Antisemitism
News and updates about 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.

NJ teen accuses boss of sending him anti-Semitic messages
Jewish teen working at New Jersey pizzeria sues his boss who made anti-Semitic comments after teen asked to take off Jewish holiday.

European Jewish leader:
'Anti-Semitism is best fought with fear of future tragedy'
World Holocaust Forum founder Moshe Kantor: To avoid a future war, we have to have in mind one strong instrument: our fear

2 violent anti-Semitic assaults under investigation in Berlin
Multiple anti-Semitic assaults committed in Berlin so far this week.

Watch: How widespread is black anti-Semitism in New York?
Video journalist Ami Horowitz takes to the streets of Brooklyn to see how widespread anti-Semitism is within the black community.

As anti-Semitism rises, NY's new bail law comes under attack
After suspect freed twice without bail in two anti-Semitic incidents before being arrested a third time, critics target NY's bail reform.

Jersey City official who called Jews 'brutes' refuses to resign
Shortly after deadly kosher supermarket shooting, Jersey City official expressed sympathy for the shooters and called Jews 'brutes'.

Ukrainian Jewish student’s dorm vandalized in hate crime
Anti-Semitic etchings found on walls of Jewish student's dorm, bible stolen.

Jewish cemetery in southwest France vandalized
Significant damage done to a dozen graves in Jewish cemetery of Bayonne.

Jewish cemetery desecrated in southwest France
Tombs smashed, commemorative plaque broken as graves desecrated in Jewish cemetery in southwestern France.

Boy, 13, punched on London bus by anti-Semitic attacker
Man shouting anti-Semitic invectives assaults teenager on bus heading for Stamford Hill.

President of EJC: There are places that are dangerous for Jews
At Yediot Aharonot conference, European Jewish Congress president says there are 'definitely' places in Europe which are dangerous for Jews.

NY: Over 25,000 marched in solidarity with Jewish community
Over 25,000 New Yorkers, including dozens of elected officials, marched across Brooklyn Bridge in solidarity with NY Jewish community.

'Why were anti-Israel groups included in anti-Semitism rally?'
American Forum for Israel blasts inclusion of "far-left anti-Israel groups" at march against anti-Semitism in NYC. "They should be shunned.'

America’s willing executioners

Toronto university labor union under fire for anti-Semitic tweet
B’nai Brith Canada condemns labor union at University of Toronto following anti-Israel and anti-Semitic tweets.

Jerusalem:
Hundreds rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march
Israelis gather in Jerusalem to rally in solidarity with 'No Hate No Fear' march against anti-Semitism in New York City.

Watch: Tens of thousands rally in New York against anti-Semitism
Tens of thousands join solidarity march in New York City to protest anti-Semitic attacks, show support for local Jewish community.

More threats against Jews reported in Crown Heights
African-American man in his 30s threatens Jews in Crown Heights Brooklyn, following spate of violent attacks on local Jews.

The Serpent and the Red Thread, a book for today's world

When all Jews march together, we shall overcome

Suspect in Williamsburg attack held on bond
24-year-old woman pleads not guilty to robbery and assault charges after Hasidic man attacked in Williamsburg.

Solidarity rally in Jerusalem against global anti-Semitism
The demonstration in Jerusalem will coincide with a huge solidarity march in New York City under the banner 'No Hate. No Fear.'

NY: After third arrest, anti-Semitic attacker held in custody
Tiffany Harris, who was arrested twice for anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn and let go without bail both times, is being hospitalized.

Jewish teen threatened with knife in Brooklyn
Two men threaten Jewish teen with a knife in Flatbush, call him "Jew boy".

Anti-Semitism: The historical template of Exile and Redemption
Joseph’s reunion with Benjamin: Gazing into the future.

Hasidic man attacked in Brooklyn
Two women reportedly yelled anti-Semtic epithets at Hasidic man in Williamsburg and then attacked him when he called 911.

Israelphobia: Does it really exist?
What’s behind the historic spike in anti-Semitic attacks in the US and Europe?

Reports of anti-Semitic flyers in Georgia "a misunderstanding"
Probe into alleged anti-Semitic flyers spread in Georgia county revealed to be 'historical document' used in study of Holocaust denial.

'No Hate, No Fear': Jewish groups plan solidarity march in NYC
After way of anti-Semitic attacks in New York area, UJA-Federal, ADL, AJC, JCRC, and New York Board of Rabbis plan solidarity march.

Anti-Semitic flyers found in Georgia
Flyers describing Holocaust as a "Jew lie" found in the Toco Hills neighborhood of DeKalb County.

Anti-Semitic slogans painted on Greek synagogue
Jewish community leaders in Greece call on authorities to act after anti-Semitic slogans painted on recently-restored synagogue.

Brooklyn anti-Semitic attacker freed without bail again
Tiffany Harris released again without bail despite committing assault the day after her previous release for assaulting 3 Jews.

New York City to launch 3 initiatives to combat anti-Semitism
Amid surge in attacks on Jews, New York City launches three new initiatives to combat hate crimes.

Germany: Two suspects arrested after Jewish cemetery vandalized
Two men aged 21 and 33 arrested for allegedly knocking over 40 tombstones in a Jewish cemetery in western Geilenkirchen.

Man threatens shoppers at kosher butcher in London
Man enters Royal Meats store, shouts anti-Jewish invectives.
