Police search for suspect after four Brooklyn synagogues vandalized'Police say he vandalized multiple synagogues Saturday night, even breaking into one of them,' Pix11 News reported. December 31, 2020
Jewish groups remember victim of Chanukah Monsey stabbing on first anniversary of attackIn the incident, Rabbi Josef Neumann was critically wounded, and he died several months later at the age of 72. December 31, 2020
New twist on oldest hatred: Swastikas deface Christian headstones, but Jewish ones untouchedDozens of headstones in French cemetery defaced with swastikas – but Jewish graves next door untouched. December 30, 2020
Tlaib lends hand to IfNotNow fundraising driveIn the letter, Tlaib said 'IfNotNow has my back.' The group has supported her congressional campaigns. December 29, 2020
Macron rebuked for comments on anti-Semitic French historical figuresAccording to Emmanuel Macron, 'rather than be outraged, we need to understand' notorious French anti-Semites. December 28, 2020
Online retailer pulls ‘Hitler hoodie’ after complaintsThe Simon Wiesenthal Centre blasted VOVA for permitting the hoodie's sale on Sunday. December 28, 2020
Pro-Israel group torches Warnock in new adA spokesperson for the group said the ad is backed by a six-figure digital and social media buy targeting pro-Israel voters in Georgia. December 28, 2020
Trump warns Iran over Iraq rocket attacks“Some friendly health advice to Iran: If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible,” tweeted Trump. December 24, 2020
Argentine Jews react with fury as key suspect in 1994 AMIA bombing is acquittedThe acquittal of the defendant, Carlos Telleldin, scandalized the Argentine Jewish community. December 24, 2020
Specialty ‘Florida Stands With Israel’ license plate revealed after public design contestOver 100 designs were submitted, including those created in crayon by school children and highly-technical designs made by professional artists. December 24, 2020
Ukraine Airlines to compensate Israeli couple over anti-Semitic slursThe two were 'humiliated in public' when ground crew members made remarks such as, 'Why do Jews always have a problem paying money?' December 23, 2020
Social media users slam actress Alyssa Milano for targeting Israel, JewsActress Alyssa Milano blasted for singling out Israel, ‘targeting Jews’ in Twitter post about stimulus deal. December 23, 2020
Anti-Semite of the year goes to former New York University studentThe award also serves to highlight the anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hatred fostered on U.S. campuses by the group Students for Justice in Palestine. December 23, 2020
Firebrand activist defends Brooklyn Orthodox during pandemicBorough Park, Tischler explained, was under attack by New York’s politicians. December 23, 2020
Paris prosecutor opens investigation into anti-Semitic abuse of French beauty queen on social media'It tells them that you can’t utter these kinds of anti-Semitic remarks without consequences, since they will, I hope, be prosecuted,' the minister, Marlène Schiappa, said. December 22, 2020
Neo-Nazi gunman who attacked German synagogue on Yom Kippur sentenced to life in jailWhen the trial began on July 21, Balliet wore a 'big grin' as prosecution lawyers replayed the same video that the neo-Nazi had livestreamed during the attack. December 21, 2020
French beauty queen bombarded with anti-Semitic abuseAlthough Benayoum’s statement was not political, the admission that her father is Israeli sparked a firestorm on social media. December 21, 2020
Pro-Israel progressive congressman-elect Ritchie Torres says he won’t join anti-Zionist ‘Squad’In an interview published Saturday with the New York Post he said, 'I came to observe that there are activists who have a visceral hatred for Israel as though it were the root of all evil.' December 20, 2020
Perpetrators arrested in violent assault on Jewish family singing Chanukah songs in FranceThe four individuals allegedly screamed 'f— the Jews' as they shook the the car violently and smashed glass bottles against the body of the vehicle. December 19, 2020
‘Anti-Semitism’ webinar turns into Black Sabbath against Jews and IsraelMany anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist remarks were made during the 90-minute event. December 17, 2020
Canadian radio station cuts ties with Polish broadcaster over anti-Jewish contentCanadian Jews welcome Toronto AM Radio station’s decision to cut ties with anti-Semitic Polish broadcaster. December 17, 2020
