antisemitism

Haverford has settled an antisemitism lawsuit. The announcement regarding this legal action was reported by Susan H. Greenberg.

The UK Conservatives defend selecting a former neo-Nazi as a local election candidate, stating he is rehabilitated and can help combat antisemitism. The individual, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, was previously jailed for racially aggravated harassment of a Labour MP and for inciting hatred against a north London Jewish community.

Jewish families in the U.S. are increasingly concerned about antisemitic threats and violence in schools, with New York City reporting an 8.5% rise in antisemitic hate crimes in 2026. Nationally, Jews account for 16% of reported hate crimes despite being 2% of the population, and antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools have surged 434% since 2020. The article calls for systemic action, including stricter enforcement of online antisemitism and education to combat hate.

Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, defends the decision to allow Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi who was jailed for antisemitic abuse against a Labour politician, to stand as a councillor in Somerset. She states the party is not providing him a national platform and has higher standards for MP candidates.

Antisemitism in the UK remains near record levels, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in the first six months of the year. A notable incident involved two Jewish worshippers being stabbed in Golders Green, north London, which police are treating as a terrorism attack.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is receiving endorsement from Horace Sheffield III, a pastor who praised Louis Farrakhan, a figure known for antisemitic remarks. Sheffield has a history of controversial statements, including accusing Jews of harmful influence and calling them 'termites,' while El-Sayed's campaign has financially collaborated with Sheffield.

Cornell University permitted a student who stated he is 'not interested in working for a Jew' to return, sparking discussion in NY Post readers' letters about the university's tolerance of antisemitism.

Congregants, elected officials, and neighbors gathered at the fire-damaged Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center to reject hate after antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, were found on a community mural that had previously covered earlier graffiti. The July 30 event took place at the site of the Eaton Fire, which destroyed the synagogue in January 2025.

The Jewish community in Denver is concerned over Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros's election victory, citing her controversial remarks about Israel and antisemitic incidents. Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield reported antisemitic harassment following Kiros's win, and a 2025 attack in Boulder killed Karen Diamond during a pro-Israel event.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is investigating the distribution of antisemitic flyers near Coto de Caza and is seeking public assistance. The flyers have been distributed over the past month.

Israelis are concerned about a weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans, who view support for Israel as less central to their Jewish identity compared to older generations. Officials and organizations emphasize the importance of maintaining this bond amid rising antisemitism and political divisions, with initiatives like Taglit-Birthright Israel aiming to strengthen ties beyond controversial politics.

Israelis express concern over younger Jewish Americans weakening their connection to Israel, citing a recent AP poll showing younger Jews prioritize support for Israel less in their identity. Efforts like Taglit-Birthright Israel aim to strengthen ties beyond political controversies, while tensions in U.S.-Israel relations and shifting diaspora attitudes complicate Israel's strategic position.

Cornell University has condemned a student's antisemitic remarks, including his statement that he doesn't want to work for Jews and his accusation against Jews of making his life difficult, but the university will not bar him from campus.

Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster was deported from Germany after chanting 'Death to IDF' at Glastonbury in 2025. German authorities cited antisemitic narratives and security risks, though his entry ban was later revoked without explanation. The incident drew condemnation from politicians and pro-Israel groups.

Mamdani’s video criticizing Netanyahu has sparked debate over antisemitism, with defenders of the NYC mayor arguing that antisemitism accusations hinder foreign policy discussions, while some Israeli PM critics claim Mamdani's rhetoric endangered Jewish safety in the city. The article highlights tensions between free speech and hate speech in political discourse.

Dan Sohail, 36, was sentenced to six months and a week in federal prison for ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in New York, causing property damage but no injuries. The judge considered his mental health struggles, including depression and PTSD, and rejected prosecutors' request for a longer sentence as a deterrent to antisemitic hate crimes.

The Rotary Club of Orange County LA faces backlash after installing former Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan as president despite her antisemitic posts. Critics accuse her of posting vile anti-Jewish hatred, yet the club has allowed her to retain the leadership role.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging California's Assembly Bill 715, which aims to combat antisemitism in schools, ruling the law does not violate free speech or religious discrimination protections. The law, effective January 1, establishes an antisemitism prevention coordinator but lacks a filled governor-appointed position for the role.

A hammer-wielding man was arrested at a Queens Jewish school for chasing a woman and shoving an 8-year-old child, causing injury. The suspect, with a history of theft and gang ties, is being investigated for a potential hate crime amid rising antisemitism in New York City.

A former Navy SEAL was sentenced to 16 months in prison for transporting fireworks with plans to attack police during a protest in San Diego. The individual, Gregory Vandenberg, purchased explosive fireworks in New Mexico, expressed intent to harm officers, and possessed antisemitic and extremist materials.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for urging federal authorities to arrest him over International Criminal Court (ICC) war crimes charges in Gaza. Mamdani stated New York lacks legal authority for the arrest but called on federal agencies to act. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC charges as 'bogus' and warned about eroding bipartisan U.S. support for Israel and rising antisemitism.

