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.

Academics pen letter condemning American Psychological Association antisemitism

Signed by thousands of professionals, the letter condemns the American Psychological Association for failing to tackle antisemitism.

Jewish fraternity at San Diego State University vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

The vandalism followed an incident report of a group throwing objects at a building and yelling antisemitic slurs.

Miami mayor ends effort to evict local theater over ‘No Other Land’ screening

The mayor of Miami Beach rescinded his proposal to evict and defund a theater that screened a documentary on Israeli demolitions in the West Bank.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
20/03/2025
  Winnipeg Friends of Israel share image of antisemitic graffiti

Winnipeg man arrested for Nazi graffiti charged for work with terrorist group

Nevin Thunder Young appeared before the Winnipeg Provincial Court to face charges of facilitating terrorist activity and participation in terrorist group activity.

Months after Amsterdam pogrom: Four more sentenced, Israelis among 122 suspects

The four men were found guilty for their roles in the violence that unfolded on November 7 during the Ajax–Maccabi soccer match riots, when anti-Israel mobs attacked people throughout the city.

Trump court action accuses UCLA of trying to 'evade responsibility' for alleged antisemitism

In court filings, lawyers on both sides argued about whether actions in the encampment were antisemitic for blocking pro-Israel or Zionist individuals from using walkways by the camp.

By JAWEED KALEEM/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
19/03/2025

ADL pulls out of Israeli conference on combating antisemitism

Former ADL head Abe Foxman said that the invitation of "authoritarian neo-fascist political parties" legitimized them and made the conference about the participants rather than antisemitism.

Toronto man charged with advocating genocide, antisemitic arson, vandalism, and other hate crimes

A Toronto man faces rare charges of advocating genocide, along with arson and antisemitic vandalism, in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community.

German Jewish students have felt increasingly unsafe on campus since October 7

"Our report explicitly calls on those responsible at universities and in politics to take measures to ensure that universities are safe places for everyone again," said the JSUD president.

Pennsylvania man caught with child porn, antisemitic mass attack plans

The arrested man, a 20-year-old, had made statements online about his interest in “political and revenge-driven” mass casualty events, drawing inspiration from the 2018 Tree of Life attack.

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