Anti-Semitism creating ‘dire’ situation in Germany, says security expert
Rising anti-Semitism presents ‘dire’ threat to Germany, head of top national security agency warns.
August 11, 2020
Jewish Diaspora
130-plus groups call on Facebook to put in place policy curbing anti-Semitism
Community standards on social-media platforms have been criticized for failing to address the growing threat.
August 11, 2020
Ex-MLB player speaks out about ‘rampant’ anti-Semitism in American baseball
Ex-San Diego Padres player Cody Decker says he faced anti-Semitic harassment and slurs during his pro baseball career.
August 11, 2020
New Jersey man pleads guilty to threatening to use baseball bat to attack Jews
Anthony Lodespoto will be sentenced on September 25 after pleading guilty to 'bias intimidation.'
August 10, 2020
Yo-Semite Sam: Trump’s mistake draws attention to cartoon character’s Jewish identity
'It being a strange world, Yosemite Sam is actually Jewish,' said Yoni Appelbaum, a senior editor at The Atlantic.
August 10, 2020
Analysis: NAACP’s failure to deal with Rodney Muhammad’s anti-Semitism
Whether the national leadership likes it or not, their point man in Philadelphia has embraced a view of the Jewish people that would sit happily with any and every white supremacist.
August 9, 2020
Reflections on the 80th Anniversary of Jabotinsky’s death
As a politician, his policy prescription was tell the truth, indirectly pointing out how hard that is when courage is required to do so.
August 9, 2020
NAACP refuses to fire anti-Semitic branch president in Philadelphia
NAACP said Rodney Muhammad, who promoted an anti-Semitic conspiracy online, will meet with community leaders 'open a dialogue.'
August 8, 2020
Australian broadcaster criticized for pushing Israel conspiracy theory in coverage of Beirut blast
'Such false charges should have never been given a platform on a mainstream current affairs show, and should have been rejected and refuted immediately,' says Jewish leader.
August 7, 2020
US Jewish groups react to choice of Elliott Abrams as new special representative to Iran
President of American Jewish Congress says Abrams 'will have little time to settle in,' citing upcoming deadline to extend UN arms embargo on Iran.
August 7, 2020
Chosen and Frozen: The Jews of Nunavut
A Jewish family made their home in Canada’s far north and found allies of Israel in the unlikeliest places.
August 6, 2020
Model Elizabeth Pipko, Exodus movement founder, details life in new book
Though yet to be released Finding My Place is already the top new release on Amazon’s women and Judaism list, and it’s the fifth-ranked new release in Jewish biographies.
August 6, 2020
IfNotNow endorses Omar for re-election to Minnesota seat
'As American Jews, we’re proud to support Representative @IlhanMN in her re-election campaign,' tweeted the group that supports BDS.
August 5, 2020
Canadian union gives ‘BDS of the Year’ award to anti-Israel Jewish group
'We’re thrilled and honoured to learn that IJV has won the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1281 BDS Award for 2020!' Independent Jewish Voices stated.
August 5, 2020
ZOA ‘pleased’ as Beinart resigns World Zionist Congress position
The ZOA celebrated Beinart's decision to step down as an alternate to the World Zionist Congress.
August 4, 2020
Seth Rogen: ‘I did not apologize’ to Jewish Agency head over my comments on Israel
After controversial comments on Israel, comedian Seth Rogen says he did not apologize in Zoom call with Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog.
August 4, 2020
Hundreds of musicians speak out after rapper’s anti-Semitic social media posts
Popular names like Rita Ora, Niall Horan, and Lewis Capaldi joined fellow artists and music labels, in addition to industry figures, in signing an open letter titled '#NoSilenceInMusic' on Aug. 1.
August 4, 2020
Top Australian Jewish group decries ‘alarming pattern’ of anti-Semitism after Jewish man and his son verbally assaulted in Melbourne
'What are you looking at Jew dogs?' the man yelled.
August 3, 2020
NY congresswoman who represents Crown Heights supports Nick Cannon
Richardson called the backlash against Cannon a 'witch hunt.'
August 2, 2020
Twitter permanently bans neo-Nazi, Holocaust-denier David Duke
Twitter permanently banned American neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist, Holocaust-denier and former Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan David Duke.
