ADL launches partnership to combat antisemitism in higher education'We recognize the unique challenges and opportunities that Jewish graduate students face,' JGO chief executive officer Rabbi Dave Sorani said in Wednesday’s press release. December 21, 2024
Rutgers Faculty calls for boycott, divestment, and sanctions against IsraelThe unions’ passing of a resolution that calls for BDS comes amid new scrutiny of the role faculty — specifically the group Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) — have played in fostering campus unrest, extremism, and antisemitism. December 21, 2024
Poland confirms Netanyahu will be arrested if he attends 80th Auschwitz liberation ceremonyNetanyahu already indicated he would not attend the event, given Poland's earlier statements in support of executing the arrest warrant. December 21, 2024
Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox ChurchPutin said the church was 'being tortured' — and blamed Jews. December 20, 2024
Clark University rejects anti-Israel BDS movementClark’s emphatic rejection of BDS followed some confusion caused by spurious student reporting which suggested that the university had taken steps toward adopting BDS and had even met with pro-BDS parties to discuss doing so. December 20, 2024
‘We need accountability’: US House report condemns universities’ response to rising antisemitismThe report noted that university leaders scorned officials investigating campus antisemitism and hoped a Democratic majority in Congress would end such inquiries. December 20, 2024
EU Lawmaker: Dual nationals must be able to join ‘Palestinian armed resistance’ if allowed to serve in IDFShe has also reportedly accused Israel of being a 'nameless monstrosity' and a 'fascist colonial entity' which 'lies every day,' and has described her keffiyeh as 'my superhero cape.' December 20, 2024
‘Proof terror knows no boundaries,’ Israeli envoy in NY says of thwarted terror attackHassan shared a pro-ISIS video with the undercover agent 'that called for the killing of Jews,' per the affidavit. December 20, 2024
British television presenter Nadia Sawalha accused UK media of having a ‘Zionist agenda’On October 7th, she posted that Palestinians in Israel had endured '42 different tortures including r*pe and electric shocks.' December 19, 2024
Canadian man pleads guilty to promoting Jew-hate speech, attempting to make 3D-printed gunsIn one of his posts, Tribout described the COVID-19 vaccine as the 'Jew Jab.' December 19, 2024
Estonian university cuts ties with Israeli institution, drawing government rebukeEstonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal rebuffed the move in a press conference, saying, 'I believe the academy should reconsider this decision.' December 19, 2024
Egypt purging antisemitic content from school textbooks, new report saysOne reform the report strongly commended was the removal of some texts that encourage jihad, martyrdom, and religious intolerance. December 19, 2024
Montreal synagogue firebombed for second time in a yearPolice discover 'incendiary device' used in firebombing attack on Montreal synagogue. December 19, 2024
Los Angeles County records record high number of antisemitic hate crimesIn 2023, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) recorded 8,873 antisemitic incidents— an average of 24 every day — across the US. December 18, 2024
Disturbing study finds Jewish healthcare workers face rampant antisemitism in AmericaA recent study by the Jewish Medical Association of Ontario (JMAO) found that 80% of Jewish medical workers have faced antisemitism since Hamas’s October 7 massacre. December 18, 2024
Tucker Carlson provides ‘leading platform’ for Jew-hatred, says Israel’s minister of combating antisemitismDuring Monday’s interview on Carlson’s eponymous show on social media, Sachs claimed that Israel provokes wars against any neighboring government that supports the Palestinian people. December 18, 2024
Yeshiva University’s centennial Chanukah gala lights up the nightDonor support has surged, particularly since October 7, as contributors increasingly seek institutions that combine academic excellence with strong values. December 18, 2024
Jewish civil rights group seeks to overturn dismissal of MIT antisemitism lawsuitJewish students have consistently maintained that MIT’s response to antisemitism was delayed and paled in comparison to any action that it would have taken had the group subject to the discriminatory behavior been anything but Jewish. December 18, 2024
Columbia professor who praised Oct 7 massacre tapped to teach course on ZionismIsrael supporters had immediately called on the university to fire him, but Columbia issued no statement nor took any action. December 17, 2024
