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New statistics show: Jews remain most targeted religious group for hate crime in Canada
Statistics Canada releases report showing hate crimes targeting the Jewish community grew dramatically by 47 percent since 2020.
Federal hate crime charges announced against Buffalo shooter
Justice Department announces federal hate crimes charges against Payton Gendron, who shot dead 10 African Americans at Buffalo supermarket.
A California hate crimes bill separates Nazi symbols from Hindu swastikas
'Swastikas have been symbol of peace for thousands of years.' Bill banning hate crimes distinguishes Hindu swastika from Nazi 'Hakenkreuz'.
NYC mayor sparks outrage: Touts 40% drop in hate crimes while antisemitism surges
Dov Hikind slams Mayor Eric Adams for boasting about drop in hate crimes while outbreak of attacks against Jews in NYC continues unabated.
New York City Council calls for $5 million for hate crime prevention
Citing report by Simon Wiesenthal Center, New York City Council members push for greater funding of anti-hate crime program.s
Toronto Police: Jews most targeted in city’s hate crimes in 2021
Jews constitute 3.8% of the population of Toronto, but make up 22% of hate crime victims.
Police arrest mezuzah-burning Arab
Police, IDF, arrest Arab who ripped mezuzah from doorpost, smashed its case, and tried to burn the parchment.
Horrific: Arab yanks mezuzah off doorpost - and burns it
Arab construction worker pulls mezuzah off doorpost, breaks its case with a hammer, and burns the parchment.
NYPD: Antisemitic hate crimes up 400% in February
56 hate crimes committed against Jews in February 2022, compared to 11 in February 2021.
DeSantis: Florida is 'leading the way' in fight against BDS
Florida Gov. DeSantis visits replica of Holocaust-era cattle car, promises Florida will continue to stand up to anti-Semitism and BDS.
NYPD investigating two antisemitic assaults in Brooklyn
NYPD investigating two assaults on Jews which took place in Williamsburg on Friday night as hate crimes.
Anti-Semitism: The numbers don’t lie
For those, Jews included, who don’t believe that Jew-hatred has become a threat in America, a look at the data may be a wake-up call. Op-ed.
27% of religious hate crimes in Sweden target its tiny Jewish community
Jews are 0.1% of the Swedish population but account for over a quarter of the victims of religious hate crimes.
Islamophobia envoy’s mission should focus on Muslim countries
With 59% against Jews, only 1% of hate crimes in the USA are directed at Muslims. How many government positions does that need? Opinion.
Jews remain most targeted group for hate crimes in New York City
Data compiled by the NYPD shows that hate crimes have doubled this year, with Jews and Asians the most frequent victims.
NY hate crimes unit investigating damaged menorah in Queens
Large menorah knocked over in Queens right before Hanukkah.
Record number of hate crimes against Jews and Christians in Europe
The number of anti-Semitic hate crimes increased, from 600 to 2,316, anti-Christian crimes went from 578 to 980. Op-ed.
California Jewish groups eligible for $200,000 security grants
New historic $47.5 million state security grant program will enable Jewish community to drastically improve security preparedness.
Man arrested after anti-Semitic spitting attack in Crown Heights, New York
A Jewish woman on her way to pick up her son at the bus stop was spit on by a man who yelled anti-Semitic slurs at her.
Jewish man assaulted outside Brooklyn club by two men yelling anti-Semitic slurs
NYPD currently looking for two suspects who upon learning a man was Jewish began to kick and punch him until he fell to the ground.
The Chelm Report: Anti-Jewish hate crimes in Europe not related to anti-Semitism?
For the last 3000 years, or so it seems, Jewish leaders have been conducting polls trying to gauge how much non-Jews like us. Op-ed.
UK gov: Jews victims of 1 in 5 religious-based hate crimes, highest recorded level
The main Jewish communal security organization in the UK is sounding the alarm in the wake of shocking new data on hate crimes against Jews.
NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofits
Speaking at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Governor Hochul announces that $25 million will go toward protecting nonprofits from hate crimes.
Jewish groups urge passage of California hate crimes legislation
New bill would strengthen existing hate crime protections and require improved training and coordination for law enforcement.
Report: Canadian police investigated less than 1% of hate crimes in 2019
New data suggests the vast majority of hate crimes in Canada experienced by the Jewish community and other groups are never investigated.
FBI: Number of anti-Jewish hate crimes drops by 29%
FBI reports drop in number of anti-Semitic crimes in 2020 amid rise in total hate crimes.
Swastika carved into playground slide at Long Island, NY school
After incident discovered, school district contacted county hate crimes unit.
NYPD: 69% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year
Jews and Asians the victims of the majority of hate crimes in New York according to NYPD. Hate crimes overall up 139%.
Nebraska Congressman stands up for the Jewish community
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-R) recently delivered a floor speech in Congress to address the very concerning uptick in hate crimes against Jews.
Objects thrown through windows of LA synagogue and kosher eatery
Friday morning, anti-Semitic hate crimes took place at Young Israel of Century City and nearby Pat's Restaurant. Investigation is ongoing.
NY state senator urges passage of his anti-Semitism bill
Senator Joseph Griffo says that his legislation would offer additional protections against anti-Semitic attacks.
Second suspect arrested in last week's NYC mob assault of Jewish man
NYPD recommending 25-year old suspect be charged with three assault related hate crimes.
Israeli flag with swastika in it flown at University of London
One student questioned and two others arrested after string of anti-Semitic hate crimes take place at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize Illinois synagogue
Damage to synagogue in Skokie being investigated as a hate crime. Two suspects caught on camera.
"Appalling examples of anti-Semitism" in London over weekend
UK Home Secretary denounces recent surge of anti-Semitic incidents in London, says that police have launched investigations.
Jews and Asians most targeted groups as hate crimes soar in NYC
Number of attacks on Asians in New York City skyrockets, fueling surge in hate crime.
NYPD releases new footage of Bronx synagogue vandal suspect
Hate Crimes Unit posts video of suspect to social media, asking for help in identifying the individual.
B'nai Brith: Anti-Semitic incidents in Canada increased 18% in 2020
Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2020 finds that Jews are still the most targeted group in Canada for hate crimes.
Iowa woman pleads guilty to hate crime after ramming children with her car
Iowa woman pleads guilty for driving her car into two children “because of their race and national origin”.
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