August 1, 2020
Facing survivor, Yom Kippur synagogue shooter in Germany shows no remorse in court
American survivor of Halle synagogue attack confronts neo-Nazi gunman in German courtroom.
July 30, 2020
With Beinart Podcast, New York Times Pushes Zionism-Is-Racism Lie
The Times podcast is called The Argument, but in this case there is no argument, as all three people on the program are more or less on Beinart’s side and against the side of Israeli Jews.
July 30, 2020
UK sees ‘third highest number of anti-Semitic incidents’ for first half of year
The CST's half-year report found 789 anti-Semitism incidents that were recorded between January and June of this year.
July 30, 2020
Actor Seth Rogen: ‘I don’t understand Israel at all’
'As a Jewish person, I was fed a huge amount of lies about Israel my entire life,' said Seth Rogen.
July 29, 2020
Heroic guard thwarts massacre at Ukrainian synagogue
Heroic security guard prevents ax-wielding assailant from attacking Ukrainian synagogue during morning prayers.
July 29, 2020
In call with right-wing Zionist leader, rapper Ice Cube condemns anti-Semitism
'Shout out to Mort Klein who had the courage to seek the truth and speak with me and see for himself I am obviously NOT an anti-Semite or racist,' Ice Cube tweeted.
July 29, 2020
New York police seeking suspects in ‘anti-Semitic grand larceny’ cases
Video of suspects show one of them holding the type of black hat worn by orthodox Jews.
July 28, 2020
WIN Exclusive with Americans Against Anti-Semitism founder Dov Hikind: Do Jews have a future in America?
'You can’t give up. That’s not the way Jewish people function. God is not going to listen unless we do our part,' Hikind said.
July 28, 2020
‘Massacre in the basement’: Remains of Jews murdered by Nazis found in Ukraine
The remains of more than 250 Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust in the 'massacre in the basement' were found.
July 28, 2020
Opinion: How J Street is attempting to desecrate Tisha B’Av
It may be hard to believe that any self-described Jewish organization could so viciously distort the meaning of a sacred Jewish day.
July 28, 2020
WATCH: Swastika mask wearing shoppers confronted in Minnesota Walmart
A man and woman shopped in a Minnesota Walmart on Saturday wearing swastika masks, leading to a confrontation with other customers.
July 27, 2020
WATCH: Jews and allies ban Twitter, Instagram for 48 hours, protesting anti-Semitism
#NoSafeSpaceForJewHate: Jews and their allies will stage a 48-hour from Twitter and Instagram, starting 9 a.m. on Monday, protesting tolerance of anti-Semitism.
July 26, 2020
WATCH: Anti-Semitic attackers beat Orthodox man in Brooklyn
Authorities announced on Thursday the details of a July 11 attack launched by three men on a 51-year-old Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn.
July 25, 2020
Holocaust survivor stabbed to death in Moscow apartment
Irina Shur, 90, was a former professor at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.
July 25, 2020
Omar’s challenger Antone Melton-Meaux: Progressive and pro-Israel not mutually exclusive
Melton-Meaux said, 'to the extent that I can be a useful partner on the issue of U.S.-Israel [relations] or how we communicate with each other in a supportive, thoughtful way, I am proud to be a part of that.'
July 24, 2020
Omar slammed for implying opponent is ‘in the pocket’ of Jewish contributors
Radical congresswoman's election flyer says her primary opponent is 'in the pocket of Wall Street' and lists only his Jewish contributors.
July 24, 2020
Verdict due in trial of 93-year-old German Nazi in juvenile court
Because he was only 17, and later 18, at the time of his alleged crimes, Dey’s case is being heard in juvenile court.
July 23, 2020
‘Hateful imagery’: Twitter locks out Jewish users for posting Star of David
According to a UK anti-Semitism watchdog group, Twitter deemed the traditional Jewish symbol to be “hateful imagery” and is locking accounts of those who post it.
July 21, 2020
Yom Kippur synagogue shooter goes on trial in Germany
The head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Joseph Schuster, called the attack 'one of the worst anti-Semitic incidents of the last years in Germany.'
July 21, 2020
American Jewish Committee appoints Christian to tackle anti-Semitism in US
'It should be obvious that white Christians should not be leading Jewish organization’s advocacy against anti-Semitism,' tweeted anti-Israel group IfNotNow.
