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College Democrats Back Protests and Criticize Biden's Israel Policy

The College Democrats of America endorse pro-Palestinian protests and call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Columbia suspends students after deadline to end Gaza camp passes

Columbia University is suspending student demonstrators for defying ultimatum during pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]

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Austin

WATCH: Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Protest at The University of Texas at Austin, Arrests Made

Pro-Palestinian protesters faced arrest in a tense confrontation at The University of Texas at Austin. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

War in Gaza once again inflames American universities

Pro-Palestinian protests intensifying at U.S. universities amid the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza. [ more ]

New York Post

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New York City

Jewish mom and daughter attacked by 'violent' pro-Palestinian protesters say Mayor Adams isn't doing enough

A Jewish mother and daughter were violently attacked by pro-Palestinian protesters on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

The protesters shouted anti-Semitic slurs and slogans, vandalized the mother's car, and prevented her from moving her vehicle. [ more ]

euronews

1 day ago

Warsaw synagogue hit with apparent firebomb attack

Politicians and faith leaders condemn firebomb attack at Nożyk Synagogue in Warsaw, highlighting the ongoing prevalence of anti-Semitism in Europe. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

1 day ago

Polish politicians condemn Warsaw synagogue firebombing

Rise in anti-Semitic incidents globally after Israel-Gaza war. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.

Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.

Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions. [ more ]

Poynter

Amid Columbia protests, Speaker Mike Johnson is wrong that hybrid class plan tells Jewish students to stay home - Poynter

Pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University spark debate over freedom of speech and campus safety. [ more ]

The Atlantic

6 days ago

No One Has a Right to Protest in My Home

The article discusses the blurred lines between private yards and public forums in the context of free speech and protest rights. [ more ]

QNS

Queens electeds offer contrasting viewpoints on pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia - QNS

Queens officials express divergent views on pro-Palestinian encampments at college campuses. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza war protests in US intensify

Student-led protests intensify across US universities against Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

www.npr.org

3 Maryland juveniles are charged with hate crimes. How did it get to that point?

Charges filed against minors in anti-Semitic harassment case involving swastikas and derogatory comments. [ more ]

New York Post

Elite schools turning into Hamas University as antisemitism runs rampant

Higher education institutions facing extremism challenges [ more ]

New York Post

Where the hell are the parents of these deluded Columbia students chanting about attacking Jews?

Columbia University parents pay a high cost for education, now facing violence and turmoil on campus. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Biden condemns blatant' anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests

Biden condemns anti-Semitism at Columbia University protests. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What's at stake?

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik faces congressional committee over allegations of failing to protect against rising anti-Semitism. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Republican senator Tom Cotton calls for vigilantism to break up Gaza protests

Senator Tom Cotton's call to vigilantism against pro-Palestine supporters amid ongoing conflict in Gaza [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Brazil recalls ambassador to Israel in row over Lula's Gaza comments

Israel and Brazil are in a diplomatic rift after Brazilian President Lula compared Israel's military campaign in Gaza to the Holocaust.

Israel declares Lula persona non grata until he takes back his comments. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Roger Waters on Gaza, resistance and doing the right thing

Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, is an outspoken voice for Palestine, facing backlash for his activism.

Waters' activism includes criticism of Israeli government policies, with opponents accusing him of anti-Semitism and attempting to vilify his beliefs. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Cars

Jewish man was told to 'get in boot of car' in alleged kidnap attempt

Alleged kidnap attempt of Jewish man by two men in Stamford Hill. [ more ]

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London is most anti-Semitic city in the West, claims Israeli minister

London is perceived as the most anti-Semitic place in the West due to a combination of far-Left wokeism and Islamic extremism.

Jewish families in the UK are feeling increasingly unsafe and are considering relocating abroad due to rising anti-Semitic attacks. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that municipal buildings will be illuminated yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The mayor expressed his commitment to Holocaust education and standing with the Jewish community during a time of rising anti-Semitism. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Jewish community rallies to bring home Israeli hostages 100 days after Hamas attack * Brooklyn Paper

Jewish community in Brooklyn rallies for the release of hostages in Gaza

Community members face backlash and harassment from activist groups demanding ceasefire in Gaza [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

Anti-Semitic acts nearly quadrupled last year in France, says Jewish organisation

Anti-Semitic acts in France nearly quadrupled in 2023 compared to the previous year, with 1,676 acts reported.

