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.

Baltimore police

Baltimore rabbi punched in face by masked attacker, ends assault by drawing gun

Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz was in the parking lot at 11p.m. on Saturday night when a masked individual "sucker punched [him] in the face."

Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem

The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities.

Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan join 380 UK writers demanding Gaza ceasefire in open letter

The letter is based on the original by Karim Kattan, which was published in the French outlet Liberation on Monday and signed by 300 French authors.

'Online antisemitism doesn't remain online, turns to physical violence' say experts

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, the founder and CEO of CyberWell, told the IHRA conference about online calls to violence against Jewish people.

Sa'ar: The new antisemitism targets the State of Israel, seeks to eliminate Jewish state

Minister Gideon Sa'ar made two speeches at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Conference in Jerusalem - which he chaired - on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Michigan man suspected of racist threats at synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense

He allegedly drove through the parking lot at Temple Beth El while yelling racist and antisemitic profanities and threats like "F--- Israel and Jews!" and "Y'all are going to die!" the case stated.

By MAX REINHART/TNS
28/05/2025

Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism

This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.

Trump administration to cancel remaining Harvard federal funding over antisemitism concerns

The impending final blow to Harvard’s federal funding extends a battle that is ostensibly over the school’s handling of antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protest on campus.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/05/2025
Britain's chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

UK Chief Rabbi: 'I am Zionist because I am a Jew'

"If you are anti-Zionist, you are anti-Jews and anti-Judaism," he said, adding that "Israel is not just the geo-political endeavour of the Jewish people, it is the center of Judaism."

Jewish boys attacked, threatened with knife in Hampstead, London

"This report is yet another stark reminder of the growing threat facing Jewish communities, including children," said Campaign Against Antisemitism.

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