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.

Ban on far-right antisemitic, anti-Israel German magazine lifted by federal court

In 2020, Germany’s federal intelligence agency launched a probe into the magazine Compact due to allegations that it disseminated xenophobia and conspiracy theories.

Israel takes center stage at British Medical conference, one in 10 motions on Palestine, Israel

This year's conference, features a total of 43 motions relating to Israel, the majority of which urge the BMA to cut ties with Israel and to declare that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic.

Israeli flag stolen from Antwerp town hall after Palestinian flags placed below by protesters

While it is an annual tradition to hang flags, the decision to raise the Israeli one caused anger among certain parties, with PVDA and even coalition partner Vooruit opposing the move.

Israeli flag stolen from Antwerp town hall after Palestinian flags placed below by protesters

While it is an annual tradition to hang flags, the decision to raise the Israeli one caused anger among certain parties, with PVDA and even coalition partner Vooruit opposing the move.

Social Media Star Montana Tucker Honors Jewish Resilience in Dance Tribute

Tucker's new dance video ‘We Will Rise Again’ filmed at Masada, pays tribute to the strength and perseverance of the Jewish people

Florida campus roiled after antisemitic student wins award for paper defending white supremacy

Preston Damsky received the “book award” for a paper he wrote for a class last fall in which he argued for the removal of voting rights protections for non-white citizens.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/06/2025

Weaponizing Hate: Pro-Iran Protests Are Inciting Global Antisemitism

Following Israel’s launch of pre-emptive strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, Islamist and far-left demonstrators have exploited the conflict to incite violence against Jews

Combat Antisemitism Movement Condemns Antisemitic Graffiti Attack

The Attack took place at Toorak Synagogue in Melbourne, and CAM Urges Mayors to Take Stronger Action

 Flags are displayed as supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and pro-Israel demonst

Mass pro-Ayatollah rally in London turns violent, Israeli-Iranian counter-protest stands strong

The small pro-Israel and anti-regime counter-protest featured several hundred Israelis and Iranians, most of whom were flying Israeli or the Iranian diaspora flags.

'American Maccabee': American Jewry and antisemitism during the days of Teddy Roosevelt

American Maccabee provides an informative and nuanced analysis of Theodore Roosevelt’s respect for Jews and his handling of a series of challenges that affected them.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
21/06/2025
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