Almost 60% of these acts involved physical violence or threatening gestures, and 13% occurred in schools. [ more ]

Boston.com

Feeling alone and estranged, many Jews at Harvard wonder what's next

Jews at Harvard University are experiencing increasing anti-Semitism, leading to feelings of isolation and alienation.

Many Jewish students have been disrupted and targeted during lectures and have decided to hide their Zionist beliefs. [ more ]

Washington Post

5 days ago

Campus arrests spread as students press on with pro-Palestinian protests

Protests against financial ties to Israel and cease-fire calls escalate on U.S. college campuses, leading to clashes, arrests, disruptions and cancellations. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

3 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Mike Johnson Rips Anti-Israel' Biden For Placating the Anti-Semitism In His Base'

President Biden accused of becoming anti-Israel by placating anti-Semitism in the base.

Democrats criticized for being weak on Israel, with shifts away from historical support. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

4 weeks ago

Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza

Accusations of anti-Semitism following the killing of aid workers sparked a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Israel.

Israel's ambassador blamed extreme elements in Poland for accusing Israel of intentional murder and emphasized Israel's stance against anti-Semitism. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Berkeley Unified accused of failing to protect students against anti-Semitism

The federal complaint filed against Berkeley Unified School District alleges a failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students from anti-Semitic and anti-Israel rhetoric.

The complaint accuses educators of indoctrinating students with pro-Hamas videos, anti-Semitic imagery, and encouraging hate messages against Israel. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Starmer defends delay in suspending parliamentary candidates over Israel comments

Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, defended his judgement after suspending two parliamentary candidates over their remarks about Israel.

Starmer faced backlash for the speed of his decision after initially backing a candidate before changing his mind. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Why has UK's Labour Party suspended two election candidates over Gaza war?

Two Labour Party parliamentary candidates were suspended due to alleged anti-Semitic remarks made about Israel.

The controversy raises questions about the stifling of criticism of Israel and the party's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [ more ]

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JavaScript

Do You Have Nightmares About Her?' Jesse Watters Grills Mike Johnson About Working With Marjorie Taylor Greene

House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns anti-Semitic protests on college campuses and advocates for the safety and security of Jewish students. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Outrage after Met officer says swastikas 'need to be taken into context'

The video captures a Metropolitan Police officer's statement on the context of swastikas during a pro-Palestine march in London.

The incident triggered outrage and discussions around the perception of swastikas as anti-Semitic symbols. [ more ]

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'Jews are terrified we keep the location of our Jewish Chronicle offices hidden for fear of attacks'

Journalists face security threats

Anti-Semitic attacks impacting news organizations' operations [ more ]

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Paul Currie banned from Soho Theatre after 'hounding out Jewish audience members'

Comedian Paul Currie has been banned from London's Soho Theatre after verbally abusing and hounding Jewish audience members out of his show.

Soho Theatre condemned Currie's actions as appalling and stated that intimidation of audience members based on nationality, race, religion, or beliefs will not be tolerated. [ more ]

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Tube driver apologises for inciting pro-Palestine chant on London Underground

Tube driver apologizes for leading a 'free Palestine' chant on the London Underground

Transport for London has suspended the driver after complaints from anti-semitism groups [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Pro-Israel lawyers demand Met investigate 'intimidating' Palestine flags in Tower Hamlets

UK Lawyers for Israel have called for an investigation into the display of Palestine flags in an east London borough, claiming it could incite violence against Jews.

Tower Hamlets, the borough in question, has the largest Muslim population in the UK, but claims it is not aware of any criminal offenses being committed through the display of Palestinian flags. [ more ]

BBC News

2 weeks ago

London politics

London mayoral candidates clash at hustings event

Clash between two frontrunners in City Hall race over policing, transport, and housing at hustings event organized by Jewish organizations. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Germany news

Germany: Hundreds at solidarity march after synagogue attack DW 04/07/2024

Residents in Oldenburg show support for Jewish community after arson attack at synagogue.

Local leaders and officials condemn the attack as attempted murder and terrorism. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Germany news

German memory culture, anti-Semitic Zionists and Palestinian liberation

Germany's memory culture viewed as self-congratulatory propaganda by a pro-Palestine solidarity activist

The concept of memory culture is criticized for displacing anti-Semitism and Holocaust responsibility onto Arabs, Muslims, and Palestinians [ more ]

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Germany news

German guiltwashing in times of genocide

Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism in response to a student protest at Freie Universitat Berlin reflects a broader societal assault on expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The German government and institutions are implementing a zero-tolerance policy on anti-Semitism, leading to legal and media harassment of individuals supporting Palestinian causes. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

Tete a tete - 'Anti-Semitism has become a comical accusation': Comedian Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssef speaks against war in Gaza and criticizes accusations of anti-Semitism as overused and comical.

