Antisemitism

Antisemitism is defined as hostility and prejudice toward Jews as well as taking discriminatory action towards Jewish people. Some consider antisemitism to be a form of racism.

The word antisemitism finds its roots in the German word antisemitisch, first used in 1860 by Austrian Jewish scholar Moritz Steinschneider, in his work regarding false ideas of "Semitic races" in comparison to "Aryan races." However, the discriminatory ideas and actions towards Jews have existed since long before the term was coined.

Early incidents of antisemitism and anti-Jewish persecution include the Edict of Expulsion from England in 1290, the persecution of Jews across Europe during the Black Death from 2348 - 1351, and the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion from Spain in 1492.

The 20th century saw both the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews, and the expulsion of Jews from countries across the Middle East, leading to the displacement of approximately 850,000 Mizrahi Jews.

In recent years both Europe and the US have seen a steady increase in antisemitic incidents, and 90% of Jews in the European Union have said that they feel this is a serious problem.

Should big tech be accountable for growing antisemitism? Opinion

Why the fight against digital antisemitism must be part of a broader push to hold Big Tech accountable.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025|ByCOBY SCHOFFMAN

A protestor carries a white supremacist and antisemitic sign outside the Kenosha County Courthouse on the second day of jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, US, November 17, 2021.

Neo-Nazi leader pleads guilty to plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

A neo Nazi cult leader pleaded guilty to plotting mass killings, including a plan to poison Jewish schoolchildren in Brooklyn, after directing followers toward violence worldwide.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025|ByMICHAEL STARR

Cannes police arrests man threatening to blow up synagogue 'the size of an asteroid'

A man in Cannes was arrested after livestreaming threats to blow up a local synagogue, prompting a rapid police response and condemnation from city officials.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Septemeber 14, 2025.

Israel finds support among visiting German influencers

President Herzog hosted nearly 200 German influencers seeking to strengthen ties with Israel.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Inside Israel’s information war: Can influencers shift global opinion? - from the editor

As Israel fights for hearts and minds online, influencers take center stage. But are likes and followers enough to shift the narrative?

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

Jewish influencers are using their platforms to speak up for Israel.

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Jewish conservatives are looking to JD Vance to draw line against antisemitism on the Right

Jewish conservatives clash over JD Vance’s silence on rising far-right antisemitism at Manhattan conference.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA

The Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, and Senator JD Vance (R-OH) attends an event held by the national conservative political movement, 'Turning Point' in Detroit, Michigan, US, June,16, 2024.

One fifth of PA newspaper op-eds push antisemitic content, JPPI study finds

"Antisemitism and a discourse of delegitimizing Zionism are not accidental [...] This is an expression [...] that teaches how far the path is to prepare the Palestinians for public reconciliation."

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByWALLA, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (not pictured) meet at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, November 7, 2025.

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ aliyah: All different kinds of Jews are welcome in Israel - opinion

Will Israel abandon those unable to provide the requisite rabbinical letter? If so, how could Israel claim moral superiority to countries that turned away boatloads of Jews fleeing Nazi Europe?

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByCOOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN

ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer (right) welcomes new immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport last year. As many consider a move to the Jewish homeland, Israel must prepare to receive its sons and daughters, says the writer.

50 years of Zionist demonization: From the Kremlin to Human Rights Watch - opinion

The NGO advocacy industry and UN officials, such as on the Human Rights Council, legitimize and promote the hypocrisy against Israel by extending demonizing, 'Zionism is racism' propaganda.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025By GERALD M. STEINBERG

UN HIGH Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk appears at the Human Rights Council in Geneva in September. Officials from UN agencies such as the Human Rights Council join in promoting the hypocrisy, singling out Israel, the writer charges.

Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules

University staffers and academic groups had sued the administration, saying that Trump’s actions were already having a punishing effect on their First Amendment concerns.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Signs in support of Palestinians in Gaza are set up along with reinforcements to block the doorway of a building at an encampment after protesters were asked to leave by UCLA campus police at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, US, May 2, 2024.

Antisemitism won't be tolerated in France, new interior minister tells Jewish community

Laurent Nuñez visited the European Center for Judaism in Paris to announce his "total commitment to responding to fears of antisemitism."

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament, in Paris, on October 21, 2025.

“If I were a Jewish New Yorker, I would be concerned about my children.”

New York Mayor Adams spoke in Israel at a CAM event honoring the outgoing NYC Mayor

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa and CEO of the Ximus Forum Reut Ronen Natanel presenting outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams with a menorah at an event in Tel Aviv

Trump indicates plans to meet with Mamdani at White House

Trump insinuated plans to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at the White House, despite previous critical comments and election-related remarks.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

(L-R:) US President Donald Trump; Zohran Mamdani

Mexican Jews outraged as graffiti in mass protests calls Claudia Sheinbaum 'Jewish w****'

Mexico's Jewish community condemned the antisemitic graffiti targeting President Sheinbaum during an anti-government protest, calling for a rejection of discrimination.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA

Antisemitic graffiti sprayed on the Mexican Supreme Court reading "puta Judia," or "Jewish wh*re," at protests against Jewish Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, November 15, 2025.

Politicization of the ADL: How the antisemitism watchdog abdicated its responsibilities - opinion

Today’s ADL has abdicated this responsibility, and the Jewish community will suffer the consequences.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025ByJILL JACOBS

NEW YORK NEWSPAPERS headline Zohran Mamdani’s victory the morning after Election Day this month. Establishing a special project targeting a Muslim mayor echoes the Islamophobic attacks against him, the writer charges.