UVA settles antisemitism lawsuit in confidential agreementUVA, whose endowment is valued at over $13 billion, declined to contest the allegations in November, the Progress added, opting instead to resolve the case privately. December 17, 2024
Israeli FM: Irish Prime Minister is an antisemiteOn Sunday, Sa’ar ordered the closure of the embassy in Dublin. December 16, 2024
New mayor of Florence is the first woman and first Jew to lead the historic cityToday Florence has around 1,000 Jews among a total population of more than 350,000 and a grand synagogue famous for its late 19th-century Moorish Revival architecture. December 16, 2024
American podcaster Candace Owens named Antisemite of the YearStopAntisemitism crowns conservative pundit Candace Owens, who promoted medieval blood libels and allegations of 'secret Jewish gangs,' as Antisemite of the Year for 2024, beating out pro-Hamas climate activist Greta Thunberg. December 16, 2024
Rally against antisemitism held in SydneyThe demonstration coincided with the 10th anniversary of a terror attack on an Australian café December 15, 2024
Trump to host hasidic rabbis at White House meetingFollowing the massive outpouring of support for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, two hasidic leaders formally invited by the president-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at the White House. December 15, 2024
‘Festival of Jew hate’ – Antisemitism dominates private school conferenceProfessor Ruha Benjamin, a speaker at the conference who teaches at Princeton, accused Israel of 'genocide' during her presentation. December 15, 2024
Anti-Zionist faculty ‘barometer’ exposes worst schools for Jewish studentsThe presence of FJP on a college campus increased by seven times 'the likelihood of physical assaults and Jewish students' December 14, 2024
University of Michigan fires DEI administrator for antisemitic statementsThe former administrator denies making the statements that led to her firing on Dec. 10 and plans to sue the university. December 14, 2024
Pro-Hamas demonstration at NYU draws police responseAccording to the campus newspaper, law enforcement arrested at least two professors and roughly half a dozen others who 'repeatedly refused to stop blocking the entrances and walkway' of the building. December 13, 2024
Hamas applauds Ireland’s decision to join South Africa genocide case against IsraelLast month, Ireland accepted the appointment of a full Palestinian ambassador for the first time, confirming that Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid would step up from her current position as Palestinian head of mission to Ireland. December 13, 2024
Spanish far-left leader accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ — in SyriaBelarra and her Podemos party have threatened to withhold its crucial support for next year’s budget unless the government breaks diplomatic relations with Israel, among other actions. December 12, 2024
He sits on Columbia’s top disciplinary body. He also lauds terrorist plane hijackings as ‘spectacular’They came just weeks after the university senate's rules committee, which Slaughter sits on, approved guidelines 'intended to promote a common understanding' of school rules 'for the entire Columbia community.' December 12, 2024
MIT Jewish alumni group urges action on campus antisemitism after smear campaignThe group concluded by imploring the university to concertedly respond to antisemitism on campus. December 12, 2024
‘Violent’ antisemitic graffiti sprayed on San Francisco Hillel houseThe Jewish student center was marked with the word ‘Khaybar,' a 7th-century Muslim victory over Jews, and anarchist and Communist symbols. December 12, 2024
University of Wisconsin launches investigation into pro-Hamas groupSJP maintains its innocence. Spokeswoman Dahlia Saba said that the university is guilty of suppressing free expression and subjecting its students to police brutality. December 12, 2024
Prosecutor: Amsterdam pogrom wasn’t antisemitic or terrorGaza-born defendant charged with attempted manslaughter is 'mentally ill,' claims attorney. December 12, 2024
London school declares ‘fast day for Gaza’A Jewish parent said that the school erected a Palestinian flag not long after the massacre of Israelis on October 7. December 11, 2024
Disturbing study finds TV shows push Jewish actors to hide their faithA third of all references to Orthodox Jews occur without an Orthodox Jew present in the scene. December 11, 2024
Prominent DC synagogue cancels Gallant speech, accused of caving to anti-Israel protestersMichael Oren, an ex-Israeli ambassador to the US and a former member of Adas Israel, said he was 'appalled' by the news of the cancellation. December 11, 2024