Long Island Jewish Day School’s website hacked with anti-Semitic messages, Nazi imageryWatchdog StopAntisemitism.org reported that the hackers had also 'leaked students’ and teachers’ addresses and credit card information.' December 16, 2020
Knife-carrying man in Miami unleashes anti-Semitic tirade against father and sonThe defendant unprovoked and for no apparent reason began chanting, ‘I am going to f—ing kill you, f—ing Jews,' an officer wrote in the arrest report. December 15, 2020
Opinion: Do not give Diaspora Jews a formal voice in IsraelIf the bill is passed, it is highly likely that Israel will find itself giving a voice to Jews who are outspoken opponents of its policies. December 15, 2020
Sincere apology from Hitler-loving former student leader impresses South African JewsSouth African Jews moved by heartfelt apology from former student leader who declared, ‘I love Hitler.’ December 15, 2020
‘We are Scared’: China Cracks Down on Judaism, Chanukah Celebrated in Secret'Every time we celebrate, we are scared,' said one member of the Kaifeng Jewish community. December 15, 2020
‘Saturday Night Live’ raises eyebrows with joke about lions getting coronavirus at Hasidic weddingAn image that appeared on screen as Jost made the remark showed lions dressed with black hats and given sidelocks, also called payot. December 15, 2020
Rabbis group pushes back on effort to link Orthodox with left-wing social trends'Orthodoxy is not a marketing brand that one can cavalierly adopt, but depicts solid and unwavering commitment to Halacha and Mesorah (Jewish Law and Torah Tradition).' December 15, 2020
Germans angry as coronavirus vaccine reaches Israel, other countries before GermanyLast month, Health Minister Jens Spahn said, 'As the German health minister, I will have a hard time explaining why a vaccine developed in Germany will reach other regions first.' December 15, 2020
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister condemns toppling of Kiev Menorah in anti-Semitic incidentAndrey Rachkov filmed himself toppling the giant menorah on Dec. 10, apparently motivated by his anti-Semitic and anti-Israel ideology, Ukrainian news outlet Zik reported. December 14, 2020
After anti-Semitic outrages, Austrian city of Graz unveils plan to combat Jew-hatred'We have to remain vigilant, sensitize people and carry everyone with us,' she emphasized. December 13, 2020
Belgian passengers threaten to blow up train unless ‘cancer Jews’ get offTrain company security officials are investigating how four passengers managed to access the intercom to spread anti-Semitic messages. December 11, 2020
Jewish, pro-Israel groups react to Morocco agreeing to normalize ties with Israel'Instead of a cold détente attained via surrender to unreasonable demands, these new agreements promote peace based upon common security needs and mutual medical, technological and financial benefits.' December 10, 2020
Radical Jewish Voice for Peace under fire for pro-Intifada tweetJewish Voice for Peace appeared to glorify violence against Jews in a since-deleted tweet. December 10, 2020
Anne Frank memorial vandalized with swastikasA day after the anti-Semitic vandalism, community members decorated the Anne Frank statue with flowers and notes against hate and anti-Semitism, in an outpouring of support. December 10, 2020
Neo-Nazi linked to violent ‘The Base’ group gets 5 year sentence from Maryland Judge'Regardless of the viewpoints of ‘The Base’ and its members, the law cannot tolerate the kind of violence that you were facilitating,' said the judge in the case. December 9, 2020
Knesset gets first glimpse of Bahrain’s Jewish communityThe 50 Jews in Bahrain arrived from Iraq, Yemen and Iran. they have lived in Bahrain for more than 140 years. December 9, 2020
Netherlands review body urges more ‘humanity and goodwill’ toward heirs of art works looted by NazisThe report observed that the Dutch reputation as a role model for other countries on art restitution 'has been undermined by a limited number of requests…that have been rejected in recent years.' December 9, 2020
Pence in Chanukah call: Trump ‘greatest friend ever’ of Israel“When you think of the accomplishments over the last four years, I know for many it seems almost surreal," said Pence. December 9, 2020
Report: To exclude Orthodox professor, CUNY faculty group schedules sabbath meetingThe college's law firm compiled a report that quoted a witness as saying that 'left wing people didn’t like [Lax] because he was pro-Trump, pro-Israel, he’s a Zionist, conservative American.' December 8, 2020
Renowned German composer Hans Zimmer: Only time mother said she was proud of me was after I revealed I’m Jewish'And as soon as I said this' all the cameras turned to focus on him, he remembered. 'I started having a major anxiety attack…' December 8, 2020
UK’s Prince Charles leads tributes to ‘Light Unto Nations’ Lord Jonathan Sacks at memorial service'He was a trusted guide, an inspired teacher and a true and steadfast friend,' Prince Charles said. December 8, 2020
UK: Mass vaccination campaign launched, 90-year-old first in line'I feel so privileged to be the first person vaccinated against COVID-19,' said Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week. December 8, 2020
‘We live here but we’re not Americans’: 1000s attend hasidic funeral in NY, no masksThousands violate health guidelines. Satmar leader says: 'We live here but we’re not Americans.' December 8, 2020
Anti-Semitism shockingly downplayed as motive in Charlie Hebdo case, say French lawyersFrench lawyers express dismay at downplaying of anti-Semitism during trial of terror suspects linked to January 2015 attacks. December 7, 2020
WATCH: US Supreme Court hears Holocaust restitution casesThe United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments today related to two landmark Holocaust restitution cases. December 7, 2020
‘White privilege’ training now mandatory for San Diego teachersDr. Alveda King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece, said that she does not believe such training is an effective tool for improving race relations in the United States. December 7, 2020
‘Hateful’ Tlaib must be ousted from posts, says congressman'By failing to act and hold Rep. Tlaib accountable, Pelosi is emboldening her and others to continue spreading and escalating this dangerous, hateful bigotry.' December 7, 2020
Report: Orthodox woman removed from flight after praying in seatA passenger on a Delta plane says flight attendants 'knocked' her prayer book and falsely accused her of failing to comply with mask requirements. December 6, 2020
Family of famous author Roald Dahl apologizes for his anti-SemitismBritish author of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' was also known for anti-Semitic and anti-Israel outbursts. December 6, 2020
US Supreme Court to hear two cases related to Holocaust restitutionAlthough foreign governments usually cannot be sued in American courts, exceptions for acts of terrorism or acts of property confiscation violating international law have been made. December 6, 2020
Neo-Nazi killer’s parents share ‘moral responsibility’ for Yom Kippur attack, lawyer arguesA heavily-armed Stephan Balliet went to a synagogue in Halle on the holiest day of the Jewish year, but failed to break in and killed two bystanders instead. December 3, 2020
German police raid sites linked to neo-Nazi paramilitaryGerman police raid sites linked to neo-Nazi paramilitary named in honor of Waffen SS war criminal. December 2, 2020
Florida Holocaust center tries justifying George Floyd exhibit, but fails to quiet the uproar'With the rise in anti-Semitism, racism and many other forms of hate, we know this exhibit is more important now than ever,' said Lisa Bachman, assistant director. December 1, 2020
WATCH: Dead pig found on doorstep of New Jersey rabbiPolice are investigating an incident in which a dead pig was left at the doorstep of a rabbi in the largely Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Lakewood, N.J. December 1, 2020
US Embassy in Hungary slams article likening Soros to HitlerIn the piece, Szilard Demeter referred to Hungary and Poland as 'the new Jews.' November 30, 2020
Anti-Semitic attacker gets 6-month sentence for assault in StrasbourgAnti-Semitic thug who assaulted Jewish street artist in Strasbourg sentenced to six months by French court. November 30, 2020
First-ever Jewish school to open in DubaiThe community is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the number of children is expected to stand at about 200 next year. November 30, 2020
Natan Sharansky and the meaning of freedomPeople are antecedent to government. And they must remain so, if democracy is to survive. This is the unforgettable teaching of Natan Sharansky, hero and champion of freedom. November 29, 2020
‘We’re just three Jews from the Valley,’ says sister band shocked by ‘Album of the Year’ nomination'We’re three Jews from the valley. I keep refreshing the page being like, ‘Is this really our record?’' Alana Haim, 28, told Billboard magazine. November 29, 2020
