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.

US signals it may use administrative process against Harvard

Harvard has denied Trump administration charges of alleged bias against conservatives, fostering antisemitism on campus, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.

By REUTERS
29/05/2025

London's Met Police arrest five pro-Palestinian protesters targeting Gal Gadot

During Gal Godot's filming of 'The Runner,' the police arrested five pro-Palestinian protestors for targeting the filming of Godot's new film.

A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again

“We regret any unintended offense our decision to cancel a privately organized, public film screening caused," Facets Film Forum said in a statement.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
29/05/2025
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Baltimore rabbi punched in face by masked attacker, ends assault by drawing gun

Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz was in the parking lot at 11p.m. on Saturday night when a masked individual "sucker punched [him] in the face."

Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem

The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities.

Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan join 380 UK writers demanding Gaza ceasefire in open letter

The letter is based on the original by Karim Kattan, which was published in the French outlet Liberation on Monday and signed by 300 French authors.

'Online antisemitism doesn't remain online, turns to physical violence' say experts

Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor, the founder and CEO of CyberWell, told the IHRA conference about online calls to violence against Jewish people.

Sa'ar: The new antisemitism targets the State of Israel, seeks to eliminate Jewish state

Minister Gideon Sa'ar made two speeches at the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Conference in Jerusalem - which he chaired - on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Michigan man suspected of racist threats at synagogue pleads guilty to weapons offense

He allegedly drove through the parking lot at Temple Beth El while yelling racist and antisemitic profanities and threats like "F--- Israel and Jews!" and "Y'all are going to die!" the case stated.

By MAX REINHART/TNS
28/05/2025

Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism

This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.

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