 Outrage over Sarajevo mass for pro-Nazi WWII collaboratorsWiesenthal Center urges Bosnian government to ban memorial mass for Croatia's pro-Nazi collaborators and civilians killed by communists. Aircraft carrying one ton of Venezuelan gold forced to land on Caribbean island'A story, if not linked to the Holocaust, certainly endangers the security of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.' Spanish Prosecutor's statement is 'a sick joke, a slap at all Holocaust survivors'Spanish State Prosecutor: Incitement to hatred against Nazis can be considered a hate crime. Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric resurgence’ of anti-SemitsmPope meets delegation from the Simon Wiesenthal Center ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Simon Wiesenthal Centre criticizes ICC probe of Israel“Any investigation of crimes committed in the Palestinian Territory should focus on continuous attacks from Gaza against Israelis by Hamas." Jewish groups laud Trump's order on anti-SemitismCoalition for Jewish Values, Simon Wiesenthal Center welcome expected order to protect Jews on college campuses from anti-Semitism. 'Omar, Tlaib are unapologetic anti-Semites'Simon Wiesenthal Center says Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should have joined 70 other congressmen who visited Israel, backs gov't. decision. Nikki Haley: Every person has the ability to stop hateNikki Haley opens up about rising hate, Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the UN's anti-Israel bias. Belgian ruling 'way beyond justice denied'Wiesenthal Centre 'appalled at court endorsement of anti-Semitism by default,' after 5 years of 'procrastination.' DC 'Dyke March' bans Jewish symbolsJewish LGBT marchers told not to display Star of David at pride march in Washington DC. Sarah Halimi's murderer 'unfit to stand trial' due to marijuanaSimon Wiesenthal Centre demands France investigate judicial treatment of anti-Semitic murderer deemed 'unfit to stand trial.' Iceland faces criticism after violating Eurovision standards'Icelandic Hatari singers did not keep their commitment. Reykjavik must be disqualified from 2020 contest.' 'Anti-Semitism is on the rise - don't blame Trump'Arutz Sheva speaks with Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and president of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Canadian PM calls for probe of Gaza violenceCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses concern over Gaza violence but fails to mention Hamas role in encouraging it. To fight anti-Semitism, you have to define itAn interview with Mark Weitzman of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and International Holocaust Remembrance Authority: "A definition must include...double standards and delegitimization of Israel." Lithuanian publisher recalls books by Holocaust writerBooks of bestselling author who broke taboos on Lithuanian complicity with Nazis recalled over comments on nationalist who murdered Jews. Wiesenthal Center receives $25,000 donation from ScaramucciFormer WH spokesman fulfills promise made following Twitter poll asking how many Jews perished in the Holocaust.Scaramucci gives $25K to Wiesenthal Center after Holocaust gaffeAnthony Scaramucci, former communications director for Donald Trump, pledges donation after Twiter post asks how many Jews died in WW2. Bahrain ruler denounces Arab boycott of IsraelBahrain national orchestra performs Hatikva at Wiesenthal Center event. Gulf nation's king says subjects free to visit Israel. Wiesenthal anti-racism program part of youth Olympic gamesSimon Wiesenthal Center program against Racism in Sport to be implemented in the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games. Watch: Arnold Schwarzenegger's message to Trump'You have a moral responsibility to send an unequivocal message that you won’t stand for hate and racism.'Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $100,000 to Jewish anti-hate groupAction star and former governor donates sum to Simon Wiesenthal Center following white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jewish groups slam ban on Jewish flags at Chicago lesbian paradeADL, Wiesenthal Center call on lesbian group which banned Jewish marchers to apologize for anti-Semitic act. U.S. Jewish groups disappointed by Embassy decisionConference of Presidents, Simon Wiesenthal Center express disappointment over delay in Embassy move to Jerusalem. 