hate crimes

Toronto:

Jews subject to more hate crimes than any other group

Toronto Police Service publishes 2022 hate crimes report: Jewish community victimized in approximately 26 percent of all hate crimes.

Two men who beat Jewish man in NY plead guilty

Two of Joey Borgen’s attackers plead guilty on hate crime charges for 2021 beating.

NYPD searching for man accused of 6 antisemitic incidents

NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force probing multiple incidents across Queens suspected to have been perpetrated by antisemitic vandal.

Canadian agency report finds surge in antisemitic hate crimes

Newly released data by Statistics Canada points to continuation of dangerous uptick in antisemitism across Canada.

Georgia senators save measure to adopt IHRA definition

Bill to include IHRA definition of antisemitism in state hate crimes law rescued, measure will now be voted on in House and Senate.

Antisemitism in America:

FBI reveals hate crimes at levels not seen in over 20 years

Updated data finds antisemitic hate crimes against American Jews increased nearly 20 percent in 2021.

Toronto police present plan to fight antisemitic hate crimes

City’s police force announces details at synagogue meeting to combat increase in antisemitic crimes.

Ontario police investigating swastika graffiti spree

Town of Mount Forest hit with multiple swastika vandalism incidents over three-day period, described as “possible hate motivated crimes.”

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Car rams into Jewish man in Brooklyn

The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an incident in which a vehicle hit a Chassidic pedestrian on Friday in Crown Heights.

Jew-hating must be fought by Jews speaking up - to other Jews

It's time we took the war of battling Jew hating into our own hands. Op-ed.

AJC concerned over lack of data in 2021 FBI hate crimes report

American Jewish Committee slams report for not providing true account of level of antisemitism faced by US Jewish community.

145% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New York in November

Anti-Jewish incidents make up up 60% of all hate crimes in New York City in month of November.

New York City:

Man accused of antisemitic assaults pleads guilty

Pro-Palestinian activist faces five years in prison for antisemitic assaults against Jews.

NY Governor signs two anti-hate crime bills

The bills come days after two men were arrested in connection with alleged threat to attack synagogues in New York City.

NYPD increases patrols in Williamsburg amid rise in antisemitism

As anti-Jewish attacks surge in neighborhood, police announce increased presence in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

NY former hate crimes czar is now teaching the Holocaust.

Deborah Lauter, NY’s former hate crimes czar, says, ''Never Again' means giving teachers the skills to make it relevant for students today.'

New statistics show:

Jews remain most targeted group for hate crime in Canada

Statistics Canada releases report showing hate crimes targeting the Jewish community grew dramatically by 47 percent since 2020.

Buffalo shooter charged with federal hate crimes

Justice Department announces federal hate crimes charges against Payton Gendron, who shot dead 10 African Americans at Buffalo supermarket.

California hate crime bill separates Nazi, Hindu symbols

'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.

NYC 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 Jews

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 hit Europe's Jews and Christians

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

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 attacked in Brooklyn by men yelling anti-Jewish 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 and 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

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 cops probed 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 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 Canada: Anti-Semitic incidents 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 running over kids

Iowa woman pleads guilty for driving her car into two children “because of their race and national origin”.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes rise in Toronto and area

Annual reports find hate crimes increased by more than 50% in Toronto and by 20% in York Region in 2020.

Jews most targeted religious group for hate crimes in Canada

Statistics Canada report for 2019 finds 7% increase in police-reported hate crimes in Canada that year.

Nearly 1,500 anti-Semitic Crimes Recorded in the EU in 2019

22% of hate crimes in Europe were against Jews despite Jews being less than 1% of the population.

Do Americans understand the anti-Semitism around them?

Americans, as a whole, are not ant-Semitic and oppose actions and vitriol against Jews, but many don't know it when they see it. Op-ed.

New York hate crime legislation named after Monsey victim

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces he is renaming proposed state hate crime legislation in honor of Monsey stabbing victim who died on Sunday.