry.'

Montreal suburb adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

City council of Westmount adopts working definition of anti-Semitism based on that of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

Anti-Semitic incidents in Britain rise for 4th straight year

Community Security Trust annual report finds that 1,805 cases of anti-Semitism were reported in Britain in 2019.

Facebook takes down page attacking Lakewood Jewish community

'Rise Up Ocean County' page was dedicated to opposing growth of Orthodox community of Lakewood, New Jersey.

Duke University resolves anti-Semitism discrimination complaint

After Jewish group files complaint over allegedly anti-Semitic conference, Duke University agrees to 'resolution' to complaint.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York City fell in January

Anti-Semitic crimes remain majority of NYC hate crimes, but number drops.

German court rejects call to remove anti-Semitic church carving

Court rules church where Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis does not have to remove 13th-century carving depicting Jews sucking on pig.

Ukrainian shop pulls costumes of hasidic Jews

Shop in Lviv, Ukraine, pulls costumes of hasidic Jews, apologizes for using offensive word. 'No intention to offend Jewish community.'

South Africa: Anti-Semitic incidents fall to 15-year low

South African Jewish Board of Deputies says there were only 36 recorded incidents of anti-Semitism in 2019.

Swedish-Jewish woman, 60, fights off 3 purse snatchers

Attackers succeed in stealing Star of David pendant, fail to steal purse from woman while spouting anti-Semitic abuse.

Paris metro passengers stop anti-Jewish harassment

Passengers on subway train stop 4 Arab men who were pursuing, harassing Jewish man.

New HBO series envisions rise of anti-Semitism in US in 1940

HBO series presents alternate history of America on eve of WWII, with populist presidential candidate pushing country towards anti-Semitism.

British school to change logo referencing blood libel

St. Hugh's School promises to change logo to remove reference to 'Little Saint Hugh' anti-Semitic blood libel.

Sweden: Bag with soap and Star of David left outside museum

Bag with Star of David and soap left outside Swedish Holocaust day display.

Muslim "Holocaust Remembrance" or negation?

Journalist ties Kobe Bryant’s death to conspiracy theory on Jews

Journalist from Argentinian state television links Kobe Bryant's death to conspiracy theory on Jews, blames 'Zionists' for NBA star's death.

Number of anti-Semitic Americans remains stable

ADL poll: Anti-Semitic violence is on the rise in America — but anti-Semitic attitudes are not.

Hate crime charges for Brooklyn woman who slapped Jewish women

Brooklyn woman who assaulted three Jewish women last month - before being quickly released from jail - now faces federal hate crime charges.

US AG blames anti-Semitism on 'militant progressivism'

US Attorney General William Barr meets with Jewish leaders, blames anti-Semitism on 'militant progressivism'.

'A sick joke, a slap at all Holocaust survivors'

Spanish State Prosecutor: Incitement to hatred against Nazis can be considered a hate crime.

Far-right Hungarian party elects candidate with Jewish roots

Hungary’s far-right Jobbik party has anti-Semitism baggage — and a new leader with Jewish roots.

France: Anti-Semitic acts increased by 27% last year

Anti-Semitic acts increased in France by 27% in 2019, says country’s interior minister.

'Stop anti-Semitism'

'The more they talk, the less action there is.' World Jewish Congress chief chastises world leaders for failing to confront anti-Semitism.

Hotovely: Dramatic rise in anti-Semitism in the West

For first time since becoming diaspora minister, Tzipi Hotovely attends cabinet meeting, where 2019 report on anti-Semitism to be presented.

US Jews unwittingly funding anti-Semitism on college campuses

Research finds Jews contributed billions of dollars to US colleges, including to schools at which Jewish students experience anti-Semitism.

Anti-Semitic attack sparks Italy protest

Hundreds protest in Mondovi, Italy, after vandals scrawl 'Jews Here' on door of concentration camp survivor.

Italy: Anti-Semitic writing found on Auschwitz survivor's door

Anti-Semitic writing scrawled on door of now-deceased Holocaust survivor in Italian town of Mondovi.

'Anti-Semitism is the sign of a decaying democracy'

'Anti-Semitic attacks in the US are acts of terrorism - time to start defining them that way,' says ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

A courageous Catholic voice against antisemitism

Jewish cemetery in Bulgaria vandalized

Gravestones toppled, broken in 19th century Jewish cemetery in Shoumen.

Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-Semitsm

Pope meets delegation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Poll: Anti-Semitism rampant in France - and its getting worse

84% of young French Jews are have been victims of anti-Semitism at least once, new poll finds, including large number of physical attacks.

Majority of Israelis fear for Jews living in France

i24NEWS survey: Majority of Israeli citizens are concerned for the safety of Jews living in France amid rising anti-Semitism in Europe.

N. Carolina judge's son pleads guilty to threatening synagogue

Son of a North Carolina Court of Appeals judge pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges for shouting threats at local synagogue.

Munich conference cancelled due to anti-Semitism

Munich conference cancelled after rejection of pro-Israel speaker sparks anti-Semitism claims.

Increasing anti-Semitism: Is the world awakening?

Achievements against the the oldest hate which made a comeback.

Vandal paints swastika on stairs of Nebraska synagogue

Security camera footage shows vandal painted swastika on synagogue - then took a photograph of his work.

Inept NYC officials still in a quandary about rising antisemitism

NJ pizzeria manager fired for anti-Semitic tirade

New Jersey pizzeria apologizes to employee, fires manager who launched into anti-Semitic tirade over request for Rosh Hashanah absence.

Decrease in number of anti-Semitic incidents in Ukraine

Jewish organization in Ukraine says number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2019 decreased by 27 percent over 2018.

'Stop This Story!'

First-ever global social media campaign to combat anti-Semitism launched under the headline 'Stop This Story!'.

‘Education is only weapon against anti-Semitism’

Nearly 200 attend launch of first phase of Northern New Jersey Holocaust Memorial & Education Center.

‘Kill All Jews’ graffiti found at Brooklyn high school

Call to kill Jews, swastika found on stairwell of Brooklyn Technical High School.

France: Muslim convicted of hate crime for assaulting Jew

Muslim man who assaulted Jewish optician in his shop in Toulon, France last October convicted of hate crime.

Op-ed: Where’s that teacher who taught kids to behead people?

Muslim children in Philadelphia were taught to proclaim, “We will chop off their heads”. What did the city do about the bizarre event?

Report: About 30 Ukrainians rampage, beat Jews in Uman

Witnesses describe 'pogrom' as 30 men attack Jewish worshipers near grave of Rebbe Nachman.

NY '100 cameras' plan to protect Jews 'a good first step'

'While the new cameras are an important step, they are from from providing the sense of security.'

How to fight African-American antisemitism

NYC to add 100 security cameras in Jewish neighborhoods

'Security cameras will increase NYPD visibility, help keep New Yorkers safe,' Mayor Bill de Blasio says.

Spotify to remove playlists with anti-Semitic hate speech

Music streaming service to remove playlist titles deemed to contain anti-Semitic hate speech, say this content violates company policy.

Anti-Semitism is taking over the world

Jay Shapiro warns that hatred of Jews is taking on new forms and is becoming a widespread phenomenon in many countries.

No, Islamophobia is not the same as antisemitism

Student sues university for lack of action on anti-Semitism

Jewish student who left Kutztown University over anti-Semitic harassment sues college for failing to intervene.