Australian PM jeered at firebombed synagogueAnthony Albanese was told his words were 'cheap and late' after announcing government support for rebuilding Adass Israel. December 11, 2024
Vandals torch car, spray-paint ‘Kill Israel’ in SydneyDays after Melbourne synagogue struck in arson attack, vandals torch a car in a heavily Jewish neighborhood of a Sydney suburb and spray-paint 'Kill Israel.' December 11, 2024
Survey demonstrates how October 7th has united Israeli and diaspora JewsFollowing October 7th, 73% of Israeli Jews reported they 'feel responsible' for the security and welfare of Jews outside of Israel. December 10, 2024
Anti-Israel student group banned from InstagramColumbia University Apartheid Divest had announced a protest that included photos of trustees with inverted triangle target markings on them. December 10, 2024
Adam Schiff is sworn into Senate on edition of Maimonides’ Jewish legal code printed in 1490Maimonides, also known as Rambam and considered one of history’s preeminent Jewish scholars, wrote the Mishnah Torah in the 12th century as an all-inclusive guide to the system of Jewish law. December 10, 2024
Yale student body approves divestment referendum targeting IsraelHan Pimental-Hayes, a leader of the anti-Zionist Sumud Coalition group which authored the resolution, praised the outcome of the referendum as expressing the will of students. December 10, 2024
Police find guns, ammo and terror flags inside home of Pro-Palestinian student leadersWhen officers entered the Chanaa family home, they found firearms—modern weapons, not antiques—as well as scores of ammunition and foreign passports. December 10, 2024
Hamas graffiti painted on U. of Michigan official’s car while home vandalizedJordan Acker said he will “not let fear win” and asked the community to condemn the hateful act. December 10, 2024
Israeli wounded in California antisemitic car-rammingMan identifying as a 'Palestinian Iranian' intentionally struck group of Israelis with his car, seriously wounding one. December 10, 2024
Australia launches antisemitism task force after synagogue arson attackThe new Australian Federal Police (AFP) task force will be known as Abalight. December 9, 2024
Vatican Nativity scene features ‘Palestinian,’ keffiyeh-clad JesusPLO official thanks Pope Francis for his 'unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.' December 9, 2024
Australia rejects Netanyahu’s claim that anti-Israel policies enabled synagogue arsonNetanyahu: 'Sadly, this deplorable act cannot be viewed in isolation from the Labor government's extreme anti-Israeli stance in Australia.' December 8, 2024
Police probe Israeli author for praising Hamas, Oct. 7th massacres at Oxford debateThe heated verbal match was an Israel hate-fest denounced by more than 300 British academics. December 8, 2024
Facing criticism over anti-Israel policies, Australia’s PM denounces synagogue arson as ‘terrorism’Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says torching of Melbourne synagogue is an act of 'terrorism,' vows extra spending for Jewish schools, houses of worship. December 8, 2024
Greta Thunberg screams ‘F— Israel’ at pro-Palestinian rally'Someone should remind Greta that Israel is a global leader in solving climate challenges,' wrote Jewish advocacy group StopAntisemitism. December 8, 2024
Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack on Melbourne synagogue, manhunt underway for suspectsAbout 60 firefighters with 17 fire trucks reportedly responded to the blaze. December 7, 2024
Netanyahu says it is ‘impossible to separate’ attack on Melbourne synagogue from Australia’s anti-Israel policiesAustralia recently voted at the UN that Israel should immediately pull out of what it deems 'the Occupied Palestinian territories.' December 6, 2024
Canadian Jewish doctors decry rise of antisemitism in medicine, consider leaving countryBefore Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, only 1% of Canadian Jewish doctors reported experiencing antisemitism in community, hospital, or academic settings, but since then, 29%, 39%, and 43% have reported such incidents in these respective settings. December 6, 2024
Swastikas, slurs graffitied on home of Jewish family in North CarolinaThe family contacted the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police about the incident and said that the FBI is also investigating. December 6, 2024
Melbourne synagogue set on fire with people inside, caused significant damageWitnesses said that they saw masked men pouring petrol on the building before setting it on fire. December 5, 2024
Australia’s hypocrisy on IsraelOne of the victims of the Hamas pogrom on October 7 was an Australian, and if you didn’t know that, it’s because Australian officials hardly ever mention her. December 5, 2024
