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.
"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.
The suspect broke into the house in the morning of the seventh day of Passover, smashing windows and damaging furniture.
"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.
The NSC instructed Israelis to remain vigilant and alert authorities in the event of an emergency.
Second antisemitic incident in a week • Security upgrades prevented a major disaster during Passover
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."
A Kosher pizzeria in Toronto and another Jewish-owned business was broken into with local politicians alleging an antisemitic motivation.
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.
The band used their platform to spread messages of anti-Israel hate during their performance, illuminated on a screen.
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.