Youssef emphasizes distinction between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, calling the latter a comical accusation. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

Focus - Israel-Hamas war: Activists work to prevent tensions from spilling over to France

France has the largest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe.

Authorities are concerned about tensions spilling over and rising hate speech on social media. [ more ]

The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Artificial intelligence

AI-translates Hitler speech, many social media users express support for Fuhrer

AI translation of Hitler's 1939 speech gains viral traction on X.

Hitler blames Jews for economic issues and advocates for their exclusion from Germany. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's Copilot AI Gladly Generates Anti-Semitic Stereotypes

Microsoft's Copilot AI system is generating inappropriate and anti-Semitic content despite assurances.

A Lead Microsoft AI engineer discovered a security vulnerability in Copilot Designer that allows harmful content generation. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Opinion | Harvard, M.I.T. and Systemic Antisemitism

Anti-Semitic incidents on college campuses are a concerning issue.

Free speech double standards are apparent in how universities handle different forms of discrimination. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Sciences Po director resigns as scandals again rock top French university

Allegations of domestic violence led to the resignation of the director of Sciences Po in Paris.

The elite French university faced accusations of anti-Semitism after a pro-Palestinian demonstration. [ more ]

New York Post

Jewish teacher suing NYC school that won't discipline antisemitic teens terrorizing her with death threats, Hitler jabs: 'I live in fear'

Brooklyn high school facing anti-Semitic incidents

Lack of serious disciplinary actions for hate incidents [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Watch: Galloway directs by-election victory speech at Labour

George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election with 12,335 votes

Labour loses support over anti-Semitic comments leading to candidate's defeat [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak takes aim at Starmer: We expel antisemites, he makes them MPs'

Conservative party expels anti-semites while Labour makes them candidates.

Rishi Sunak criticizes Sir Keir Starmer for not backing ex-Labour candidates. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK politics

Starmer allies gripped by fear of Labour complacency amid byelection triumphs

Labour faces challenges over complacency and controversial statements by candidates. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Keir Starmer warns of rising anti-semitism and vows never to let it back in his party

Sir Keir Starmer vows to prevent anti-semitism from reemerging in the Labour Party.

Ex-MP Luciana Berger will lead a mental health strategy review for the party. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British muslims too scared to leave home' as Islamophobic incidents skyrocket 365%

Islamophobic incidents in Britain increased after October 7 attacks

Both Muslims and Jews in Britain faced a surge in hate incidents post-conflict in Gaza. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France blames Russia's FSB for anti-Semitic Star of David graffiti campaign

France accuses FSB of orchestrating Star of David graffiti campaign in Paris

FSB's fifth division suspected of international operations [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

France blames Russia's FSB for Star of David graffiti campaign

Anti-Semitic graffiti in France linked to a pro-Russian Moldovan businessman and FSB operation.

French authorities condemn the anti-Semitic graffiti, calling them 'despicable acts'. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Macron to pay tribute to French victims of Hamas attack on Israel

President Macron will hold a ceremony to pay tribute to the French victims of the attack by Hamas against Israel on October 7.

France will also provide an opportunity to remember French citizens killed in the Israeli bombardments of Gaza that followed the attack. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Focus - Israel-Hamas war: Activists work to prevent tensions from spilling over to France

France has the largest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe.

Authorities are concerned about tensions spilling over and rising hate speech on social media. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Focus - Israel-Hamas war: Activists work to prevent tensions from spilling over to France

France has the largest Muslim and Jewish communities in Europe.

Authorities are concerned about tensions spilling over and rising hate speech on social media. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Neo-Nazi spews anti-Jewish hate at Walnut Creek City Council meeting

Anti-Semitic incident at Walnut Creek City Council meeting

Importance of upholding free speech while addressing hate speech [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Jewish community replaces Lake Merritt menorah destroyed by vandals

The Jewish community in Oakland gathered to replace a menorah that was destroyed by vandals in a possible hate crime.

Anti-Semitic graffiti was also found near the display, highlighting rising concerns about anti-Semitism. [ more ]

New York Post

Jewish teachers angry at 'one-sided' talks in NYC school where students chanted 'destroy Israel!'

New approach to address anti-semitism in schools by implementing consequences for students and providing training for educators.