A former European Union boss and current Dutch government adviser claimed right-wing Israelis have the same reasoning as Nazis, leading local Jews to accuse him of antisemitism and call for his resignation.

The article criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his rhetoric on Israel and Gaza, which some New Yorkers believe contributes to antisemitism. It references recent antisemitic attacks, including a July 23 stabbing in the Upper West Side, and Mamdani's refusal to acknowledge Israel as a Jewish state or the context of Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks.

Blakeman and Jewish leaders condemned Mamdani at a New York City rally, accusing him of fueling antisemitism ahead of a hate crime stabbing in the Upper West Side. Rally participants chanted demands for Mamdani's removal and arrest, citing charges of hate and crime.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' for urging federal authorities to arrest him over ICC war-crimes charges related to the Gaza war. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC charges as 'bogus' and plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York despite Mamdani's opposition.

Some Jews in New York are relocating to Israel or nearby states due to antisemitism and political factors, including concerns about Mayor Zohran Mamdani and school environments. The article highlights discrimination as a key reason for the move, despite most Jewish New Yorkers remaining in the area.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's admission that he cannot legally arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has not eased concerns among Jewish leaders, who claim his rhetoric exacerbates tensions amid heightened worries about antisemitism. The leaders argue that Mamdani's statements continue to deepen divisions despite his clarification.

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas and anti-Zionist messages, was discovered on a community mural at Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC). The mural was painted in response to an earlier antisemitic attack at the same site, and the synagogue's campus was previously destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Jewish community leaders urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to temper his rhetoric about Israel following two stabbings on the Upper West Side, where a Jewish man and an Asian man were attacked. The suspect, Raul Morales, was arrested and charged with hate crimes, though no link to Mamdani's statements was confirmed by investigators. Leaders accused Mamdani of fueling hostility through his comments on Israel.

The Trump administration has withdrawn efforts to subpoena a list of Jewish employees at the University of Pennsylvania, one of several schools accused of failing to address antisemitism, according to court documents.

Hillel filed and later withdrew a legal brief supporting Harvard in its legal dispute with Donald Trump over antisemitism allegations. A Jewish group stated the brief was filed 'without having gone through our internal review process,' and the lawyer argued funding freezes harm Jewish students.

The Trump administration’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) withdrew its demand for the University of Pennsylvania to provide records identifying Jewish faculty and staff as part of an antisemitism investigation. Penn agreed to dismiss its appeal to the 3rd Circuit, ending a legal dispute over the federal government’s request for religion-based employee data.

The Trump administration ended its effort to compel the University of Pennsylvania to release a list of Jewish employees' personal contact information, which had been part of a federal investigation into antisemitism. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's subpoena, criticized as intrusive by the university and Jewish-affiliated groups, was dropped after legal challenges. A federal judge initially ruled in favor of the EEOC but later acknowledged the dispute's resolution.

Rising antisemitism in the US is leading Jewish Americans to seek firearms training and self-defense resources. Daniel Jakobsson and Todd Narson are involved in initiatives like SAAf Tactical and Lox and Loaded, which aim to empower Jewish communities to defend themselves amid record hate incident reports.

A 64-year-old man was shoved to the ground in an antisemitic attack in Brooklyn on July 21. The suspect, wearing a red hat and gray shirt, told the victim 'That’s what Jews deserve.' The victim was hospitalized with back and waist injuries, and the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the incident.

Barbara Butch, a Jewish DJ, accused France Unbowed party of antisemitism after her Grenoble concert was disrupted by heckling and object-throwing. The party and local pro-Palestinian activists had boycotted her show, claiming she censored Palestinian voices. France Unbowed's parliamentary group leader called the targeting of Butch 'bad.'

Reed College in Portland has agreed to implement sweeping reforms as part of a settlement addressing antisemitism. The reforms include updating the college's discrimination policy to prohibit targeting Jews based on their Zionist identity and establishing an external monitor to ensure compliance with civil rights law.

Ed Miliband, Britain’s new Jewish Foreign Minister, has a history of opposing antisemitism while taking critical positions on Israel that have raised concerns among Jewish groups. His political views are influenced by his parents' experience as Nazi refugees.

Scholars gathered in Haifa to address the surge in antisemitism following October 7, focusing on its financing, technological propagation, and potential future escalation. The event aimed to provide insights into combating Jew-hatred through academic and analytical approaches.

George Foster, president of the Australian Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants, told a royal commission that rising antisemitism in Australia has 'disturbing parallels' to Nazi Germany's social climate, though he clarified Australia is not becoming like 1930s Germany.