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.

Yonkers man pleads guilty for scissor-wielding, antisemitic attack on Jewish barber

"This attack is a reminder that we have a lot more to do to eradicate hate and antisemitism in Westchester County," the Jewish barber said.

PRAYING OUTSIDE the Beit Chabad house in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal Chabad house vandalized by Norwegian man in suspected antisemitic Passover attack

The suspect broke into the house in the morning of the seventh day of Passover, smashing windows and damaging furniture.

Nazi banners hung over Stockholm tunnel on Hitler's birthday

"Glorifying a regime responsible for the murder of six million Jews and countless others is both dangerous and deeply offensive," said the European Jewish Congress.

NSC warns Israelis abroad over Palestinian 'day of rage'

The NSC instructed Israelis to remain vigilant and alert authorities in the event of an emergency.

Molotov cocktail thrown at synagogue in Ukraine sparks fear of rising antisemitism

Second antisemitic incident in a week • Security upgrades prevented a major disaster during Passover

Victoria rabbi to Liberals: Drop candidate who blamed Israel for harming rep of West

Chabad Rabbi Meir Kaplan sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, cautioning that Liberal candidate Will Greaves had made public statements "that echo classic antisemitic tropes."

The entrance of Jewish-owned pizzeria My Zaidy's Pizza, in Toronto

Landmark Toronto kosher pizzeria broken into on Passover

A Kosher pizzeria in Toronto and another Jewish-owned business was broken into with local politicians alleging an antisemitic motivation.

Canadian election debate: Antisemitism electoral issue spurs Carney to promise new laws

Liberal leader Carney assured Canadians that his party would make it a criminal offense to threaten or impede access to houses of worship, community centers and schools.

'F*** Israel' on giant screens: Irish band causes Coachella controversy

The band used their platform to spread messages of anti-Israel hate during their performance, illuminated on a screen.

By WALLA! CULTURE
20/04/2025

American Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country

Their message went to President Christina Paxson as she weighs how to respond to a $500 million funding cut threat by the Trump administration, over Brown’s handling of antisemitism on campus.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
19/04/2025
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