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, 2017Jewish Diaspora & Antisemitism
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
Jewish organization warns of bomb threats across US
The ADL is urging Jewish institutions to take security precautions amid a slew of unsubstantiated bomb threats.
January 20, 2017
Montana Jews face white supremacist threats
The Jewish community of Whitefish is contending with anti-Semitism by strengthening its Jewsih identity and by engaging in preventive education.
January 19, 2017
FBI investigating bomb threats to Jewish centers throughout US
For the second time this month, US federal authorities are investigating threats to Jewish centers nationwide.
January 19, 2017
German nationalist calls for end to Nazi-related guilt
A German politician is calling on his country to take a "positive" attitude toward its history, including that of the Holocaust.
January 19, 2017
UK Labour party closes investigation into reported anti-Semitism at Oxford University
The Jewish Students Union at Oxford University is up in arms after the Labour party closed an investigation into many reported incidents of anti-Semitism carried out by the party's student group at the university.
January 18, 2017
Synagogue taken by church returned to Jewish community after 5 centuries
The Jewish community in Palermo is coming back to life and building its first synagogue in five centuries.
January 15, 2017
Who was Karoline Cohn? A moving discovery at a Nazi death camp
Archeological excavations at the site of the sobibor Death Camp have led to moving and meaningful revelations about the victims' last moments.
January 15, 2017
Lithuanian TV shuts down program over Nazi gestures by actress
A Lithuanian actress and former politician made a nazi-like on a TV show and got it taken off the air.
January 12, 2017
Obama’s clashes with Israel may cost him a golf club membership
'Can you imagine how angry I would be if I had paid $80K to have to look at this guy who has done more to damage Israel than any president in American history?'
January 12, 2017
WATCH: 20 Jewish centers across US targeted with bomb threats
Bomb threats were reported at 20 Jewish centers in six American states. All were false alarms.
January 10, 2017
Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ a hit in Germany
Hitler's newly republished manifesto has become a bestseller in Germany.
January 3, 2017
Trailblazing hasidic woman judge: ‘It’s the American dream’
Rachel Freier is a pathbreaker who embraces tradition, two elements she says go hand in hand.
January 3, 2017
Argentina: Court reopens probe of ex-president in connection to Jewish center bombing
Argentina’s former presiden is being investigated again on suspicion that she covered up Iran’s responsibility for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish center.
January 1, 2017
Australia opposes anti-Israel UN resolution
Australia does not support 'one-sided resolutions' against Israel.
December 31, 2016
Son of Israeli woman killed in market attack lights Berlin menorah
An Israeli whose mother was recently killed by an ISIS terrorist in Berlin lit the Menorah.
December 29, 2016
Taiwanese high school students stage Nazi-themed display
Extremely bad taste? Taiwanese high school students staged a Nazi-themed display, while the teacher dressed as Adolf Hitler.
December 29, 2016
Synagogue vandalized, menorah stolen in 2 separate incidents in California
A synagogue in Santa Monica was the target of a revolting hate crime on Chanukah, while in San Francisco, a menorah was stolen.
December 27, 2016
Marion Pritchard, who rescued Dutch Jews during the Holocaust, dies
A Righteous Among the Nations who saved some 150 Jews during the Holocaust, has died.
December 22, 2016
Once outlawed, Uganda’s tiny Jewish group opens synagogue
This is the fascinating story of the Abayudaya, a congregation of Ugandan Jews, and their battle for survival and recognition.
December 21, 2016
Antisemites throw pig’s head into gravesite of rabbi in Ukraine, attack worshipers
Jewish worshipers say no one was physically harmed in the attack.
December 21, 2016
New US law will speed recovery of art stolen by Nazis
'Allowing them the opportunity to recover part of their history is a small but significant step that's long overdue.'
December 18, 2016
New study casts doubt on theory Anne Frank was betrayed
Anne Frank may not have been betrayed to the Nazis, but captured by chance, a new study shows.
December 18, 2016
UK’s Prime Minister steps up fight on anti-Semitism
Anyone guilty of anti-Semitism will be called out on it, British Prime Minister Theresa May stated.
December 13, 2016
Last survivor linked to Nazi counterfeiting operation dies
Burger, the last Holocaust survivor of an infamous Nazi counterfeiting operation, died at 99.
December 11, 2016
Vienna Philharmonic to return painting looted by Nazis to Jewish heirs
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will return a painting to a Jewish family.
December 11, 2016
90-year-old Holocaust survivor fights off mugger
Police arrested a mugger whose attempt to steal a Holocaust survivor's purse was thwarted.
December 8, 2016
Celebrity’s son arrested for anti-Semitic vandalism at SUNY
The son of a TV celebrity was arrested for vandalizing a US campus dormitory with hate graffiti.
December 8, 2016
New database helps Holocaust survivors reclaim property in Poland
Polish Holocaust survivors and their heirs have a final chance to reclaim property lost during the Shoah.
December 7, 2016
US Senate passes act fighting anti-Semitism on campus
The Senate is stepping up efforts to fight anti-Semitism in the education system.
December 6, 2016
UK Home Secretary allocates millions for protection of Jews
The UK will allocate millions to protect its Jewish population against the surge of anti-Semitism in the country.
December 5, 2016
Jewish family battles Spanish museum over art looted by Nazis
A family, the heirs of Jews persecuted by the Nazis, are up against forceful powers in a battle to return the family's looted property.
December 5, 2016
Sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia over past year
Australian Jewry has recorded a 10 percent increase of anti-Semitic incidents in 2016, saying government must act against this worrying trend.
December 4, 2016
Stolen Nazi camp gate with infamous sign found in Norway
A missing infamous sign from Dachau was found after two years of searching.
December 4, 2016
Norway’s church denounces Luther’s anti-Semitic writings
Ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther and his writings, another church has denounced the anti-Semitic elements of his teachings.
November 27, 2016
CNN apologizes for banner reading ‘If Jews are People’
CNN came under fire for an offending phrase that appeared on-screen during a discussion on the alt-right movement.
November 23, 2016
Poland: Man gets 10 months in prison for burning effigy of Jew
Poland's courts appear committed to fighting hate speech and anti-Semitism.
November 22, 2016
Vandals paint swastika in NY park named after Jewish singer
A New York playground named for the late Beastie Boys' singer Adam Yauch was defaced with Nazi swastikas and the words "Go Trump!"
November 20, 2016German Lutheran church says no to conversion of Jews
Ahead of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther and his writings, which include elements of anti-Semitism, Germany's Lutheran church has now declared it rejects any efforts to convert Jews.
November 10, 2016
WATCH: Two orthodox Jewish women attacked in New York City suburb
The orthodox Jewish community of Monsey, New York, is on high alert after two failed attacks on female residents in recent days.
November 6, 2016
Denmark closes probe into man suspected of Holocaust crimes
Denmark's chief prosecutor claims there is insufficient evidence to prove Danish citizen Helmuth Leif Rasmussen, 91, was involved in mass killings during the Holocaust.
November 6, 2016