Controversy at High School for Community Leadership in Jamaica Hills with one-sided lecture series about the Middle East war stirring outrage and concerns about indoctrination. [ more ]

New York Post

The NYT finally admits it: Schools are teaching our kids divisive critical race theory

The New York Times acknowledges that K-12 education is influenced by political ideologies.

California's ethnic studies curriculum exhibits anti-Semitism and promotes anti-Israel rhetoric. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Candace Owens Accuses Political Jews' of Fueling Anti-Semitism: Vile, Dishonest, Manipulative People'

Candace Owens criticizes America's support for Israel and accuses political Jews of creating anti-Semitism.

Owens claims that political Jews operate like Black Lives Matter, being manipulative and creating antisemitism. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Anti-Semitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds

Nearly two-thirds of American Jews feel less secure in the United States than they did a year ago

One-quarter of American Jews said they have been the target of anti-Semitism in the past year [ more ]

New York Post

Music

Ozzy Osbourne slams Kanye West for 'War Pigs' sample on 'Vultures': 'I want no association with this man'

Ozzy Osbourne criticized Kanye West for sampling a Black Sabbath song in his upcoming album.

Osbourne refused permission for the sample because he believes West is an anti-Semite. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

We, Jewish students, must not be silent on the genocide in Gaza

The suppression of pro-Palestinian voices is not fighting anti-Semitism

Conflating anti-Semitism with criticism of a modern apartheid state is dangerous historical revisionism [ more ]

The New York Sun

Web design

Anti-Israel Websites See a Surge in Popularity, Raising Concerns that 'Antisemites Control the Web'

Internet traffic to anti-Israel websites has surged since October 7, while pro-Israel sites have seen little increase in attention.

This does not indicate manipulation by Google, but rather a lack of pro-Israel content to counter the anti-Israel material. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 01.30.24

Someone involved in the 'fire university presidents for anti-Semitism' hearings finally figured out that Amy Wax exists.

We're actually having a fluoridated water debate in 2024. [ more ]

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Law

The View Hosts Battle Over Anti-Semitism on Campus: 'The Law Is The Law!'

The View co-hosts had a heated debate about anti-Semitism on college campuses and free speech protections guaranteed by the Constitution.

The discussion centered around a congressional hearing where administrators of prestigious universities refused to explicitly say that calls for genocide of Jewish people violate campus rules on harassment.

The debate revolved around the tension between free speech and codes of conduct, with one co-host arguing that even hateful speech is protected by the Constitution. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Why the Gaza debate is driving Jewish families from Oakland schools: This feels threatening to us'

Jewish families in Oakland feel their trauma and experiences of anti-Semitism are being ignored or minimized by the community and schools

Several families are pulling their students out of the Oakland Unified School District due to concerns for their safety and the one-sided stance of teachers [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Editorial: Mayor Johnson's posturing on Middle East conflict is alienating Jewish Chicago

Brandon Johnson only speaks to his base, ignoring everyone else.

His comments on the Israeli-Hamas conflict marginalized Chicago's Jewish community. [ more ]

WSJ

Chicago

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks. [ more ]

WSJ

Chicago

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Palestinian restaurant Ayat to throw free sabbath dinner after backlash over 'river to the sea' menu listing

A Palestinian restaurant owner is hosting a free sabbath dinner to thank his Jewish customers and promote community.

The restaurant caused controversy with their menu header, which was deemed anti-Semitic by the Anti-Defamation League. [ more ]

Open Culture

Podcast

Jewish Comedy with Daniel Lobell ("Reconquistador") - Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #165

Jewish comedy and its connection to anti-Semitism

Identity and representation in Jewish comedy [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

2 Jewish Men Attacked And Beaten in Crown Heights

2 Jewish men attacked in Crown Heights

Gang of 5 suspects assaulted the victims [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers

Older generations believe in free speech with the belief that good ideas will rise above bad ones, but younger generations on college campuses have a newer version of free speech that places importance on avoiding harm.

These young generations draw lines around language that leads to damage and incorporate histories of privilege and oppression in their judgments of free speech. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Jewish students sue Harvard over charges of antisemitism

Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of harboring anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.

The lawsuit claims that Harvard violated Jewish students' civil rights and allowed them to be harassed, assaulted, and intimidated.

The lawsuit alleges that there have been mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty on Harvard's campus, promoting violence against Jews. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC pols demand answers over 'awful' public school map that omits Israel for 'Palestine': 'Tell kids the truth'

Local politicians in Brooklyn expressed outrage over a classroom map at PS 261 that labeled the region as "Palestine" and excluded Israel.

