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.

Iranian refugee accused of antisemitic vandalism, arson in Berlin

Bahar S. has been in custody since October 2024, according to the report. She has a background in engineering but was working as a nursing assistant at the time of her arrest.

'Our Nazi': The story of a Nazi who lived in Chicago for three decades

Reinhold Kulle was considered an outstanding school custodian, beloved and respected by the staff and students of Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Sydney synagogue daubed in antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews

Police said that they were looking for a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean man who they believed could "assist with their inquiries."

Norwegian teen kicked out of convenience store 'for being a Jew'

The clerk allegedly responded by calling Elpeleg a “child murderer” and told him he was no longer allowed in the store.

Rouen synagogue vandalized months after arson, knife attack

Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol condemned the antisemitic vandalism on Tuesday, saying on Facebook that such action had no place in the city or republic.

UN's Albanese cites Holocaust while supporting 'conspiracy theorist' anti-Israel academic

The University of Bristol fired Miller in 2021 for a series of controversial statements, including claims that Israel wanted to "impose [its] will all over the world."

Islamic group seeking to destroy Israel, create caliphate to hold Canada conference

Hizb ut Tahrir will be holding its annual Khilafah 2025 in Hamilton, Ontario, according to Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish, who had objected to the group holding the event in her city.

Colombian president: Zionism partially owns international financial capital

"Zionism, strongly supported by international financial capital that it partially controls, prevents peace and unleashes horror on Palestine," said Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

Warsaw Ghetto memorial defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

The graffiti makes Warsaw’s Umschlagplatz memorial the latest of a string of Holocaust monuments to be vandalized with anti-Israel messages.

By BEN SALES/JTA
08/01/2025
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