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.

‘Humans of New York’ posts Jewish anti-Zionist group Neturei Karta—comments erupt

They show up, habitually, at both anti- and pro-Israel rallies, either as protesters or counter-protesters.

By BEN SALES/JTA
31/05/2025

Ben & Jerry’s board denounces ‘genocide in Gaza’ in ice-cream maker’s latest salvo against Israel

The statement comes four years after the board sparked a bitter legal battle with parent company Unilever over an earlier pledge to stop selling its products in “Occupied Palestinian Territory.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
31/05/2025

Man attacks Russian synagogue with hammer, records incident on phone

The 39-year-old suspect tried to attack the synagogue while a children's educational group was inside. He was later arrested by the Russian security service.

'Burn in Hell': Israeli guests shocked by hate message from Bulgarian hotel owner

“F*** you you Israeli piece of s***. I hope you burn in hell. You don’t need toilet paper, you are the most disgusting animals on the planet.”

Flowers are laid out near the site where two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead

Messianic and Episcopal communities mourn Capital Jewish Museum shooting victims

A photograph of the couple is now on display at the Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes next to some candles, inviting visitors to prayer.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
29/05/2025

DSA condemns Capital Jewish Museum shooting after one of its factions praises the attack

“Democratic Socialists of America seek to democratically transform our society and reject vigilante violence,” DSA posted on X.

By BEN SALES/JTA
29/05/2025
Alfred Dreyfus

Captain Alfred Drefyus to be posthumously promoted to Brigadier-General, 90 years after death

France's National Assembly's Defense Committee unanimously approved the bill on Wednesday, citing the desire to "repair a historical injustice."

  Herbert Cukurs, the 'Butcher of Riga,' pictured in 1965.

Latvia reopens criminal investigation into 'Butcher of Riga' following condemnation

According to Yad Vashem, Cukurs held a “senior, operative position in the Arajs Kommando, the unit that from June 1941 until March 1942 carried out mass killings of Jews and other civilians."

Pro-Palestine, Marxist groups start 'Free Elias Rodriguez' campaign, laud 'legitimate act'

Unity of Fields' campaign calls Elias Rodriguez’s murder of the two embassy workers on May 21 "a legitimate act of resistance against the zionist state and its genocidal campaign in Gaza."

US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard

Harvard has denied Trump administration charges of alleged bias against conservatives, fostering antisemitism on campus, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.

By REUTERS
29/05/2025
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