Elected officials demanded answers and expressed concerns about the exclusion of Israel and the rise of anti-Semitism in schools. [ more ]

New York Post

Jewish Harvard students sue university over its 'double standard' in addressing discrimination

Jewish Harvard students file federal discrimination lawsuit against the university, alleging a double standard in protecting Jewish students from harassment.

The lawsuit claims that the university allows anti-Semitic acts to go unpunished while enforcing policies against other forms of discrimination.

Harvard officials are accused of enabling and tolerating anti-Semitism and ignoring Jewish students' pleas for protection. [ more ]

New York Post

Billboard truck puts GWU faculty panel on blast for excusing Hamas terrorism

A billboard truck displayed messages criticizing faculty members at George Washington University for excusing Hamas' acts of terror and discriminating against Jewish students.

The billboards featured social media posts from professor Lara Sheehi, who has made supportive comments about Hamas before and after the attack.

An anonymous donor sponsored similar billboards calling for the firing of university presidents at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

Hate Crimes in U.S. Increase Amid Israel-Hamas War

Rise in reports of hateful events and hate crimes in major US cities after the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Jews and Muslims are the primary targets of these attacks. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Marketing

Nikki Haley Claims You Become 17% More Anti-Semitic' Every Time You Watch 30 Minutes of TikTok Per Day

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley claims that young people become 17% more anti-Semitic every time they spend 30 minutes or more on TikTok per day.

Haley pledges to ban TikTok and argues that it contributes to anti-Semitism and pro-Hamas sentiments among young adults. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

Islamophobia and antisemitism are equal scourges and the EU is finally recognising that | Shada Islam

The EU's response to hate crimes and hate speech against European Muslims and Jews has been slow, selective, and fragmented.

Islamophobia has surged after every Islamist-inspired terror attack in Europe, exacerbating existing divisions. [ more ]

New York Post

UPenn students compile dossier of antisemitic events leading to 'climate of fear' on campus

Anti-Semitism and protests have created a climate of fear at the University of Pennsylvania

Students are calling for action from the administration to address the issue [ more ]

New York Post

NYC school hit with antisemitic graffiti months before riot against Jewish teacher, principal 'did nothing'

Hateful graffiti, including swastikas and anti-Semitic messages, was discovered in Hillcrest High School in Queens.

School administrators were accused of dragging their feet in removing and reporting the vandalism. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Lawsuit accuses UC Berkeley of fostering antisemitism. Dean calls accusations 'stunningly inaccurate'

Jewish groups have sued UC Berkeley, accusing the university of fostering anti-Semitism on campus.

UC Berkeley officials refute the claims and say they are committed to confronting anti-Semitism and supporting Jewish students. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Slams Weak' University Presidents, Says Professors Are Terrorizing Jewish Students

Anti-Defamation League CEO criticizes university presidents for failing to protect Jewish students on campus.

ADL study finds majority of Jewish students and 44% of non-Jewish students have experienced anti-Semitism on campus. [ more ]

New York Post

Wealthy Jewish families are rejecting the Ivy League for 'Plan B' schools

Wealthy Jewish families are no longer donating to Ivy League schools due to pro-Palestine rallies and anti-Israel sentiment.

High-school seniors are removing Ivy League schools from their application lists due to concerns about campus anti-semitism.

Private schools in more conservative parts of the country are becoming popular alternatives for Jewish students. [ more ]

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher's support for Israel - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Students at a Queens high school rioted over a teacher's participation in a pro-Israel rally.

City officials are investigating the incident and vowing to not tolerate anti-Semitism in schools. [ more ]

New York Post

George Floyd's death led to a racial reckoning - Where's the antisemitism reckoning?

The response to George Floyd's death sparked widespread calls for change, while the response to the murder of a Jewish man has been relatively muted.

American institutions quickly adopted anti-racist programs and defunded the police after Floyd's death, but there has been little response to rising antisemitism.

The article highlights the disparity in how different incidents of violence are perceived and responded to in American society. [ more ]

Newsmax

NYC Councilwoman Brands Hillcrest High Chaos as 'Terrorism'

Students at Hillcrest High School in Queens organized a violent riot after discovering a teacher's attendance at a pro-Israel rally.

Councilwoman Vickie Paladino described the incident as terrorism against a Jewish teacher expressing her support for Israel.

Paladino called for immediate suspension of faculty, expulsion and criminal prosecution for students involved, and an audit of the Department of Education's personnel and curriculum. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk