Posts Tagged: antisemitism
Leading European Jewish Groups Outraged Over Shouts of ‘Dirty Jew’ at Anti-Racism Protest in Paris
Leading European Jewish organizations and personalities expressed outrage on Sunday after video emerged of ostensibly anti-racism protesters in Paris shouting antisemitic slurs. The video from a...
Jews Should Not Help ‘Tear It All Down’
JNS.org - As long as we’re tearing down monuments and statues to alleged racists, why not trash the antisemites while we’re at it? That’s the attitude...
‘Get Your Knee Off Our Necks’: Jews and the New Civil-Rights Movement
JNS.org - Fighting racism doesn’t necessarily mean fighting antisemitism. Fighting racism can sometimes involve elements of antisemitism. And fighting antisemitism can sometimes lead to accusations...
Is There a Campus Antisemitism Pandemic?
It is difficult to find many bright spots in our current situation beyond the heroic efforts of first responders and health care professionals; however, I...
Neo-Nazi Spotted With Antisemitic Sign at Ohio Protest Later Sought to Kill Jews at Kent State
An Ohio man who was seen brandishing an antisemitic sign at a protest in Columbus, Ohio, in April also threatened to kill Jews at Kent...
Antisemitic Banner Taken Down in London Neighborhood
An antisemitic banner was removed from a London building on Monday, leading to praise from local politicians. The banner -- reading “Welcome to the Zionist police...
Suddenly, Human Rights Watch Discovers Antisemitism
JNS.org - The drumbeat of antisemitism has grown louder and more assured over the last two decades. Yet it’s only with the resurgence of far-right...
British Comedian Prompts Outrage for Mocking Last Name of Parliament Member of Jewish Heritage
A British comedian and columnist came under fire on Sunday after viciously mocking the last name of a member of parliament of Jewish descent in...
Owners Outraged After Amsterdam Kosher Restaurant Attacked for Second Time by Syrian Migrant
A Syrian migrant attacked a kosher restaurant in Amsterdam for the second time in a row on Friday after being found by a judge to...
Las Vegas Woman Charged in Antisemitic Stalking Case; Allegedly Called Neighbors ‘Jewish Pigs’
A 57-year-old Las Vegas woman has been charged in an antisemitic stalking and property destruction case, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported on Wednesday. Georgina McGarvie is...
Jewish Human Rights Icon Natan Sharansky Urges Unity in Fight Against Antisemitism
Former Soviet refusenik Natan Sharansky called for unity in the fight against antisemitism during an online forum on Monday. In a conversation hosted by the American...
Top Jewish Leader Praises President Trump for Commitment to Fighting Antisemitism Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The head of a leading international Jewish group praised US President Donald Trump over the weekend for a proclamation condemning antisemitism, saying, “I know personally...
Over 100 Jewish Leaders and Groups Denounce New York Mayor de Blasio for Attack on City’s Jews
More than 100 Jewish leaders and organizations sent a letter to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday, harshly criticizing him for attacking the...
Tech Companies Must Take Further Action Against Surging Online Antisemitism Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Experts Say
Online antisemitism is spiking as coronavirus-related conspiracy theories fester, and while tech companies are realizing the extent of the problem, more action must be taken,...
