Antisemitism

Antisemitism is hostility towards or prejudice against the Jewish people. Since biblical times, Jews experienced periods in which they were persecuted for refusing to adopt the religion and culture of the ruling societies in which they lived. The rise of Christianity and perception of Jews as rejectors of Jesus led to a rise in antisemitism.

Jewish host fired from Australian radio show for refusing to support Hamas

Nicole was told in a meeting that if she was unable to support the October 7 attacks as ‘resistance and as something positive,' then she can no longer work there. 

Amid increasing antisemitism threat, safety plans for outdoor hanukkiah lightings needed

The nature of threats has transitioned from broad statements to a very concerted effort to target individuals. Calls for violence from Iran and its proxies have also increased.

Amsterdam riots: Five sentenced for antisemitic attacks against Israelis

The court reportedly said that a prison sentence was appropriate "given the seriousness of the facts and the context they took place in."

24/12/2024

Over third of parents say their children targeted by antisemitism, witness it

Such claims were made by 71% of Jewish parents and 37% of non-Jewish parents alike.

‘Jewish plotters’ crushed to death in Der Sturmer-like video clip from Yemen

The video clip depicts stereotypical Jews scheming in a Protocols of the Elders of Zion-like setting to take over the Arab world - culminating with a truck running over them and killing them.

23/12/2024
 An Israel poster vandalized.

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 8th time, hostage sign defaced

Two signs in front of Kehillat Shaarei Torah were defaced on Friday, and a Jewish elementary school was damaged in a drive-by shooting for third time.

Epping UK to have Hanukkah display after battle with town council

The Town Market Committee decision was reportedly motivated by the concern that the hanukkiah would be “insensitive to other religious groups.”

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, December 18, 2024

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene nat'l forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

Florida man pleads guilty to anti-Israel bomb threats, attack on solar facility

Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 44, pleaded to four counts of threatening to use explosives and one count of destruction of an energy facility, the DOJ news release says.

By SILAS MORGAN/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
22/12/2024

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

The group leader claimed that Jews may have set fire to the synagogue in Melbourne in early December.

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