July 21, 2020
Madonna latest celebrity to promote Farrakhan speech, gets 700,000 views
Her promotion of Farrakhan is especially surprising, considering that other celebrities have been widely condemned for doing so and most have since apologized.
July 21, 2020
New York’s youngest elected official is determined to fight anti-Semitism
Lafazan says it's time for younger Jews to run for office and make policy changes that will help both Jews and other minorities in an attempt to stop bigotry.
July 20, 2020
Nick Cannon finally issues apology for anti-Semitic remarks, as celebs line up to support or slam him
In a string of tweets, the 39-year-old said he felt 'ashamed' of the remarks he made on the podcast.
July 17, 2020
Nick Cannon demands apology from ViacomCBS, announces trip to Israel
'I demand that the hate and back door bullying cease and while we are at it, now that the truth is out, I demand the apology,' said the talent show host who was recently fired over his anti-Semitism.
July 16, 2020
Gravestones defaced with ‘Death to Jews’, swastikas in southern France
The vandalism was discovered by a police officer on July 12, France's Channel 3 Occitania reported.
July 16, 2020
ViacomCBS drops Farrakhan-loving TV host, cites anti-Semitic comments
'ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism,' the company said in a statement Tuesday.
July 15, 2020
Former ‘America’s Got Talent’ host won’t ‘bow down’ or apologize for anti-Semitism
Cannon refuses to apologize for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and praising Louis Farrakhan on his YouTube show.
July 15, 2020
Popular journalist quits NY Times, slams bullying, discrimination and anti-Semitism
The Jewish author recalls being labels a 'Nazi and a racist,' suggesting her treatment amounts to 'unlawful discrimination, hostile work environment, and constructive discharge.'
July 14, 2020
German official slams bystanders for not defending victim of anti-Semitism
German official chides bystanders for ‘lack of civil courage’ after Munich rabbi verbally accosted by anti-Semitic assailants.
July 14, 2020
NY police search for suspects in assault of Orthodox man
Law enforcement officers in New York City are trying to track down the assailants who attacked a Jewish man on a Brooklyn street.
July 13, 2020
Biden picks this man for Jewish outreach; got out the Jewish vote for Obama
The long-time Democratic political strategist was promoted from the presumptive nominee’s campaign finance committee.
July 13, 2020
WATCH: Polish president rejects calls for Holocaust restitution
Polish President Andrzej Duda said he had no intentions of providing compensation to 'heir-less' property that belonged to Jews prior to the Holocaust.
July 12, 2020
Jews weigh in on football star’s apology for praising Hitler and Farrakhan
“The anti-Semitic comments DeSean Jacks'on expressed on his Instagram were insulting and absolutely indefensible,' said the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
July 12, 2020
World Zionist Organization presents plan to bring 50,000 French Jews to Israel
WZO's vice-chairman says there are 'barriers and difficulties in absorption' for French Jews which must be broken down.
July 12, 2020
Diaspora fundraising arm says no funds to Judea and Samaria for ‘practical’ reasons
Keren Hayesod - United Israel Appeal forces every group that wants to receive monetary aid to sign a pledge that it won't engage in activity past the 1967 Green Line.
July 12, 2020
Ben Shapiro: Anti-Semitism is ‘last hatred allowed’ in the US
Popular conservative pundit Ben Shapiro says lack of left-wing reaction to anti-Semitism shows it is the 'last hatred that is allowed' in America.
July 9, 2020
Jewish football player ‘not surprised no one stood up for Jews’ when NFL star said ‘Hitler was right’
'I’m not surprised no one stood up for the Jewish people about these comments," said Geoff Schwartz, a former NFL player. 'I didn’t expect anyone to stand up for Jewish people.'
July 8, 2020
Left-wing British Jews demand UK reject new Israeli ambassador
Small organization of left-wing British Jews opposed to 'the occupation' wants Britain to reject Israel's nomination of cabinet minister Tzipi Hotovely as next ambassador to UK.
July 8, 2020
Anti-Israel harassment on US college campuses up 60%, report finds
'Israel-related harassment continues to be the dominant and steadily increasing form of behavior targeting Jewish students for harm,' the report said.
July 8, 2020
Anti-Israel Soros groups cash in on coronavirus relief funds
J Street and NIAC take taxpayer cash to fuel anti-Israel, pro-Iran agenda.
July 8, 2020