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.

Holocaust memorial stolen in Germany’s Börde district amid rising antisemitic acts

This theft is part of a troubling pattern of recent Stolperstein disappearances in Germany.

I left Kansas City worried about antisemitism. What I learned in Europe gave me hope

These experiences taught me a powerful lesson: Even in situations that seem terrible, there’s always a positive outlook to take.

By ETHAN HOBBS/THE KANSAS CITY STAR/TNS
03/11/2024

Teenagers allegedly attempt to rape Jewish man in antisemitic Paris attack

Passers-by reportedly subdued the two suspects, stopping the alleged assault, and held them until police arrived

Adidas reaches settlement with Kanye West, ending fight following antisemitic comments

In October 2022, Adidas announced an immediate end to its partnership with West following the performer and designer's offensive behavior and antisemitic comments.

French politicians propose law to make modern antisemitism punishable

The law would make terrorist apologism, denying Israel's existence, and the comparison of Jews or Israel to the Holocaust illegal.

Philadelphia leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on historic synagogue

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia called the incidents "disturbing acts" that challenge "our city’s fundamental commitment to tolerance."

Attacker slashes Jewish man's face in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The Crown Heights volunteer emergency services team, Shmira, is assisting the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in ensuring the attacker is apprehended.

ADL, Board of Deputies create free school resource about Jews, antisemitism

Jewish Living Online (JLO) was created to target the increase in antisemitic incidents among younger demographics and school-age children in the UK.

Mandla Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks to reporters in South Africa

Mandela's grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas

“As such, your presence in the UK is considered to pose a threat to UK society as it would highly likely cause tensions amongst UK Jewish communities," the UK home office wrote.

Jewish leaders rally in New York to counter campus,social media antisemitism

Hundreds to gather for 'Rage Against the Hate' event, aiming to “retake the streets and campuses” amid rising antisemitism.

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