Posts Tagged: anti-semitism
Why an Antisemitism Commissioner for Germany Is a Good Idea
JNS.org - There’s an intense debate going on in Germany right now about whether to create a post for a federal commissioner to deal with the...
A Disappointing, Muted Response to Imams Calling for Violence
A radical imam recently called on Muslims to "kill the Jews" in a Friday sermon entitled, "Our Duties Towards Al-Quds (Jerusalem)." But this imam was not a...
In Europe, ‘Islamophobia’ Gets the Headlines — Despite Trailing Antisemitic Violence
When Donald Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel earlier this month, many warned of repercussions and attacks against Jews. And within days, a Muslim...
DC Transit Cop’s Trial Details Ties Between Neo-Nazis and Islamist Terrorism
Jury deliberations begin on Monday in the federal terrorism trial of a former Washington, DC Metro Transit Police officer, who is accused of trying to provide support to ISIS. Nicholas...
Erdogan Invokes Islamic Text Sanctioning Killing Jews at Party Convention
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invoked a Muslim hadith commonly used by Hamas and other terrorist supporters to sanction the killing of Jews, during a party convention...
AMP Convention Sees Opportunities in US Elections
One of America's most visible anti-Israel groups spent Thanksgiving weekend engaged in some magical thinking -- and planning to change America's political landscape. American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)...
Why a Florida Village Defined Antisemitism
Last week, the Bal Harbour Village Council took a tremendous step forward in the fight against antisemitism: under the leadership of Mayor Gabriel Groisman, the Council...
In Landmark Move, Florida Village Adopts State Department’s Definition of Antisemitism
JNS.org - Bal Harbour, Florida, is best known as a popular destination for snowbirds. With a population ranging from 2,500-8,000, depending on the time of the...
Kristallnacht, and Our Modern-Day Approach to Antisemitism
Seventy-nine years ago, Nazis across Germany and Austria razed synagogues, smashed windows and murdered almost 100 innocent Jews in a violent pogrom. Kristallnacht -- or the "Night...
Tariq Ramadan’s Fans Insist He’s Not a Rapist — Then Blame the Jews
From the moment that news broke of Harvey Weinstein's sexual aggressions, men and women alike rushed to express their disgust and disappointment. As the number...
Harvey Weinstein’s Disgrace Produces Another Nasty Caricature
JNS.org - Walking through central London last week, and with a spare half hour on my hands, I decided to pay a quick visit to the National...
Should We Remove the Names of Antisemites? Not Always
Below is an open letter to the president of Bryn Mawr College Dear President Cassidy, Your August 22 letter to the Bryn Mawr community announced that the...
UK Study: Those With Strong Anti-Israel Views Are Dramatically More Antisemitic
Though it’s often asked if some anti-Israel positions (such as support for BDS) are inherently antisemitic, it always seemed more relevant to determine whether the...
Jews Need Trifocal Lenses to Confront Antisemitism
For close to two decades, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) has been blowing the whistle on the rising tide of antisemitism. When asked about the source...
