Antisemitism


Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism, France
France24: Man attempting to set fire to Rouen synagogue shot by police after threatening them

According to reports, the would-be arsonist was also brandishing weapons and was killed by police after threatening them with his knife.

Avi Woolf | 17.05.24

Europe, European Jewry, Antisemitism

President of Conference of European Rabbis: "The Jews are here to stay"

In the face of Palestinian protests against his receiving the Charlemagne Prize, Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt said Hamas was "for the dire situation of the Palestinians."

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 08.05.24

Israel-Gaza War, United States

Biden on anti-Israel protests: There's a right to protest, but not to cause chaos

The President made this statement as encampments and clashes with local police continue across university campuses throughout the United States.

Avi Woolf | 02.05.24

Eurovision, Antisemitism

IDF app to provide Israelis in Malmo with realtime information for their own safety during Eurovision

The app, developed by Rear Command, is being activated solely for the city of Malmo during the Eurovision due to the high security alert.

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 02.05.24

Poland, Antisemitism, Israel-Gaza War

Polish President condemns firebombing of Warsaw's main synagogue

Warsaw's main synagogue was firebombed last night by an unknown perpetrator. No-one was hurt and minimal damage was caused.

Avi Woolf | 01.05.24

Antisemitism in America

"Friends" Star: "Jews experiencing the worst attacks I have ever seen"

Actor David Schwimmer posted to Instagram about anti-Israeli demonstrations on US campuses: "If it had been any other minority group, the reaction would have been immediate."

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| Michal Yoskovich, Jfeed Staff | 25.04.24

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism

Watch: Prime Minister Netanyahu calls campus anti-Israel protests "reminiscent of German universities in the 1930s"

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu released a video on X decrying the anti-Israel protests on college campuses and calling for more to be done.

Avi Woolf | 24.04.24

Columbia University, Antisemitism

Protestors outside Columbia to fleeing Jewish students: "Go back to Poland!"

The director of the OU chapter at Columbia said that the antisemitic events last night in and around Columbia University made it clear neither the university nor the city could guarantee Jewish safety.

Avi Woolf | 21.04.24

Germany, Antisemitism

DW: German police offer €5,000 for tips on arson attack on Jewish synagogue in Oldenburg

The attack caused minor damage before the fire was put out, but the perpetrator is still on the loose.

Avi Woolf | 11.04.24

US Jewry, Antisemitism

Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, UVA all get ADL failing grade on handling antisemitism

The ADL has issued a user-friendly "report card" to alert interested parties, including prospective students and their parents, regarding which American universities are making Jews feel safe on campus - and which fail to do so.

Avi Woolf | 11.04.24

Eurovision

The Eurovision's "unusual" message following threats to Israeli singer

The European Broadcasting Union issued an official statement that strongly condemned threats against Israeli singer Eden Golan: "We call on everyone to engage in a respectful and constructive dialogue," it read.

Rinat Kramer Jablinowitz, JFeed Staff | 10.04.24

United States, Antisemitism

Report: Antisemitic flyers, including ones containing rat poison-looking substance, distributed in Jewish-heavy Chicago area

Chicago Alderman Timmy Knudsen stated that the Chicago Police have begun an investigation and a formal complaint has also been lodged with the police.

Avi Woolf | 09.04.24

Harvard University, Antisemitism

Harvard Law School Student Government passes resolution accusing Israel of "genocide" and calling for divestment

Critics accuse the move of being rushed and contrary to standard rules for resolution passing.

Avi Woolf | 31.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism

Watch: UNC Chapel Hill student caught washing away hostage names written in chalk

The video, posted on X/Twitter by StopAntisemitism, is yet another example of efforts by American university students and sometimes even employees to deface efforts at raising awareness of the hostages' plight.

Avi Woolf | 26.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism

One of the oldest NYC yeshivas, once led by Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, vandalized by pro-Palestinians

StopAntisemitism reported the incident on X/Twitter.

Avi Woolf | 22.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism

FM Katz issues official call for Jewish communities around the world to form "global advocacy front"

The Foreign Minister argued this step was necessary in light of the dangers both Israel and Jewish communities abroad faced in the wake of October 7 and the war.

Avi Woolf | 20.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Harvard

Watch: Harvard employee caught tearing down hostage posters

A student provided Harvard Chabad with a clip showing a Harvard employee tearing down hostage posters, which they claim is against the law and university policy. Watch:

Avi Woolf | 20.03.24

Polls, Antisemitism

Pew: 20% figure for young Americans who deny the Holocaust probably wrong

The veteran polling organization said that the figure, which resulted from online "opt-in" polling, is known to have problems, including deliberately provocative and insincere answers, especially among young adults.

Avi Woolf | 05.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Netherlands

Watch: Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders gives fiery speech after disruption by anti-Israel protestors

Wilders: "I have been working here, in this parliament, for about 25 years, and what I have heard and seen today, here in this room, but certainly also downstairs in the building, is pure hatred of Jews."

Avi Woolf | 05.03.24

Israel-Gaza War, Gaming

Major gaming platform Twitch chooses October 7 apologist as their "legendary woman"

Gamer fr0gan, who put up a since deleted tweet celebrating October 7 as "revolution," is now being celebrated by Twitch as their "legendary woman."

Avi Woolf | 02.03.24