Poland confirms Minnesota man was Nazi commander
Poland is seeking to try a man they say commanded an SS unit that attacked Polish civilian villages during WWII.
March 14, 2017Jewish Diaspora & Antisemitism
Jewish community centers in US hit with bomb threats on Purim holiday
Jewish community centers across the US and Canada received bomb over the Purim holiday.
March 14, 2017
Amazon curbs sales of Holocaust-denying materials
Amazon has begun to comply with its own guidelines and has removed three Holocaust-denying books.
March 14, 2017
One man behind threats against US Jewish institutions, investigators say
NYPD intelligence believes that only one person is behind all of the bomb threats against Jewish institutions that have been ongoing since January.
March 10, 2017
JCCs request more help from White House in tackling bomb threats
In a letter to Jeff Sessions, the JCC Association of North America expressed appreciation for Trump's condemnation of anti-Semitism but expressed frustration with the speed of progress in countering bomb threats.
March 9, 2017
Jewish community centers in US hit with 6th round of bomb threats
Jewish community centers and schools across the US, and now in ;Canada, continue to receive bomb threats in unprecedented numbers.
March 8, 2017
All 100 US Senators tell Trump to actively address anti-Semitic bomb threats
All members of the US Senate are asking for Trump to help 'enhance security measures and improve preparedness' for the Jewish community in light of a number of bomb threats against Jewish community centers.
March 7, 2017
Rochester Jewish community center evacuated after bomb threat
The Rochester JCC was the latest Jewish institution in the US to be targeted by anti-Semitism.
March 7, 2017
Ohio synagogue defaced with anti-Semitic scrawling
Yet another act of anti-Semitic vandalism has occurred in the US.
March 7, 2017
WATCH: Iranian Jews visit the tomb of Purim heroes Mordechai and Esther
Iranian Jews continue visiting the city of Hamadan to pay respects at the tomb of Mordechai and Esther, the leaders of the Jewish nation in the biblical story recounted in the Book of Esther.
March 7, 2017
Damage at Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn: Vandalism or neglect?
The damage caused to the Washington Cemetery in Brooklyn may have been the result of environmental elements and lack of maintenance, not vandalism, New York police stated.
March 6, 2017
WATCH: Suspect in anti-Semitic bomb threats is a ‘cyber-stalker’
Juan Thompson has been arrested for sending bomb threats from a fake email address he set up in his ex-girlfriend's name.
March 5, 2017
In Israel, New York Gov. Cuomo condemns anti-Semitic attacks
'It is disgusting, it is reprehensible, it violates every tenet of the New York State tradition,' Governor Cuomo said of the anti-Semitic attacks in the US.
March 5, 2017
Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn reportedly vandalized
Vandalism at a Brooklyn Jewish cemetery follows reports by New York police of a significant increase in anti-Semitic incidents in its jurisdiction.
March 5, 2017
Jewish cemetery vandalized in New York State
Police are launching an investigation into the desecration of a Rochester Jewish cemetery. It was the third such incident in the US within two weeks.
March 3, 2017
NY Gov. Cuomo to visit Israel after wave of anti-Semitism in US
Saying that to be a New Yorker means to stand with the Jewish People, Cuomo will travel to Israel in a show of solidarity.
March 2, 2017
Community shows outpouring of love after vandalism at Jewish cemetery
Supporters from miles away came to express solidarity after the vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia.
March 1, 2017
Trump opens first Congress address with condemnation of anti-Semitism
Trump condemned "hate and evil in all its forms," while lauding 'our unbreakable alliance with Israel.'
March 1, 2017
Ryerson University fires Islamic teaching assistant for anti-Semitic preaching
The Masjid Toronto mosque condemned the remarks as 'offensive to those of the Jewish faith.'
March 1, 2017
ADL office in San Francisco evacuated after bomb threat
"One evacuation is too many," remarked ADL head Jonathan Greenblatt after the organization's regional office in San Francisco was cleared out due to a bomb threat.
February 28, 2017
Bipartisan task force relaunched to fight anti-Semitism in wake of attacks
Congress is taking up the fight against the mounting wave of anti-Semitic attacks in the US.
February 28, 2017
US Jewish community centers, schools get 5th round of bomb threats
At least eight Jewish community centersand Jewish day schools in the United States received bomb threats on Monday.
February 27, 2017
Vandals topple dozens of headstones at Philadelphia Jewish cemetery
For the second time in a week, a Jewish cemetery in the US was vandalized and desecrated.
February 27, 2017
VP Pence: ‘Trump will never compromise safety and security of Israel’
The US Vice-President said the Trump administration is in the "promise-keeping business," among which includes a commitment to never harm the security of Israel.
February 25, 2017
Jewish youth’s finger sliced off in Paris attack
The assailants in an attack against two Jewish youths in Paris shouted,'Dirty Jews! You're going to die!'
February 24, 2017
Pence condemns vandalism at Jewish cemetery, works to clean up
Pence deplored 'this vile act of vandalism and those who perpetrate it in the strongest possible terms.'
February 23, 2017
ADL headquarters rattled by bomb threat
Although the bomb threat against the ADL was determined to have been "not credible," the organization is "taking it very seriously."
February 22, 2017
WATCH: Main anti-Semitism today from ‘Islamo-Nazis and far-left Nazis’
The former mayor of Shiloh says that "the main anti-Semitism today is coming from the Left and the Muslims."
February 22, 2017
Anti-Israel activist heads Muslim fundraiser to repair vandalized Jewish cemetery in US
American Muslim activists raised funds to repair the vandalism caused to St. Louis’ Jewish cemetery.
February 22, 2017
Germany returns drawing sold under Nazi pressure to Jewish heirs
A Jewish family regained ownership of a drawing after selling it due to Nazi persecution eight decades ago.
February 21, 2017
Trump: ‘Anti-Semitic threats…are horrible and painful’
Trump said that the bomb threats against Jewish community centers were a reminder of the need to 'root our hate, prejudice and evil.'
February 21, 2017Jewish centers in US get 4th round of bomb threats in month
For the fourth time in a bit over a month, Jewish centers nationwide received bomb threats. The FBI is still investigating.
February 21, 2017
Vandals topple dozens of headstones at Missouri Jewish cemetery
St. Louis' old Jewish cemetery was heavily vandalized over the weekend.
February 21, 2017
Pence visits Dachau concentration camp
Between international meetings, Pence stopped by Dachau with his family to pay their respects.
February 19, 2017
Trump promises ‘a lot of love’ to counter anti-Semitism
Trump vowed to cure America's social ailments and bring love to the land.
February 16, 2017
Amazon under fire for selling Holocaust-denying books
Why is Amazon promoting Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism, acting against its own rules?
February 14, 2017
Disney severs ties with YouTube star over anti-Semitic clips
A YouTube star is paying a heavy price for his anti-Semitism.
February 14, 2017
Denmark: Teenager charged with planning to bomb Jewish school
A Danish woman who planned to bomb a Jewish school in Denmark will now stand trial.
February 13, 2017
Pope: Anti-Semitism ‘Contrary to Christian principles’
“Anti-Semitism, which I again denounce in all its forms as completely contrary to Christian principles and every vision worthy of the human person, is still widespread today,” said Pope Francis.
February 12, 2017
Canadian student leader calls on followers to ‘punch a Zionist’
A McGill University student leader remains unapologetic even after his call on Twitter followers to “punch a Zionist” was exposed.
February 12, 2017
If elected, Le Pen will ban dual French-Israeli citizenship
If elected, French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, dual French-Israeli citizens will be forced to choose between the two nationalities.
February 10, 2017
Painting stolen by Nazis returned to Jewish owner’s heirs
A Jewish family regained ownership of an exquisite painting stolen by the Nazis eight decades ago.
February 9, 2017
‘Jewish Voice for Peace’ hosts convicted Palestinian terrorist
A Palestinian terrorist convicted of murdering innocent civilians is the featured speaker for a Jewish Voice for Peace event in Chicago.
February 7, 2017
France’s Le Pen wants to ban Jewish skullcaps to fight radical Islam
French nationalist Le Penaid French Jews should be banned from wearing a kippah as part of “the struggle against radical Islam.”
February 7, 2017
Chicago synagogue vandalized
A Chicago synagogue was targeted by an anti-Semitic hate crime, the first time since its establishment in 1959.
February 6, 2017
Lost recordings of Holocaust survivors uncovered
Misplaced recordings of Holocaust survivors singing melodies and recounting their pasts have resurfaced at the University of Akron.
February 5, 2017
Record number of anti-Semitic incidents in UK in 2016
The UK’s Jewish community experienced a surge in anti-Semitic attacks in the past year, while expressions of Jew hatred on social media are becoming widespread.
February 2, 2017
Suspect arrested in German bombing targeting Jews
German police have solved the case of a bombing that wounded six after an almost 17-year hunt for the perpetrator.
February 2, 2017
For 3rd time in a month, Jewish centers in US get bomb threats
or the third time this month, US federal authorities are investigating threats to Jewish centers nationwide.
February 1, 2017
Israel’s president calms tensions with Mexico over controversial tweet
Rivlin spoke by phone with the Mexican president concerning Netanyahu's tweet on an issue sensitive to Americans and Mexicans, which created backlash not only on a diplomatic level, but also for the Jewish community there.
January 31, 2017
Polish historians put detailed list of Auschwitz SS guards online
'The world justice system has failed and I'm doing what a historian should do: expose the responsible individuals as war criminals,' Lasik explained.
January 31, 2017
Priebus: No regrets that Trump excluded Jews from Holocaust statement
White House chief of staff Priebus continued t defend Trump’s statement for the International Holocaust Remembrance Day which did not mention the Jewish victims.
January 30, 2017
Trump’s Holocaust Remembrance statement omits mention of Jews
Trump's statement on International Holocaust Day was "incredibly inclusive" and "took into account all of those who suffered" and therefore did not mention the Jews, his spokeswoman explained.
January 29, 2017
US knew of Nazi euthanasia gassings but remained silent, research shows
New details have emerged regarding the FDR administration during the Holocaust and its failure to respond.
January 27, 2017
Austria’s chancellor invokes country’s role in Holocaust
The memory of history is the assurance that the horrors of the Holocaust are never repeated, Austria's chancellor stated.
January 26, 2017
Sudanese Jews recall long-lost world with nostalgia
This is the little-known story of the small Jewish community in Sudan, which has all but vanished.
January 26, 2017
Obama reluctantly accepted by predominantly Jewish club
A predominantly Jewish golf club in Washington finally accepted Obama despite members' opposition over his treatment of Israel.
January 25, 2017
London police investigate spate of weekend anti-Semitic attacks
London police are investigating at least five attacks against the city's Jewish community.
January 23, 2017
Collection of shameful Holocaust memorial ‘selfies’ goes viral
It's 'a shame that there are people who don't care,' said Yolocaust creator Shapira.
January 23, 2017
With Obama out, 566 new Jewish housing units approved in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's municipality gave approval to a plan to add 566 new housing units in the city.
January 22, 2017