'Today, the biggest problem is one of distortion'Arutz Sheva speaks to historian and Nazi hunter Dr. Efraim Zuroff about current attempts to distort the narrative of the Holocaust. US lawmakers call for federal funding of anti-Semitism monitorsRep. Chris Smith, Simon Wiesenthal Center, call for creation of federal position to deal with domestic anti-Semitism. Wiesenthal Center calls for task force on JCC bomb threatsSimon Wiesenthal Center urges Attorney General to set up task force to catch callers who made false bomb threats to JCCs. Amazon German site promotes sale of anti-Semitic bookWiesenthal Center protests Amazon Germany's promotion of book accusing Rothschild family of 'controlling world,' financing Nazi party. Anti-Semites harrass rabbi who spoke at Trump inaugurationRabbi Marvin Hier, who said prayer at President Trump's inauguration, inundated with anti-Semitic attacks on social media since event.Wiesenthal rabbi pressured to withdraw from Trump inaugurationOnline petition is calling on Rabbi Marvin Hier to withdraw his participation in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Japanese band apologizes for Nazi-like outfitsSony Music and producer behind a Japanese girl band that performed in costumes resembling Nazi uniforms apologize. Forgiving the unforgivableOnly the victim can forgive and there is no cause for him to do so, even if he survives. Chile urged to nix visit by Iranian officialSimon Wiesenthal Center calls on president of Chile to cancel a planned visit by Iran's foreign minister scheduled for late this week. Uruguay urged to act after stabbing of JewSimon Wiesenthal Center writes letter to Uruguayan president, expressing concern over Muslim who stabbed Jewish merchant to death. 2015's worst anti-Semitic, anti-Israel incidentsSimon Wiesenthal Center's list of worst anti-Semitic incidents topped by San Bernardino shooters' belief Israel will cease to exist. Roger Waters may face protest outside showSimon Wiesenthal Center calls for boycott of Roger Waters' gig in Sag Harbor, planning protest outside. Jewish Groups Blast Iceland's Capital for BoycottSimon Wiesenthal Center and World Jewish Congress denounce Reykjavik's vote to boycott Israeli products. Air France Puts Israel Back on its MapProtest causes Air France to put back Israel into its in-flight map - while keeping 'West Bank' and 'Gaza Strip.'Air France Under Fire for Omitting IsraelAir France apologizes for failing to include Israel on its in-flight map, but Simon Wiesenthal Center rejects the apology. Nazi's Conviction Must 'Pave the Way' for MoreJewish groups praise Oskar Groening's conviction, but call on European authorities 'not to relent' in bringing all living Nazis to justice. Second Most Wanted Nazi Dies at 93Suspect Nazi war criminal from Ukraine dies of disease in Canada, mere hours after call to bring him to justice. Germany Praised for Efforts to Charge Former NazisThe Simon Wiesenthal Center touts Germany for most positive results in indicting Nazi war criminals from April 2014- May 2015. 'Condemnation is Insufficient' for AttacksSimon Wiesenthal Center writes to European Council that Paris and Copenhagen terror attacks could be the start of 'pan-European epidemic.' Jewish Group Calls Exhibit a 'Sickening Mockery'The Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns a modern art exhibition in Estonia for its controversial depictions of the Holocaust. Top Nazi Hunter: Eastern Europe Rewrote HolocaustEastern Europe minimizes Holocaust and equates it with Communist 'genocide,' says Dr. Zuroff - and Israel must act. Nazi-Hunters Condemn Mass for WWII Croatia LeaderThe Simon Wiesenthal Center slammed a Mass held for Croation leader Ante Pavelic, whose regime killed hundreds of thousands during WWII. SWC Urges Germany to Prosecute Nazi 'Death Squads'List of 80 suspects - participants in Nazi 'mobile killing sqauds' - handed to German authorities for prosecution. Wiesenthal Founder Says UNESCO Exhibit is HistoricRabbi Marvin Hier speaks at the opening of a groundbreaking UNESCO exhibit on Jewish ties to Israel. US, Germany Receive Top Marks for 'Nazi Hunting'Simon Wiesental Centre reveals the best - and worst - countries at tracking down and bringing to justice Nazi war criminals. Latvians Who Fought with Nazis Hold Annual MarchLatvians who fought on the Nazi side against the Soviets stage a march in Riga. Simon Wiesenthal Center director condemns the parade. Netanyahu on Arms Ship: We'll See Who's LyingPrime Minister responds to Iran's denials: ''That ship will get to Eilat in a few days, and we shall expose what Iran is really doing.' Anti-Semitism in Holland 'Going Unchallenged'The Simon Wiesenthal Center writes to Deputy Dutch Prime Minister over neglect to solve rampant anti-Semitism in the Netherlands. U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Exhibition"UNESCO's decision is wrong," says Ambassador Power after UN body cancels Jewish exhibition because of Arab pressure. UNESCO Cancels Jewish Exhibit Following PressureThe United Nations’ cultural body cancels Jewish exhibit, citing "concerns for Israel-PA peace talks." Anti-Semitic Organization Loses Canadian FundingCanadian Arab Federation's appeal to regain government funding fails, after evidence mounts of intense anti-Semitism. Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-SemitesIran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”. Nazi Not Tried After Determined 'Unfit for Trial'Hans Lipschis, 93, released by German courts Friday after being diagnosed with early stages of dementia. |
